Georgetown, Del., Nov. 3, 2009: The Sussex County Department of Community Development & Housing, in partnership with the Delaware Attorney General’s Office and the Office of the State Bank Commissioner, will host another free foreclosure prevention seminar for those trying to avoid the loss of their homes.

The next seminar will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at the St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church parish hall, 307 Federal St., in Milton. The event is open to the public, and guests may visit at any time during those hours.

Delaware continues to experience a high number of foreclosure filings statewide, a trend that began in early 2008. In September, Sussex County recorded 146 filings, down slightly from the one-month record for the county this past July. Officials hope to lower that figure through public education.

Gerry Kelly of the Office of State Bank Commissioner will discuss the foreclosure timeline in Delaware, various options available to people behind in their mortgage payments, and the latest information on programs available to residents.

In addition to Mr. Kelly, foreclosure counselors will be available to field questions from homeowners. There also will be an opportunity to have one-on-one sessions with specialists after the seminar. For more information, call (302) 855-7777.

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