AH295el Community Stabilization: An Introduction to REO Acquisition, Rehab, Disposition and Management

Addressing the vacant housing caused by the foreclosure crisis is one of the most pressing issues for the community development industry. This online course will provide participants with the information they need to design a strategic acquisition, rehabilitation and disposition program for vacant foreclosed properties. Content from this course is drawn from the following NeighborWorks classroom-based curriculums: AH222, AH291, AH292, AH293, AM230 and NR231.

Course Objective: Upon successfully completing this course, decision-makers will be able to use a practical framework to make good decisions about whether to and how to approach a business line that requires knowledge of the recommended steps for designing and implementing an acquisition, rehabilitation and disposition program for vacant REO properties. Numerous resources will be provided for additional study, including information about additional related NeighborWorks courses and other resources especially those available through the Internet.

Target Audience: This online course offered by NeighborWorks America is beneficial to board members, executive directors, senior staff and other decision makers who are considering an REO Acquisition, Rehab, Disposition and Management Program as a line of business.