Homeowners share tale of struggles with Alan Grayson
Among the 49,190 Florida homes in foreclosure last month was the cozy ranch house of Cheyenne Bowers and David Paxton, who wonder where they will go when it’s sold at auction in March.
The couple refinanced their mortgage a few years ago to pay off other debts, then fell behind on the payments when Bowers became ill. Now Bowers and Paxton, who both have severe health problems, owe $225,000 on a house worth $128,000.
“We paid our bills before. I’m unfortunately in such a situation, my health just went bad. Nobody can predict that,” said Bowers, 47, who works part-time for Disney as a supervisor in guest relations.
Bowers and Paxton shared their home and their story Monday evening with U.S. Rep.-elect Alan Grayson, D-Orlando, and members of the community activist group ACORN, as part of a national campaign to keep more families from losing their homes. The nonprofit held dinners with members of Congress and families on the verge of being evicted in New York, Texas, Maryland and Connecticut.