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Homeowner Resources in Northwest, NC
Local resources for homeowners in Northwest, NC dealing with foreclosure, probate, tax liens, bankruptcy, and other difficult situations. Real contacts, phone numbers, and next steps.
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Divorce
Neutral, fast-track support when your home decision is part of a broader legal process.
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Relocation-focused selling support for homeowners moving to a new city, job, or life phase.
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Court-supervised probate and estate administration resources including filing requirements, timelines, and legal support.
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Resources for homeowners facing code enforcement notices, building code violations, minimum housing standards, or condemnation.
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Check my addressHOA Liens
Resources for homeowners behind on HOA dues facing liens, penalties, or HOA foreclosure.
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Resources for active-duty service members with PCS orders who need to sell their home quickly.
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Resources for homeowners who owe more than their home is worth — short sale, loan modification, and refinance options.
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See my home valueReverse Mortgage
Resources for reverse mortgage borrowers and heirs — HECM counseling, heir timelines, and non-recourse protections.
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See my home valueIRS Tax Lien
Resources for homeowners with IRS federal tax liens — lien discharge, Fresh Start program, and Taxpayer Advocate.
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Resources for homeowners in default on a HELOC or second mortgage — settlement negotiation, lien stripping, and foreclosure defense.
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Verified local contacts for other situations Northwest homeowners face — attorneys, government offices, and financial counselors, organized by topic.
Foreclosure
Foreclosure Attorneys
Butler & Butler LLP (Algernon L. Butler III)
Algernon L. Butler III has practiced since his NC bar admission in 1994 and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys certified by the NC State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Selected to Super Lawyers 2007 and 2010–2026. Provides foreclosure defense using bankruptcy protection strategies.
(910) 832-9897
Butler & Butler foreclosure defense111 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
The Wortman Law Firm, PLLC (David Wortman)
David Lee Wortman was admitted to the NC bar in 2005 and founded the firm in 2008. He holds a J.D. from Widener School of Law and a B.A. from UNC. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings, real property partitions, and community association law in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. 5.0/5.0 Martindale-Hubbell client review rating.
(910) 755-7252
Wortman Law Firm real estate services632 Village Rd SW, Suite 2, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceForeclosure Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate foreclosure situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Tax and Debt Attorneys
Cape Fear Debt Relief (Richard P. Cook)
Richard P. Cook earned his J.D. from UNC Chapel Hill (2007) and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys board certified by the NC State Bar in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's "40 Under 40" list in 2020 and appointed as a Chapter 11 Subchapter V trustee for the Eastern District of NC. Selected to Super Lawyers 2023–2026.
(910) 399-3458
Cape Fear Debt Relief bankruptcy services7036 Wrightsville Ave, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28403
Alley, Register & McEachern
Wilmington firm serving Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender Counties. Attorneys Grieg Alley and Anthony Register handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy with free initial consultations. The firm also practices estate planning and family law, providing versatile support for Brunswick County homeowners facing multiple legal challenges.
(910) 251-0103
Alley, Register & McEachern bankruptcy701 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceTax Liens Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate tax liens situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Bankruptcy Attorneys
Cape Fear Debt Relief (Richard P. Cook)
Richard P. Cook earned his J.D. from UNC Chapel Hill (2007) and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys board certified by the NC State Bar in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's "40 Under 40" list in 2020 and appointed as a Chapter 11 Subchapter V trustee for the Eastern District of NC. Selected to Super Lawyers 2023–2026.
(910) 399-3458
Cape Fear Debt Relief bankruptcy services7036 Wrightsville Ave, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28403
Alley, Register & McEachern
Wilmington firm serving Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender Counties. Attorneys Grieg Alley and Anthony Register handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy with free initial consultations. The firm also practices estate planning and family law, providing versatile support for Brunswick County homeowners facing multiple legal challenges.
(910) 251-0103
Alley, Register & McEachern bankruptcy701 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceBankruptcy Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate bankruptcy situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Property Damage Attorneys
Butler & Butler LLP (Algernon L. Butler III)
Algernon L. Butler III has practiced since his NC bar admission in 1994 and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys certified by the NC State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Selected to Super Lawyers 2007 and 2010–2026. Provides foreclosure defense using bankruptcy protection strategies.
(910) 832-9897
Butler & Butler foreclosure defense111 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
The Wortman Law Firm, PLLC (David Wortman)
David Lee Wortman was admitted to the NC bar in 2005 and founded the firm in 2008. He holds a J.D. from Widener School of Law and a B.A. from UNC. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings, real property partitions, and community association law in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. 5.0/5.0 Martindale-Hubbell client review rating.
(910) 755-7252
Wortman Law Firm real estate services632 Village Rd SW, Suite 2, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceFire / Storm Damage Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate fire / storm damage situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Vacant Property Attorneys
Block, Crouch, Keeter, Behm & Sayed, LLP (Jeffrey P. Keeter)
Jeffrey P. Keeter was admitted to the NC bar in 1985 and earned his J.D. from Campbell University (1984). Named to Business NC Legal Elite for Real Estate (2015–2025) and Super Lawyers for Real Estate (2018–2025). The firm has 7 attorneys on the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists and serves HOA communities across New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties.
(910) 763-2727
Block Crouch Keeter HOA law310 N Front St, Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28401
The Wortman Law Firm, PLLC (Ellen P. Wortman)
Ellen P. Wortman was admitted to the NC bar in 2002, earned her J.D. from Wake Forest University and B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee (Phi Beta Kappa). She specializes in Community Association Law, representing hundreds of planned communities. Named NC Super Lawyer, Business NC Legal Elite (2024), and Best Lawyers in America (2015–2016). The Shallotte office provides direct local Brunswick County service.
(910) 755-7252
Wortman Law HOA and community association law632 Village Rd SW, Suite 2, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceVacant Property Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate vacant property situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Job Loss and Debt Attorneys
Cape Fear Debt Relief (Richard P. Cook)
Richard P. Cook earned his J.D. from UNC Chapel Hill (2007) and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys board certified by the NC State Bar in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's "40 Under 40" list in 2020 and appointed as a Chapter 11 Subchapter V trustee for the Eastern District of NC. Selected to Super Lawyers 2023–2026.
(910) 399-3458
Cape Fear Debt Relief bankruptcy services7036 Wrightsville Ave, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28403
Alley, Register & McEachern
Wilmington firm serving Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender Counties. Attorneys Grieg Alley and Anthony Register handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy with free initial consultations. The firm also practices estate planning and family law, providing versatile support for Brunswick County homeowners facing multiple legal challenges.
(910) 251-0103
Alley, Register & McEachern bankruptcy701 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceJob Loss Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate job loss situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Medical Hardship Attorneys
Cape Fear Debt Relief (Richard P. Cook)
Richard P. Cook earned his J.D. from UNC Chapel Hill (2007) and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys board certified by the NC State Bar in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Named to the American Bankruptcy Institute's "40 Under 40" list in 2020 and appointed as a Chapter 11 Subchapter V trustee for the Eastern District of NC. Selected to Super Lawyers 2023–2026.
(910) 399-3458
Cape Fear Debt Relief bankruptcy services7036 Wrightsville Ave, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28403
Alley, Register & McEachern
Wilmington firm serving Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender Counties. Attorneys Grieg Alley and Anthony Register handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy with free initial consultations. The firm also practices estate planning and family law, providing versatile support for Brunswick County homeowners facing multiple legal challenges.
(910) 251-0103
Alley, Register & McEachern bankruptcy701 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceMedical Hardship Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate medical hardship situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Judgment Lien Attorneys
Butler & Butler LLP (Algernon L. Butler III)
Algernon L. Butler III has practiced since his NC bar admission in 1994 and is one of only three Wilmington attorneys certified by the NC State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Selected to Super Lawyers 2007 and 2010–2026. Provides foreclosure defense using bankruptcy protection strategies.
(910) 832-9897
Butler & Butler foreclosure defense111 N 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401
The Wortman Law Firm, PLLC (David Wortman)
David Lee Wortman was admitted to the NC bar in 2005 and founded the firm in 2008. He holds a J.D. from Widener School of Law and a B.A. from UNC. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings, real property partitions, and community association law in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. 5.0/5.0 Martindale-Hubbell client review rating.
(910) 755-7252
Wortman Law Firm real estate services632 Village Rd SW, Suite 2, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corporation
HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Brunswick County with foreclosure-prevention counseling, homebuyer education, and loss-mitigation guidance for Northwest homeowners.
Cape Fear Regional CDC housing counselingNorth Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Brunswick County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceHUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Northwest homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling and loss-mitigation guidance in Brunswick County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office (Brunswick County)
Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington office providing free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and consumer protection assistance for income-eligible Northwest and Brunswick County residents.
Legal Aid of NC — apply for helpNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide lawyer referral service for Northwest homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Brunswick County.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceJudgment Lien Real Estate Agents in Northwest
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Northwest homeowners navigate judgment lien situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Last reviewed: February 2026
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Sources: NC General Statutes · HUD.gov · CFPB.gov
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