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Resources for homeowners in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy who need to sell their home.
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Resources for homeowners behind on HOA dues facing liens, penalties, or HOA foreclosure.
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Verified local contacts for other situations St. James homeowners face — attorneys, government offices, and financial counselors, organized by topic.
Foreclosure
Foreclosure Attorneys
Sandra L. Darby, Attorney at Law
Attorney Sandra Darby has practiced law in Brunswick County since 1987 — nearly 40 years of local experience. Her North Howe Street office in Southport handles real estate transactions, title disputes, wills and estates, and business contracts for St. James, Southport, Oak Island, and surrounding communities.
(910) 457-1993
Sandra Darby real estate and estate law1430 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Mortgage Servicer and Bank Loss-Mitigation Contacts
Wells Fargo Mortgage Assistance
Wells Fargo loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Wells Fargo mortgage helpBank of America Mortgage Assistance
Bank of America loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Bank of America mortgage helpTruist Mortgage Assistance
Truist loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Truist mortgage helpChase Mortgage Assistance
Chase loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Chase mortgage helpFirst Horizon Mortgage Assistance
First Horizon loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
First Horizon mortgage helpHousing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceForeclosure Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James homeowners navigate foreclosure situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Inheritance and Estate Attorneys
Trest & Twigg, PLLC (Roy D. Trest & Tonia Trest Twigg)
Father-daughter firm in Shallotte with 50+ years combined experience. Roy D. Trest is a Brunswick County native admitted to the NC State Bar in 1977. Tonia Trest Twigg is a West Brunswick High School graduate. Concentrates in estate administration, estate planning, and guardianship proceedings for Brunswick County families.
(910) 575-7337
Trest Twigg estate and probate law4631 Main Street, Shallotte, NC 28470
Brunswick County Probate and Clerk Services
Brunswick County Clerk of Superior Court (Katie Madon)
County clerk office in Bolivia for foreclosure hearings, probate filings, estate administration, and civil proceedings for St. James and all Brunswick County residents.
(910) 253-3900
Visit website310 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia, NC 28422
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceInheritance Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James homeowners navigate inheritance situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Divorce Attorneys
Sandra L. Darby, Attorney at Law
Southport general practice attorney since 1987 handling family law matters, domestic disputes, and civil litigation. Nearly 40 years of experience in Brunswick County courts serving St. James and surrounding communities.
(910) 457-1993
Sandra Darby family and civil law1430 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Domestic Violence and Family Safety Resources
Hope Harbor Home, Inc.
Brunswick County's only domestic violence program and shelter since 1988, operating a 15-bed facility with victim advocates assisting with restraining orders, shelter placement, and advocacy for St. James-area residents. Services in English and Spanish.
Hope Harbor Home domestic violence servicesNational Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential hotline for immediate safety planning, local referrals, and support by phone, text, or chat.
National Domestic Violence HotlineHousing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceDivorce Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James homeowners navigate divorce situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Sale and Relocation Attorneys
Sandra L. Darby, Attorney at Law
Attorney Sandra Darby has practiced law in Brunswick County since 1987 — nearly 40 years of local experience. Her North Howe Street office in Southport handles real estate transactions, title disputes, wills and estates, and business contracts for St. James, Southport, Oak Island, and surrounding communities.
(910) 457-1993
Sandra Darby real estate and estate law1430 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceRelocation Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James homeowners navigate relocation situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Tax Payment and Relief Offices
Brunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available.
(910) 253-2829
Visit website30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
Brunswick County Tax Administration — Property Appraisal
County assessor functions for property values, appraisal appeals, and parcel records for Brunswick County real property including St. James.
(910) 253-2829
Visit website30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
Tax and Debt Attorneys
Sandra L. Darby, Attorney at Law
Attorney Sandra Darby has practiced law in Brunswick County since 1987 — nearly 40 years of local experience. Her North Howe Street office in Southport handles real estate transactions, title disputes, wills and estates, and business contracts for St. James, Southport, Oak Island, and surrounding communities.
(910) 457-1993
Sandra Darby real estate and estate law1430 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceTax Liens Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James 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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Code Enforcement Office
Brunswick County Community Enforcement
County code enforcement office ensuring compliance with zoning, nuisance, and property maintenance standards for St. James and Brunswick County.
(910) 253-2025
Visit website75 Courthouse Drive, Building I, Bolivia, NC 28422
Property and Dispute Attorneys
Sandra L. Darby, Attorney at Law
Attorney Sandra Darby has practiced law in Brunswick County since 1987 — nearly 40 years of local experience. Her North Howe Street office in Southport handles real estate transactions, title disputes, wills and estates, and business contracts for St. James, Southport, Oak Island, and surrounding communities.
(910) 457-1993
Sandra Darby real estate and estate law1430 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceCode Violations Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James homeowners navigate code violations situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
Visit listrobin.comSee open code cases and activity around any St. James address
Check my addressFire / Storm Damage
Disaster Recovery Resources
NC Emergency Management
State emergency-management agency with disaster preparedness, alerts, and recovery guidance for Brunswick County households.
NC emergency management resourcesSBA Disaster Loan Assistance
Federal low-interest disaster-loan options for homeowners repairing or replacing eligible damaged property.
SBA disaster assistanceHousing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceFire / Storm Damage Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James 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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Property and Title Attorneys
Sandra L. Darby, Attorney at Law
Attorney Sandra Darby has practiced law in Brunswick County since 1987 — nearly 40 years of local experience. Her North Howe Street office in Southport handles real estate transactions, title disputes, wills and estates, and business contracts for St. James, Southport, Oak Island, and surrounding communities.
(910) 457-1993
Sandra Darby real estate and estate law1430 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Trest & Twigg, PLLC (Roy D. Trest & Tonia Trest Twigg)
Father-daughter firm in Shallotte with 50+ years combined experience. Roy D. Trest is a Brunswick County native admitted to the NC State Bar in 1977. Tonia Trest Twigg is a West Brunswick High School graduate. Concentrates in estate administration, estate planning, and guardianship proceedings for Brunswick County families.
(910) 575-7337
Trest Twigg estate and probate law4631 Main Street, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceVacant Property Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James 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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Veterans and Military Support
Brunswick County Veterans Services
County veterans service office assisting St. James and Brunswick County veterans and dependents with disability claims, pension benefits, education benefits, and VA home-loan assistance.
(910) 253-2233
Brunswick County Veterans Services25 Courthouse Drive NE, Bolivia, NC 28422
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceMilitary PCS Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James homeowners navigate military pcs situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Underwater Mortgage Attorneys
Sandra L. Darby, Attorney at Law
Attorney Sandra Darby has practiced law in Brunswick County since 1987 — nearly 40 years of local experience. Her North Howe Street office in Southport handles real estate transactions, title disputes, wills and estates, and business contracts for St. James, Southport, Oak Island, and surrounding communities.
(910) 457-1993
Sandra Darby real estate and estate law1430 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Mortgage Servicer and Bank Loss-Mitigation Contacts
Wells Fargo Mortgage Assistance
Wells Fargo loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Wells Fargo mortgage helpBank of America Mortgage Assistance
Bank of America loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Bank of America mortgage helpTruist Mortgage Assistance
Truist loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Truist mortgage helpChase Mortgage Assistance
Chase loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Chase mortgage helpFirst Horizon Mortgage Assistance
First Horizon loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
First Horizon mortgage helpHousing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceUnderwater Mortgage Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James homeowners navigate underwater mortgage situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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See my home valueMedical Hardship
Medical Hardship Debt Attorneys
A.B. Miller Law, PLLC (Anna B. Miller)
Attorney Anna B. Miller opened her Southport practice in 2016 after working with international law firms in Colorado. Located at 4002 Executive Park Boulevard serving St. James and Brunswick County, focusing on real estate closings, estate planning, business law, and debtor-creditor matters.
(910) 363-1007
A.B. Miller real estate and business law4002 Executive Park Blvd SE, Suite 100, Southport, NC 28461
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceMedical Hardship Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James 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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Senior Homeowner Support
Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI)
BSRI provides Meals on Wheels, congregate meals, transportation, wellness activities, and caregiver support for adults 60+ in St. James and throughout Brunswick County. Main office in Shallotte.
Brunswick Senior ResourcesReverse Mortgage and Estate Attorneys
Trest & Twigg, PLLC (Roy D. Trest & Tonia Trest Twigg)
Father-daughter firm in Shallotte with 50+ years combined experience. Roy D. Trest is a Brunswick County native admitted to the NC State Bar in 1977. Tonia Trest Twigg is a West Brunswick High School graduate. Concentrates in estate administration, estate planning, and guardianship proceedings for Brunswick County families.
(910) 575-7337
Trest Twigg estate and probate law4631 Main Street, Shallotte, NC 28470
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceReverse Mortgage Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James homeowners navigate reverse mortgage situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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See my home valueIRS Tax Lien
IRS Taxpayer Assistance
IRS Local Office Locator
IRS local-office locator and appointment guidance for taxpayers handling liens, balances, and payment-plan issues.
IRS local office locatorIRS Lien and Debt Attorneys
Sandra L. Darby, Attorney at Law
Attorney Sandra Darby has practiced law in Brunswick County since 1987 — nearly 40 years of local experience. Her North Howe Street office in Southport handles real estate transactions, title disputes, wills and estates, and business contracts for St. James, Southport, Oak Island, and surrounding communities.
(910) 457-1993
Sandra Darby real estate and estate law1430 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceIRS Tax Lien Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James homeowners navigate irs tax lien situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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HELOC and Foreclosure Attorneys
Sandra L. Darby, Attorney at Law
Attorney Sandra Darby has practiced law in Brunswick County since 1987 — nearly 40 years of local experience. Her North Howe Street office in Southport handles real estate transactions, title disputes, wills and estates, and business contracts for St. James, Southport, Oak Island, and surrounding communities.
(910) 457-1993
Sandra Darby real estate and estate law1430 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Mortgage Servicer and Bank Loss-Mitigation Contacts
Wells Fargo Mortgage Assistance
Wells Fargo loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Wells Fargo mortgage helpBank of America Mortgage Assistance
Bank of America loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Bank of America mortgage helpTruist Mortgage Assistance
Truist loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Truist mortgage helpChase Mortgage Assistance
Chase loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Chase mortgage helpFirst Horizon Mortgage Assistance
First Horizon loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
First Horizon mortgage helpHousing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceHELOC Default Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James homeowners navigate heloc default situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Judgment and Lien Defense Attorneys
Sandra L. Darby, Attorney at Law
Attorney Sandra Darby has practiced law in Brunswick County since 1987 — nearly 40 years of local experience. Her North Howe Street office in Southport handles real estate transactions, title disputes, wills and estates, and business contracts for St. James, Southport, Oak Island, and surrounding communities.
(910) 457-1993
Sandra Darby real estate and estate law1430 North Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal
Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for St. James and Brunswick County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.
Open HUD counselor search portalBrunswick County Tax Office
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for St. James and all Brunswick County jurisdictions. Online payment available via ACH/e-check (free) or credit card (2.65% fee).
(910) 253-2829
Brunswick County online tax payment30 Government Center Drive NE, Sandifer Building, 1st Floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Wilmington Office
Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Brunswick County residents including St. James. Covers housing, foreclosure prevention, consumer debt, public benefits, and domestic-violence safety planning.
(910) 763-6207
Legal Aid NC — Wilmington office201 N Front St, Suite 403, Wilmington, NC 28401
Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline
Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday–Friday for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.
Legal Aid NC statewide helplineNC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Referral option for St. James residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.
NC Bar lawyer referral serviceJudgment Lien Real Estate Agents in St. James
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping St. James 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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