Timothy Wanamaker
Executive Director
Office of Strategic Planning

Kathleen Lynch, Esq.
Coordinator
Western NY Law Center

Senator William Stachowski
Co-Chair

Assemblymember Sam Hoyt
Co-Chair
 

WHAT ARE AFTF STRATEGIES?

The AFTF is identifying sellers who are engaging in irresponsible flipping practice locally and over the Internet through the collection, investigation and analysis of data that reveals flipping practices. If it is determined that existing laws have been broken, the AFTF will pursue legal action or refer to appropriate law enforcement authorities for possible criminal prosecution.

Through community awareness and education efforts for investors and real estate professionals, the AFTF supports ethical investment in Buffalo. The AFTF is collaborating with government and private entities to create and sustain programs that prevent foreclosure and encourage homeownership.

The AFTF has reviewed existing laws and policies and recommended to City, State and Federal government representatives, various legislative and policy changes that will prevent or curb abusive practices which result in property flipping and neighborhood destabilization.

The AFTF is performing community outreach in order to disseminate useful information, answer questions from the community, and act as an informational clearinghouse for matters concerning property flipping.