Home Loan Advocates, Inc. (HLA) is a real estate consulting firm that specializes in distressed property solutions and helping homeowners find alternatives to foreclosure. HLA has developed a reputation for successfully negotiating short sale transactions previously denied by the bank and identifying solutions for complicated transactions. Closing over 200 short sale transactions per year, HLA is a nationally recognized leader in finding distressed property solutions and short sale negotiations. As President and CEO, David Bartels speaks to groups of Real Estate Professionals, Homeowners and Real Estate Investors on subjects related to foreclosure avoidance, short sales and real estate investing.