housing
Obama administration pressures banks on housing crisis
November 30, 2009The Obama administration announced today stepped up measures to persuade big banks to help strapped mortgage holders.
Read moreCivil rights groups urge ‘huge groundswell’ to end predatory lending
June 17, 2009Black, Latino, and Native American Indian leaders at an online briefing on the “racial wealth gap” said it will take a tidal wave of public pressure to win passage of legislation outlawing predatory lending and other...
Read moreHundreds rally at Bank of America to stop home foreclosures
May 19, 2009CHICAGO – Elia Santana lives here on the southwest side with her husband, four children and mother. In January 2008 Santana’s father passed away putting an emotional and financial strain on her family.
Read moreForeclosures, recession hit renters hard
March 15, 2009Though legislators are currently paying more attention to homeowners, renters are among the most adversely affected by the foreclosure crisis and the recession.
Read moreStop foreclosures – support the Trodys
March 1, 2009Last Friday twelve members of the Trody family were kicked out of their home in Liberty City and forced to live in truck over the weekend. On Monday they took the right action and reclaimed their...
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