Homes at Risk, and No Help From Lawyers

To protect homeowners seeking loan modifications from swindles, a California law banned payment to lawyers before the work was done. Now lawyers say they cannot afford to help such clients.

Homes at Risk, and No Help From Lawyers

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Former Minister’s Homes Searched as India Telecoms Probe Widens

India’s federal investigative agency searched homes of former telecommunications minister Andimuthu Raja, who is being probed for alleged irregularities in a multibillion-dollar auction of mobile-phone airwaves.

Former Minister’s Homes Searched as India Telecoms Probe Widens

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Mortgages: When Borrowers Default on Second Homes

Among the lingering effects: wrecked credit that can prevent a homeowner from getting another loan.

Mortgages: When Borrowers Default on Second Homes

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Off the Charts: Value Sinking Fastest at Homes Priced Low to Start

What went up the most during the bubble — less expensive homes — are coming down the fastest in many markets.

Off the Charts: Value Sinking Fastest at Homes Priced Low to Start

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