American dream falling to rising foreclosure rates For thousands of (Real Estate)

American dream falling to rising foreclosure rates
For thousands of Houstonians, the American dream of owning a home has become a financial nightmare. In 2004, lenders foreclosed on 8,300 homes in Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties more than double the number five years before. Link to original article

Demystifying Escrow For First-Time Home Buyers
June Fletcher on what these accounts are and what home buyers should be mindful of when putting money down on a purchase.

Maginnis: D.C. odd couple nail down housing plan
During the hurricane recovery effort, much of the attention on the Louisiana congressional delegation has focused on the relationship between the two U.S. senators from the New Orleans area, Democrat Mary Landrieu and Republican David Vitter. Link to original article

Woman Accused Of Defrauding 72-Year-Old Man
New Orleans police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a 45-year-old Algiers woman accused of defrauding a man out of more than $10,000. Link to original article

Assistance for City Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Property owners in the City of Buffalo needing help to avoid the city foreclosure sale are being encouraged to go to the Erie County Courthouse on Wednesday, October 19th to talk to city and private attorneys in seeking a court intervention to retain their property. Link to original article