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A foreclosed Stockton home. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

California Foreclosure Rate Tops In Nation; San Leandro Family’s Struggle Typical

California had the highest foreclosure rate in the country in July, a stark reminder that people are still losing their homes in record numbers despite state and federal efforts to end the housing crisis.

2012/07/12

Lawmakers Want Mortgage Answers

Banks Modify Loan Procedures With One-In-Five Bay Area Homes Under Water

As the housing crisis continues, banks are evolving in the way they handle loan modifications. 22% of homes in the Bay are under water, according to the real estate tracking website Zillow.

KCBS–2011/08/21

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Foreclosure Process Slowing Down In Silicon Valley

The latest numbers show that fewer homes in Silicon Valley are being foreclosed on, but that may not necessarily be a good thing.

KCBS–2011/07/13

Is Foreclosure Making You Sick?

The foreclosure crisis is making people sick. According to a new report by Alameda County health officials and an Oakland-based housing rights group, foreclosures are creating health problems for the people and families involved in […]

2010/09/02

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