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Helping People Out of the Subprime Crisis, Without Foreclosurenew

Three years ago, Lisa Peterson and her husband got into trouble with their own home payments after a publishing venture failed. They had to turn to family for help. The experience gave them an idea for a new business: help people protect their credit and avoid foreclosure, either by renegotiating their loans or buying and reselling their houses.
Isthmus  |  Mary Ellen Bell  |  05-12-2008  |  Housing & Development

Oregon Leaders Offer Little Help to Mortgage Crisis Victimsnew

The state's powerful Democrats have ignored a mortgage bill that state Sen. Ben Westlund is putting together with three consumer advocacy groups -- AARP Oregon, OSPIRG and Our Oregon.
Willamette Week  |  Nigel Jaquiss  |  01-16-2008  |  Housing & Development

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