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The Dream of Home Ownership Is Becoming a Nightmare

Home foreclosures are setting records, with almost one-quarter of mortgage holders owing more than their homes are worth in the current market. Big banks were the main cause of the housing crisis, but they're resisting demands that they re-negotiate loans that are "under water." The hardest hit are racial minorities, especially women.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Home foreclosures are setting records, with almost one-quarter of mortgage holders owing more than their homes are worth in the current market. Big banks were the main cause of the housing crisis, but they're resisting demands that they re-negotiate loans that are "under water." The hardest hit are racial minorities, especially women. There's evidence that they were targeted for sub-prime loans even when they could afford better deals. What will this mean for the black and Hispanic middle classes? Is there any hope from Obama Administration?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Sonya Geis

    Senior Managing Editor

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Rebecca Mooney

    Producer, The Treatment

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    John Taylor

    National Community Reinvestment Coalition

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    Kai Wright

    The Nation / Colorlines

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    Gary Acosta

    Co-founder, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals

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