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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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      John Taylor

      National Community Reinvestment Coalition

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    2 of 3
    The Dream of Home Ownership Is Becoming a Nightmare
    1. 0:00Violence Surrounds Afghanistan's Election
    2. 7:21The Dream of Home Ownership Is Becoming a NightmareYou’re reading this
    3. 42:56Emotional Resiliency Training for Military
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