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    Which Way, L.A.?

    The Dream of Homeownership Becomes a Nightmare

    One of the main stumbling blocks to economic recovery is the record pace of home foreclosures. The National Association of Realtors says one-quarter of US mortgage holders is "underwater."  Those most likely to feel the pain are blacks and Latinos, especially women.

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

    One of the main stumbling blocks to economic recovery is the record pace of home foreclosures. The National Association of Realtors says one-quarter of US mortgage holders is "underwater." Those most likely to feel the pain are blacks and Latinos, especially women.

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    Prop 8 Goes to Federal Court; LA Schools Get Their Test Scores
    1. 0:00The Dream of Homeownership Becomes a NightmareYou’re reading this
    2. 25:28Federal Trial over Prop 8 to Begin in January
    3. 31:22Los Angeles Schools Get Their Test Scores
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      National Community Reinvestment Coalition

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Prop 8 Goes to Federal Court; LA Schools Get Their Test Scores
    1. 0:00The Dream of Homeownership Becomes a NightmareYou’re reading this
    2. 25:28Federal Trial over Prop 8 to Begin in January
    3. 31:22Los Angeles Schools Get Their Test Scores
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