Occupy Bernal, Petaluma zero in on foreclosures

Tim Nonn blamed himself when he and his wife lost their Petaluma house to foreclosure 18 months ago after his job was outsourced and her store fell victim to the economic downturn. "I didn't even tell anyone in my...

Assessing Kirkland's property tax controversy

KIRKLAND – Curt Galbraith didn’t expect higher property taxes when he moved from Cook County to Kirkland, but he said that’s exactly what he has received.

How To Delay Foreclosure

While losing a home can be a traumatic event for you and your family, its best to find ethical means of delaying or avoiding foreclosure, even if it takes more time.

Hire Hopes for Job Seekers With Dodgy Credit?

With the nation's unemployment remaining stubbornly high, a number of states are taking a step to help job seekers: banning credit checks.

DeKalb legislators set to take on foreclosures, Brookhaven cityhood, ethics

A Georgia state representative wants to make it a little tougher for lenders to foreclose on homes. Dar’shun Kendrick (D-94) will attempt to tackle the foreclosure problem with a proposed bill that would institute a judicial foreclosure process.