Real people lose with no-lose schemes
Story date: 2008-02-17 04:31:00
Added on: 2008-02-17 07:33:43
Detroit News - The housing bubble-blowers stoked fears that people who didn't borrow heavily to buy today would only face higher home prices tomorrow. In truth, mortgage mania had itself inflated house prices. Those who waited and rented are now enjoying a buyers ...
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