Subprime woes have heavy impact on minorities (InsideNoVa.com)
Story date: 2008-03-01 07:52:09
Added on: 2008-03-01 23:09:19
WASHINGTON — A house. A yard. A fence. It’s supposed to be the American dream. But for some black and Hispanic homeowners, the dream has been cut short with the rude awakening that can come with costly subprime loans.
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