Rick Sharga

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Debt-Ridden Nation Takes a More Skeptical Look at Its Investment in Promoting Homeownership

The threats to their industry that builders see are real, but their follow-through is uncertain. More

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Most Americans Aren’t Expecting a Quick Housing Recovery

RealtyTrac/Trulia survey finds that more than half of those polled last month don’t anticipate any major improvement until 2014 or later. More

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Foreclosures Are Down, but Not for Long

As paperwork and regulatory issues have begun to clear, foreclosures have started to swell. More

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Foreclosures Slow in February in Wake of Investigations

California claims 25% of filings nationwide and seven of the 10 metro areas with the highest foreclosure rates. More

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Foreclosures Spread Far Beyond Bubble Hot Spots

Unemployment is driving the latest wave of foreclosure pain. More

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January Foreclosures Increase at a Slower Pace

Banks being forced to revisit procedures account for the deceptively positive numbers. More

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Foreclosures Dip Sharply In November

Decline is seen as temporary and attributable to banks’ reaction to robo-signing controversy. More

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Industry Watchers Imagine How They'd Fix the Housing Market Without Restraints

Mortgage interest-rate refinancing and accelerated foreclosures hold the keys to recovery, many say. More

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Fewer Consumers Willing to Consider Foreclosures

Survey shows consumers worry about the hidden costs, risky processes, and falling values when buying a foreclosed home. More

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Foreclosure Problem Could Be Around for a While

RealtyTrac's Rick Sharga believes the crisis will lead to more measured lending and regulation. More

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