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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Hello, Criss

As real estate prices plunge, homeowners are watching their equity disappear. Should they just walk away?

Is 'intentional foreclosure' ethical? -- A homeowner with an upside-down mortgage wonders if he can just walk away.
Plus: Is foreclosure the best option? Add Alert
Mortgage-modification plan offers help -- The government announces new plans to help struggling homeowners.
Plus: Upside down in your home? Add Alert
Mortgage rates dip lower -- Rates fall for third week in a row.
Plus: Weekly look at the status of interest rates Forward

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No-closing-cost mortgages -- Offers of no-closing-cost mortgages are not always what they seem. Do your homework to keep from getting burned.
Plus: HUD revises the good-faith estimate Add Alert
Interactive map: State, national mortgages -- Check out this clickable map to find out how state mortgage rates compare with national overnight average rates. Add Alert
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Is Intentional Foreclosure Ethical?