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Renter struggles to find housing after bankruptcy

By Robert Griswold, Thursday, August 18, 2005.

Question: Why is it so difficult to obtain a rental after bankruptcy? I have been discharged for a little over a year and have had the hardest time renting. I am well over the income requirements and feel that I'm being punished for filing bankruptcy. I have a stable job and have worked at the same company for almost 14 years. I am a single mother of three with stable employment and am financially able and willing to pay rent. What can I do?

Landlords' attorney Smith replies:  more...

Impending housing bubble inspires many to sell

By Robert Bruss, Thursday, August 18, 2005.

DEAR BOB: I can't believe the high prices home sellers are receiving in my neighborhood. But I've read in the Wall Street Journal and elsewhere that we may be in a "real estate bubble" for home prices and today might be the time to sell. What is your opinion? – Richard C.

DEAR RICHARD: When I bought my first property more than 38 years ago, the Realtor proudly told me home prices in the area appreciated an astronomical 3 percent in the previous year.  more...