By Kari Koch, Contributing Columnist The headlines would have us believe that the housing crisis is over, and that foreclosures are no longer a serious threat to our community. But in Portland, we have an affordable housing crisis, with an estimated 5,000 ...
28 Feb 2013 - Street Roots Staff
Lenders bypass foreclosure mediation law By Jake Thomas, Staff Writer This spring, when the Oregon Legislature created a mediation program to help homeowners negotiate with lenders and avoid or modify foreclosures, there was hope that the new requirements ...
9 Oct 2012 - Street Roots
Homeowners facing foreclosure need accurate information By Janet Byrd, Contributing Columnist A stable place to call home gives people the chance to build a better life for themselves and their families. The thousands of Oregonians facing the uncertainty ...
20 Jun 2012 - Street Roots
Commentary: What did the legislative session mean for Oregonians? By Our Oregon The February legislative sessions resulted in progress for Oregon families, showing hopeful glimpses of a return to support for middle class priorities. Legislative leaders we ...
7 Mar 2012 - Street Roots
An end to the madness? by Joanne Zuhl, Staff Writer For the tens of thousands of Oregonians and their families who have lost their homes in the past four years, the recent announcement of the national mortgage settlement is of small comfort compared to th ...
28 Feb 2012 - Street Roots
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16 Feb 2012 - Street Roots
Housing activists in Hennepin County take over sheriff's office over foreclosures [blip.tv?posts_id=1878142&dest=-1] Posted by Israel Bayer foreclosures housing activists protest Print ...
16 Mar 2009 - Street Roots