The vacant property next door to Chicago resident Mae Campbell has cast a pall over her neighborhood of Austin for more than five years. The home, which she said was owned by Bank of America until very recently, has overgrown grass, water damage and boarded-up windows. "We bought locks to chain it up to keep squatters... Continue Reading »
Apr 19th 2012 4:45PM
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced its intention to crack down on discrimination by lenders against women and minorities. On Wednesday the agency -- a centerpiece of President Barack Obama's attempt to reform the nation's financial system -- sent a letter to lenders, which it called "Fair Notice on... Continue Reading »
