Bank of America Plaza to Sell at Foreclosure Auction" alt="Bank of America Plaza to Sell at Foreclosure Auction" />

In today's post-bubble housing market, it's not uncommon for landmark buildings to fall into foreclosure. But this Atlanta tower is noteworthy for two reasons – it's the tallest skyscraper in the Southeast, and its sale smacks of irony. The Bank of America Plaza, the 55-story skyscraper where BofA still holds ... Continue Reading »

Out-of-Towners Covet Florida Real Estate, Locals Scratch Heads" alt="Out-of-Towners Covet Florida Real Estate, Locals Scratch Heads" />

The grass is always greener on the other side – even if said yard is located in one of the states hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis. A new report by listings company Trulia Inc. reveals that one in three home searches cross state lines, and seven out of 10 of the most popular real estate markets perused by ... Continue Reading »

MLK, USA: Many King Streets Stuck on Economic Outskirts" alt="MLK, USA: Many King Streets Stuck on Economic Outskirts" />

Twenty-six years after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was first honored with a holiday, his legacy has flourished -- and not just in the annals of history. Today, there are more than an estimated 900 streets in America that bear the civil rights leader's name. But even as the memory of King remains at the heart of ... Continue Reading »

Foreclosure Actions at Lowest Level Since 2007" alt="Foreclosure Actions at Lowest Level Since 2007" />

After a year marred by red tape and mortgage lender malfeasance, foreclosure activity in 2011 fell to the lowest annual rate since the housing crisis began more than four years ago, according to data released Thursday. Foreclosure filings -- which include default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions -- were ... Continue Reading »

The Minor Threat: Age-Restricted Communities Evicting Children" alt="The Minor Threat: Age-Restricted Communities Evicting Children" />

At 6 months old, Kimberly Broffman faced eviction. It wasn't because her grandparents couldn't afford the home where she lived -- they were current on the mortgage. And it had nothing to do with her mother's run-ins with the law; she was welcome to stay, too. The only persona non grata was the infant, and she had to ... Continue Reading »