Paying for protection

Lenders bribing troubled homeowners not to trash properties 
(NEW YORK) – The Wall Street Journal reports an increasing number of lenders involved in foreclosed properties are resorting to bribing homeowners not to trash their properties before they are evicted. In a story from Las Vegas, the newspaper said homeowners are getting hundreds and even thousands of [...]

524 Jackson, Waukegan

This home must have been impressive in its day. Constructed in 1920, it boasts four bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths. There is also a three-car detached garage.
Originally offered in 2005 for $214,900 and foreclosed in July/2007, it went on market as a foreclosure last November priced at $162,500. Six price reductions later, it is now offered at [...]