Stories Related to Mortgage Delinquencies Fall, But Challenges Remain

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Thu, 05/19/2011 - 8:32am

The number of American households behind on mortgage payments posted a substantial decline from year-earlier levels, but foreclosures remained near record highs in the first quarter.

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