Foreclosure Prevention

By On February 10, 2009 · 1 Comment · In Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, Economy, Housing, KRCC News

Thousands of Coloradans each year lose their homes to foreclosure. But yesterday, state officials announced a six million dollar settlement that aims to help more people stay in their homes. Bent Birkeland reports from Denver.

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