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Monday, April 01, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A Michigan housing program will soon help thousands across the state avoid foreclosure.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says about 148,000 state mortgage customers who lost their homes to foreclosure are being sent claims forms as part of a $25 billion national settlement of complaints about improper conduct by lenders.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Some homeowners lose houses for a little as $400 in overdue taxes, consumer group says

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  The Michigan Foreclosure Task Force is releasing its newest project, the Community Foreclosure Response Toolkit to help people facing foreclosure.

Friday, December 23, 2011  New-home sales up 1.6 percent in November, but 2011 will likely be worst year on record

Thursday, December 15, 2011  We’ve got encouraging news tonight regarding the American housing crisis. Last month, repossessed homes hit the lowest mark since March of 2008, that's according to RealityTrak.

Monday, September 12, 2011  County tax foreclosures are on the rise and in fact, in some counties, the situation is the worst it's ever been.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Mitt Romney said the economy worsened under President Barack Obama, when it actually improved, and criticized the president for issuing apologies to the world that were never made.

Monday, March 07, 2011  This year, Antrim County has seen fewer foreclosures compared to January and February of last year, and at the same time, realtors say the housing market it stirring.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  With dwindling property values causing loss of revenue, a special task force has been assembled in Emmet County to figure out how they can stretch county dollars.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  A new interactive website launched Thursday educates homeowners on options to prevent foreclosure.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  AP-GfK Poll: Republicans lead on most measures of restive nation's attitudes as election nears

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  The pace of U.S. home foreclosures may not be slowing down much after all.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Governor Granholm calls on top lenders to follow suit with Bank of America and suspend foreclosures in Michigan pending an investigation and to help Michigan's Hardest Hit homeowners

Monday, October 11, 2010  Allegations of possible mortgage fraud against major financial institutions are forcing government officials to weigh options, including a possible freeze on foreclosures.