Painting by Hitler goes to auction in Slovakia

A painting by Adolf Hitler, done before he became Nazi Germany's dictator, has been put up for sale by a Slovak auctioning house, its head told AFP.

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Foreclosures made up 20 pct. of home sales in 3Q

Foreclosures made up 20 pct. of home sales in 3Q Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 09:24 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2012 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Foreclosures made up a smaller slice of all U.S. homes sold in last year's third quarter, as banks delayed placing properties for sale …

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Home Foreclosures Fell 40% Last Year, But That’s No Reason To Celebrate – The Business Insider

The number of new foreclosures in 2011 dropped nearly 40 percent, according to year-end numbers just released by Lender Processing Services; there is, however, little cause for celebration. The fall is largely due to moratoria and process reviews stemming …

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Two Obama initiatives to address foreclosure crisis face hurdles

The president’s proposals include an expanded refinancing plan for struggling homeowners and a new, aggressive probe of financial firms’ mortgage practices.

Two new initiatives from President Obama to address the foreclosure crisis — more help for struggling homeowners and aggressive investigations of financial firms — face significant hurdles as the nation’s real estate troubles linger in a volatile election year.




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Lawmaker: Oklahoma Bill Would Help Homeowners with Insurance Claims – Insurance Journal

A bill filed in Oklahoma aims to help homeowners with insurance claim payments issued through mortgage companies. Legislation filed by Oklahoma state Rep. Charles Ortega would give mortgage companies no more than 10 days to release an insurance …

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No room for mistakes: Design perfectionists at home

The minimalist spaces where design perfectionists live — some so fastidious that they have no furniture at all.

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Foreclosures made up 20% of U.S. home sales in 3Q

Foreclosures made up 20% of U.S. home sales in 3Q

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Obama’s Chrysler on sale for $1 million – FOX News

Chrysler sales may be up in recent years, but there’s one used car from the company that can’t seem to find a new owner. A 2005 Chrysler 300C once owned by President Obama, has resurfaced on Ebay three years after it was first offered on the …

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Initial foreclosure filings fall 11.9% in fourth quarter – Los Angeles Times

Fewer California borrowers entered foreclosure during the final three months of the year, according to new data. But the holiday respite, coming after a sharp summer increase in new defaults, may not last. The number of California homes entering …

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Owner talks about Chez Pierre's future and potential sale

By Elizabeth M. Mack Democrat staff writer — The Midtown French bistro Chez Pierre is in the process of being sold, owner Eric Favier said today.

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