Obama Housing Plans vs. Reality
ProPublica: Here are Obama's housing latest proposals, whether they are anything new, and whether they stand a chance of going anywhere.
Action at Last on Foreclosure Fraud?
Howard Goodman: Attorneys general of the 50 states were being polled to see if they're on board with a multibillion-dollar settlement with the nation's biggest banks over the foreclosure practices of the late 2000s.
Florida Ranks Near Bottom for Income, Financial Security of Residents
Howard Goodman: A study finds Florida one of the worst states in the nation for income and financial security.
New Year Brings Hope and Moving Vans Back to Sunshine State
Ralph De La Cruz: After a miserable half-decade, 2012 offers signs that things may finally be turning around for Floridians.
Florida Bank, Used as ATM by Insiders, Won TARP Loan But Now Teeters
ProPublica: U.S. Century Bank had very high rates of insider loans and other red flags, yet got a $50.2 million TARP loan. Now that taxpayer money may be lost as the bank stumbles under heavy losses.
Secret Docs Show Foreclosure Watchdog Doesn’t Bark or Bite
ProPublica: Documents suggest the government coddled mortgage servicers in its flagship foreclosure prevention program despite frequent and serious errors.