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"Answers common questions about mortgages"--

This surprising narrative goes back more than twenty years to reveal, in rich, anecdotal detail, how Wall Street, the mortgage industry, and the government conspired to change the way Americans bought their homes, creating a perfect storm. The authors take us inside elusive institutions such as Goldman Sachs, AIG, and Fannie Mae, to reveal who changed the game and why.

"Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor offers a ... chronicle of the twilight of redlining and the introduction of conventional real estate practices into the Black urban market, uncovering a transition from racist exclusion to predatory inclusion. Widespread access to mortgages across the United States after World War II cemented homeownership as fundamental to conceptions of citizenship and belonging. African Americans had long faced racist obstacles to homeownership,...

"Buying a first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Will you qualify for a mortgage? Is your dream home achievable? How do you make sure your offer will beat others? Don't worry-now you can arm yourself with the information you need to know before you begin the hunt! In Home Buying 101, you will learn all the skills you need to find the right house at the right price, with financing that fits your budget. Full of nuts-and-bolts advice and...

"A comprehensive, accessible, and easy-to-understand guide to everything you need to know about real estate investing." -- Amazon.com.

"A shocking investigation into America's housing crisis and the modern-day robber barons who made money off the backs of the disenfranchised working class-among them, Trump and his inner circle"--

"Generate profits from investment properties with this exclusive title only available at Barnes & Noble! Investing in real estate can boost your investment portfolio and lead to steady, long-term income-if you know what you're doing. This exclusive B&N title provides you with a detailed picture of how to maximize your returns while minimizing your risks in the real estate market. You find out how to identify sources of capital, secure the best mortgage...