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Hear the one about the Staten Islander with a “temporary mortgage”?

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Staten Islander’s friend goes, “What do you mean, temporary mortgage,” Staten Islander goes, “It’s temporary till they foreclose.” The foreclosure rate on Staten Island—one of every 683 homes, or twice the national average—is the highest in the city. Because of … Continue reading

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Where’s my piggy bank?

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Recharger, who lives in a hovel chewing Snausages and digging dirt, absolutely loves what some in-the-know real estate people are calling a “buyer’s market.” You’ll recall that in mid-July, CNNMoney.com declared that the “soaring supply of homes for sale means … Continue reading

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