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The number of default notices, scheduled home auctions and repossessions declined significantly in February as banks begin to take a more measured approach to foreclosures amid government probes. But the lower numbers are likely only temporary.

You've found the right house, you're approved for a loan, your credit score rocks, you have the down payment. Let's make a deal, right? Not so fast. There's a deal-breaker in town and it's called "cash." Those who can buy a home with it are elbowing out those who can't. Turns out there are a lot...

Ken and Daria Dolan, America's first family of personal finance, answer your questions every Friday. Click here to ask Ken and Daria your question. Dear Ken and Daria, How do I find houses that are in foreclosure through a U.S. agency? I tried one given on TV, but every lead I get is a...

That's what a new company called Homes in Transition says. The Albuquerque-based company finds "house sitters" to live in empty homes in foreclosure, in exchange for keeping them maintained and paying utilities and rent. The idea is to give a house on the market a well-kept and lived-in feel, and...