Philadelphia sheriff temporarily halts foreclosure sales - 2004-02-28
Philadelphia Sheriff John Green said he will delay foreclosure sales of owner-occupied houses for one month to give people whose homes are at risk an opportunity to work out solutions.

An increasing number of homeowners in the city are behind on their mortgages. At an auction earlier this month, a record 1,120 homes were up for bid.
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Insuring That Older Home May Require More Time, Work and Money - 2004-02-28
For some home shoppers, the charm of the past is undeniable. Though there are hundreds of new homes being constructed in Polk County every month, for a certain kind of buyer, nothing compares to a house with a history -- be it a bungalow or an antebellum mansion.

If a mortgage is involved, insurance is required before a buyer can close on a home.
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