Ever hire a real estate attorney?
I have had to, yes. I have bought and sold a few homes over the years. 
Same here. I went through a title company that was also a law office, and completely cut out the realtor when I bought my home. It saved a bundle!
Oh, I bet it did! The commissions are huge on higher real estate costs these days. I live in an apartment now and I love the freedom.
Government policies and the subprime mortgage crisis
The U.S. subprime mortgage crisis was a set of events and conditions that led to a financial crisis and subsequent recession that began in 2007. It was characterized by a rise in subprime mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures, and the resulting decline of securities backed by said mortgages. Several major financial institutions collapsed in September 2008, with significant disruption in the flow of credit to businesses and consumers and the onset of a severe global recession.
Government housing policies, over-regulation, failed regulation and
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The star's stage experience might also have influenced how the program was broadcast. That same article noted, "Broadcasting "Second Husband