Over the past several decades, the use of mediation has expanded to a wide variety of disputes. Few expansions, however, have proven to be as successful as the introduction of mediation to mortgage ...

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Deborah Brown is running out of time. About a week ago, her bank told her she would face foreclosure if she didn’t clear ...

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