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Expiring Tax Benefits Could Worsen Foreclosure Rates

By: Lane Wright | Posted: July 29, 2010 10:46 PM

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A RealtyTrac report shows Florida leading the way in new foreclosure-related filings over the first six months of 2010. Business and political leaders say letting taxes increase in 2011 when benefits expire could worsen foreclosures and kill economic growth.

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