Laura Ziegler is a community engagement reporter for KCUR 89.3. She's previously worked as a producer with NPR in Washington D.C. and a national NPR reporter covering the Midwest.
Most Americans who want to own a house – and can afford it – follow a fairly straightforward path to their dreams. They start with a loan from a bank or mortgage company, institutions that are subject to state and federal regulations. When buyers close on the home they want, the agreement is registered with […]