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Jonathan Sweet - Remodeling Notes


Jay Sweet
As senior editor of Professional Remodeler, a lot of information crosses my desk. This blog will be a chance to share some of that with you, with an immediacy not possible with a monthly magazine. It's also your chance to tell me what you think about what I have to say. Whether you agree or disagree, I hope you won't be shy.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Foreclosure's Impact on Crime

Nov 19 2007 8:56AM | Permalink | Email this | Comments (0) |
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We all know that increased foreclosure rates mean more crime, which drives down property values, which means more foreclosures, which means more crime ...

CNN.com has an interesting story today on Slavic Village in Cleveland, apparently the most foreclosed-upon neighborhood in the country. The empty homes in the neighborhood are prime targets for people looking for copper and other building materials, which is leading to other crimes as well.

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