Al Capone’s legend of bootlegging, gangland slayings and tax evasion lives on more than 60 years after the Chicago gangster’s death. Now comes a footnote that is a sign of the times: foreclosure.

Families facing foreclosure are falling prey to loan modification scams.

The abandoned homes proliferating in neighborhoods across the country are more than one of the most glaring signs of the continuing recession. In addition to being eyesores, they can also be death traps for curious children.

South Carolina’s highest court has lifted a temporary stop on thousands of pending foreclosure sales in the state.

South Carolina’s highest court has temporarily stopped thousands of pending foreclosure sales so homeowners can take advantage of a new federal program to refinance mortgages.

Officials with the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America said nearly 20,000 people showed up for the “Save the Dream Tour,“ which ended Monday.

First Federal hosts three foreclosure clinics on Saturday in North Charleston.  All homeowners in danger of foreclosure are invited to attend.

First Federal of Charleston has announced that they are having a moratorium on foreclosures until May 1st.

A bankers association says the latest data shows nearly one in 10 South Carolina homeowners were late on their mortgage payments or in foreclosure.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says a new plan could help 1.5 million American households avoid foreclosure.

One in every 452 housing units received a foreclosure filing, such as a default notice, auction sale notice or bank repossession.

It makes Citi the latest big bank to announce sweeping efforts to try to curtail losses from souring mortgages.