The homeowners had sought $5 million in addition to their coverage.
By the time homeowners seek help, they have lost much of their equity.
Instead, they have become the preferred choice for many homeowners seeking a healthy way to cook.
But, according to people who work in such programs, homeowners must seek help early before foreclosure proceedings begin.
The property essentially becomes a city-owned lot, which the homeowners could then seek to buy from the city.
Each event averages five days and routinely sees 30,000 homeowners seeking mortgage help.
The declining value of homes has hindered many homeowners seeking to refinance.
Many landscape architects now recommend them as groundcovers for that "something different" homeowners seek.
Since the end of the 20th century, more new homeowners are seeking different kinds of housing such as a condominium or older existing home.
Suburban homeowners seeking more sophisticated classroom instruction should contact the regional office of their state university's cooperative extension services.