Hartford Courant Makes Millions From Mandatory Foreclosure Advertising

February 24th, 2010 admin

Victims of foreclosure in Central Connecticut are required to pay The Hartford Courant at least twice as much for foreclosure ads as what real estate agents are charged for similar sized ads. Real estate attorneys who handle foreclosures told me this week that homeowners or banks pay $1,441.20 to $2,600 for each foreclosure ad that is


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