A local community in San Antonio, Texas has initiated a neighborhood cleanup to rid the area of stray animals, prostitution and vandalism. The cleanup might improve the value of residential properties in the area which has suffered from foreclosures and has seen an increase in the number of cheap houses for sale that mostly fail to sell due to crime problems.
You've decided to hang up the 'renting' towel and buy a home. Congratulations! Instead of paying rent, you'll now be responsible for a mortgage. What's that?