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November 19, 2007 | Society FactID: 617

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For the first time, two Hispanic surnames — Garcia and Rodriguez — are among the top 10 most common in the nation, according to the US census bureau.

It was probably the first time that any non-Anglo name was among the 10 most common in the nation.

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Source: US Census Bureau via NYTimes article

November 18, 2007 | Business FactID: 614

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1 out of every 8 home foreclosures this year was non-owner occupied, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. This means that the people renting an apartment were evicted even though they were paying their rent on time!

More than 1 million homes are expected to enter foreclosure this year -- so that's at least 125,000 renters evicted...

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Source: Mortgage Bankers Association via NYTimes article

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