Ownership dreams take a bitter turn

Buyers sue over sales methods they say led to inflated prices and high foreclosure rates

The white double-wide with blue shutters in Emerson Estates, sitting on nearly a quarter of an acre of land, seemed a quiet spot in the country. The three-bedroom, two-bath, 1,344-square-foot home also meant their two daughters had their own rooms.

To add to their excitement, they were approved for a loan despite a credit history that included a bankruptcy and repossession of a used car.

But the excitement didn’t last.