By Christopher Hosken
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WNIJ news – Many analysts say one of the keys to resolving current economic problems is reviving the real estate market. However, slow growth, and bad memories of the housing bust, have caused financial institutions to tighten up lending policies. That has resulted in numerous hurdles for potential buyers to overcome. WNIJ's, Christopher Hosken, introduces us to some new homeowners in Rockford, and talks to them about how they resolved their issues: