The Los Angeles County Supervisors voted on Tuesday to explore a pathway for renters and community groups to buy properties facing default -- an effort designed to halt a wave of real estate speculation, as happened following the Great Recession.

<p>The Los Angeles County Supervisors voted on Tuesday to explore a pathway for renters and community groups to buy properties facing default -- an effort designed to halt a wave of real estate speculation, as happened following the Great Recession.</p>

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