Little help for under water homes

Many military homeowners who saw their homes plummet in value in the financial crisis still can't get relief from "under water" mortgages that leave families owing more than their homes are worth.

The situation is especially difficult for the military, where families must move every two to four years. Some affected members, on receiving orders to new assignments, are leaving families behind in these homes to avoid a hard hit to family finances or loan defaults, which would harm credit ratings.