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IRS Provides Tax Relief for Homeowners With Corrosive Drywall
New procedure sets out method for determining loss caused by drywall damage.
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Urban Gardeners Beware: There May Be Lead In Your Food
Otherwise healthy trend may have a health risk downside.
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Computers, Appliances, Home Electronics Getting Improved Marks from Consumers
Apple, Whirlpool on top; strong gains for GE, Dell, Acer and HP.
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Fall Weather Is Prime Time for Household Mold
Mold can cause serious health problems if allowed to grow indoors.
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Can Swimming Pools Cause Cancer?
Excessive chlorine in the water can damage DNA, researchers warn.
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Floridians Cautioned On Hurricane Window Film
Product doesn't live up to claims, attorney general says.
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Feds Sue Light Bulb Manufacturer Over Claims
Study shows latest potential negative effect of non-stick chemicals.
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Choosing the Right Lawn Mower
Fall is a good time to buy, but be sure to get a mower that suits your needs.
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Window Maker Cleans Up Claims About Energy Savings
Great Lakes Windows agrees to screen out false sales representations.
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Pending Home Sales Rise In July
Realtors trade group predicts a 'long' recovery process.
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Home Prices Show Modest Improvement
Homes gain value in all but the hardest hit markets.
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Use Caution When Selling A Timeshare
FTC offers advice to avoid resale scams.
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Mortgage Delinquencies, Foreclosures Paint Mixed Picture
But delinquencies are up sharply over last year.
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Foreclosure Rescue Scam Lawyer To Pay $1 Million in Restitution
Promises of foreclosure relief left homeowners deeper in the hole.
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July Existing-Home Sales Fall To Lowest Level In 15 Years
Soft sales pace seen continuing for several months in the absence of the homebuyer credit.
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Apply2Save Owner Barred From Idaho Loan Businesses
Company took in millions, did little in return, state charges.
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Dangers of Walking Away From Your Mortgage
Underwater homeowners who skip out on their mortgages face a slew of consequences.
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Mortgage Modification Program Still Has High Dropout Rate
Nearly half of trial modifications don't make it, according to latest government figures.
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Florida Gets Injunction Against Credit Solutions Of America
Move comes in advance of new federal rules cracking down on industry.
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Lowe's Drywall Settlement Called Unfair
Agreement provides coupons, minimal cash to aggrieved homeowners.
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Latinos, Blacks More Than Half All Calif. Foreclosures
Most foreclosed homes are modest in size and value, according to new report.
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Beware of Door-To-Door Security Alarm Sales
Cold-call con artists don't like taking 'no' for an answer.
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Do You Really Have To Pay For TV?
Digital TV, Internet offer alternative to cable and satellite.
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Pinnacle Security Settles With New York
Firm charged with deceptive marketing practices.
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Arizona Reaches Settlement With Nation's Largest Homebuilder
Pulte to pay $1.18 million to resolve questions about sales practices.
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Foreclosure Action Still Centered In Five States
Bank repossessions are also at near record levels.
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Distressed Homeowners To Get $3 Billion In Aid
Funding in addition to money provided earlier this year.
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Florida Probes Foreclosure Filing Practices
Law firms handling foreclosures suspected of unfair and deceptive practices.
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Foreclosure Reduces Home's Value Average 27 Percent
Values of homes next to foreclosed property fall, too.
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Two Indicted In 'Mortgage Scheme'
Prosecutors say defendants used fake credit histories.
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Mortgage Rates Keep Falling
All categories of rates hit new lows.
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Choosing the Right Barbecue Grill Can Save Time, Aggravation and Money
What the backyard chef needs to know before choosing a gas or charcoal grill.
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Mortgage Lender To Pay $4.5 Million To Settle Housing Allegations
W.R. Starkey Mortgage arranged loans that put consumers 'under water' state says.
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FTC Cracking Down On Debt Settlement Industry Abuses
Newly adopted regulations bar collection of fees unless consumers get relief.
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Consumer Agency Survey: Foreclosure Scam Was 2009's Fastest Growing Complaint
Number of complaints up year-over-year as recession takes its toll on consumers and agencies alike.
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'Questionable' Home Improvement Contractors Pursued In Pennsylvania
Wave of legal actions filed by attorney general involving 'shoddy' practices.
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Consumers Frazzled by Samsung LCD TV Problems
The conclusion of DIY types and technicians: common problem, easily fixed.
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Storm Chasers Can Do Big Damage to Your Pocketbook
Bad weather brings out hordes of scam artists offering fast, cheap repairs.
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U.S. Homes Are Getting Smaller
Energy conservation said to be behind the downsizing.
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Without A Tax Credit, Housing Slows In June
Numbers for existing home sales dip from May, but remain above 2009 levels.
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Oversight of Modification Program Faulted
Program suffered from lack of simple objectives, lawmakers told.
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Pennsylvania Revises Reverse Mortgage Rules
Officials feel 'particular responsibility' to older homeowners.
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Suit: LG Refrigerator Lights Won't Turn Off
Leads to hot food, melted plastic, fire hazard.
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Risks of Tapping Home Equity
It can make sense to tap a home's equity and invest in other assets. But the decision has risks.
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Pace Of Foreclosures Slows in First Half of 2010
'Massive' number of distressed properties sit below the surface.
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Oregon Sues Countrywide Over Pension Fund Losses
Lawsuit alleges misleading tactics led to $29 million in investment losses.
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Homebuilder Bait-and-Switch All Too Common
A new homeowner wonders what happened to the extra 213 square feet she was promised.
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Poll: Few Homeowners Regret Purchase
Despite the nation's housing woes, Bankrate's poll finds that few buyers regret their purchase.
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Southern California Home Sales Rise In June
Market shows small signs of recovery.
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Home Buyers Continue To Turn To Foreclosures
Discounted prices draw buyers into the home sales market.
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Researchers Tout Super-Efficient Heat Pump
Developments may make heat pumps more practical for colder climates.
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Lawn Mower Injuries On the Rise
Children are often the victims; safety experts offer tips for parents.
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Wells Fargo Shutters Subprime Unit
Part of consolidation effort that will close more than 600 offices.
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