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Title Company Sued In Foreclosure Probe States continue to put probe allegations of foreclosure irregularities
Property Tax 'Consultants' Thrive in a Gloomy Market Connecticut is the latest to question mass mailings by out-of-state firm
Foreclosure Robo-Settlement To Include 40 States Missouri presses criminal charges against document preparer
Refinancing Cash-Out Volume At 16-Year Low More owners choosing to reduce their mortgage amounts
Mortgage Rates Fall To Another Record Low But increasingly, fewer consumers can get a loan
Cuisinart Coffeemaker Meltdowns Leave Consumers Steaming Wiring overheats and burns without warning, consumers complain
White House Proposes Easing Mortgage Refinance Rules Administration seeks to reduce foreclosures
With Fewer People Able To Buy, Home Prices Keep Falling Home prices fall again in November
What's On Your Mind? GE Coffee Maker, Hyundai, Zicam Our daily look at consumer reviews
Reports: Lender Settlement Is Reached, Or Could Be Near President Obama may announce deal in State Of The Union speech
Arrests Made In Mortgage Fraud Scheme Illinois attorney general files criminal fraud charges
Home Sales Rise 5% In December But Fed director sees more housing pain ahead
Homeowners Often Unaware Of Repair Responsibilities Leaks in water, sewer lines can present unexpected costs
Home Builders Feeling More Confident Confidence rises for fourth consecutive month
New York To Offer Legal Aid To Struggling Homeowners Legal service will help homeowners fight foreclosure
Wells Fargo Agrees To 'Pick-A-Payment' Mortgages Settlement Maryland homeowners to receive modifications, restitution
What's On Your Mind? Bank of America, PlanetRX, US Airways Our daily look at consumer reviews
Florida Sues Two Mortgage Rescue Firms Claims companies misled homeowners
Powerful Voice Joins Call For Homeowner Help Is Help Finally On The Way For Homeowners?
What's On Your Mind? Southern California Edison, Payday Loan Scam, Cross Country Bank Our daily look at consumer reviews
Cheap Mortgages Go Begging At Years End Bankers' study blames sellers for lagging home sales
What's On Your Mind? Sears, Smishing Scam, AT&T Our daily look at consumer reviews
Real Estate Industry Ending Year Cautiously Optimistic Pending home sales were up again in November
Mortgage Modifications Not For Every Struggling Homeowner Instead of lower payments some find foreclosure
New Home Sales Jump In November Another sign the housing market may be slowly healing
Homes Lost More Value In 2011, But Not As Much As 2010 Most improvement was in second half of the year
Existing Home Sales Rose In November But Realtors group revises sales for last four years
Illinois Charges More Foreclosure Rescuers With Fraud State has sued 50 foreclosure consultants so far
What's On Your Mind? Maytag, NationStar, Jackson Hewitt Our daily look at consumer reviews
Fed Report Finds Speculators Played Big Role in Housing Collapse Speculators defaulted in large numbers as real estate market imploded
'U.S. Homeowners Relief' Ordered to Pay Millions Its principals are banned from the mortgage assistance, debt relief business
Don't Fall For A Loan Audit Scam Foreclosure rescue scam gets a new name
Foreclosures Down But Predicted To Rise In 2012 RealtyTrac finds much of the damage in just three states
Electricity Bills Jump Despite Energy-Saving Appliances Bigger houses, more air conditioning, more electronics
California, Nevada Team On Mortgage Fraud Probe States hope to offer more help for victims
Latest Mortgage Data Paints More Hopeful Housing Picture But qualifying for loan still problematic
Making Sense of Home Value Data Home values are down, but not everywhere
What's the Best Paper Towel for Holiday Clean-Ups? Bounty plain, Bounty Extra Soft, and Target's Up & Up score best
Massachusetts Sues Five Banks Over Foreclosures Misled consumers about modifications, and other charges
What's On Your Mind? Edenpure, Verizon Wireless, Charmglow Our daily look at consumer reviews
Pending Home Sales Surge In October Follows surprising rise in new home sales
LG Opens Its First 'Laundry Lounge' in NYC Appliance maker hopes to clean up laundromats' shabby image
Existing Home Sales Show Surprising Increase In October But failed contracts, amid tighter lending standards, surge
Pool Products Distributor Settles Charges of Anticompetitive Tactics Pool Corp. agrees not to use threats and coercion to stifle competition
Housing Market May Be Showing Signs Of Life Fed official says sector needs more help
Busy Hurricane Season Draws to a Close Insurers urge coastal homeowners to prepare now for next year
Foreclosure Activity Picks Up Again One state tries to do something about it
Growing Number Of Home Buyers Don't Need A Bank Cash is king when it comes to distressed properties
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Rises For First Time Since 2009 Nearly six percent of borrowers 60 days or more past due
Feds To Review Four Million Foreclosures New hope for those wrongfully foreclosed upon
Do You Qualify For the Government's New Refinancing Plan? Plan is limited in scope; fewer than 1 million may qualify
Home Prices Are Still Falling Fed official calls for action on housing to stimulate the economy
More Anti-Foreclosure Help May Be On The Way But is it too little, too late?
Existing Home Sales Fall In September Median home value also declines
California Foreclosure Activity Spikes Back Up Second quarter improvement may have been a mirage
Foreclosures Down, But Show Signs Of Picking Up Again Process is also taking longer to complete
Indiana Stepping Up Anti-Foreclosure Efforts New state law gives distressed homeowners more rights
'Big Box' Stores May Not Install Gas Appliances Safely Maryland investigation finds two-thirds of gas water heaters not properly inspected
Oregon Sues Loan Modification Firm, Settles With Another States stepping up pressure on abusive modification consultants
Home Ownership Tumbles 1.1 Percent In One Year Census Bureau reports shows heavy building in South and West
New England Consumers Overcharged 'Millions' For Energy, States Say Massachusetts and Connecticut seek rate rollback
What's On Your Mind? PUR Water Filters, Apple, Holiday Inn Express, T-Mobile Our daily look at consumer reviews
A 'Man Cave' Doesn't Detract From Home's Resale Value But economist says "don't go crazy"
What's On Your Mind? GE Light Bulbs, Direct Shopping Network, Hotels.com Our daily look at consumer reviews
What's On Your Mind? Whirlpool, Consumer Resource Connection, Wells Fargo Our daily look at consumer reviews
Bugs Without Borders: Bed Bugs Spreading Out, Digging In The little pests travel undetected and become very attached to their new homes
What's On Your Mind? Homelite, Enterprise, AT&T Our daily look at consumer reviews
5.9 Earthquake Takes East Coast by Surprise USGS warns tremor may have been a foreshock and worst may be yet to come
Owners Of Florida Mortgage Modification Firm Arrested Accused of ripping off distressed homeowners
What's On Your Mind? Maytag, Key Bank, Dish Network Our daily look at consumer reviews
Samsung, Sub-Zero, Miele Top J.D. Power Study More consumers researching appliances online before visiting the store, study finds
Illinois Wants National Recall of Fuel Gel Products Recalling products "one by one won't cut it," state's AG declares
Home Prices Dip Again, But Not As Much Decline between first and second quarters smallest in four years
Active Hurricane Season Predicted Storms may be more frequent and more intense, NOAA warns
What's On Your Mind? Con Ed, ADT, Kohl's, TicketsNow.com Our daily look at consumer reviews
New Jersey Targets Mortgage Modification Schemes Seven firms face administrative actions
States Sue Foreclosure Rescue Firms Illinois, Indiana take action on behalf of homeowners
Pending Home Sales Rise In June Contracts up over both May and last June
Florida Sues Hurricane Shutter Company Firm allegedly took big deposits, didn't do the work
Hope For Homeowners? Home Prices Are Up And aid deadline extended by a day
What To Do If You're Facing Foreclosure Be sure you don't fall for foreclosure scams
Investors Continue To Dominate Housing Market Nearly a third of home sales are in cash
What's On Your Mind? Charmglow, BJs, Vertrue Our daily look at consumer reviews
Bank of America's Lawyer Plays Dirty, Suit Charges Homeowners' lawyer alleges improper tactics by bank's attorney
Mortgage Modifications An Unforgiving Process A typo can result in foreclosure
Ohio Brings Criminal Charges Against Tree Trimmers State is pursuing more criminal charges in consumer cases
Glass Top Patio Tables Still Shattering Video captures exploding table in the act
What's On Your Mind? Travelodge, GE, Target, Grant Scams Our daily look at consumer reviews
Repairing A Leaky Bunn Coffeemaker Consumer-produced video suggests an easy fix
What's On Your Mind? Sears, Dell, Comcast Our daily look at consumer reviews
Bank Deal May Speed Up Foreclosures Proposed settlement might end the current bottleneck
White House Offers More Aid For Unemployed Homeowners Forbearance period extended to one year
Viking Range Agrees to $450,000 Penalty Failed to report a safety problem with its refrigerators' doors
Dollar Tree Recalls Glass Votive Candle Holders The holders can shatter while in use
What's On Your Mind? GE, Burlington Coat Factory, ILD Our daily look at consumer reviews
Changing The Color Of A Stucco House Not That Difficult Painting stucco might require some extra prep work
Feds Offer $1 Billion Bailout For Homeowners Struggling homeowners eligible for interest free loans to make payments
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Shaft can break, creating a laceration hazard
Existing Home Sales A Six-Month Low Nearly one third of buyers are paying cash
Expert: To Help Housing, Stop Delaying Foreclosures Efforts to protect homeowners may be backfiring
What's On Your Mind? Maytag, Green Dot, Bank of America Our daily look at consumer reviews
Foreclosure Filings Hit Four-Year Low But the housing crisis is far from over
New Energy Efficiency Standards Should Save Consumers 'Billions' New regional standards make air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps more efficient
What's On Your Mind? KitchenAid, Scams, Royal Tech Windows, Prius Our daily look at consumer reviews
Report: Nearly A Quarter Of Mortgage Holders Still 'Underwater' Not much change from the last quarter
Florida Homeowners Foreclose On Bank Of America The ultimate 'man bites dog' story
Connecticut Tries to Rein In Kirby Sales Teams Door-to-door vacuum salesmen frequently accused of scamming elderly, making pests of themselves
Firing Up the Grill? Take a Minute to do a Safety Check Grills can cause fires and carbon monoxide poisoning if not used properly
Furnishing a Closet by the Sea Truman conducts a real-world test of the companies often pilloried by our readers
Sole, Inc. to Foot the Bill for Undelivered Massage Chairs, Bidets, Etc. Washington Attorney Generals Office reaches settlement with online seller
Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Safety interlock can fail, creating a laceration and fire hazard
Foreign Buyers Show New Interest In U.S. Homes Falling prices, cheap dollar make property more attractive
What's On Your Mind? Whirlpool, United Airlines, Wild Blue, GE Our daily look at consumer reviews
What's On Your Mind? Best Buy, Dell, Christian Debt Consolidation Our daily look at consumer reviews
Consumer Agency Unveils Mortgage Disclosure Forms Seeks to make applying for a mortgage less confusing
Homeowners Facing Big Premium Increases Home values may be down but replacement costs are rising rapidly
Inside A Short Sale: A Homeowner Hits A Brick Wall Second lien-holder has all the power
What's On Your Mind? Dish Network, Whirlpool, AllState Our daily look at consumer reviews
A Determined Consumer Finds Satisfaction By Going Local Dealing with the manufacturer was not so effective
What's On Your Mind? Charmglow, Chevy Malibu, Equifax Our daily look at consumer reviews
Pinnacle Security Faces Fraud Charges In Missouri Just the latest state to take action
Are TV Sets A Fire Hazard? More consumers are reporting smoke, sparks and flame
FTC Sounds Alarm about Alarm Salesmen Door-to-door alarm peddlers use deception and high-pressure
What's On Your Mind? Wisk, Cardmember Services, Lillian Vernon Our daily look at consumer reviews
Sleepy's Gets Clean Bill of Health from Connecticut Attorney general finds no evidence company violated state laws
Michigan To Probe "Forged" Foreclosure Documents Who is Linda Green and why is her signature in so many different handwriting styles?
Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Legs and seat can crack
What's On Your Mind? Fisher & Paykel, Tom Tom, AT&T Our daily look at consumer reviews
Storm Victims Warned of Common Scams Floods in South, Midwest leave residents prey to 'storm chasers'
Toro Recalls Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Carburetors can leak, causing fire hazard
What's On Your Mind? BMG Music, GE, Hoover Our daily look at consumer reviews
Utility Firms Settle Deception Charges With New York Consumers to get $2 million in restitution
How A Frustrated Consumer Became A Happy One By her own initiative, she found satisfaction
Audit Finds IRS Paid $500 Million In Unjustified Home Buyer Credits Many claimants already had houses
Report Blasts Banks For Flawed Foreclosure Process But consumer groups say the consent agreement falls short
Foreclosure Activity Falls In First Quarter But that doesn't mean the housing market is on the mend
FTC Socks Online Retailers for Missing EnergyGuide Information Law requires online sites to post EnergyGuide data on major appliances
MTD Recalls Cub Cadet Riding Lawn Mowers Gas leak can cause a fire hazard
'Rogue' Movers Make Moving A Nightmare Here are some tips for avoiding these scammers
Consumers Air Issues With Whirlpool Dishwashers, Water Heaters Nagging problems apparently still present
What's On Your Mind? Texcote, T-Mobile, Maytag Our daily rundown of consumer reviews
Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots The handle can break off
What's On Your Mind? Kohler, US Bank, Delta, Dell Our daily rundown of consumer complaints
Toro Recalls Commercial Lawn Mowers Mower may be activated unintentionally
Lasko Recalls Box Fans Electrical defect can cause a fire
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Knife can come out when the axe is in use
Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer Recalled Contents can leak, posing a risk of chemical burns
What's On Your Mind? Whirlpool, AT&T, Cuisinart What consumers are saying about the problems they face
Feds Find Corrosion from Problem Drywall Not As Bad As Feared However, switches, receptacles, alarms should still be replaced
Maruyama Recalls Backpack Blowers, Mister Dusters Gas tank can leak, crating a fire hazard
What's On Your Mind? Bank Of America, Enterprise, Whirlpool Some of the problems consumers are facing today
Foreclosures Fall In February But that's not necessarily good news
Video: Aftermath Of A Baking Dish Explosion Glass bakeware can make quite a mess if it shatters
Stanley Security Solutions Announces Recall of Door Locksets Latches could fail in an emergency
Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Sold by QVC Wine bottle can break, posing a laceration hazard
Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Steel Fireplaces The bronze powder coat finish can ignite
Sanus Element Surge Protectors Recalled Improper grounding poses shock hazard
New Jersey Rounds Up Unregistered Contractors Undercover agents taking an aggressive approach
Homeowners Cautioned About Property Tax 'Consultants' Texas case highlights pitfalls
IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers Burn and Laceration Hazards
Two Banks Face Possible Foreclosure Fines Banks reveal threat in SEC reports
Will 2011 Be the Year Of the Real Estate Rebound? To many experts, its starting to feel like a housing meltdown bottom
Can You Lose Your Home With A Reverse Mortgage? Critics say reverse mortgages may be the new subprime trap
Mortgage Rates Falling Again Cost of a mortgage falls, along with home prices
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights The flame can burn too high, creating a fire hazard
Home Sales Rise In January One third of all buyers paid cash
Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids Lids can crack or break during use.
Home Prices End 2010 Moving Lower The average home price is back to the 2003 level
Home Prices Approaching Those of Some Cars Homes are incredibly cheap in some markets
CastleRock Security Named in Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Consumers were fraudulently billed by the company, lawsuit charges
Perfect Pullup Recalled Plastic handle can crack
Consumer Reports Gives Hoover Uprights the Boot Well-known name edged off list of recommended vacuum cleaner models by more reliable brands
Consumer Group Critical of Administration's Housing Plan The Center for Responsible Lending says the Obama proposal leaves taxpayers and the economy at risk
Slim and Secure Video Baby Monitors The battery can overheat, creating a burn hazard
Feds Hope To Reduce Fannie, Freddie Roles In Mortgages Administration seeks return of private capital to mortgage market
You Are How You Paint Psychology of color is helpful in choosing interior paint schemes
Upfront Fees for Mortgage Assistance Are Now Illegal Wave of foreclosures has been a bonanza for mortgage relief scams
Report Suggests Falling Foreclosure Trend But the numbers could be deceiving
Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Short circuit can cause fire and shock hazards
Spring Cleaning Tips: How Get Rid of Practically Anything Donating, selling and recycling are among the ways to make the most out of old stuff
AmerTac Recalls LED Night Lights Short circuit can cause overheating.
Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Electrical connection can overheat, creating a fire hazard,
Creative Heating Solutions Portable Space Heaters Recalled The space heater can overheat, creating a fire hazard
Craftsman, Delta, DeVilbiss, Husky Air Compressors Recalled The compressor can overheat, causing a fire hazard
Start Your Garden In the Dead of Winter Get your green thumb in shape early
Sunbeam Recalls Convertible Irons Irons were sold exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond
California Sets Up Foreclosure Relief Fund $6.5 million dollar Countrywide settlement will provide funds
Ally Financial Reports Foreclosure Progress Only 10 percent of cases remain unresolved
Burglars Want Your Air Conditioner, Not Your Jewels Copper prices make AC units a tempting target
After A Storm, Chainsaw Accidents Are A Danger Only experienced operators should use this tool
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers
CDC Finds No Evidence Imported Drywall Caused Homeowner Deaths Study of 11 deaths finds all involved long-term chronic disease
Illinois Sues Chicago Duct-Cleaning Company Suit charges firm fraudulently charged to fix non-existent mold, mildew damage
Winter Storm Watch: Heed Truman's Advice Celebrating the obvious, Truman offers pointers for harried homeowners
2010 Foreclosure Activity Presents Mixed Picture But 'deep faultlines of risk' remain in hardest hit markets
The 10 Best Places To Buy A Home This Year Zillow.com rates these markets the most stable
Home Prices Continue To Fall Double-dip is good for ice cream, but not housing
Banks Find Fewer Takers for Mortgages Mortgage applications fall, along with home sales
Do You Need Flood Insurance Don't assumed you're covered by your current policy
Four Easy Home Improvement Projects You don't have to spend a lot of time or money
How To Keep Your Home Safe During the Winter Heating Season Federal safety agencies offer tips and advice on avoiding some cold-weather hazards
Ally-GMAC Plans To Drop 250 Maryland Foreclosures Company says it will re-file without robo-signed affidavits
Finishing Off A Basement Adds Inexpensive Living Space If you plan to add living space to your home, think about going down
Poulan Pro Generators Recalled Gas can leak, creating a fire hazard
Existing-Home Sales Jump In December Despite the surge, sales remain below the year-ago level
Supreme Court Won't Block Pella Windows Lawsuit Class action charges windows rot more quickly than they should
Did You Know You Could Still Become a Landowner for Free? You just need some of that old-fashioned pioneer spirit
Salesman Exposes Aggressive Sales Tactics Book recounts high-pressure tricks and head games
More Foreclosures Headed To Market In 2011 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a huge inventory
Remodeling your Kitchen on a Fast Food Budget Raise the value of your home without spending a fortune
Housing Meltdown Could Be Worse Than Expected Nearly 3 million properties are receiving foreclosure filings
White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Batteries can leak, creating a fire hazard
GE, Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Short circuit creates a fire hazard
Massachusetts Court Voids Two Foreclosures Seizures by U.S. Bancorp and Wells Fargo overturned
We've Got Smart Phones and Smart Cars, Why Not A Smart House? The connected home of the future is on the horizon and you better be ready
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Oven Rack Guard The guard can melt, causing a fire hazard
Indiana Seeks New Protections For Borrowers Attorney General says guards against fraud are needed
Goulds, Red Jacket and Bell & Gossett Sump, Effluent Pumps Recalled Faulty wiring may cause electric shock, electrocution
Arkansas Warns Homeowners About 'Rescue' Services New FTC rule offers additional protections
Is Your Homeowners Insurance High Enough to Replace your Home? If youve lived in your home more than ten years you may need to adjust your coverage
Settlement May Be Near In States' Foreclosure Probe Five major lenders said to be talking to state prosecutors
When It Comes To Mortgages, Local Is Better Homeowners perform better when lender is in community
Repair Your Driveway Without Getting Scammed Illinois attorney general warns consumers about the pitfalls of acting hastily
Ohio Courts Take Action In Foreclosure Cases Ohio Attorney General urges courts to do more to help homeowners dealing with foreclosures
Federal Reserve Urged To Protect Homeowners' Rights Concern mounts over proposed changes to Truth In Lending Act
Home Prices Continue To Fall In Urban Areas Prices at year 2000 levels in some markets
Five Ways To Cut Your Home's Utility Bills With energy costs rising, these improvements can pay off
What First -Time Homeowners Need to Know Here are some tips for first-time home buyers
How You Handle Flood Damage Could Save Your Life Here are some tips to responding to flood damage
The Dos and Don'ts of Proper Holiday Cleanup Experts offer top five ways to fix furniture after the holiday beating
STIHL Recalls Chain Saws Throttle trigger may stick
Wet Basement Can Be Your Home's Biggest Enemy How to find out where the water is coming from
New Home Sales Post November Gains But October's sales were abysmal
Finding Hidden Cash in Your Attic, Closets, and Even Your Garage Its the old adage: one persons garbage is another persons treasure
Some Holiday Lights Bear Bogus UL Label New Jersey finds counterfeit decorations on store shelves
Iowa Partners With Feds To Fight Mortgage Fraud Will target criminals for prosecution
Ohio Sues Pinnacle Security State claims firm sold alarm systems based on misrepresentations
STIHL Recalls Bike-Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter The trimmer head can come loose and detach from the mounting
Wal-Mart Recalls Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze, Comfort Essentials Electric Heaters The heaters can overheat, smoke, burn, melt and start a fire
DirecTV Agrees to Change Business Practices Pays $14.25 million to settle suit brought by states
Mississippi Utility Customers May Get Refunds Entergy Corp. violated its operating procedures, judge rules
Keep Christmas Trees Moist, Avoid Destructive House Fires Comparison video shows dried trees exposed to small flame quickly become out of control
Ryobi Recalls Portable Table Saws The blade may be misaligned.
Indiana Files 34th Suit This Year Against Foreclosure Consultants Schemes aimed at distressed homeowners are still numerous
Holiday Chefs Beware: Hot Glassware Can Shatter Unexpectedly Consumer Product Safety Commission asked to investigate glass bakeware
Housing Coalition Wants Probe of Lending Policies Affecting Working Class Families Group charges lenders with unfair and discriminatory policies against working class families
Term for Foreclosure Notice Under Scrutiny in Virginia Lawmaker says its much too easy to force a delinquent homeowner out
Taking the Zap Out of Dry Winter Air Consumer Reports tells you what to look for when shopping for a humidifier
Appliance Sales On the Rise for Holiday Gifts Forecaster says increase in disposable income bodes well for sales of big-ticket items
December Is the Deadliest Month For Home Electrical Fires. Overloaded circuits and poor maintenance lead to damages and even death
Would You Pay $20,000 to See First Run Movies in Your Home? A company in California is betting that enough people will
Homebuilder Settles Clean Water Act Violations In 21 States Beazer Homes USA is under orders to develop pollution plans and will pay a stiff fine
Being Able to Rent a Decent Apartment Is Becoming the New American Dream So here are some things you need to know about renting that your landlord probably wont tell you
Don't Burn Down Your House This Holiday Season Faulty or counterfeit lights can cause serious damage to homes, inside and out
Home Remodeler Agrees to Redesign Its Sales Pitch K-Designers reaches settlement with Washington State
Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters A short can cause a fire hazard
Bosch Recalls Hammer Drills Wiring and switch problems
Kitchentrend Recalls Stainless Steel Carafes The handle can come loose
L.L. Bean Recalls Folding Camp Rockers The rockers can collapse.
Winterizing Your Home Can Avoid Costly Damage Don't put off getting your home ready for cold weather
How Not to Get Caught Short When Buying a Home in a Short Sale Heres what you need to know when you go into a short sale situation
Certain Smells Will Help You Sell Your House And they may not be what youd expect
Poll Shows Bipartisan Public Support for Increased Protection of Homeowners Most voters believe elected officials should be tougher on banks and mortgage lenders.
Tempted to Upgrade Your Home So You Can Sell It for More Money? Think Again Most home remodeling projects rarely earn back what you spend on them
After-Thanksgiving Tips From Your Plumber Retail stores aren't the only ones busy on Black Friday
Thinking about Remodeling Your House? Here Are Some Tips to Keep the Costs Down These suggestions will help give your home a quality make-over for less than youd expext
Be Careful With Timeshare Memberships and Resale Companies While timeshares can be convenient for vacationing, there are some caveats
Time To Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Batteries Experts also recommend consumers test their homes safety equipment when they return their clocks to standard time
Hi Def Price War Looms; Wal-Mart Fires the First Shot Still waiting to buy an HD TV? Then this coming weekend should make you smile
Are You Ready for Tubeless Toilet Paper? One company believes this innovation will keep 160 million tons of trash out of U.S. landfills
John Deere Recalls Mowers With Foot-Lift Option The steering lever can remain in the 'forward' position, posing an injury hazard to the driver.
It's Just as Important to Know What Your Home Insurance Doesn't Cover as to What It Does Just because you have home protection insurance doesn't mean you're protected from everything
Whirlpool Wins Split Decision In Clothes Dryer Case Company's 'steam' claims violated law but didn't commit fraud, jury rules
How to Maintain Your Home with Tools Costing a total of $250 Home maintenance may be the bane of every homeowner but doesnt have to be expensive
Energy Assistance Available To Seniors BenefitsCheckUp Website provides tools for getting the needed help
IRS Provides Tax Relief for Homeowners With Corrosive Drywall New procedure sets out method for determining loss caused by drywall damage
Real Estate Picture Improves Slightly in August Pending home sales rise but sales still far below 2009
Senate Wants To Lower Volume On Loud TV Commercials CALM Act' would require FCC to regulate volume of ads appearing on TV
Urban Gardeners Beware: There May Be Lead In Your Food Otherwise healthy trend may have a health risk downside
Computers, Appliances, Home Electronics Getting Improved Marks from Consumers Apple, Whirlpool on top; strong gains for GE, Dell, Acer and HP
Fall Weather Is Prime Time for Household Mold Mold can cause serious health problems if allowed to grow indoors.
Can Swimming Pools Cause Cancer? Excessive chlorine in the water can damage DNA, researchers warn.
Floridians Cautioned On Hurricane Window Film Product doesn't live up to claims, attorney general says.
Feds Sue Light Bulb Manufacturer Over Claims Study shows latest potential negative effect of non-stick chemicals.
Choosing the Right Lawn Mower Fall is a good time to buy, but be sure to get a mower that suits your needs.
Window Maker Cleans Up Claims About Energy Savings Great Lakes Windows agrees to screen out false sales representations.
Pending Home Sales Rise In July Realtors trade group predicts a 'long' recovery process.
Home Prices Show Modest Improvement Homes gain value in all but the hardest hit markets.
Use Caution When Selling A Timeshare FTC offers advice to avoid resale scams.
German Company Blamed for Chinese Drywall Problems Pro Publica finds Knauf Gips deeply involved in its Chinese subsidiary's operations.
Mortgage Delinquencies, Foreclosures Paint Mixed Picture But delinquencies are up sharply over last year.
Foreclosure Rescue Scam Lawyer To Pay $1 Million in Restitution Promises of foreclosure relief left homeowners deeper in the hole.
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.
Apply2Save Owner Barred From Idaho Loan Businesses Company took in millions, did little in return, state charges.
Dangers of Walking Away From Your Mortgage Underwater homeowners who skip out on their mortgages face a slew of consequences.
Mortgage Modification Program Still Has High Dropout Rate Nearly half of trial modifications don't make it, according to latest government figures.
Florida Gets Injunction Against Credit Solutions Of America Move comes in advance of new federal rules cracking down on industry.
Lowe's Drywall Settlement Called Unfair Agreement provides coupons, minimal cash to aggrieved homeowners.
Latinos, Blacks More Than Half All Calif. Foreclosures Most foreclosed homes are modest in size and value, according to new report.
Beware of Door-To-Door Security Alarm Sales Cold-call con artists don't like taking 'no' for an answer.
Do You Really Have To Pay For TV? Digital TV, Internet offer alernative to cable and satellite.
Pinnacle Security Settles With New York Firm charged with deceptive marketing practices.
Arizona Reaches Settlement With Nation's Largest Homebuilder Pulte to pay $1.18 million to resolve questions about sales practices.
Foreclosure Action Still Centered In Five States Bank repossessions are also at near record levels.
Distressed Homeowners To Get $3 Billion In Aid Funding in addition to money provided earlier this year.
Florida Probes Foreclosure Filing Practices Law firms handling foreclosures suspected of unfair and deceptive practices.
Foreclosure Reduces Home's Value Average 27 Percent Values of homes next to foreclosed property fall, too.
Two Indicted In 'Mortgage Scheme' Prosecutors say defendants used fake credit histories.
Mortgage Rates Keep Falling All categories of rates hit new lows.
Choosing the Right Barbecue Grill Can Save Time, Aggravation & Money What the backyard chef needs to know before choosing a gas or charcoal grill.
Mortgage Lender To Pay $4.5 Million To Settle Housing Allegations W.R. Starkey Mortgage arranged loans that put consumers 'under water' state says.
FTC Cracking Down On Debt Settlement Industry Abuses Newly adopted regulations bar collection of fees unless consumers get relief.
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.
'Questionable' Home Improvement Contractors Pursued In Pennsylvania Wave of legal actions filed by attorney general involving 'shoddy' practices.
Consumers Frazzled by Samsung LCD TV Problems The conclusion of DIY types and technicians: common problem, easily fixed.
Storm Chasers Can Do Big Damage to Your Pocketbook Bad weather brings out hordes of scam artists offering fast, cheap repairs.
U.S. Homes Are Getting Smaller Energy conservation said to be behind the downsizing.
Without A Tax Credit, Housing Slows In June Numbers for existing home sales dip from May, but remain above 2009 levels.
Oversight of Modification Program Faulted Program suffered from lack of simple objectives, lawmakers told.
Pennsylvania Revises Reverse Mortgage Rules Officials feel 'particular responsibility' to older homeowners.
Suit: LG Refrigerator Lights Won't Turn Off Leads to hot food, melted plastic, fire hazard.
Pace Of Foreclosures Slows in First Half of 2010 'Massive' number of distressed properties sit below the surface.
Oregon Sues Countrywide Over Pension Fund Losses Lawsuit alleges misleading tactics led to $29 million in investment losses.
Homebuilder Bait-and-Switch All Too Common A new homeowner wonders what happened to the extra 213 square feet she was promised.
Poll: Few Homeowners Regret Purchase Despite the nation's housing woes, Bankrate's poll finds that few buyers regret their purchase.
Southern California Home Sales Rise In June Market shows small signs of recovery.
Home Buyers Continue To Turn To Foreclosures Discounted prices draw buyers into the home sales market.
Researchers Tout Super-Efficient Heat Pump Developments may make heat pumps more practical for colder climates.
Lawn Mower Injuries On the Rise Children are often the victims; safety experts offer tips for parents.
Wells Fargo Shutters Subprime Unit Part of consolidation effort that will close more than 600 offices.
Mortgage Rates Remain At Record Lows Rates falling toward 4 percent in some states.
Rena Ware Agrees to Refunds, Fees To Settle California Suit Company claimed its cookware cured diabetes and heart disease.
Ohio Sues Escrow Company Company allegedly failed to pay taxes after collecting them from homeowners.
Mortgage Rates Fall Even More Rates establish new lows as fewer people seek loans.
Indiana Sues Foreclosure Rescue Firm Part of a nationwide crackdown on schemes that prey on distressed homeowners.
Illinois Charges Countrywide Discriminated Against Minority Borrowers African-American, Latino homebuyers were steered into risky subprime loans, suit charges.
House Votes To Extend Deadline On Tax Break Many purchasers in danger of losing credit if they don't settle by today.
Were Tenants' Rights Violated in Foreclosures? California AG investigating handling of foreclosed rental buildings.
New York Expands Probe of Foreclosure Rescue Firms Attorney general warns 31 companies to cease and desist.
Mortgage Rates At All-Time Low But is anybody still interested in buying a home?
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Morgan Stanley Reaches $102 Million Settlement With Massachusetts Homeowners in state to receive $58 million in compensation.
Driveway Deal or Summertime Scam? Summertime scams hit snow-belt homeowners where they live.
Still Few Results From Mortgage Modification Program Number of drop-outs surges in May.
SEC Charges New York Firms With Mortgage Fraud Advisor accused of causing tens of millions in losses.
AG Focuses On Foreclosure Rescue Scams In Ohio Two businesses sued for deceiving consumers who hoped to save their homes.
Foreclosures By Race and Ethnicity Study examines the demographics of a 'man-made disaster.'
FTC Blocks Mortgage 'Relief' Services Repeat offender ordered to pay $11.4 million for contempt.
Harvard Study Sees 'Significant Challenges' For Housing Unemployment still a drag on the market, researchers say.
Rent-Buy Back Scams On the Rise Variation of foreclosure rescue gains momentum.
Three More Suspects Nabbed in Home Refinance Scam Million-dollar bait-and-switch operation took advantage of desperate homeowners.
U.S Foreclosure Activity Decreases 3 Percent In May Defaults and auctions down, but bank repossessions set monthly record.
Understanding Reverse Mortgage Risks Not always the easy source of money that commercials portray
TruGreen Settles With New York On Service Contracts State charged company engaged in deceptive practices.
Countrywide To Pay $108 Million for Overcharging Struggling Homeowners Loan servicer inflated fees, mishandled loans of borrowers in bankruptcy, agency says.
Arizona AG Files Lawsuit Against Loan Modification Company Obtains temporary restraining order to protect homeowners.
Even In A Buyer's Market, It's Sometimes Better To Rent As in politics, all real estate is local.
Maytag Recalls 1.7 Million Fire-Prone Dishwashers Recall includes Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa and Crosley brands.
FTC Broadens Case Against Mortgage Relief Scheme Agency says 'forensic audits' were unlikely to help homeowners.
California Legislature Considers Help for Homeowners Latest attempt to stem tide of foreclosures in the state.
Mortgage Rates Fall to New Low Investments flowing into U.S. bonds give homebuyers a break.
U.S. Identifies Chinese Manufacturers of Problem Drywall Urges Chinese manufacturers to 'examine their responsibilities' to affected families.
Existing Home Sales Soar On Tax Credit Price correction over, Realtors say.
Cleaning Up the Clutter Time for Boomers to take charge of their possessions and mental 'stuff'.
California Charges Mortgage Relief Scammers Stole $2.3 Million Fraudulent telemarketers operated from 'tricked-out' boiler room, officials say.
Five Trends That Could Affect Your Home Insurance CostsConsumer Reports Money Adviser offers tips for saving money.
Mortgage Rates Fall For Third Straight Week Worries about Greece pull rates lower.
Foreclosure Activity Down 9 Percent In April Default notices off by 27 percent, but bank repossessions set monthly record.
J.D. Power: Consumers More Picky When Shopping for Lawn Mowers Honda ranks highest in customer satisfaction with walk-behind lawn mowers for second straight year.
Indiana Sues USA Mortgage Aid for Fraud AG warns homeowners not to fall victim to false promises
Home Prices Rise in 91 Metro Areas Tax credit boosted demand for housing.
Avoid Moving Scams This Summer Doing a little homework can keep you from becoming a victim.
Avoiding Disaster In A Home Improvement Project Planning and communication are most important steps.
Consumer-Protection Lawsuit Filed Against Colorado Loan Modification Company Company's ad campaign implied it was a partner of the federal government, suit says.
New Hope Settles Loan Modification Suit Company allegedly reneged on promise to help underwater homeowners.
Court Throws Out Katrina, Rita Insurance Settlement Plaintiffs' counsel accused of improperly combining cases.
'Dollars for Dishwashers' Program Spreads to 44 States Federal rebates aimed at encouraging consumers to buy energy-efficient appliances.
Lead Poisoning a Danger to Both Kids and Adults Children are more susceptible but adults can suffer too.
California Program Protects Kids from Lead Exposure in Their Homes Contractors License Board provides information on new federal lead standards.
Consider Your Needs Before Buying a Lawnmower This purchase requires a little thought and homework.
Foreclosures Keep Rising, But Why? Report suggests system encourages mortgage servicers to foreclose.
Samsung Issues 3-D TV Warning Viewing 3-D TV could mean problems for some.
Mortgage Modification Efforts Still Falling Short Oversight panel finds fault with Treasury Dept. program.
New York Court Halts Mortgage Modification Scheme Secures favorable court ruling in suit against Amerimod.
Phony Foreclosure Consultants Draw Jail Time Prosecution by California AG recovers stolen funds.
Interest Rates Are Going Up: What's It Mean For You? Analysts say 30-year era of cheap interest is ending.
