Homes are increasingly flooding, not from weather-related events but from old pipes and valves, worn-out hoses on second-story washers, and faulty connections from appliances which use water, The Wall Street Journal reports. Water Damage From Faulty Pipes Rising The uptick ... » Learn More about Water Damage From Faulty Pipes Rising
2018
DACA ‘dreamers’ could have issues
The press recently reported that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) changed its position on the eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) home loan borrowers, which brought the challenge to national attention. Three U.S. senators sent a letter to the Department of Housing and ... » Learn More about DACA ‘dreamers’ could have issues
Reviving Your Lawn After Winter
Awakening your lawn can often be difficult, and there is added pressure when you need to put a home on the market. Early spring is probably the best time of the year to make your home look fantastic. This busy season coincides with an uptick in activity in the real estate market, making it that much ... » Learn More about Reviving Your Lawn After Winter
Easy Garage Storage Ideas
Commence Project "Get the Garage in Order" The garage is generally a dumping ground for whatever doesn't fit into the house. In the event your garage requires a serious overhaul, reserve time to put it right using these genius organization ideas. Easy Garage Storage ... » Learn More about Easy Garage Storage Ideas
Tax scam crackdown
Kim Henry believed she had a straightforward tax return this year. The 59-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was expecting a modest refund - just $327. But after submitting her return electronically on the first tax filing day in January, she received a letter from the IRS about fourteen days ... » Learn More about Tax scam crackdown