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
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11 Factors Why Your House Isn’t Selling
When you initially put your house on the market, you could be looking forward to an instant sale-especially if you have put a lot of money into enhancing the house over the years and if the community is one that's historically attracted a lot of buyers. While you shouldn't panic if the house doesn't ... » Learn More about 11 Factors Why Your House Isn’t Selling
Emotional Support Animal Question
Situation:An association needs to make reasonable accommodations for those who have support animals, but should we have to have their dogs in the clubhouse cafe as well as other amenities? Support animals tug at readers’ emotions Answer: Emotional Support Animals or "ESAs" ... » Learn More about Emotional Support Animal Question
Issues About Poor Military Housing
Complaints regarding the condition of homes on military bases, including lead poisoning, mold, and poor construction, have become worse since the problems were first revealed in a Reuters investigation last August. NBC News did a follow-up piece Friday examining whether there's been any improvement ... » Learn More about Issues About Poor Military Housing
FEMA flood insurance policy update
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working on a plan to update and extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which Congress may or may not go along with as it considers new flood insurance policy. The proposal could affect the way NFIP calculates the rates for homeowners, ... » Learn More about FEMA flood insurance policy update