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Builders scaling back as buyers seek green, savings 

By Elizabeth Razzi

The Washington Post

Frugality is finally showing up in new home developments.

Although the...

Keep your energy dollars from going up in smoke 

YOU KNOW IT'S COMING. This winter's heating bills are going to be stupendous, whether you burn oil, natural gas or kilowatts. If you're...

Relics such as dropped ceilings, trash compactors can sink a home 

By Elizabeth Razzi

The Washington Post

Housing fashions flare and fade nearly as fast as clothing fads. The backyard fire...

COLLECTORS RESURRECT DEBT TO REAP CASH 

Watch out for creditors who call and say you owe money on debts that are many years old. They might be uncollectible - or might not even...

Retire on the house: seniors unlock the equity in their homes to make living easier.(Living Well) 

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOR RETIREES living on a fixed income, the soaring real estate values of the first half of this decade were a decidedly...

Fixing to stay: innovative design modifications can allow homeowners to age in place.(Living Well) 

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE LINE between luxury and necessity is blurring--and it's not your eyesight that's changing. Marketers have figured...

The New, New Scourge - mold in your house - Brief Article 

HOME | Even if your house isn't THREATENED BY MOLD, your pocketbook could be. HOME | Even if your house isn't THREATENED BY MOLD, your pocketbook...

Trick Or Treat On The Cheap - halloween day - Brief Article 

HOLIDAYS | HALLOWEEN has gone grown-up, and tacky chic is a big part of the reason why. HOLIDAYS | HALLOWEEN has gone grown-up, and tacky chic is...

Finding A Deal As Rates Rise - mortgage rates - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included 

MORTGAGES | Higher rates will give HYBRID LOANS more appeal. MORTGAGES | Higher rates will give HYBRID LOANS more appeal. BAD NEWS: Those six...

Spy In The Sky - car-rental firms use global positioning system to track rental cars - Brief Article 

PRIVACY | Are you taking Big Brother along for a ride in your RENTAL CAR? PRIVACY | Are you taking Big Brother along for a ride in your RENTAL...