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Real(ty) proud
"I'm a gay man and I've been in a relationship for 13 years, and one of the things I noticed as I was talking to friends was how they felt awkward or uncomfortable having to deal with mortgage companies or real estate companies trying to explain their partner," Read more
There's no place like the Home Show
"The array of participating exhibitors and the products and services offered make this show a great resource for homeowners, with something for just about everybody." Read more
Detroit's other village
"We have a number of houses here that have lost their owners and they're a great deal, and we want to encourage families to move in - and I mean families in the broadest sense of the word." Read more
LGBT-friendly Real Estate Agents
Debt collection tops list of consumer complaints
"The members of ACA International do not condone nor endorse any illegal, unethical or deceptive tactics when it comes to collectors contacting consumers. Complaints are an issue this industry needs to address. In our view, one complaint is too many. Our members are actively working on solutions." Read more
Viewpoint: Beat the $8K home refund deadline
A gay or lesbian couple may need to seek legal and financial advice in order to help them better understand their rights as owners. For example, many of the benefits related to real estate ownership are only available to those couples who are legally married. Read more
A piece of (wood) work
Instead of disinfectants and medicines, the smell of varnish and sawdust is overwhelming. And instead of injured people, this hospital is for furniture, and the doctor is woodworker Anita Marohnic. Read more
Dear dwelling spaces
Home-related reads
8,000 reasons to buy in 2009
The National Association of Realtors estimates that the $8,000 credit will, in fact, inspire sales of approximately 300,000 more houses to help boost the real estate market and stimulate the overall economy. Read more
Nov 2009
Experience Christmas from the Heart with "American Idol" sweetheart David Archuleta at 8 p.m. Nov. 27. Read More