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January 20, 2007
• Home Energy Rates Change Depending On Time Of Day And How Much Energy Is Being Used; Mortgage Fraud One Of The Fastest-Growing White Collar Crimes In The Country; The Perfect Home Gym; For Some Folks Home Of The Future Is Right Now


January 07, 2007
• Encore Presentation: Mortgage Meltdown


January 06, 2007
• Mortgage Meltdown
• Signs Recent Housing Slump Stabilizing; Top Dollar for Home Depot CEO; Healthy Design


December 30, 2006
• Remembering James Brown


December 23, 2006
• Maintaining Good Credit


December 16, 2006
• Looking Back at Real Estate 2006, Forward to 2007; DIY Holiday Crafts for Kids; New N.O. Homes


December 09, 2006
• How to Avoid Foreclosure Fraud; Gifts for the Home; Designer Doug Wilson's Tips on Holiday Decorating; Homes for the Holidays


December 02, 2006
• Biggest Home Price Drop On Record; Serious Steps Toward Saving Money On 2006 Tax Return; Tips For Decorating Your House; Tips On Tipping This Holiday Season


November 25, 2006
• Credit Scores and Employment; Be Debt Free


November 18, 2006
• The Right to Housing; Renovating Your Home to Increase its Value; Making Life Easier During the Holidays


November 11, 2006
• Democrats Taking Over Has Major Impact On Issues Including Taxes; Eminent Domain Played Prominent Role In This Year's Midterm Elections; Tips On Faux Finish Painting


November 04, 2006
• Danville, Illinois, Has Fallen On Hard Times In Recent Decades; California And Others Put Eminent Domain On Ballot; Homeowners Insurance Costs In Florida Extremely High; Property Taxes Big Election Issue This Campaign Season


October 28, 2006
• Americans Make Mistake Of Using Homes To Pay For Other Parts Of Their Lives; Andre Agassi Retired Has Whole New Game in Real Estate; Tips For A Safe House; Housing Slump Just Starting In Some Parts Of The Country


October 21, 2006
• Power Struggle; Underpaying Your Real Estate Broker; Small Steps


October 14, 2006
• Your ID: Exposed!; Mortgage Fraud; Growing Population Pushes City Limits; High-End Haunts for Halloween


October 07, 2006
• Housing Troubles; Rating Your Mortgage; The High Life


September 30, 2006
• The Bursting Bubble; Trips That Can Change Your Life; Preparing Your Garden for Spring


September 23, 2006
• Foreclosures Across United States Skyrocketing; Eighty-three Percent Of All Fire-Related Fatalities Occur At Home; Bob Vila's "Weekend Project"


September 16, 2006
• On the Clock; Safe Schools; At Home With Betsey Johnson


September 09, 2006
• Not a Pretty Picture for the Housing Market; Area Surrounding Ground Zero Sparks Residential Revitalization; Taking the Clutter out of your Home Office


August 26, 2006
• Should You be Worried about the Value of Your Home?; Rebuilding in New Orleans Historic Districts Post Katrina; Keys to Finding that Perfect Vacation Home


August 19, 2006
• Attorney Says Court Ruling Will Force Insurers To Pay Wind Damage, Despite Presence of Water Damage; Building Treehouses


August 12, 2006
• Recent Foiled Terror Plot in London Wakeup Call To Travelers About Importance of Safe Travel; Recent Shutdown of Alaska Oilfield Sending Gas Prices Even Higher; Tips on How to Investigate Your Neighbor; Protect Your Home Before Leaving on Vacation


August 05, 2006
• Heat Wave Poses more Energy Questions; Martha Stewart Moves In; Pet-Proofing


July 29, 2006
• Vacation Home Buying; The Perfect Pet; Power Supply


July 15, 2006
• Mississippi Courtroom Site For Post-Katrina Insurance Showdown; Does Insurance Industry Need Reform?; Natural Gas Leak Dangers; Restoring New Orleans Homes A Monumental Task


July 08, 2006
• Dangers of House Mold; Getting Rid of Household Allergens; Getting the Perfect Lawn; Dividing Garden Plants; Weekend Gardening Projects with Kids


July 01, 2006
• Home Prices Out of Control, Interest Rates Rising Fast; Tips For Backyard Bash


June 24, 2006
• Some Real Estate Agents Get A Double Commission; Is It Fair?; Gadgets To Track Your Home, Kids and Pets; Lidia Bastianich and Gardening with Kids


June 17, 2006
• Hurricane Season Evacuations; Saving Money Around the House; NASCAR Family; Poolside Safety; Swing Set Safety


June 10, 2006
• Foreclosures Are On The Rise; Avoiding Scammers Who Take Advantage Of Financial Problems; Problems To Disclose When Selling Your Home; Asylums Turning To Condos; Getting A Perfect Lawn


June 03, 2006
• Natural Disasters Can Strike Anywhere; In Florida, Taxpayers Could Be Insurer Of Last Resort; Protecting Your Home and Family From Storms; Home Inspections Before Storms Are Important; How To Protect Your Pets During A Severe Storm


May 20, 2006
• Tips for Purchasing that Second Home Away from Home; Fractional Ownership Growing Trend; Protecting Your Home Against Burglars


May 13, 2006
• Tips on Cutting Back Energy Costs: Atlantic Station: An Energy Independent Atlanta Community; Cash-Out Mortgage Refinances on the Rise


May 06, 2006
• Experts Share Money Saving Tips For Home and Car; Is Bubble Bursting Talk Just Hot Air?; Picking The Perfect Paint Color


April 29, 2006
• Energy-Saving Tips; Avoiding Foreclosure; Allergy-Proofing the Home


April 22, 2006
• First Steps in Home Purchasing; Selling Homes Without Brokers; U.S. Ex-Pats Tout Their Mexican Home


April 15, 2006
• Last-Minute Tax Tips; Don't Accept First Mortgage Offer; Environmentally Friendly Way To Power Your Home; Spring Cleaning Tips


April 08, 2006
• Taking Home Equity Loan Against Primary Residence To Buy Second Home No Longer Feasible; Manhattan Developers Use Designer Names To Sell Property; Home Gadgets Go High Tech; Making the most of small spaces


April 01, 2006
• Hiring Illegal Workers; Florida Condo Market Is Hot; Importance Of Home Appraisals; Adjustable Rate Mortgages


March 25, 2006
• Existing Home Sales Increases, New Homes Waiting For Buyers; Southern California Housing Market; Americans Buy Homes In San Miguel; Summer Rentals And Smart Deals


March 18, 2006
• Three Major Bureaus Announce Changes In Computing Credit Scores; D.C. Housing Market; Mortgage Rates On The Rise; Deciding On The Right Mortgage; Dog Whisperer Training Tips


March 11, 2006
• Giving Your Home A Great First Impression; Detroit Home Prices Suffering With Auto Industry; Man Gives New Meaning To For Sale By Owner; Sprucing Up For Spring


March 04, 2006
• Best New Cars List Is Out; Number Of Unsold Homes On The Market At Highest Level In Almost Eight Years; Home buying Tips; Find A Good Used Car


February 25, 2006
• Eminent Domain Growing Threat; Getting Your Finances In Order Before Purchasing A House; Choosing The Right Mortgage; Make Money On eBay


February 18, 2006
• House And Senate Have Agreed To Boost Money In Flood Insurance Program; Finding The Right Home Inspector Can Save Money; Changes And Controversy Over How Real Estate Agents Market Themselves; Montpelier Renovations


February 11, 2006
• Trailers Still A Problem For Katrina Evacuees; Keep Your Property Taxes Down By Reviewing Your Property Assessment; Best Mortgage Deals; Picking Good Valentine's Day Gifts


February 04, 2006
• Energy Prices Soar; Cutting Your Gas Bills; Getting In Touch With Customer Service; Writing Complaint Letters That Get Results; What Gadgets Really Work


January 28, 2006
• Securing Your Wireless Internet Network; Disposing Of Computer Components; Targeting For Identity Theft; Mari Frank Interview; Securing Your Home


January 21, 2006
• Violent Windstorms Caused Many Problems Throughout The Northeast; Protecting Your Home From Wind Damage; Making Money On EBay; Buyers Who Put No Money Down May Take On Risks; Buying A New TV In Time For Super Bowl


January 14, 2006
• Homebuilders Look At Latest In Design, Construction, Materials; Cut Energy Bills And Boost Tax Return; Worthwhile Home Updates; Contractor Builds Disastrous Home


January 07, 2006
• Paying Debt And Curbing Spending Give Fresh Start; Homes Trends; Decorating in 2006; Packing Up Holiday Decorations; Paperless Cuts Clutter


December 31, 2005
• How 2006 Could Stretch Your Budget


December 24, 2005
• Hurricanes Strain Power Grid In New England; Tips For Saving Electricity; Last-Minute Gift Ideas; Regifting Etiquette; Get Your Home Ready for Holiday Guests


December 17, 2005
• Feds Crack Down On Mortgage Fraud; Holiday Shopping Tips To Prevent Going Broke; Design On A Budget


December 10, 2005
• Emergency Mortgage Aid For Katrina Victims; Tips For Buying Holiday Gifts; Safety Of Holiday Decorations


December 03, 2005
• Despite Economy, Housing Market Slowing; Raising The Value Of Your Home; Good Credit Report Vital Before Applying For A Loan; Holiday Decorating On A Budget Quickly


November 26, 2005
• Homeowners' Associations Can Affect Home Value; Farmland And Rural Areas Could Be Hot Market; Good Furniture Deals


November 19, 2005
• Thanksgiving Survival Guide; Couple Struggles to Sell Home as Housing Market Cools; Tips on Fireplace Safety


November 12, 2005
• Homebuyers May Get Decreasing Prices And Incentives; Eminent Domain Being Used To Seize Homes; Leaky Window Fixes


November 05, 2005
• Housing Market Has Hit Peak; Plan Might Eliminate Mortgage Interest Deduction; More People Move To Coasts; Calls For A National Disaster Fund; Getting Your Yard Ready For Winter;


October 29, 2005
• Higher Heating Bills And Mortgage Rates; Bernanke Will Replace Greenspan; ExxonMobil Has Record Third Quarter; Choosing The Right Insulation


October 22, 2005
• Hurricanes Raise Home Heating Costs; Mortgage Interest Deduction May Be Eliminated; Mold Bad For Health And Wallet; Mold Prevention Techniques


October 15, 2005
• Insurance For Flooding; Real Estate Prices Drop In Some Markets; Mortgage Brokers Profitable


October 01, 2005
• President Bush asks Americans to consume less energy; Rising fuel prices adding financial stress; Cost of building materials rises sharply


September 17, 2005
• Price Of The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; Insurance Claims For Hurricane Victims; Mississippi Attorney General Sues Insurance Companies


August 27, 2005
• Do-It-Yourself Special


August 20, 2005
• Becoming a Landlord; Going Green; Garage Makeovers


August 13, 2005
• Tour of Future Homes; Low-cost Kitchens; Creative Home Loans


August 06, 2005
• How to Find the Right Place to Live; Luxury R.V.s; Outdoor Kitchens


July 30, 2005
• Cutting Property Tax; Test Kitchens; Better Swing Sets


July 23, 2005
• Housing Market


July 16, 2005
• Reverse Mortgages; Weatherproofing a Home; Masterpiece Garden


July 09, 2005
• Sumer Backyard Bash, Top Grill Models, Best Materials for Decks


July 02, 2005
• The Ultimate Beach House, Tips For The Perfect July 4th Bash


June 25, 2005
• Home Safety Tips; Summer Pool Safety Tips; Burglar Proof Your Home While On Vacation


June 18, 2005
• Booming Housing Market: Friend or Foe?


June 11, 2005
• The Trouble with Low Mortage Rates; Understanding Closing Costs; Garage Makeover


June 06, 2005
• Turning your back yard into a summer paradise.


May 28, 2005
• Americans Buying Real Estate in Record Numbers; The Value of a Million Dollars When Buying a Home; Flipping Real Estate, Risky and Lucrative; Container Gardens Are Fun and Lovely.


May 21, 2005
• Safety Tips for Your Home, Inside and Out


May 14, 2005
• Controversy Over Agents' Commission; Creative Financing Tips for Your Dream Home; Weekend Project: Create Your Own Corner of Eden


May 07, 2005
• Bulk Investing - One is Fun, Why Not Two?; Avoid Seller Scams and Hidden Household Problems; Frank Lloyd Wright Homes Have Trouble in the Market; Weekend Project: Fix Your Lawn


April 23, 2005
• Builder Scale-backs Sign of Housing Slowdown? They're Not Your Grandpa's Modular Homes. "Weekend Project": Pest Control.


April 16, 2005
• Will the Housing Bubble Bust Like the Dot-Com Fiasco? Homeowners' associations Have Mixed Merits. Weekend Project: A New Front Door.


March 26, 2005
• Inspect Your House; Choose the Right Contractor; Bathroom Redo on a Budget


March 19, 2005
• Buying Fast and Selling Faster: The Newest Get Rich Quick Plan; Moving Scams and How to Avoid Them; Weekend Project: Bathroom Update on a Budget


March 05, 2005
• Interviews with Anthony Carr, Colby Sambrotto


February 26, 2005
• A Weekend Project, Installing A Home Theater. A look at Mortgage Rates as Low as Zero Percent


February 19, 2005
• Interviews with Ingo Winzer, Robert Shemin


February 12, 2005
• Interviews with Chris Swecker, Doug Flynn, Danny Lipford


February 05, 2005
• Interviews with Lou Manfredini, Tom Kritler