http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news_index/homeowners.html Homeowner scams, lawsuits, prosecutions, company info and warnings from ConsumerAffairs.Com en-us Copyright 2004 ConsumerAffairs.Com info@consumeraffairs.com (Truman Lewis) jhood@consumeraffairs.com (Jim Hood) http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/rates-drop-to-all-time-low.aspx?pid=p:caf Despite record low rates, mortgage applications have plummeted recently. What's the problem? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:05:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/fl_homeowners.html Consumers complain about getting a runaround from servicers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:55:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/foreclosures_slow.html October foreclosure activity down from previous month, but up year-over-year Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:55:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/pge_suit.html Utility accused of negligence, fraud in SmartMeter program. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/homebuyer-tax-credit-extended-and-expanded.aspx?pid=p:caf Congress approves an extension of the homebuyer tax credit making existing homeowners eligible, too. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:05:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/fannie_lease.html Fannie Mae launches new effort to prevent foreclosures. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/hot_tub_injuries.html Falls are most common injury. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 22:10:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/ma_block_option_one02.html 'Fairness' of the loans called into question Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:40:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/home_sales_jump.html Numbers may be distorted by tax credit deadline Mon, 2 Nov 2009 23:40:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/4-urgent-home-fixes-before-you-retire-1.aspx?pid=p:caf Delaying inevitable work means inflated costs and greater stress when you can least afford either Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:40:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/ca_foreclosures_newwave.html California Attorney General wants answers on servicers' plans Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:50:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/il_pinnacle.html Sales reps 'purposely deceived' consumers. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/home_prices_rise.html But prices still down year-over-year Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:35:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/gas_prices387.html Regular gas up more than 13 cents a gallon Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:35:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/foreclosures_preferred.html Report may explain why homeowners get the runaround Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:55:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/ca_mortgage_rescue.html Outlaws advance fees charged by scammers. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:20:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/foreclosures_thirdquarter.html Filings set quarterly record Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:45:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/mortgage_rates_edge.html Rates still near historic lows Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:55:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/rates-tumble-for-6th-week.aspx?pid=p:caf Mortgage rates remain low, triggering a rush to refinance. How long will the low rates continue? Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:00:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/reverse_mortgage.html Seniors and their home equity are threatened. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:04:25 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/heating_bills.html Recession will provide some relief from heating bills Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:45:02 GMT