Help with mortgages falling on deaf ears, Huntington officials say

Huntington Bancshares is having trouble persuading some of its customers to tap a federal program that would help them save money. Specifically, only about half of the bank’s eligible homeowners have taken advantage of the Home Affordable Refinance Program, which allows them to refinance their mortgage at a lower...

dispatch.com (6 minutes ago)

New FEMA maps shrink N.J. flood zones

The revisions could save homeowners thousands in elevation work, insurance premiums.

usatoday.com (3 hours ago)

Mattias Wallander: Water at Risk: Stop Fracking in Illinois

Illinois, where I live, is on the eve of passing fracking legislation that's been called "the nation's strictest" and "a potential model for other states." The proposed legislation is Senate Bill 1715, and it is currently awaiting the signature of Governor Pat Quinn. Before examining Illinois' proposed regulations,...

huffingtonpost.com (5 hours ago)

Bank of America lied to homeowners and rewarded foreclosures, former employees say

Bank of America employees regularly lied to homeowners seeking loan modifications, denied their applications for made-up reasons, and were rewarded for sending homeowners to foreclosure, according to sworn statements by former bank employees.

naplesnews.com (7 hours ago)

Cameron's conservatory push for homeowners under fire

Cameron's policy to allow people to build conservatories without planning permission will result in just 2,900 new extensions a year.    

telegraph.co.uk (7 hours ago)

Video: Colo. homeowners get look at wildfire aftermath

Colorado Springs residents are getting a firsthand look at the destruction caused by wildfires that destroyed close to 500 homes. CBS' Bigad Shaban caught up with two homeowners in completely opposite circumstances.

cbsnews.com (9 hours ago)

Homeowners have online tool to check up on contractors

Summer is the time for sprucing up homes and outdoor spaces. The first step often is hiring a contractor -- but how do you find the right one?

courierpostonline.com (11 hours ago)

BofA Paid Foreclosure Bonuses: Lawsuit

Bank of America paid cash bonuses to push homeowners into foreclosure, former workers say.

cnbc.com (13 hours ago)

Post-Sandy flood maps bring some relief to NJ coast

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) - More than seven months after Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of the Jersey shore, thousands of homeowners are getting some relief from crushing rebuilding and insurance costs

phillyburbs.com (14 hours ago)

Farmer hurricane-prep toolbox includes common sense

When a tropical storm or hurricane is about to bear down on N.C., farmers react much the same as homeowners.

starnewsonline.com (15 hours ago)

Another round of storms cause damage in Cobb

This latest round of rainy weather comes just as many homeowners - particularly, those in hard-hit parts of Cobb County and Sandy springs - are still clearing away hefty debris from last week's storms.

mdjonline.com (15 hours ago)

Years after foreclosures, lenders seeking debt from former homeowners

For Jose Santos Benavides, the ordeal of losing his home was over. The Salvadoran immigrant had worked for years as a self-employed landscaper to make a $15,000 down payment on a four-bedroom house in Rockville, Md.. He had achieved a portion of the American dream, earning nearly six figures. Then ...

bangordailynews.com (17 hours ago)

We're destined to be Generation Rent, say younger people

Most younger people believe Britain will become a nation of renters within the next generation, a report has found. More than half (52%) of 8,000 people interviewed by the Halifax thought that renting rather than buying will become the norm within the next generation, marking an increase from 46% when the same...

guardian.co.uk (19 hours ago)

The height of annoyance! Millionaire homeowners in world's tallest block of flats forced to walk...

Residents of Princess Tower in Dubai, the tallest building pictured with a domed roof, were told they would have to walk up to 1,300ft of stairs to reach their flats after a fire hose leak damaged the building's lifts.

dailymail.co.uk (19 hours ago)

DeWine urges homeowners with storm damage to investigate contractors

Storms often cause property damage, and Ohioans who need help after last week’s bad weather are being advised to take care when hiring contractors.

dispatch.com (1 day ago)

Recycle your unwanted electronics

Secure Recyclers will host an electronic recycling event Saturday for homeowners and businesses.

journalstar.com (1 day ago)

Honeybee swarms plaguing homeowners in North Texas

Cool spring has bees swarming around North Texas.

star-telegram.com (1 day ago)

Crews stomp out 30-plus acre brush fire north of Selah

SELAH, Wash. - A fire off North Wenas Road burned through at least 30 acres of brush and pasture land Sunday afternoon as homeowners rushed to soak the ground with garden hoses and shifting winds kept firefighters on their toes. About 30 firefighters from...

yakimaherald.com (1 day ago)

NSW households get relief in power bills

THE NSW pricing regulator's final report on the average prices electricity and gas retailers can charge homeowners offers some relief.    

news.com.au (1 day ago)

Brush north of Selah brought under control

SELAH, Wash. - A fire off North Wenas Road burned through at least 30 acres of brush and pasture land Sunday afternoon as homeowners rushed to soak the ground with garden hoses and shifting winds kept firefighters on their toes. About 30 firefighters from...

yakimaherald.com (1 day ago)

For residents with flood damage, 'still a lot of work to do'

Last June's flood took a heavy toll on homeowners in the Northland. The numbers speak for themselves.

duluthnewstribune.com (1 day ago)

Taxpayers question validity of RI street repair program

ROCK ISLAND -- An "archaic" program used by the city of Rock Islandthat requires some homeowners to help pay for street repairs is meeting resistance from taxpayers and city council members. The program, used only on so-called

qconline.com (2 days ago)

Homeowners still finding damage after Duluth flood 1 year ago

DULUTH, Minn. - Last June's flood took a heavy toll on homeowners in the region. The numbers speak for themselves.

inforum.com (2 days ago)

New fire stations set to open next year

Hall County has taken another step toward relief for North Hall homeowners suffering from skyrocketing insurance rates. The Board of Commissioners finalized purchase of property for a new North Hall fire station during Thursday’s meeting. “This has been a priority trying to get this station back opened, to try and...

gainesvilletimes.com (2 days ago)

Lenders seek court actions against homeowners years after foreclosure

For Jose Santos Benavides, the ordeal of losing his home was over. The Salvadoran immigrant had worked for years as a self-employed landscaper to make a $15,000 down payment on a four-bedroom house in Rockville. He had achieved a portion of the American dream, earning nearly six figures.     

washingtonpost.com (2 days ago)

Galewood Crossings at a crossroad

Gated community's board fights charges of discrimination Homeowners in the Galewood Crossings development have been paying legal fees to defend the homeowners' board against accusations of racial discrimination in a federal lawsuit.

chicagotribune.com (2 days ago)

ProPublica: Bank of America rewarded workers for sending homeowners into foreclosure

philly.com (2 days ago)

Bank of America gave bonuses for making foreclosure quotas, suit says

BOSTON - Bank of America rewarded staff with cash bonuses and gift cards for meeting quotas tied to sending distressed homeowners into foreclosure, former employees said in court

denverpost.com (2 days ago)

FEMA shrinks flood zones on new maps, a relief to anxious homeowners

New flood elevation maps scheduled for release Monday by FEMA show a dramatic reduction in high-risk velocity, or V, zones from earlier maps, a change that could slash rebuilding costs for thousands o

pressofatlanticcity.com (3 days ago)

Dead bees cause heartache for Miami Beach couple

Miami Beach homeowners are upset after the city destroyed a hive of bees near their home. The bees were like family, the homeowners say.

miamiherald.com (3 days ago)