• The Home Health Blind Spot: In 12 States, Anyone Can Call Themselves an Inspector,Allaire Conte

    The Home Health Blind Spot: In 12 States, Anyone Can Call Themselves an Inspector

    Imagine going in for your annual physical only to discover that your doctor has no formal education in medicine, no license, and no insurance policy in case something goes wrong. It’s a disconcerting thought—to say the least—and, depending on where you live, it may be the reality for your home purch

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  • Homeowner Included: How To Buy a Home When the Owner Just Won’t Leave ,Anna Baluch

    Homeowner Included: How To Buy a Home When the Owner Just Won’t Leave 

    A Colorado foreclosure listing went viral recently because it comes with an unusual catch: The owner is "included." Located at 408 Garfield Ave. in Nunn, CO, the $215,280 property is being sold sight unseen. Buyers can’t view, inspect, or access the home before purchasing it.  The reason? The owner—

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  • The Natural Feature That Makes Some Neighborhoods 15 Degrees Cooler Than Others,Kiri Blakeley

    The Natural Feature That Makes Some Neighborhoods 15 Degrees Cooler Than Others

    Some New York City neighborhoods are much cooler than others, and it has nothing to do with air conditioning, a new study found. The Nature Conservancy nonprofit studied every neighborhood across the five boroughs for five years and found that those with limited tree coverage can experience temperat

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