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U.S. Home Value Losses Stabilize in 2009; Homeowners Lose Nearly $500 Billion in Value, Down From $3.6 Trillion in 2008 - U.S. homes lost $489 billion in home values(1) during the first 11 months of 2009, significantly less than the $3.6 trillion lost during 2008, according to recent Real Estate Market Reports. Full Story
Energy and Utility Savings Can Be As Simple as 'Scan' and 'Seal' This Winter. Black & Decker and Dow help homeowners air seal -- Air leakage through gaps, cracks and holes is the largest cause of residential heating and cooling loss each year. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that homeowners can save up to 20% off heating and cooling costs (or up to 10% off of total energy costs) through proper winterizing techniques. By air sealing homes and adding insulation, homeowners will reap the benefits of being proactive. Insulation alone is not enough. All houses, no matter the shape, size, age or location, will lose energy. Full Story Video
The National Association of Home Builders called on Congress to reform single family mortgage insurance Full Story
Creating a Healthy Home Environment free of Mold and Mildew Each summer, as temperature and humidity rise, mold invades thousands of homes. Some 10% of the U.S. population is sensitive to mold, and invisible mold spores cause countless allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and sinus infections, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Full Story
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