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	<title>Home Builders Association of Massachusetts &#187; For Consumers</title>
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		<title>Potential Housing Tax Credit Fraud</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/302</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Potential Housing Credit Fraud]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[NAHB has been made aware of a potential scam involving the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit. A member in Alabama has reported that their staff has been told by consumers that there is a way to get the $8,000 by check without having to buy a home. The offer is supposedly being made on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Find &amp; Hire an HBAM Member Professional</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Gagnon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[*** Find & Hire an HBAM Member Professional ***]]></category>

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>>> Click Here to Find &#038; Hire an HBAM Member Professional

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		<title>How to Buy a Manufactered Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:42:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Donato</dc:creator>
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A Consumer&#8217;s Guide to Today&#8217;s Manufactured Home
Prepared by the Manufactured Housing Institute in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission&#8217;s Office of Consumer &#38; Business Education.
Introduction 
Buying a home may be the most expensive purchase you will ever make. A manufactured home may be an appealing option for you. These homes come in a variety of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mass SAVE</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:44:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Donato</dc:creator>
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MassSAVE offers tips on how to save energy and money by improving home conditions. To learn how to make your home more energy efficient visit their website.
 
 

 
 
 


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		<title>What Remodelers Need To Know About the EPA&#8217;s Lead Paint Rule</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/285</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency&#8217;s Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule governing the work of professional remodelers in homes where there is lead-based paint was published in the Federal Register on Earth Day, April 22. The rule will take effect in April 2010.
 
The rule addresses remodeling and renovation projects disturbing more than six square feet of potentially contaminated [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buying a Custom Home: The Advantages of Working With a Realtor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Answers to Home Buying Questions]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Lucy T. Katz, CAPS
 
Buying a home requires quite a bit of research. To choose the right home for your family, you’ll want to explore communities, amenities, home styles, floor plans, builders, and financing options. Some home buyers prefer to do all the legwork themselves. Others prefer to work with Realtors. (A Realtor is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Moving to Your New Home</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/279</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Organization is the key to an easy move, so plan your move carefully. If you hire a professional mover, choose one with a good performance record. Make sure to seek written estimates and references from several moving companies before making your final decision. Here are some tips for a successful, hassle-reduced move.
 
·       Ask your mover about the company [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing A Home Builder: Custom Builder vs. Production Builder</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/278</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With so many types of home building companies out there, it’s a little tough to figure out who does what and who builds what. Here’s a quick run-down on how to tell the difference between custom and production home building companies.
 
 
Custom home builders generally:
 
·       Build on land you own. Some custom builders also build on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Financing Your Remodeling Project</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/277</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:52:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
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One of the most important considerations for your home improvement project is financing. After all, the project will go nowhere if you can&#8217;t pay for it.
 
Fortunately, there are several options that can provide the dollars you need. Four of the most common are a home improvement loan, a home equity line of credit, a home [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Web Resource For Consumers Seeking Relief</title>
		<link>http://hbama.com/archives/276</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NAHB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consumers Seeking Relief]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[For Consumers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Implementing the &#8220;Making Home Affordable&#8221; Plan



The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently launched a new website for consumers seeking information about the Obama Administration&#8217;s Making Home Affordable loan modification and refinancing program. MakingHomeAffordable.gov offers features including interactive self-assessment tools that will empower borrowers to determine if they&#8217;re eligible [...]]]></description>
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