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I happened to catch this last night on So Cal Connected. It's about middle class people who ended up homeless. <a href="http://kcet.org/socal/2009/11/hidden-homeless-mortgage-scams-steve-lopez.html#">Hidden Homeless</a> The first couple's problems were a typical case of...

Do any of you IHB realtors have any insight on what might be wrong with this property? Maybe there is something in the Realtor's notes that would indicate that it has major problems. <a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Santa-Ana/12521-Barrett-Ln-92705/home/3419520">Barrett House</a> It...

We were in San Francisco over the weekend looking to kill some time before heading back to the airport. We happened across an area called "St. Francis Wood". WOW! It was probably one of the most beautiful neighborhoods I have ever seen in my life. Mature landscape, greenbelts, a large...

Just an FYI that the annual 'Mooning of the Amtrak' will take place tomorrow in Laguna Niguel. No, I will not participate, but hubby will be there!

This home is featured on one of my favorite blog sites (www.lovelylisting.com) today, but I couldn't resist posting it here to get IHB comments. I don't really know what to say about this one... <a href="http://www.sothebyshomes.com/hamptons/sales/0043862#">Between Art and Architecture</a>

Some of these are kind of silly, but others have possibility! Especially the 252 Living Area. Very innovative. <a href="http://weburbanist.com/2009/07/01/futuristic-mobile-homes-trailer-trash-or-treasure/">Futuristic Mobile Homes</a>

"The documents described Sotomayor's finances, which paint a portrait of a New Yorker in an expensive neighborhood who may be living largely paycheck to paycheck. She has $1.16 million in assets, but $418,350 in debts, including her mortgage, credit card bills and a big dentist bill. Previous...

I noticed a book recommendation on the 'Memorial Day' post and thought it might be a good thread to start separately. I am always looking for a good book. Currently I am reading 'I Know This Much Is True' by Wally Lamb. I've read another of his books and he is a wonderful writer. Oprah and I...

Check it out: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/24/realestate/24scapes.html?_r=1&8dpc;">713-721 St. Nicholas Avenue in 1936 and now</a>

I'm thinking of buying a Kindle book reader. Has anyone used one? How is it on the eyes?

After years of resistance, I finally broke down and hired a house cleaner. We have a two story 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. I really had no idea what a fair price was, but now that I'm checking with other folks, they tell me I'm paying too much. What is a fair price to pay for a cleaning service...

Is this the next money making move for the airline industry? <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=63417699.blog">Pay to Pee</a>

I know there are a few fellow cat-lovers on the forum. I recently found this site and was totally amazed! After reading the post on the IHB a few days ago about the wretched homeowners who leaver their pets behind when they are foreclosed on, this has restored my faith in humanity. Watch the...

The posts the last couple of days have got me thinking. I wonder just how much some of the home improvement shows have to do with the amount of HELOC abuse going on these days? 15 years ago, the only home improvement show that I can remember was "This Old House". Today, there are so many, I...

<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Rancho-Santa-Margarita/9-Amberwicke-92679/home/17923133">Amberwicke</a> The flipper recently paid 602,000 to the bank. New landscaping, flooring and paint were installed. Now listed at 769,000. I'm curious to see what this sells for.

We went to Sedona and the Grand Canyon during Thanksgiving week. The second day in Sedona we went on a hike in the Vortex area. I like rocks and always bring some back from our trips, so I took about 5 or 6 from the vortex area. After we left Sedona and headed to the Grand Canyon, the bad...

<a href="http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/reo/886000846.html">Desert Home For Sale!</a> I'm not sure what the bottle caps or the cactus-covered lady have to do with this property, but it makes for fun viewing!!

The house below us just went back to the bank and the people moved out. I don't get it because they have lived in the neighborhood almost as long as we have (15 years). It should be almost paid off, but apparently, they HELOCed themselves out of a home. Anyway, the slope is eroding and...

And it was in our neck-of-the-woods. Just a little weekend retreat to celebrate the fact that the American taxpayers saved their fannys. This is maddening. <a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/10/aig-execs-went.html">AIG execs went on $500K retreat within days of taxpayer...

Or maybe it's marble. . . We are all looking for that "final resting place". Here you go: <a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/GLENDALE/0-Cathedral-Dr-91205/unit-1/home/12461165">Room for 6</a>