Billboard House Advertises a Way Out of the Housing Crisis" alt="Billboard House Advertises a Way Out of the Housing Crisis" />

Scott Hostetler didn't bother to tell his family that he'd applied online to have their house in Buena Park, Calif., turned into an advertising billboard for the price of their monthly mortgage payment. He figured that it was like taking a chance on the lottery -- and who ever expects to win the lottery? Then, about ... Continue Reading »

Messy Yard Brings Jail Time for SC Woman, Then Help" alt="Messy Yard Brings Jail Time for SC Woman, Then Help" />

A financially struggling South Carolina woman served six days in jail for having a cluttered yard, then returned to her home Thursday to find several volunteers working to help bring her property up to code and some offering to help save her house from foreclosure. Linda Ruggles, 53, of Mount Pleasant, was released from ... Continue Reading »

2011 in Real Estate: The Top 11 News Stories" alt="2011 in Real Estate: The Top 11 News Stories" />

It seemed like a race to the bottom this year: Along with continued declines in property values, every season seemed to see another record low in interest rates -- though fewer-than-expected buyers were inclined to take advantage. Also on the way down or stuck in the cellar: the number of Americans who expected to ... Continue Reading »

Enter to Win a Job Search Makeover" alt="Enter to Win a Job Search Makeover" />

Job searching is a job in itself, so let us help. Tell us your story for a chance to win professional resume help and a new laptop. Prizes will be decided by popular vote and AOL Jobs editors, so be sure your story is honest and true to you. Story submissions must be in by Oct. 2, 2011. Voting will take place Oct. ... Continue Reading »

Halloween Pet Parade Puts on the Dog for Charity" alt="Halloween Pet Parade Puts on the Dog for Charity" />

The story of what's likely the world's largest pet-centric Halloween parade -- and an unlikely charity event -- starts with a lonely dog and his sociable owner. About a decade ago, Justin Rudd of Long Beach, Calif. thought his English bulldog, Rosie, could use canine companionship. So he started an informal, weekly ... Continue Reading »