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In Seattle, a Backlash Against Tiny Apartment Craze" alt="In Seattle, a Backlash Against Tiny Apartment Craze" />

By Phuong Le Developers in Seattle have been leading the U.S. in building hundreds of tiny apartments -- some about the size of a generous parking spot -- to cater to solo young workers, retirees who prefer city living, students and others looking to downsize. Now, some residents are complaining that ... Continue Reading »

Lawyer: Home of Former Ricin Suspect Kevin Curtis Now Unlivable" alt="Lawyer: Home of Former Ricin Suspect Kevin Curtis Now Unlivable" />

By Holbrook Mohr OXFORD, Miss. -- Attorneys for a Mississippi man who was briefly charged with sending ricin-laced letters to the president and others are encouraged after speaking with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's office about repairing or replacing the man's house after an intensive search left it ... Continue Reading »

Case-Shiller Index: Home Prices Up By Most In Nearly 7 Years" alt="Case-Shiller Index: Home Prices Up By Most In Nearly 7 Years" />

By Christopher S. Rugaber WASHINGTON -- U.S. home prices rose 9.3 percent in February compared with a year ago, the most in nearly seven years. The gains were driven by a growing number of buyers who bid on a limited supply of homes. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index increased from ... Continue Reading »

If You Want to Be Audited, Live in One of These 5 Areas" alt="If You Want to Be Audited, Live in One of These 5 Areas" />

WASHINGTON -- Worried the Internal Revenue Service might target you for an audit? You probably should be if you own a small business in one of the wealthy suburbs of Los Angeles. You might also be wary if you're a small-business owner in one of dozens of communities near San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta or the District of ... Continue Reading »

U.S. Housing Starts Surpass 1 Million in March" alt="U.S. Housing Starts Surpass 1 Million in March" />

By Martin Crutsinger WASHINGTON -- U.S. builders broke ground in March on homes at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.04 million, the fastest since June 2008. The gain was driven by a surge in apartment construction and showed continued strength in the housing market at the start of the spring buying season. The ... Continue Reading »