Elderly couple loses $200k to ‘woodchucking’ scheme after hiring man for home repairs – never answer during ‘peak’ time

AN ELDERLY couple were cruelly scammed out of $200,000 in a scheme that targeted them where they felt safest – their home.

The vicious scam saw three men trick the pair into agreeing to home improvement services that were either

Major home repairs have drained my emergency fund. Should I pause saving for retirement to build it back up?

Aside from saving for retirement, one of the best things you can do with your money is build an emergency fund. Life happens, and a designated stash of cash can come in handy when you’re suddenly hit with a

Pinellas homeowners can get up to $30,000 for hurricane repairs

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Residents can also be notified about new programs by texting “RECOVER” to 888777

  • Income eligibility requirements apply. Residents must provide insurance info and FEMA award/denial letter before consideration. 
  • Deadline to apply to FEMA is Jan. 7,

Need home repairs? Forest Park offers $10K grants for homeowners

Across Pa., there’s strong demand for Whole Home Repairs. Can it secure more funding, increased flexibility?

(Editor’s note: This article is part of a series on the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania’s 2024 Homes Within Reach conference.)

Whole Home Repairs is “an incredible program, a precedent-setting program,” Jeremey Newberg said.

Thanks to the funding it

Binghamton residents may qualify for $50K in home repairs

Some Binghamton homeowners may qualify for up to $50,000 in weather-related repairs, as part of a state program.

City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham was joined by members from Home HeadQuarters Monday to announce a second round of funding provided

Grant money supports critical home repairs in Cherokee County

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The state director of the USDA visited Tahlequah on December 3 to present a major grant to Tahlequah Area Habitat for Humanity.

The organization says the money will help Cherokee County homeowners fix critical home issues that

Home Repairs for Good returns for annual Fall Repair Fest

Fran Floyd with Dave Withey, founder of Home Repairs for Good. (Photo provided/Home Repairs for Good)

Home Repairs for Good is hosting their annual Fall Repair Fest in Martindale Brightwood. 

The annual event put on by Home Repairs for Good’s

10 home repairs and improvements to make this fall

As the vibrant colors of fall begin to blanket the landscape, it’s a great time to turn your attention to home repairs and improvements. Preparing your home for the colder months not only ensures comfort but also protects your investment.

Home Depot CEO Says ‘Inflation Keeps Eating Away At Disposable Income’: Are Home Repairs Being Put Off Due To The Economy? – (LL), Home Depot (NYSE:HD)

Homeowners are still holding off on renovations until interest rates come down.

This insight comes from consumer behavior data shared by Home Depot Inc. HD executives during their most recent earnings call.

A drop in sales from furniture retailer Wayfair