WASHINGTON – In an effort to continue stabilizing home values and improve conditions in communities experiencing high foreclosure activity, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner David H. Stevens today extended FHA's temporary waiver of the agency's 'anti-flipping rule.' The extension announced today is intended to accelerate the resale of foreclosed upon homes in neighborhoods struggling to overcome possible property abandonment and blight.
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Extreme caution and adherence to safety codes must be exercised when removing lead paint from the home. Learn some lead safety precautions you should take before you get to work in this clip from Discovery Channel's "HowStuffWorks" show.
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Did you know that one in four homes could be infested with a lead hazard? Find out how you can detect lead in your home in this clip from Discovery Channel's "HowStuffWorks" show.
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