In Miami, Atlanta, Louisville and other cities, squatters have been occupying repo homes through the help of community workers and human rights advocates.
Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, are gases given off by a variety of things both inside and outdoors. Not all VOCs are produced by man made means; trees, cows, and wetlands all produce VOCs. Most VOCs encountered outdoors are less of a health hazard than those that collect inside your house however because of the reduced concentrations.
A large pier in Baltimore, Maryland has been placed on commercial foreclosures auctions. The property, which was classified for commercial use, is within walking distance of restaurants, boat slips, upscale condominiums and shops.
The number of swindlers victimizing homeowners troubled by foreclosure has been rising across the country, promising foreclosure prevention and then disappearing after collecting advance fees.
Many types of cleaners also give off VOCs, so take time to check them out before you spray them around your home. The old standbys—vinegar and baking soda—work best in most situations and won’t make you sick. Also, stay away from indoor air fresheners as they can also be a source of VOCs in your indoor environment.
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