Julie and Andrew Weiss happily moved their family of five into a newly built home in Fort Mill last spring, excited about a bigger yard and better school district. But three weeks after settling in, the Weisses said the electrical system in the $200,000 home went berserk. Faulty wiring led to two power surges, which fried all the family's electrical equipment and major appliances, causing $3,200 in damage.
You may have seen headlines about the latest public and private efforts to help financially distressed homeowners cope with their mortgage payments. But you might not have caught key details that could have personal impact on you or people you know – now or in the recession months ahead.
The holiday season is ramping up, and although it's hectic and you sometimes wonder why you put yourself through all the frantic shopping and preparation, it really is worth the trouble.
