San Diego County boasts a small but rich collection of Victorian houses dating back to the 1870s, and now the Save Our Heritage Organisation has published an all-color paperback celebrating these exuberant artifacts from the past. Author and photographer Eric C. Pahlke roamed the county looking for modest and little-known examples of this decorative architectural type as well as elaborately designed historic houses open to the public.

WASHINGTON – Years ago, before the age of instant electronic communications, local multiple listing services published inches-thick books with one black-and-white exterior picture and a written description of each house offered for sale through all MLS members.

One of every 171 U.S. households has received a foreclosure filing in recent months, a record rate. A new book, “Stop Foreclosure Now: The Complete Guide to Saving Your Home and Your Credit” by Lloyd Segal, offers valuable information to help you avoid the tragedy of losing your home.