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Ever wondered how those "Extreme Home Makeover" families manage to pay the increased taxes that come with their new homes? Sometimes they can't.</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)</generator><item><title>Paying those 'Home Makeover&amp;quot; taxes</title><link>http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/07/993164.aspx#1002409</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 17:15:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1002409</guid><dc:creator>Shawn Robare, Duluth, GA</dc:creator><description>Wow, you know I never thought about the tax costs incurred with winning a home. &amp;nbsp;I guess there really is nothing for free...</description></item><item><title>Paying those 'Home Makeover&amp;quot; taxes</title><link>http://testpattern.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/07/993164.aspx#1058664</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 19:45:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1058664</guid><dc:creator>Mary, Columbus, Ohio</dc:creator><description>The family in Ohio has had similar problems. &amp;nbsp;First, the fact that the house is not in line with those in their neighborhood. &amp;nbsp;I remember Bob Vila confirming this with people before starting projects. &amp;nbsp;A mansion cannot be on the same block with cottages and expect to see high resale value. &amp;nbsp;Second, a house built in a week is not well-built. &amp;nbsp;The family in Ohio has had very costly repairs, including steps that collapsed very soon after filming. &amp;nbsp;The show might have good intentions, but I believe there is an expression about those...</description></item></channel></rss>