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California authorities have charged two men with a 12-year scam in which the pair allegedly posed as licensed professionals and drew up engineering and architectural plans for homes, apartments, commercial properties, and strip malls.

Civic and business leaders have identified eight neighborhoods that they believe have the best chance of a revival.

Is this the end of the post-crisis housing market?

Whether via social media or in-person conversation, there's undeniable power in word of mouth