Category Archives: Homes
Atlanta Consumers Encouraged to Shop Local and Save Money Today
They say home is where the heart is – maybe it’s time to put our money there, too. At least, that’s the theory behind Small Business Saturday. Never mind that the campaign, which starts today, is backed by credit giant American Express – who happens to be offering an incentive in the form of $25… Read More »
Fewer Atlanta Homeowners Late On Mortgage Payments This Holiday Season
It looks like many Atlanta residents are going to spend this Thursday giving thanks for the food on their table – and the roof over their head. Despite rising costs and holiday pressure, fewer homeowners are becoming delinquent on their house payments, according to new foreclosure data. Part of the change can be attributed to… Read More »
Mortgage Delinquency Rates Fall Slightly for Chicago and Nationwide Homeowners
Some Chicago homeowners will have a lot more to give thanks for than the food on their Thanksgiving table, according to recent foreclosure statistics. Delinquency rates on house payments recently fell to their lowest point nationwide since the beginning of last year. Experts are pointing to a couple of reasons. First the good news: between… Read More »
Growing Government Deficit Could Mean Higher Tax Bill for Atlanta Consumers
For some debt-riddled homeowners, the only way to make owning a home affordable is being able to take the mortgage interest deduction. But now it looks like Uncle Sam could revoke that tax break and similar deductions to pay for his own debts. With the government deficit growing, President Obama has appointed a commission aimed… Read More »
Government Debt Could Mean Disappearing Tax Breaks for Struggling Chicago Residents
Paying taxes is tough enough as it is. But now popular tax credits could disappear thanks to Uncle Sam’s overspending. According to MSNBC.com, there’s a federal commission currently looking at ways to lower the government deficit – including doing away with breaks like the child tax credit or mortgage interest deduction. Eliminating those credits could… Read More »