Category Archives: Homes
There’s More Than One Way for Atlanta Homeowners to Lower Property Tax Bill
What’s the scariest thing about the month of October? If you’re a homeowner, it isn’t Halloween – it’s (gulp) your property tax bill. But there might be a silver lining – property tax season is the one time when having the worth of your home decrease is a good thing. According to the National Taxpayers… Read More »
Chicago Homeowners May Be Able to Lower Property Tax Bill
Something scary is on its way to your door, and I’m not talking about trick-or-treaters. It’s property tax season. And if it isn’t bad enough that many of us have to pay a property tax bill on top of credit card bills and an expensive mortgage, it looks like that tax bill might be unfairly… Read More »
Foreclosure Process Comes Under Fire in All 50 States
It seems nothing has been able to slow the tidal wave of recession-related foreclosures – that is, until now. State officials across the U.S. are joining forces to investigate illegal activities that could have led to thousands of unfair foreclosures over the past few years, according to the AP Press. Allegedly, lenders have been allowing… Read More »
State Officials Across the U.S. Investigate Legality of Foreclosures
It’s still a shot in the dark, but there’s a possibility that some foreclosed homes could be returned to their owners, according to Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. Officials in every state across the U.S. – including Washington D.C. – are investigating improperly handled documents and illegal activities that may have allowed lenders to foreclose on thousands… Read More »
Hidden Costs of Mortgage Refinancing Can Leave Chicago Homeowners with More Debt
For many folks, a mortgage refinance seems like a dream come true – with a lower house payment, you might as well be getting free money each month, right? But just because rates are low doesn’t always mean you’ll benefit from a refinance, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. In fact, sometimes the hidden costs of reworking… Read More »