Category Archives: Homes
Foreclosures Stop Increasing, But Some Chicago Homeowners Still At Risk
No news is good news – especially when it comes to the recent rate of foreclosures. After a sharp rise in foreclosures during the recession, the number of folks facing home loss remains unchanged from last year. Furthermore, one-third fewer homeowners are receiving those dreaded foreclosure warnings, according to the Associated Press. But don’t breathe… Read More »
Rising Home Prices Means Good News for Atlanta Homeowners
Atlanta homeowners who have been underwater in their mortgage might have just been thrown a lifesaver. This February, housing prices increased for the first time since the end of 2006 – almost four years ago, according to The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller housing price index. With values finally on the rise, homeowners can breathe a sigh… Read More »
Increasing House Prices Mean Hope for Underwater Chicago Homeowners
There’s hope for Chicago homeowners who owe more on their mortgage than their house is worth. On Tuesday it was announced that home prices increased for the first time in nearly four years this February, according to The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller price index. Increasing values mean that homeowners can finally start rebuilding equity – that’s… Read More »
Chicago Homebuyers Should Get Finances In Order Before House Shopping
A tax credit is a nice incentive if you’ve been thinking about buying a house. But a tax credit alone doesn’t mean you’re ready, caution Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. Many first-time buyers have been rushing to take advantage of a credit of up to $8,000 (or $6,500 for existing homeowners who have lived in their current… Read More »
Lowering Debt Can Help Atlanta House Shoppers More Than Homebuyer Tax Credit
You wouldn’t run the Atlanta Marathon without training first, right? Then why would you buy a house – probably the biggest purchase you’ll make in your entire life – without getting your finances in shape? Yet that’s what thousands of Americans could be doing as they rush to sign the paperwork on their first home… Read More »