Category Archives: Homes
How Atlanta Homeowners Can Lower House Payments Without Refinancing
Hoping for a lower house payment but not sure if you qualify for a refinance? You’ve still got options, say Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys. With interest rates still relatively low, many homeowners are trying to refinance for a better payment and terms. Unfortunately, not many actually succeed. Not only is the process of refinancing expensive and… Read More »
Ways Chicago Homeowners Can Cut Their Mortgage Payment Without A Refinance
Looking to lower your mortgage payment? You might have more choices than you think, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. Traditionally most homeowners have lowered their house payments by refinancing, which can result in a new, lower interest rate and therefore a lower payment. Problem is, the refinancing process takes time and costs money – if you… Read More »
Foreclosures Stop Temporarily for Atlanta Homeowners
Freddie Mac is feeling more Santa than Scrooge this season – if for only a brief period of time. For the third year in a row, the government-backed mortgage giant plans to stop foreclosure evictions between Dec. 20 and Jan. 4. It’s good news for seriously delinquent homeowners who might have otherwise lost the roof… Read More »
Mortgage Companies Temporarily Suspend Chicago Foreclosures
It looks like even mortgage companies are feeling the holiday spirit this time of year. Freddie Mac recently announced plans to stop foreclosures from Dec. 20 to Jan. 3 – long enough for folks to stay in their homes during the Christmas season. Fannie Mae has pledged to halt evictions as well. With millions of… Read More »
Small Business Saturday’s Strategy Is Good for the Economy and Chicago Shoppers
Move over Black Friday. Small Business Saturday is here. And the timing couldn’t be better. American Express is hoping to encourage shoppers to spend locally this season, starting today. In fact, the credit issuer is offering $25 in spending credit to the first 200,000 people who register American Express cards today on the Small Business… Read More »