Tag Archives: Homeownership

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Make Your Mortgage Affordable

Improve your chances of getting approved for a home loan modification

Kimberly Whitehead was just a week shy of seeing her foreclosed one-bedroom condominium in Atlanta…

By Carolyn M. Brown

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According to reports, President Barack Obama’s approval rating is at a major low as concerns for his re-election increase. With black unemployment at more than 16% and a still recessionary economic climate, the morale among supporters is undeniably shaky.

Despite the negative overall outlook on the state of the U.S. economy, there have been notable milestones in Obama's presidency. NewsOne has compiled 40 reasons to laude Obama's presidency from the capture of Osama Bin Laden to his new initiative that seeks to put veterans back to work.

40 High Points of Barack Obama’s Presidency

Despite low approval rating, here are reasons his White House term can be lauded

Though his current approval rating is at an all-time low, here are 40 high points…

By BlackEnterprise.com

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Property Ladder

Jumoke Dada--young, single and a successful real estate investor

“The rent is too damn high,” is not just the campaign slogan of former New…

By Aisha I. Jefferson

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Living Solo in the Big City

Erica Horne braces for unexpected expenses as she becomes a homeowner in New York

New York native Erica Horne, 35, wonders how she will continue to make ends meet…

By Sakina P. Spruell

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When A Homeownership Dream Becomes A Nightmare

By now, you’re all familiar with this story. It’s the one about how too many…

By Earl "Butch" Graves Jr.

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How to Negotiate the Best Deal on a Home

Learn when to buy, what to say, and how to secure a great price

Standard & Poor’s noted at the end of 2010 that six markets—including Atlanta, Miami, and…

By Tamara E. Holmes

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5 Rules for Getting a Great Deal on a Home

Follow these tips and snag a great price on your dream home

If you’re in the market for a new home, you’ll want to make sure that…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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7 Steps to Getting Over Foreclosure

What you can do before, during and after the process to ease the pain

What you can do before, during and after the process to ease the pain

By John Simons

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In some U.S. markets, it's better to own than rent (Image: ThinkStock)

Rent or Buy? In Which Cities Is It Better to Own or Pay a Landlord?

Miami, Phoenix, Las Vegas top picks for planting homeownership roots

Miami, Phoenix, Las Vegas top picks for planting homeownership roots

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How to Rebound From Foreclosure

A guide to financial (and emotional) recovery

It’s no mystery to blacks living in middle-class enclaves such as suburban Atlanta, parts of…

By John Simons

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