Tag Archives: Homeownership
What To Do Today to Prepare For This Year’s Taxes
Don�t let Uncle Sam catch you off guard
It’s not tax season yet, but by the time you finish feasting on turkey and…
By Renita Burns
The Homebuyer’s Toolkit: Getting Started
How to know if you're ready and what banks are looking for
The process of buying a home can be overwhelming. I feel your pain, I’m there…
By LaToya M. Smith
Washington Report
Tax credits; healthcare; consumer protection
Homebuyers Tax Credit May Be Too Popular
In response to abuses and fraud uncovered by the…
By Joyce Jones
Seven Things to Know Before Investing in Rental Property
Now can be a good time to be a landlord
For potential investors who have good credit, savings, and a dose of patience, the time…
By Vicki Lee Parker
Scam Alert: Cash For Home Offer May Not Be What You Think
Tempting offer proves to be fool's gold
“Sell you home for cash” signs are ubiquitous, and unfortunately, sketchy, says Manny Alvarado, operation…
By Renita Burns
This Old House
The pros and cons of buying foreclosures and short sale properties
Compelling as they may sound, foreclosures and short sales can present unique challenges.
By Bridget McCrea
Choosing a Contractor
This home improvement guide will show you how to choose the best person to work on your dwelling
After experiencing a home break-in this summer, Atlanta residents Jamilia and Charles Smith decided to…
By Lauren Lea
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of a Short Sale
Though an attractive option, due diligence is key
As many distressed homeowners await relief from the White House’s loan modification and refinancing program,…
By Janell Hazelwood
Hey, Mr. President, How About A Holiday?
Let's give homeowners the option of not paying their mortgages for one full year
I am talking about a one year Mortgage Holiday where homeowners will not be required…
By Warren Ballentine
Cutting Edge: Four Tips for Understanding A Mortgage
Using due diligence can help you avoid pitfalls
Despite the housing crisis that helped submerge the nation leagues under troubled financial waters, homeownership…
