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A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. David Brinkley Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success. Dale Carnegie Success is going from failure to failure without a los...

Banks that were heavily involved in lending for residential subdivision development are taking a hit all over Georgia. Due to the downtown in the market and the supply of building lots in several metro counties, banks have had to foreclose on these developments. And, as a result, some are reducin...

Lennar's CEO said there's no end in sight to the housing bust unless the government steps in, as the homebuilder reported a loss and joined the vulture investors. BY MATTHEW HAGGMAN  MiamiHerald.com The housing market is getting worse, not better, the leader of Miami-based Lennar said Thursday as...

7 Tips to Writing a Press Release Los Angeles, California, December 15, 2008, - Publicity and press release are the most affordable way to market any business. A press release is a news story reported by an editor or reporter from the media. Press releases add credibility to your business because...

by Dustin Ensinger Speaking in front of members of Congress on Tuesday, economist Peter Morici, a professor at the University of Maryland, said the job loss experienced in November "was much worse than was expected ... The threat of a widespread depression is now real and present." Many economic...

  Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can. Paul Tournier   Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. Niccolo Machiavelli      There's always the motivation of wan...

By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com Ordinary home sellers have a hard time competing against the cut-rate bank owned properties that are currently dominating the market. Selling a home in this market is hard enough. Competing in a neighborhood flooded with foreclosed homes that are heavily discounted i...

Laura Ramos Why Buy American? E306 Rhetoric and Composition University of Texas at Austin When this question is asked, most Americans do not really seem concerned as to why they should purchase American made products. These same people represent the majority of America which is the middle class. ...

Falling mortgage rates may provide the flicker of interest for those looking to buy into the stagnant housing market. And rates might dip lower. By Kirsten Valle and Nancy Stancillkvalle@charlotteobserver.com, nstancill@charlotteobserver.com In a development cheered by mortgage brokers, interest ...