If you're lucky enough to stumble upon a large sum of cash, it may be tempting to put it toward the mortgage on your home. On the other hand, buying stocks seems very risky, especially now. Paying off that mortgage may feel good, but look closely at the following two scenarios, and you'll see th
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01/07/2008
We've all heard the FBI statistics ... there's a home break-in every 15 seconds ... sad, but true. The fear of having an intruder in your home drives U.S. homeowners to spend millions every year on expensive protective measures. While high-tech security systems serve their purpose, there's plenty
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01/03/2008
Most people are unaware of how much their credit report affects their daily lives ... in fact, most people don't even know what their credit score is. And, it's more important now than ever!Here's a few tips on what you should know about your score, and what you can do about the not-so-appealing
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12/30/2007
The state of GA is growing at the 5th-fastest rate in the U.S., according to recent population estimates. The rate of growth between summer '06 and the same date in '07 was approximately 2.2%. The total population of GA currently is around 9.5 million, making it the 9th most-populous state overal
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12/28/2007
Not really, but if you're looking for a bright spot in this shaky market, here's a thought ....Property tax values are assessed on January 1st each year, and local assessing authorities love increases ... the higher value on your home, the more taxes you pay. However, with little appreciation to
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12/20/2007
Just a few short years ago, the federal government, in an attempt to encourage home ownerhip for everyone, encouraged lenders to offer loans to borrowers with poor credit. Now, the government, in yet another attempt to "fix" the real estate industry is offering mortgage "relief" for those same bo
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12/18/2007
As thousands of homeowners enter foreclosure each month, it's not surprising rents are up in many areas.In numerous markets, rents that were flat have gone up slightly from a year ago as homeowners are trading in the American Dream for an apartment, according to recent numbers.The trend is squeez
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12/16/2007
If the heading above leads you to believe that I'm about to weigh-in on who I think is the best presidential candidate for 2008, you're out of your mind! I promised to be honest on here and give my opinions, but offering my opinion on a political issue that the country is split 50/50 on would eff
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12/09/2007
Typically, I do not use this site as an advertising board for my listings, but because of the rare nature of this particular property, I think readers will be interested in what I'm offering:My company, Atlas, currently has a couple of great spaces available in a historic building in the heart of
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12/04/2007
