All Entries in the "Economy" Category
Real Estate Investing for Rentals
As the economy continues to pick up steam, it is time to revisit Atlanta real estate as a solid investment, especially given the current market preference for renting. Equifax real estate expert Steve Cook shines some light on common myths about real estate investing and explores why investing to rent is growing in popularity in [...]
Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio: Greater Atlanta HBA and Acadia Homes and Neighborhoods
David Ellis and Sam Bass are this week’s guests on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Both guests talk about how the turnaround of the housing market has helped what they are doing in their jobs.
David Ellis is the executive vice president of the Greater Atlanta Home Builder’s Association, which is a non-profit organization that represents [...]
High School Freshman Buys Piece of Atlanta Real Estate
What would you do with $17,000? Your first reaction would probably be to buy a new car, go shopping or maybe take a much needed vacation, or maybe you’d put the money away into a savings account. However, one 15-year-old high school student chose to invest her inheritance on a piece of Atlanta real estate.
Lauren [...]
How Does Your Age Affect Your FICO Score?
The FICO score remains one of the most powerful ways to reach personal financial goals, but getting a high score can be difficult. Credit finance expert Janet Dedrick offers information for consumers of every age in the recent article, “Credit Trends: Does Age Factor into Your Credit Score?”
Younger consumers may have lower scores, but they [...]
Now is the Best Time To Buy A New Home At Heron Bay
Everywhere you go these days there are people talking about how “this is the time to buy a home,” and they are correct. With low interest rates and house prices and with rental prices constantly on the rise, purchasing a new condominium, townhome or luxury home is now more financially effective. According to [...]
