All Entries in the "Economy" Category
President Obama Signs Unemployment Insurance Bill
It’s official, home buyers in Atlanta and all of the nation have a second chance to receive the home buyer tax credit as President Obama signed the bill into a law. Not only is the home buyer tax credit extended to April 30, 2010, but it has also been enhanced so that you don’t have [...]
NAHB Backs New Bank Regulator Guidance
Guidelines that were developed years ago in regards to commercial real estate developers and the banks attempting to grant them loans have begun to backfire. As these loans and extensions of loans are being turned down, this is forcing developers to turn their property over to the bank.
Recently, the Chairman of the National Association for [...]
Congress Passes the Tax Credit Extension
Big things were happening on Capitol Hill yesterday as the tax credit extension legislation was sent to the Senate and then to the House. The Senate passed the credit with a vote of 98 to 0 and then sent the bill to the House, who passed it by a vote of 403 to 12. Clearly, [...]
Upcoming ULI Atlanta Session on the Hospitality Industry
As we all know, small businesses and large businesses alike have been hit by the economic downturn. However, if you’re not an avid traveler then you probably haven’t considered the impact the economy has had on the hotel business. ULI Atlanta is hosting their next seminar, The Hotel Business: When Will We Wake Up? on [...]
Senator Isakson Explains Tax Credit Extension Legislation
The first-time homebuyer tax credit that began mid 2008 has generated almost 350,000 sales of homes and has basically been the backbone for holding the housing market together – some might say. With the expiration date quickly approaching on November 30, there has been a lot of commotion about whether or not it should be [...]
