All Entries in the "Economy" Category
Take Action for Fix Housing First
The housing market is a key component in fixing the state of the economy. As long as the real estate industry is suffering, the economy in general will continue to suffer. It is for this reason that you must get on the phone to contact your local congressman in support of Fix Housing First. Fix [...]
Forbes Ranks Atlanta as the Best City for Singles
Last September, Forbes Magazine ranked the best cities for singles, and, for the first time ever, Atlanta came in at #1. Many different factors were analyzed to put us in this coveted top position, but one thing that put us over the top was our sizzling job growth. Atlanta is home to many Fortune 500 [...]
Five Star Reverse Mortgage’s Klonga in AJC
Barbara Klonga was recently quoted as a mortgage loan expert in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article on mortgage rate cuts. Barbara works with Five Star Mortgage and leads the Five Star Reverse Mortgage Division. Barbara reassures Atlanta home buyers that mortgages are not only available, but they’re still available with good terms, low interest rates and [...]
Home Builders Show their Support for Foreclosure Relief
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) expressed strong support for a plan put forth by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Sheila Bair to reduce foreclosures, noting that it would help to keep people in their homes and avoid further surges in the inventory of unsold homes.
“The FDIC plan to use TARP funds to [...]
In a Foreclosure Market, Proper Home Valuation Is Vital; Win-Win for Buyers, Bankers
It’s no secret that Georgia is in the top 10 states nationally in the number of foreclosures. However, an Atlanta real estate professional says that proper valuation is vital for banks and consumers and that a new approach is necessary in this current residential real estate climate. “For decades, home values and pricing have been [...]
