Watching the stock market these days can be quite stressful, even if you don’t have much invested in it. It rises, then falls, then rises again. In many ways, the stock market is much like a rollercoaster (and is just as nauseating for some.) As a recent post on the FreeScore blog points out, the numbers on Wall Street aren’t[...]
With the unemployment rate at a steady ten percent in Georgia there are lots of people without jobs. The unemployment rate has remained fairly consistently at this percentage since last year. If you are one of the many people in the metro Atlanta area who has lost their job and is worrying about how to protect your Atlanta real estate[...]
We use electronic devices for everything nowadays. From paying bills online to balancing checkbooks with an app, our sensitive information is more accessible than ever before. Unfortunately, that fact also makes our smart phones and laptops prime targets for identity thieves. If you’re planning on traveling this summer, chances are you won’t be leaving your favorite electronics behind. As a[...]
As people head out in search of new homes this spring, there are a few things to keep in mind. While you might think that a set of directions is the most important item you’ll be bringing along, it’s not. In fact, there are 3 important items that people tend to leave behind: their credit scores. A recent post on[...]
If you’re contemplating buying a new Atlanta home, remember what all mortgage lenders are looking for in a relationship. It’s similar to what all of us want: someone well rounded and reliable with no skeletons in the closet. There’s no need to fill your shelves with self help books to get yourself ready for this relationship, though. Just go to the Equifax[...]
Recent headlines have called our attention to worried homeowners across the country who are facing foreclosure. Some of these homeowners are fed up, worn down and taking it to the extreme - like the Moscow, Ohio man who bulldozed his home after reaching an impasse with the bank. While headlines report the facts on the actions homeowners take when driven[...]
A great credit score is the golden ticket to purchasing a new home in Atlanta. If your credit history is solid, you'll have absolutely no problem getting approved for a mortgage loan and beginning your new life as a homeowner. However, if you have bad credit history, you are less likely to be able to fulfill your dreams of homeownership.[...]