Record lows for new home prices
Earlier this year, the number of new home sales sank to a record low, with overall home prices dropping to…
Banks hoping to increase sales with foreclosure improvements
Many banks are beginning to make changes to the appearance of their foreclosed homes in an attempt to boost sales.…
Congress considers cutting job training programs
In recent months, economists throughout the country have been touting the economic recovery. But in Georgia, where many residents are…
Atlanta bank admits errors in foreclosure processes
Last year, mortgage lenders across the country were forced to halt their foreclosure procedures after mass allegations that the lenders…
Metro Atlanta small business bankruptcy filings decrease
In the metro Atlanta area, small business bankruptcies decreased during the fourth quarter of 2010. This marked the fewest number…
Assisted living center bankruptcy forces residents to move
The ongoing economic recession has made life more difficult for the majority of consumers and companies in Georgia and throughout…
Georgia homeowners are fighting foreclosure
A new study is reporting that Georgia homeowners are actively working to keep from defaulting on their mortgages. According to…
Study: bankruptcy reform act worsened housing crisis
In a new study released by a state Federal Reserve Bank, researchers claim that the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and…
Georgia unemployment rate above national rate for 40th consecutive month
Once again, the unemployment rate in Georgia has beaten its own record, reaching an all-time high of 10.4 percent in…
Georgia lawmakers seek to criminalize foreclosure fraud
Last fall, foreclosures in Georgia and throughout the country came to a halt after complaints were raised against mortgage lenders,…
