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The article below from The Mortgage Professor sparked an interesting proposition and perhaps the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) should take note and furnish some assistance in the area of misbehavior from mortgage lenders. When there are cases where you … Continue reading →

For several years, the Leyland Cypress trees have been used extensively by homeowners in Georgia as fast growing “privacy” cover to block nosy neighbors. They grow quickly and sometimes 2+ feet per year. This fast growth is one reason for … Continue reading →

In my earlier blog post – Settlements for Inept Mortgage Practices regarding robo signing and potential mortgage fraud, I referenced a huge $25 Billion settlement between the Federal Government and 5 of the largest US banks. A total of $38.72 … Continue reading →

1-25-2014: WSJ article 1-24-2014, Page B1 reported manufacturers are coming back into developing & producing new anti-biotics after regulators have been eliminating hurdles to producing new anti-biotics and since more and more people are dying every year over ineffectiveness of … Continue reading →

Thousands of high schools around the US will compete for one of 25-40 ($2-7 Million) Federal grants (that total $100 Million of taxpayer dollars) designed to prepare student for high tech economy of the future. Sources: WSJ, 11-19-2013, A3 and … Continue reading →

3-20-2014: Rep. Dave Camp’s proposal for reformed income tax structure probably won’t go anywhere since many special interest groups are crying about their tax preferences, but it merits consideration. These 3 income tax deductions were scheduled to expire on December … Continue reading →

First, the US companies who contract to get foreign technology worker instead of using US citizens are partially to blame for creating a market that is subject to abuse. Comment: I would like to see evidence that the US doesn’t … Continue reading →

Check out the 25 rebates & incentives at http://residential.georgiapower.com/rebates/. And don’t ignore Georgia Power Company’s recycling program for old, inefficient refrigerators… References to products and services are not a specific endorsement, but the user must perform their due diligence and … Continue reading →

Georgia State Law (haven’t found the laws but news media outlets report there are these laws) requires you to first call 811 (or 1-800-282-7411) to have someone mark your utility lines (at no cost to you) before you excavate or … Continue reading →

“Caveat emptor” = Buyer beware…. Watch this video from Houston news channel regarding “know before you owe” commissions and it doesn’t hurt to read everything before signing…or rely on a jury to protect you. This Houston, Texas court case judgment … Continue reading →