Daily Archives: April 3, 2008
ATA Airlines Cancels Flights, Files For Bankruptcy
ATA Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Indianapolis yesterday and stopped all operations effective 4am this morning. ATA attributes its bankr…
Jobless Claims Return To Post Hurricane Katrina Levels
In December 2001 a group of us went to a conference room in a high rise tower in Fairfax, Va. We knew it was coming. Layoffs.
It wasn’t that we hadn’…
Short Sale Of Home Not Only Option
A family wants to sell its home but owes more on the mortgage than the house can fetch on the market and are considering a short sale. A short sale of a house means to sell for less than the mortgage balance. A short sale on the home might only make their problems worse, so they should think of other viable options.
Seller Disclosure And Hiring A Home Inspector
Hiring a professional home inspector and conducting a final walk-through before closing on a house will protect you from surprises in case the seller fails to disclose problems with the house. Most states have seller disclosure laws, but hiring a home inspector will further protect the home buyer from any surprises. The home inspector will walk-through the entire home and make sure the seller has disclosed every bit of damage and give an estimate on repairs, so the buyer knows what to expect before closing the sale.
Home Loan With Bad Credit
A graduate student says he’s got bad credit but wants to get a home loan upon graduation. If you get a home loan with bad credit it will cost you more. Before getting a home loan you should first fix bad credit.
Green Home Choices: Save Money And The Environment
Going green at home includes recycling and reusing materials, helping you save money and the environment. Going green at home could also include paying bills electronically which would help you save money. If you’re going green at home you will also save money.
Builder Won’t Fix Problems In New Home
A buyer says his home has problems like a leaky roof. He says the builder will not fix the home problems. Who can he contact to help with these home problems?
Breach Of Construction Contract
A buyer says he’s having trouble getting earnest money back from his builder after deciding not to buy a home. The buyer can sue the builder for breaching the construction contract.
Asking For Trouble With Synthetic Stucco
Synthetic stucco may trap moisture between exterior and plywood leading to mold and rot. A developer asks about using synthetic stucco over concrete blocks. There has been more success using synthetic stucco over concrete blocks, but this developer will still have to fight the negative public perception of synthetic stucco. But if he is not looking for problems in construction, he may want to consider other exterior finishes.
