Appliance makers bet on finishes that say just enough is different. Major manufacturers are placing bets on different potential successors to the shiny, upscale appliance finish, which surprised everyone with its resilience. It is a pivotal moment in kitchen design: While stainless steel is still the dominant look, there are clear signals it has outworn…
If you are considering selling your home, there are a few things to keep in mind in order to minimize your tax risk. If you are selling your home for a profit, you are allowed to shelter up to $250,000 of profit if you are single and up to $500,000 of profit if you are…
Foreclosure News Report analyzed foreclosure sales data compiled by RealtyTrac. It ranked all metro areas nationwide based on the average percentage discount on a foreclosure purchase in the first quarter of 2012. Beach towns were filtered out of the list and then ranked by average discount to market value, defined as the sales price of…
After an encouraging spring homebuying season, it’s time to cross your fingers and hope the momentum carries through the summer. Home prices have stabilized in many cities, but certain areas could still see a decline in values — especially those in judicial foreclosure states. Overall, homes have been selling at a faster pace, and sellers…
Georgia ranks No. 8 in the country for women-owned businesses in terms of growth and economic clout, according to a report commissioned by American Express OPEN. Titled The State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, the second annual study indicates that the growth of businesses led by female entrepreneurs surpasses that of “all but the largest, publicly-traded…
