Category Archives: Housing

COVID’s economic fall-out, trickle-through effects, and solutions.

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Amy Barnes

I am one of those people who came down with “the rona.” I was diagnosed with COVID on December 2nd, and prepared for a two-week stay home while donning house slippers in lieu of my traditional sneakers I’d wear to … Continue reading →

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Graham v Servis One: an early Christmas gift for homeowners.

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Amy Barnes

Do you have a mortgage? A settlement check is being sent out to homeowners across the country after a settlement was reached regarding alleged RESPA and Regulation X violations. Continue reading →

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#COVID19 Math: Five ways the virus spread so fast, plus 12 ways to operate economies & governments while socially distancing.

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Amy Barnes

How many people can be infected with COVID-19 via a single scenario? Several major pieces in our economy are examined, and twelve ideas to minimize the impact to the economy are presented. Continue reading →

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Not just identity theft: 4 reasons landlords require SSNs

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Amy Barnes

There’s a boogieman in town, and it’s called “identity theft.” Landlords will cite identity theft when asking for your SSN, but there are actually a few other reasons. Eviction – SSNs are used for a federally-required search of a military … Continue reading →

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Magnolia Crossing – Marietta Square Protest & Press Release – 1/24/16

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Amy Barnes

MARIETTA, GA — Jan 24, 2016 — A protest is slated to be held at later today (Sun, Jan 24, 2016) at Marietta Square at 5pm today with a press conference scheduled for 6pm.  Read the following press release below for more … Continue reading →

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