Thugs and Czars

[expires:2009-05-25:Note that this information is outdated.] The festivities will be held over Memorial Day weekend, May 23 - 24th. Back in 1989, the festival included an event at Grant Park, a concert by the late jazz giant Miles Davis that drew an audience of 30,000. This year the two-day festival features local and national acts, including ...

[expires:2009-03-05:Note that this information is outdated.] *** cancer can't stop Lauren from trying to take care of everyone around her. But Oisie, her sister, knows her soul. They embark on a roller-coaster ride of achievements and treatments, laughter and heartache. Info: 404-484-8636 Cost: $15-$23 Schedule Fri, 2/6 8:00 pm Sat, 2/7 ...

[expires:2009-02-25:Note that this information is outdated.] This new version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's groundbreaking score moves the audience, with a new beat to songs such as "I Don't Know How to Love Him," "Everything's All Right" and "Could We Start Again Please." Directed by Susan V. Booth. Wendell ...

[expires:2009-02-02:Note that this information is outdated.] Landscaped gardens, demonstrations, speakers, boutiques, shops, plant distributors and live music. Presented by the Southeastern Horticultural Society. Fri, 1/30 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sat, 1/31 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun, 2/1 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Info: 404-351-1074 Cost: $16; $12 advance, ...

[expires:2008-10-27:Note that this information is outdated.] 9:30 p.m. May 3, 10, 17, and daily May 24-Aug. 10. Also, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 23, 30, 31 and Sept. 1. 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27. 8 p.m Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25. 9:30 p.m. May 3, 10, 17, and daily May 24-Aug. 10. Also, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 23, 30, 31 and Sept. 1. 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6, 13, 20, ...

More on yesterday's post... Sure enough, 'good' new is 'bad' news for mortgage interest rates.  Today, we hear that 110,000 new jobs were created in August, as well as 118,000 new jobs in June and July.  Today, the mortgage interest rates are higher, but not a huge jump.  For a 30-year fixed rate, it looks like ...

Only 15% of the subprime loans became foreclosures, but we got rid of ALL subprime loans. They also got rid of 80/20 loans, which can be good.  This, I feel, is one of those things that can and does hurt lenders.  If no one is investing in the home, and the market value goes down, it is easy to walk from the property.  And, the ...

There is no magic that will get your buyer for your home tomorrow.... BUT, there are ways to get your buyer quicker.  Here is a list of DO'S AND DON'TS: 'DO' LIST 1.  In this market where there are 13 months of inventory, you must HIRE A PROFESSIONAL REALTOR to market your home effectively.  Get an agent who works ...

A couple of things to remember if you pay down your mortgage by adding extra principle to your payment.  1) The interest that you can write-off on your taxes will become less.  2)  The amount that you use to pay your mortgage down will not reduce your payment if you are on a fixed-rate mortgage.  3)  The money that you put ...

Of course, the price you pay is the most obvious cost.  And, the payment.  In the payment, you will also be paying real estate taxes, homeowner's hazard insurange.  You enter into the transaction with this knowledge. Once you are in your home, there will be utilities to pay for electric, gas, water, lawn care, security, ...