Park National Bank in Maywood, suburbs of Chicago was operated by Michael E. Kelley who was concerned about the high rate of foreclosures in this area – the residents mainly being Afro-Americans. His bank had a humane face. He bought the foreclosed units and after repairing these sold them at cost price to needy families. [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Real Estate'
Ghost Of Humane Bank Is Haunting A New Faceless Bank
Aug. 31st, 2010
Landlord Accreditation Schemes – The Way Forward
Aug. 27th, 2010
Accreditation provides an exciting opportunity to promote an expanded and better quality private rented sector (PRS) and needs to be embraced by all PRS stakeholders. In recent years the housing market has, and is continuing, to go through significant changes and accreditation will help the PRS to take advantage of the opportunities that are opening [...]
5 Tips to Protect Your Rental Property from your Tenants
Aug. 26th, 2010
Any seasoned landlord has seen the devastation and destruction reaped on their rental properties that tenants are capable of, from teenage keg parties to myriad pet stains to curious and offensive odors to the havoc of children. You’ve invested a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into your rental property, so you’ll want to protect [...]
Finding the Right Location for Your Office Building
Aug. 26th, 2010
Before you decide where you are going to place your office building, determine how the company is going to fit in with the surroundings of your location. You don’t want to place a stock brokerage firm in a small town in Idaho; because the odds are the locals are farming and not interested in working [...]
There Are Two Fronts Facing Each Other – State Capitalism And Free Market Economy
Aug. 25th, 2010
There are two fronts facing each other – State Capitalism of China together with Russia and the Free Market economy of America and her allies in Europe. In the background are the emerging economies of countries like India and Brazil that both sides want to capture. The recent financial crisis has placed America on the [...]
As The Economy Stumbles The Pessimists Are Gaining Attention
Aug. 25th, 2010
The economists are divided over the question as to whether the governments of developed world indulge in more spending to prevent a second recession or become frugal to keep down the debts that are ballooning so as to bring back confidence among the investors. Albert Edwards of Societe Generale, a French bank said the debate [...]
Storing Your Extra Stuff
Aug. 24th, 2010
Before deciding on which storage provider you are going to use to house you belongings, make sure you do your research. You don’t want to pay too much or trust you things with an unreliable company. You’re things are important so you need to make sure that they are safe and secure so you don’t [...]
Self-Storage How To’s and Tips
Aug. 24th, 2010
If you are moving, chances are you may be in need of a storage unit. If you have never used a storage unit before, it might be a little confusing as to wear to begin filling it and how. Also, how to store and pack your things to prepare for storage is another question which [...]
Asset Protection for the Average American
Aug. 22nd, 2010
Asset protection is not just a strategy for the super-rich, but for anyone who aspires to have a brighter future than punching in and out of a clock every day. If you’re serious about acquiring even a modest amount of wealth, such as buying a rental lease property or two, here are some basic tips [...]
Five Major Benefits of Home Ownership
Aug. 22nd, 2010
Are you trying to determine if purchasing a home is right for you? The reality is that there are several factors that need to be taken into consideration when trying to determine if home ownership is right for you, but the bottom line is that there are many benefits to owning a home. Here is [...]