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Your Home

The costs related to your home or apartment probably comprise the bulk of your expenses each month. Let us help you understand how to obtain and maintain your "home sweet home."

Buying a House
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Renting an Apartment

Whether this is your first apartment or not, there is a lot to consider.

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Home Improvement

Before you contract for building or repairs, there are certain things you should know.

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Foreclosure

If you are faced with foreclosure, you can work to save your home - or at least limit the financial damage caused by foreclosure - if you understand your options and take the appropriate steps.

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Landlord has not returned security deposit

Dear Consumer Ed:  I moved out of my apartment six weeks ago and I still haven’t received my security deposit back. I have emailed the apartment manager twice, but she has not replied. I have the documents showing that all the bills and dues were paid. What can I do?

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Can movers insist on payment before unloading my belongings?

Dear Consumer Ed:  I was told by my moving company that under Georgia law they can require that I pay them before they unload my furniture. Is this true?

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Neighbor's tree fell on my property

Dear Consumer Ed:  There’s a tree between my neighbor’s and my property that fell and landed in my yard. I asked my neighbor to split the costs with me for removing the tree, but he says the tree is in my yard now, so I should pay. Who is right?

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