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10/19/2022

Inflation Adjustments Mean Lower Tax Rates for Some in 2023

Inflation Adjustments Mean Lower Tax Rates for Some in 2023

Filers whose salaries have not kept pace with inflation could see savings on their federal income tax bills.

10/07/2022

Tennessee Supreme Court hears arguments in felon voter rights restoration case

Tennessee Supreme Court hears arguments in felon voter rights restoration case

Tennessee currently faces two legal challenges to its felon voting rights restoration process.

10/06/2022

Housing market in the United States headed for major slowdown

Housing market in the United States headed for major slowdown

Wall Street firms predict a sharp decline in U.S. home prices in coming months as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates at the fastest pace in decades.

10/05/2022

Buckle Up: Home Prices Are Expected To Fall by a Lot—Even If There Isn't a Recession

Buckle Up: Home Prices Are Expected To Fall by a Lot—Even If There Isn't a Recession

The Federal Reserve's rate hikes slammed the brakes on the housing market and may cause a recession that would lead home prices to plunge.

10/04/2022

Damages in Florida from Hurricane Ian could total $47 billion. Here's how to protect your personal finances from natural disasters

Damages in Florida from Hurricane Ian could total $47 billion. Here's how to protect your personal finances from natural disasters

With damages in Florida set to total as much as $47 billion from Hurricane Ian, according to one estimate, here's how to protect your finances from disasters.

09/29/2022

U.S. Education Department sued over Biden's student loan cancellation plan

U.S. Education Department sued over Biden's student loan cancellation plan

Conservative group Pacific Legal Foundation filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Education with the intent of stopping President Joe Biden's student loan cancellation plan.

09/28/2022

No, you don't need to pay $100+ for a Uniform Commercial Code Statement (UCC-1)

No, you don't need to pay $100+ for a Uniform Commercial Code Statement (UCC-1)

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett issued a warning about an official-looking mailer targeting businesses and individuals about a UCC-1 statement.

09/23/2022

Here's what the Federal Reserve's third 75 basis point interest rate hike means for you

Here's what the Federal Reserve's third 75 basis point interest rate hike means for you

Everything from mortgages and credit cards to student and car loans will be impacted by the latest major rate hike.

09/05/2022

08/25/2022

Here’s what’s inside Biden’s historic student debt forgiveness plan

Here’s what’s inside Biden’s historic student debt forgiveness plan

Story at a glance The White House announced an expansive plan to tackle the national student debt crisis on Wednesday.  It includes loan forgiveness of $10,000 for federal borrowers who earn l…

08/11/2022

These are recently outdated Tennessee law books. Mint condition. We don't need them anymore but would rather not throw them away. Free to the first one to claim them. Pick up only.

08/11/2022

Homes Take Longer to Sell as Housing Hits 'Turning Point'

Homes Take Longer to Sell as Housing Hits 'Turning Point'

The shift, which is even occurring in hot markets like Austin and Denver, could mean an opportunity for buyers on the sidelines.

08/03/2022

30-year fixed mortgage rate saw biggest weekly decline since 2020

30-year fixed mortgage rate saw biggest weekly decline since 2020

Mortgage rates took a breather in the past week, falling by the most in two-years, boosting overall demand in the housing market. The rate on the 30-year mortgage fell from 5.74%

08/01/2022

In honor of our late father, PFC Joe H. Byrd, USMC, WWII, Byrd & Byrd continues to be a proud sponsor of the Capt. Jack Holland Marine Corps League Annual Semper Fi Golf Tournament. Please honor our Marines and their causes by sponsoring, playing, or both! Email Bryce West at [email protected] for more info!

07/27/2022

Tennessee's abortion ban to take effect Aug. 25

Tennessee's abortion ban to take effect Aug. 25

The 30-day countdown to Tennessee enacting one of the strictest abortion laws began Tuesday following a final judgment filed in the U.S. Supreme Court

07/26/2022

NAR Chief Economist: Nationwide Home Price Decline Won't Happen Soon

NAR Chief Economist: Nationwide Home Price Decline Won't Happen Soon

Despite signs that the growth in home prices is beginning to slow, a nationwide decline in prices will not happen anytime soon. That’s the opinion Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, shared with Congress on Thursday.

07/25/2022

Where did the term "filibuster" come from?

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07/21/2022

Waffle House shooting trial: Travis Reinking sentenced to four consecutive lifetimes in prison

Waffle House shooting trial: Travis Reinking sentenced to four consecutive lifetimes in prison

Travis Reinking was found guilty of murder in the deaths of Joe Perez, Taurean Sanderlin, DeEbony Groves and Akilah DaSilva at a Waffle House in 2018.

07/08/2022

Tennessee waives vehicle registration fees for a year

Tennessee waives vehicle registration fees for a year

As many drivers complain about waiting in long lines to get new Tennessee license plates, the state is giving you a small break on registration fees.

07/05/2022

Here's a list of Tennessee's new laws for 2022 taking effect on July 1

Here's a list of Tennessee's new laws for 2022 taking effect on July 1

From anti-transgender legislation to new rules cracking down on DUI and BUI offenders, here are some of the laws taking effect on July 1, 2022.

07/05/2022

07/03/2022

Understanding the Certified Tax Rate

To help you understand the impact of reappraisal on your property tax bill, please watch this short video from the Tennessee Comptroller. https://youtu.be/icfAgu9COa8

06/29/2022

Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law

Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law

President Biden on Saturday signed into law the most wide-ranging gun violence prevention bill that Congress has passed in nearly 30 years. Biden signed the bipartisan gun safety bill, which was dr…

06/28/2022

Housing correction is 'dead ahead,' warns economist Mark Zandi

Housing correction is 'dead ahead,' warns economist Mark Zandi

Mark Zandi, Moody's Analytics chief economist, on whether the housing market is due for a coast-to-coast correction. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Guy Adami, Dan Nathan, Courtney Garcia and Karen Finerman.

06/17/2022

Study Finds Americans Possess Minimal Knowledge of Housing Matters

Study Finds Americans Possess Minimal Knowledge of Housing Matters

New data shows Americans are as baffled by how real estate works as they are about cryptocurrency. A...

06/16/2022

House Passes Supreme Court Protection Bill, Sends to Biden (1)

House Passes Supreme Court Protection Bill, Sends to Biden (1)

The House passed a Supreme Court security bill on Tuesday, sending it to President Joe Biden for his signature just days after an armed man was arrested near the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and charged with attempted murder.

06/14/2022

06/10/2022

Man arrested near Kavanaugh’s home charged with attempted murder

Man arrested near Kavanaugh’s home charged with attempted murder

A California resident has been charged with attempted murder after he told officials he wanted to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, according to an unsealed arrest affidavit. The suspect,…

06/08/2022

Scammers finding new ways to take advantage of homebuyers

Scammers finding new ways to take advantage of homebuyers

With down payments more than they’ve ever been, scammers are finding new ways to take advantage of homebuyers.

05/30/2022

05/23/2022

Homebuyer Demand Slips While New Listings Surge

Homebuyer Demand Slips While New Listings Surge

Homebuyers may begin to notice signs that the market is shifting toward their favor, as more sellers...

05/11/2022

How do higher mortgage rates help shrink inflation? Here’s an explainer.

How do higher mortgage rates help shrink inflation? Here’s an explainer.

You might consider raising homebuying costs an odd way to wrangle control over runaway price increases, but here's how it works.

05/06/2022

Anyone missing a raincoat? It's monogrammed so don't try to pull a fast one! 🤣

05/06/2022

Anyone missing a raincoat? It's monogrammed so don't try to pull a fast one! 🤣

05/03/2022

Home Buyers Are Finding Ways to Take the Sting Out of Rising Mortgage Rates

Home Buyers Are Finding Ways to Take the Sting Out of Rising Mortgage Rates

More borrowers are paying upfront fees and considering adjustable-rate mortgages to lower their monthly payments.

04/28/2022

Tennessee governor signs transgender athlete penalty bill

Tennessee governor signs transgender athlete penalty bill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will soon add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports, under legislation recently signed into law by Republican Gov.

04/27/2022

New home construction may be up, but supply-chain issues will continue to create drag on the housing market

New home construction may be up, but supply-chain issues will continue to create drag on the housing market

Homes labeled 'under construction' are often just sitting and waiting for the materials needed to complete the job, thanks to supply-chain delays.

04/26/2022

Tennessee passes bill requiring drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill parent

Tennessee passes bill requiring drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill parent

The Tennessee State Senate unanimously voted to pass a bill which would be known as “Bentley’s Law,” and would require drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a minor̵…

04/25/2022

Today is Attorney Angela Snider's birthday. Please join us in wishing her a happy birthday!

04/20/2022

Homeowner Groups Seek to Stop Investors From Buying Houses to Rent

Homeowner Groups Seek to Stop Investors From Buying Houses to Rent

Small groups of neighborhood volunteers are blocking companies from buying single-family homes, rewriting homeownership rulebooks to thwart investor purchases of suburban housing.