To mark the first day of Spring, Rita’s is continuing a 16 year old tradition by giving away FREE Italian ICE!  I think it is a great way to mark the day!  So get out during your lunch break, find the closest location, eat some ice and feel better about the economy!

To find your closest location please go to http://www.ritas.com

Have a great Spring Day!

Prabhjit Singh

Consumer credit, both revolving and non-revolving, increased by $1.8 billion in January!  In the 3 months previous to this, consumer credit had actually decreased by $19.8 billion!  Clearly, banks have been restricting the amount of money they have been giving in fear of more potential loss.  Though this news for January is positive, most economist do not believe it will continue.  Consumers are continually worrying about what is going on with the economy and are decreasing their purchases of consumer products.

I do though believe strongly that we will see an upsurge in home purchases in the next (more…)

Most individuals are very confused on this credit.  I have heard that some individuals believe they will be receiving a check for this ‘credit.’  Some individuals even believe that you can use this credit for any purchase of a home.  Both of the above are not true.
 

The following are the requirements for the credit:
 

1) Buyer must fit the federal standard of a first-time homebuyer.  They must not have purchased (more…)