Nelson: There's value in preserving towns' historic homes
Real estate and economic development consultant Donovan Rypkema's recent presentation on the value of historic preservation was even better than expected.

Homeowners appealing property values
ATLANTA - Many Georgia homeowners have taken a step this year toward appealing their property values in hopes that the historic drop in real estate prices will be reflected in their county's appraisal of home property.

Time may be up on mortgage fraud cases
Prosecutors may have let too much time pass to indict nearly two dozen people arrested three and a half years ago and charged with a massive mortgage fraud scheme at a Southeastern Clarke County subdivision, some defense attorneys say.

More tax disputes going owners' way
The Oconee County Board of Equalization - where people appeal when they think their property has been assessed too high for tax purposes - is siding with complaining owners about twice as often this year.