Kathy's Korner

By now, you readers may have a little economy fatigue from dealing with and hearing about the downturn we’ve been wrestling with for the last couple of years. Well, let me give you some good news, for a change.

What is going on with real estate in Fort Mill?

So your tax rebate check is on the way! Pay off a credit card? Add to your savings account? Both good ideas.

We all think we are safe. If we haven't experienced danger, we tend to live in a bubble thinking nothing bad will ever happen. But it can; and it does. So, what are some little things we can do to protect ourselves and our families in our homes?

Real estate is not rocket science. It is a function of economics and psych-ology. We cannot control the former, but should strive to under-stand it.

Will 2009 be better than 2008?

Where do I put my money now?

A lot of people are curious about the $8,000 tax credit for new buyers offered by the federal government as part of the stimulus plan. People are also confused about how it works.

Well-placed sources. Shhh!