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Local Home Staging Company Announces Program to Aid in Downward Spiraling Housing Market Trend

February 11, 2008 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

Woodstock, GA  January 14, 2006 – Accent Home Staging, founded last year, begins competitive Realtor Partnership Program to encourage better resale values in Cherokee County and the surrounding North Metro Atlanta communities. The Metro Atlanta market is very competitive.

Center for Financial Services Innovation Invests in RentBureau

January 28, 2008 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

Investment Will Support Credit Options for Underbanked Consumers
ATLANTA, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ — The Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI), the leading nonprofit organization encouraging the financial services industry’s efforts to support underbanked consumers, has made an equity investment in RentBureau to enhance the use of its proprietary data for enabling consumers to secure credit, announced […]

Less Than One Week Left to Get One-On-One Assistance; SBA Urges Return of Disaster Loan Applications

January 24, 2008 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

ATLANTA, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Small Business Administration urges residents and business owners affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred October 18th, 2007, to visit the Disaster Loan Outreach Center for assistance.

BidClerk.com Reports Construction Projects up for Bid in the Atlanta, GA Area

January 22, 2008 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

BidClerk’s daily update of Georgia construction projects coming up for bid and starting construction within the next 90 days.
January 22, 2008 — BidClerk, the Construction Industry Search Engine, reported today that the following commercial construction projects are planning to go out for bid or start construction in the next 90 days in the Atlanta area.

RentBureau Signs Three New Participants

January 16, 2008 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., McKinley Inc., and Morrison, Ekre & Bart Management Services (MEB) add 71,000 units to rental payment database
ATLANTA, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ — RentBureau(TM), the first national online repository of rental payment histories, has added three national apartment owners and managers as participants, announced RentBureau President and CEO Eric Hartz.

Department of the Army and GMH Communities Trust Finalize Plans and Financing for Unaccompanied Personnel Housing Privatization Project at Fort Stewart

January 14, 2008 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

One and two bedroom apartments to offer high quality housing for Single Soldiers of E6 rank and above
Newtown Square, PA - The Department of the Army has announced that GMH Communities Trust (NYSE: GCT), through its military housing division, GMH Military Housing, has finalized its agreements with the Army to be the private sector developer for […]

Over 50% of Mortgage Borrowers Are Gen Xers

January 14, 2008 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

RISMEDIA, -The housing market may be in the doldrums, but the long-term outlook for the industry is looking good as Generation Xers - people born between 1965 and 1979 - enter their peak home-buying years.

Atlanta Acquisition Pool announced — a loan fund targeting affordable homebuilders

January 9, 2008 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

ATLANTA, January 8, 2008 - In an effort to fuel the development of more affordable houses and mixedincome communities, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin today joined officials from the Atlanta Renewal Community (ACoRA) and Enterprise Community Partners to announce the Atlanta Acquisition Pool — a $25.5 million loan fund targeting affordable homebuilders.

Algon Group Expands Advisory Services to Homebuilding Industry

January 8, 2008 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

Homebuilding Industry Veteran Larry Comegys Joins Algon Group as Managing Director
New Strategic Alliance with Braun Inc. and Premiere Estates
ATLANTA, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ — Algon Group, a financial advisory and investment banking firm that specializes in complex and financially distressed situations, has announced the expansion of its real estate practice to include a full spectrum of […]

Auction of Over 500 Foreclosed Atlanta Homes Likely to Lure Buyers With Bonanza of Deals

January 2, 2008 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

Valued from $30,000 to nearly $700,000, Bank-Owned Homes in Atlanta and other Georgia Cities Will Be Auctioned January 15th - 20th
ATLANTA, Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In a slumped housing market, continually hamstrung by falling home values and soaring foreclosures, picky buyers are in hot pursuit of discounted property. As prices continue their decline, homebuyers are […]

Equifax Solution Helps Lenders Streamline the Loan Modification Process and Optimize Portfolio Management

December 19, 2007 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

ATLANTA, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Amidst the current mortgage crisis and intense scrutiny of the subprime market, Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) has launched a solution to help lenders navigate new guidelines for homeowner assistance created by the HOPE NOW alliance.

For Homeowners Looking to Avoid Foreclosure, Here Are Four Common Solutions

December 18, 2007 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

Nonprofit agency finds lenders are willing to work with borrowers to save homes
ATLANTA, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ — The recent agreement by federal regulators and mortgage lenders to freeze interest rates for five years on certain subprime, adjustable rate mortgage loans are intended to help many homeowners avoid foreclosure.

‘It’s a Not So Wonderful Life’ Writes Thomas Quinn in CornerCap Investment Counsel Quarterly Newsletter

December 18, 2007 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

Who’s Responsible for the Subprime Mortgage Mess?
ATLANTA, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ — Editor’s Note: The following article was written by Thomas E. Quinn, chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Atlanta-based CornerCap Investment Counsel. It appeared in the firm’s quarterly newsletter which was published earlier this month.

Secretary Handel Gives Advice on Donating to Charities

December 6, 2007 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

ATLANTA—Secretary of State Karen Handel today gave advice to individuals planning to give to charities during the holiday season. Secretary Handel serves as Georgia’s chief charities regulator.

Actions Taken by the Georgia State Board of Architects during its November 30 Meeting

December 4, 2007 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama

Macon, Ga.—The Georgia State Board of Architects held its meeting on Friday, November 30, 2007.

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