Georgia RealEstateRama

ATLANTA, GA - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- As the colder winter months approach, the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) will once again help Georgians struggling to keep up with the cost of heating their homes.

Washington, DC - November 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman David Scott voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to Georgia families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers' tax credit, and tax relief for military families. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act will provide immediate assistance to millions of families.

Atlanta, GA - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- On October 26, 2009, the DeKalb County Superior Court issued a Final Consent Order enjoining Mortgage First, LLC of Layton, Utah, from further violation of the Department of Banking and Finance’s (“Department’s”) order requiring that it cease and desist from engaging in unlicensed residential mortgage activities in Georgia.On October 15, 2007, a Cease and Desist Order issued by the Department became final against Mortgage First, LLC after it was determined that this company was engaging in residential mortgage activities without the appropriate license. After the Cease and Desist Order became final, Mortgage First, LLC continued to engage in mortgage broker and lending activities for which a license was required by the Department.

Atlanta, GA - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- On October 29, 2009, an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to Mountain States Mortgage Centers, Inc. located at 1333 E. 9400 South, Sandy, Utah, 84093 became final.

October 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis (D‑GA) today announced that the Subcommittee on Oversight will hold a hearing on administration of the first‑time homebuyer tax credit. The hearing will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., in the main Committee hearing room, 1100 Longworth House Office Building.

Washington, DC - October 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA/1) announced today that Economic Opportunity Authority (EOA) for Savannah-Chatham County is the recipient of two grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grants will be used to support services related to housing counseling to homebuyers, homeowners and low to moderate income renters.

ATLANTA, GA - October 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- If it makes your house safe, if it makes your house livable, if it makes your house comply with local building codes, you can use your federal disaster assistance payment to pay for it. But even the maximum grant payments from the Federal Emergency Management Agency may not cover the complete cost of repairing or rebuilding your home. That is why loans of up to $200,000 for homeowners are available from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Atlanta, GA - October 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Notice of Intent to Revoke Annual License issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance ("Department") became final against Mortgage Consultant Services, Inc., mortgage broker license number 16862, formerly located at 180 Victoria Drive, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214.

Atlanta, GA - September 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- On September 21, 2009, an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to Atlanta Home Modification Services, LLC d/b/a Atlanta Home Mods located at 1588 Atkinson Road, Suite 106, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30043 became final.This Order to Cease and Desist was issued by the Department after it obtained evidence that Atlanta Home Modification Services, LLC d/b/a Atlanta Home Mods engaged in residential mortgage brokering activities without a license or under an applicable exemption in violation of O.C.G.A. § 7-1-1002.

Atlanta, GA - September 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- On September 18, 2009, an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to US Mortgage Funding, Inc. d/b/a www.usmortgagefunding.org, located at 951 Broken Sound Parkway, #200, Boca Raton, Florida, became final.This Order to Cease and Desist was issued by the Department after it obtained evidence that US Mortgage Funding, Inc. d/b/a www.usmortgagefunding.org engaged in residential mortgage brokering/lending activities without a license or under an applicable exemption.

ATLANTA, GA - September 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- MICHAEL EZZARD, 47, of Atlanta, Georgia, pleaded guilty today in federal district court to four counts of threatening to use a bomb to kill employees of the Atlanta Housing Authority (“AHA”) and to damage and destroy AHA buildings.

September 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA/01) announced today that the City of Hinesville is the recipient of a community development block grant (CDBG) from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funding will be used to fund several projects within the city including the Azalea Streetscape Project.

Hotel Indigo Athens (Georgia, USA) to enhance and spotlight prominent local art and music scene. ATLANTA, GA - September 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hotel Indigo announced the opening of its newest hotel, Hotel Indigo Athens University Area. Slated to achieve LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) later this year, the hotel will be the first private development in Athens to achieve LEED certification and one of only five hotels in the nation to achieve Gold status.

Atlanta, GA - August 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- On August 25, 2009, an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to Pacific West Lending, Inc. (d/b/a Loan Relief Service) located at 5720-B Oberlin Drive, San Diego, California, 92121 became final.

Atlanta, GA - August 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- On August 12, 2009, the Fulton County Superior Court issued a Final Consent Order enjoining Morningside Mortgage Management, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, from further violation of the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance’s (“Department’s”) order requiring that it cease and desist from engaging in unlicensed residential mortgage activities.On September 4, 2008, a Cease and Desist Order issued by the Department became final against Morningside Mortgage Management, Inc. after it was determined that this company was engaging in residential mortgage activities without the appropriate license. After the Cease and Desist Order became final, Morningside Mortgage Management, Inc., via the internet, continued to engage in mortgage broker and lending activities for which a license was required by the Department.