The House passed the bipartisan Home Star Energy Retrofit Act (H.R. 5019). May 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- This bill will provide immediate incentives for consumers who renovate their homes to become more energy-efficient. Home Star will create an estimated 168,000 American jobs in construction, manufacturing and retail and save about 3 million American families an estimated $200-500 per year on their energy bills. The reduction in energy usage will reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

Atlanta, GA - May 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Prudential Georgia Realtyis proud to announce Julia Russo is the latest experienced real estateprofessional to join its sales team. She is based out of PrudentialGeorgia Realty’s new Buckhead office, located at 3221 Peachtree Road, just south of the Peachtree and Piedmont Road intersection.

May 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is considering changes relating to the marketing of recreational opportunities on lands owned and managed by the Department. These changes may include: charging fees at DNR-managed properties and facilities, classification of DNR-managed properties, and diversifying recreational opportunities on DNR-managed properties. The Department has scheduled four (4) public meetings across the state to provide the public an opportunity to offer input on these changes for consideration. Those interested are encouraged to bring these meetings to the attention of others that also may be interested in participating

ATLANTA, GA - May 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- To make the home shopping process even easier for buyers, Tina Fountain Realtors has introduced a premier property search tool in the Atlanta area for use on mobile devices. Any web-enabled cell phone can access the free mobile search feature, helping buyers locate properties based upon city, address, MLS, and other options.

BETHEL, CT - May 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Countdown To Buy, a next generation online real estate marketplace that offers fair and effective solutions to buy and sell properties, announced today that it has entered the Georgia marketplace and will be featuring recently foreclosed properties in 17 communities to potential home buyers.

Kennesaw, GA - May 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Dr. Aileen Szabo recentlyjoined Prudential Georgia Realty. Sheis based out of Prudential Georgia Realty’s Northwest office, located on2414 Dallas Highway in Marietta

Atlanta, GA - May 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Prudential Georgia Realty’s newBuckhead office, located at 3221 Peachtree Road, just south of the Peachtreeand Piedmont Road intersection, continues to add experienced agents to its team.Catherine Humann is the latest to join, coming to the company from HarryNorman, Realtors.

Alpharetta, GA - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Alpharetta realestate professional Nan Willnow, a top agent and lead Realtor of the WillnowGroup with Prudential Georgia Realty, was honored with the prestigious TripleLegend Award by Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, during the company’s annualSales Convention in Austin, Texas

Atlanta, GA - April 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Prudential Georgia Realty’s new Buckhead office, located at 3221 Peachtree Road, justsouth of the Peachtree and Piedmont Road intersection, continues to add to itsagent sales team. Bill Carter is the latest to join, coming to the company fromColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage

ATLANTA, GA - April 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Georgia’s property owners triumphed in the General Assembly today with the Georgia House and Senate overwhelmingly passing Senate Bill 346. Championed and authored by Senate Majority Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock), the Property Tax Assessment and Appeals reform bill is aimed at ensuring all Georgia properties are properly assessed at Fair Market Value and that property owners have guaranteed rights to appeal. This is the most sweeping overhaul of the Georgia property tax system in decades

Atlanta, GA - April 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On April 28, 2010, an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to National Home Loan Advocates, LLC d/b/a www.nationalhomeloanadvocates.com located at 2591 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75034 became final.This Order to Cease and Desist was issued by the Department after it obtained evidence that National Home Loan Advocates, LLC d/b/a www.nationalhomeloanadvocates.com engaged in residential mortgage brokering/lending activities without a license or under an applicable exemption in violation of O.C.G.A. § 7-1-1002

Atlanta, GA - April 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On April 28, 2010, an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to H.O.P.E. Alliance d/b/a Home Ownership Protection Education Alliance, Inc. d/b/a www.helpnowalliance.org located at 13660 Wright Circle, Tampa, Florida 33626 became final.This Order to Cease and Desist was issued by the Department after it obtained evidence that H.O.P.E. Alliance d/b/a Home Ownership Protection Education Alliance, Inc. d/b/a www.helpnowalliance.org engaged in residential mortgage brokering/lending activities without a license or under an applicable exemption in violation of O.C.G.A. § 7-1-1002

Atlanta, GA - April 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Prudential Georgia Realty’s new Buckhead office, located at 3221 Peachtree Road, just south of thePeachtree and Piedmont Road intersection, continues to add to its agent salesteam. Steve Kesler is the latest to join, coming to the company with 25 yearsexperience in commercial real estate, including offices, retail, restaurantsand lease restructuring.

Peachtree City, GA - April 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Stephen Walker, a top-producing Realtor with Prudential Georgia Realty, wasagain named to the company’s Top 25 Individual Agents list for his 2009 salesperformance. This marks the 5th consecutive year Stephen has beennamed to the list. He has been successful in selling and listing property inthe Fayetteville office for over four years, andjust returned to the Peachtree City office in The Avenue shopping plazaat the beginning of this year

Canton, GA - April 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- April 26, 2010—Realtor Colleen Moore recently made the switch to PrudentialGeorgia Realty. She is based out of Prudential Georgia Realty’s Cherokeeoffice, located on Riverstone Parkway in Canton.