Atlanta, GE - June 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — On May 10, 2009 an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance to Raymond, Louis & Fitch, d/b/a RLF Housing Counseling Community Service, Jacksonville, FL, became final.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced a commitment to insure a mortgage loan to Wills Memorial Hospital in Washington, Georgia to renovate its 25-bed facility. The $12.7 million loan is made possible through the Federal Housing Administration's Section 242 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill that seeks to stimulate the nation’s declining housing market by expanding the current $8,000 homebuyer tax credit to include all individuals who purchase a home in the next year.

Atlanta, GA - May 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — On May 5, 2009, the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Intelli Mortgage Services, Inc. d/b/a gointelli, License Number 16999, located at 4274 Shackelford Rd, Ste A 1, Norcross, Georgia 30093 and its President, Sung Doo (“John”) Chung, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act and agency rules.

Atlanta, GA - May 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — On May 4, 2009 an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to Mortgage Loan Processing, Inc. of Port Saint Lucie, Florida became final.

Atlanta, GA - April 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) requests public comment on the State’s Substantial Amendment to its FFY 2008 Consolidated Plan to include provisions for a new Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). The Consolidated Plan describes Georgia’s existing housing conditions and how the state, local, private and federal resources will be used to address the identified needs.

First FHA-Insured Hospital Loan in the State of Georgia. WASHINGTON - April 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced a commitment to insure a loan to Meadows Regional Medical Center (MRMC) in Vidalia, Georgia to construct a new 65-bed hospital to replace an existing 45-year-old facility. The $84.7 million loan is made possible through the Federal Housing Administration's Section 242 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program and is the first FHA-insured hospital loan in the state of Georgia.

April 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Certified Staging Professionals (CSP) announces Friday, April 17th that well known Southern-based stager, Melissa Marro is to head Operations and Training for North America. This announcement comes just prior to the 2009 CSP Convention where it will officially launch several new training programs and continuing education classes. While some classes will be exclusive to the CSP designation, many will be available to Stagers and Real Estate, or Real Estate related Professionals of any designation or affiliation.

April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Home Staging is the very best proven way to get top dollar for your home as you prepare it for sale. Having your home staged by a Professional Home Stager will aid in selling it faster and for more money! Staging sets the scene throughout the entire house to create immediate buyer interest in your property. This leads to your home selling for the highest possible price in today’s market. Remember, “The way you live in your home, and the way you market and sell your home are two different things.”

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ATLANTA, GA - March 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In response to demand for increased transparency into the true health of mortgage loans, Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX has launched a breakthrough data solution for the mortgage-backed securities market.

Atlanta, GA - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms announced today that a new 118-room Staybridge Suites near the Milwaukee airport has opened, bringing approximately 25 new jobs to the community.

TAMPA - March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Carter, a privately held full-service commercial real estate firm founded in 1958, was recently awarded The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Award in the Suburban Office Park Mid-Rise category by the Greater Tampa Bay Chapter of Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International

ATLANTA, GA - March 04, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The deteriorating economy is evident in recent consumer credit woes as bankruptcies, past-due credit card payments and delinquent mortgages are beginning to pile up according to a new report by Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX)

Atlanta, GA - February 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently published the revised Flood Damage Resistant Materials Requirementsmanual, which outlines acceptable materials for commercial and residential buildings constructed in special flood hazard areas in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program