Thomas says 'we're very thrilled' about plans for ca...
6 hrs ago | via The Times-Herald
The financial difficulties swirling around Thomas Enterprises shouldn't affect the proposed site for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, according to Sharpsburg-based developer Stan Thomas, president and CEO of Thomas Enterprises. Comment?
Turn on the home-equity tap again
Monday Dec 14 | via CNN Money
The home-equity line of credit fueled thousands of extreme kitchen makeovers during the real estate boom. Comment?
Redfin Expands to Atlanta, Organizes Agents Into Loc...
Thursday Dec 17 | via The South Mississippi Sun Herald
Online real estate broker Redfin today expanded to Georgia, organized its real estate agents into local teams to give customers a high level of personal service, and began alerting customers by email when a listing sells in their neighborhoods. Comment?
Foreclosure notices rise for the month, year
Monday Dec 14 | via Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The economy may be recovering slowly, but an increase in the number of foreclosure notices sent out in December added an exclamation point to an already record-breaking year. Comment?
Area foreclosures rise, set record
Monday Dec 14 | via Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The foreclosure picture worsened in metro Atlanta in December, rising nearly 10 percent over November and 77 percent compared with December of last year, according to new data from Equity Depot. Comment?
Yesterday | via Augusta Chronicle
Details: He is an insurance agent for Blanchard and Calhoun. MARY LEWIS Award/honor: Named mortgage banker of the year by Augusta Mortgage Bankers Association Details: She is a mortgage loan officer with Georgia Bank & Trust. Comment?
Brannen: Georgia's banks are still lending
Friday Dec 18 | via SavannahNow
Despite the undisputed effects of a crushing recession, many Georgia banks big and small are making loans and helping customers every day. Comment?
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Wednesday Dec 16 | via Athens Banner-Herald
Four men called to testify in a double murder trial cannot invoke constitutional protections to avoid taking the stand, an Oglethorpe County judge ruled Tuesday, clearing the way for opening statements today. Comment?
Monday Dec 14 | via Athens Banner-Herald
While home sales in Northeast Georgia have not recovered from last year's housing market meltdown, real estate agents and homesellers are starting to see some signs of life as first-time buyers rush to take advantage of government perks and bargain hunters set their sights on a deal. Comment?
Tucker school: Worn and forgotten
Sunday Dec 13 | via Monroe News Star
For the past two years, I have followed the sad saga of Georgia Tucker School in Monroe as it continues its slow journey to oblivion. Comment?
Home sales up 7.4% for November
2 min ago | via Clover Herald
November home sales rose nationally by 7.4 percent and are at the highest level in nearly three years. Comment?
NY mortgage servicing firm to create 1,000 NC jobs
5 min ago | via The South Mississippi Sun Herald
A mortgage servicing company says it will expand its North Carolina operation by adding about 1,000 call center and loan servicing jobs. Comment?
Existing home sales rose 7.4 percent to an annual ra...
5 min ago | via 1470-AM WYHM
Sales of previously owned U.S. homes jumped to the highest level in nearly three years last month, the latest sign the economic recovery was gaining steam after growing below expectations in the third quarter. Comment?
Western Homes Sales Surge 30 Percent in November
1 hr ago | via KXTV
The National Association of Realtors says home sales jumpted 30 percent in the West last month, driven largely by first-time buyers racing to qualify for a tax credit that was set to expire. Comment?
Jacksonville's home sales up 70%
1 hr ago | via Jacksonville Business Journal
The extension of the homebuyer tax credit, combined with lower prices, continued to push up existing home and condo sales in Northeast Florida and across the state in November. Comment?