Blood drive to be hosted by area Realtor group
Nov 22, 2009 | via Athens Banner-Herald
The Athens Area Association of Realtors Public Relations Committee will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. Comment?
Around Oconee: Jessie Johnson honored
Nov 11, 2009 | via Athens Banner-Herald
The Athens Regional Library System has named Jessie Johnson, Oconee County Library's Children's Area specialist, as the winner of the 2009 Staff Distinction Award. Comment?
Big supply of existing homes makes it a buyer market
Aug 29, 2009 | via Athens Banner-Herald
Factors such as a large inventory of houses for sale, low interest rates, reduced home prices and a first-time homeowner's tax credit have set the table for a buyer's market in the Athens-area real estate field. Comment?
Sharecropper's house to be added to Heritage Park
Jul 25, 2009 | via Athens Banner-Herald
When Albert Ward started looking for a house, he didn't go to a local real-estate agent. Comment?
Sunday Dec 20 | 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?
Mortgage Rates Inch Above 5 Percent
1 hr ago | via KOCO.com - Money News
The average fixed-rate for a 30-year mortgage climbed above 5 percent for the first time in two months, leading to a decline in mortgage applications. Comment?
Fannie, Freddie CEOs could cash in
9 min ago | via CTV.ca
The two chief executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could get paid as much as $6-million for 2009, despite the companies' dismal performances this year which cost taxpayers more than $100 billion. Comment?
Regulator approves millions for Fannie, Freddie execs
12 min ago | via Reuters
The top U.S. housing regulator said on Thursday it approved 2009 pay packages of up to $6 million each for the chief executives of government-controlled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Comment?
Silver Club Casino sold at auction
19 min ago | via The Modesto Bee
The Silver Club Casino in Sparks sold for $2.5 million at a foreclosure auction on the steps of the Washoe County Courthouse. Comment?
McDonald's jobs prized in down economy
20 min ago | via Tampa Bay Online
When times are good, nothing spells "dead-end job" for many people like flipping hamburgers. Comment?