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?
Christmas present for the bears
6 min ago | via Boston.com Real Estate
As a Christmas present for my furry and fanged friends, today I offer them Marc Roth. Comment?
Bailout cap lifted for Fannie and Freddie
7 min ago | via 2 Works For You
Freddie Mac headquarters in McLean, Virginia. WASHINGTON a ' The Obama administration says it is removing the $400 billion financial cap it will provide to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to keep the mortgage giants from failing. Comment?
7 min ago | via Gilmer Mirror
As 2009 draws to a close, a review of BBB Central East Texasa Scam Alert archive shows that scammers have had a busy year. Comment?
Mortgage rates inch above 5 percent
8 min ago | via Examiner.com
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?
Beware rising rates and don't overextend
9 min ago | via The StarPhoenix
In recent weeks, the Finance Department and the Bank of Canada have both issued warnings to consumers about not getting overextended borrowing at today's historically low interest rates. Comment?