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Remarks of Ranking Member Spencer Bachus During Full Committee Hearing on Loan Modifications

November 14, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The following are remarks delivered by Congressman Spencer Bachus at today’s hearing by the House Financial Services Committee.

Home Technology Within Reach of Average Buyers

October 20, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

October 20, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Home automation technology is much more widespread throughout the new home industry today than one might think — and well within the reach of the average buyer.

Alabama Home Sales Increase in May

June 26, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

AL, Jun 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — May 2008 home sales in Alabama increased 14.20 percent from the prior month. As anticipated within the industry, year—over—year sales remain below seasonal norms with total statewide home sales of 4,569 units during May, a decline of 22.81 percent representing 1,350 fewer homes sold compared to May of […]

Local Home Sales Pace Picks Up

April 29, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

Homes sales around Montgomery remained well below 2007 levels in March, but the pace picked up compared to February, pointing to a seasonal shift in sales.According to the Alabama Center for Real Estate at the University of Alabama, Realtors sold 416 homes in the Montgomery area last month, more than 100 fewer than last year, […]

Alabama Governor Highlights Expansive Partnership as State Council Releases New Data-Driven Report

April 1, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA. “Preventing and ending homelessness in Alabama will be impossible without collaboration by government agencies, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based and community partners,” stated Alabama Governor Bob Riley, who this week welcomed United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Executive Director Philip Mangano for the convening of the Alabama Governor’s Statewide Interagency Council […]

Tips for Speeding Up the Sale of Your Home

March 12, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

Trying to sell a house during the winter months can be difficult, but there are several things you can do to improve its marketability. By expending a bit of effort before it goes on the market, you can ensure that your home presents well, stands out from the crowd and does not turn off potential […]

Disaster Assistance Available for Lamar and Pickens Counties

February 28, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

MONTGOMERY—Governor Bob Riley said he is very pleased that the U.S. Small Business Administration will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Vernon on Tuesday.  Residents of Lamar and Pickens counties may be eligible for assistance resulting from the severe storms and tornadoes that passed through the area on January 10.  These counties are eligible […]

Tips for Hiring a Remodeler to Repair Storm Damage

February 19, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

In the aftermath of the recent storms that tore through central Alabama, home repair work is often necessary. Unfortunately, unscrupulous remodelers can take advantage of homeowners in need. There are several important factors to consider in hiring someone to perform repair or remodeling work on your home.Following are some tips for finding qualified, reputable remodelers:

Annual ‘Best Places to Live in Rural America’ Rankings Released

February 4, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

The Progressive Farmer magazine crowns Maryland’s Kent County and nine other best rural places to live based on their ability to thrive-even during struggles-among other quality-of-life statistics.
Rankings are further indication of growing interest in rural living in America.

Online Home Auction Leader Posts Record-Breaking 2007 Despite Year of Real Estate Decline

January 28, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

A growing acceptance of technology and the ability to sell properties quickly have made RealtyBid.com an innovator within the real estate industry
RAINBOW CITY, Ala., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ — RealtyBid.com, the nation’s leader in online home auctions, has announced that 2007 was a record-breaking year for the company. The online home auction website specializes in “selling […]

LFC to Auction Prime Bay Front Development Property in Gulf Shores, Alabama

January 11, 2008 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

NEWPORT BEACH, CA– LFC Online, an Internet real estate auction marketing firm and part of the LFC Group of Companies, has announced that it will auction over 22 acres of prime development property located on the Fort Morgan Peninsula, in Gulf Shores, Alabama.The 22.5-acre parcel of residential development land, just north of Highway 180, is […]

Nordstrom to Open First Alabama Store at Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham

November 30, 2007 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

SEATTLE, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it has signed a letter of intent with General Growth Properties and Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC to open a new Nordstrom store at Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham.

Ferrari Capital Partners, LLC Makes Key Decision to Scale Back Proposed Real Estate Development Project in Semmes, Alabama

November 27, 2007 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

MOBILE, Ala. (Business Wire EON) November 27, 2007 — Ferrari Capital Partners (www.ferraricapitalpartners.com), a large scale real estate developer in the southeastern United States, has announced plans to scale back a proposed 523 lot Planned Unit Development (PUD) subdivision in order to better serve the needs of the community.

Data: U.S. Rep. Davis Can Act To Save 784 Homes In Congressional District From Foreclosure During Subprime Mortgage Crisis

November 26, 2007 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

Estimate of Number of Homeowners Who Could Save Home Based on Publicly Available Data from Center For Responsible Lending; Rep. Davis Urged to Support Pending Bills to Eliminate Unfairness in Mortgage Foreclosure Process.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — There is promising news today for distressed homeowners in the Birmingham-Selma area. The National Association of Consumer […]

Grant Awarded for Pilot Program on School Bus Seat Belts

November 19, 2007 Posted by Alabama RealEstateRama

MONTGOMERY – Some Alabama children who take the bus to school will be buckled-up during the trip for the first time next year thanks to a grant awarded by a special panel Governor Bob Riley appointed.

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