Girls Gone Wild and Joe Francis Are Vindicated AGAIN Aug 2, 2008
Source: Mantra Films, Inc.. Florida Girl Drops Lawsuit, Gets No Money: Francis Agrees Not to Sue. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Old course gets new ownership Aug 2, 2008
Earl Singleton, who owns commercial real estate including the San Marcos building, Academy Events building and property in Shelby County, purchased Wetumpkas only golf course nearly three weeks ago. I think Wetumpka needs a nice golf course, said Singleton. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
LFC Group of Companies Launches Online Auction of More than 7,000 Acres of Land Jul 23, 2008
July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The LFC Group of Companies, the nation's premier online real estate auction marketing firm, is proud to announce the launch of a new land auction on its commercial auction website. Featuring land that once served as tree farms, a Portland, Oregon-based timberland investment advisory firm selected LFC to auction some of its "non-core" real estate assets in the southeastern United States ... LFC Group of Companies For more than 30 years, the LFC Group of Companies have... (PR Newswire)
Sugar Baron Aide's Kkk Link Jul 19, 2008
THE wife of billionaire sugar and real estate kingpin Pepe Fanjul has a not-so-sweet little secret - one of her well-paid aides has close personal links to the Ku Klux Klan. Chloe Black, who assists socialite and philanthropist Emilia Fanjul, is the ex-wife of David Duke, former national leader of the KKK. And she's currently married to Don Black - a former Alabama KKK chieftain who founded the notorious Web site Stormfront, which supports preserving "White Western culture.". (New York Post -- Gossip)
'Thunder on the Gulf' Partners With Talladega for Super Sweepstakes Jul 16, 2008
Thunder on the Gulf' Partners With Talladega for Super Sweepstakes: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Media General Board Declares Dividend Jun 26, 2008
Source: Media General. June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Media General (NYSE: - ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 23 cents per common share. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Media General Announces Sale of WNEG in Toccoa, Ga., to University of Georgia Research Foundation Jun 26, 2008
Media General Announces Sale of WNEG in Toccoa, Ga. to University of Georgia Research Foundation: Financial News - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
First M&F Corp. Announces Extraordinary Provision for Possible Loan Loss Jun 21, 2008
This action is to be taken in light of recent downgrades on construction and development loans largely due to several trends and factors including: the slowdown in the housing market, declining real estate values, longer absorption periods and developer and builder difficulties brought about by current excess inventories and rising construction costs. This increase in the allowance for loan loss is a recognition of construction and development stress and the uncertainty of the duration and... (PR Newswire)
Hancock Horizon Burkenroad Fund Receives Five-Star Rating From Morningstar Jun 14, 2008
Source: Hancock Holding Company. June 13, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Hancock Holding Company (NasdaqGS: - ) announced today that the Hancock Horizon Burkenroad Fund Class D -- inspired by a recognized educational program in equities research at Tulane University -- has received a five-star overall rating from Morningstar. (Primezone Releases)
Centerplate to Serve University of Alabama Athletics Jun 10, 2008
Source: Centerplate, Inc.. June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centerplate, Inc. (Amex: - ; TSX: - ), the Stamford, Connecticut-based entertainment hospitality company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Crimson Tide Sports Marketing (CTSM) to provide food, beverage and retail merchandise services at the University of Alabama athletic facilities including the 92,000 seat Bryant-Denny Stadium and the 14,000 seat Coleman Coliseum. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Jun 5, 2008
In an attempt to get new ideas to help solve the housing situation, Pedregon added that at this time the task force should not contain those people he called traditional stakeholders (such as developers, builders and real estate professionals). Instead, he suggested the group members be composed of community members with a general understanding of housing issues. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Mother: 'I loved that little girl' Jun 4, 2008
com: the oldest city's home on the Net. Web Search powered by yahoo. (The St. Augustine Record)
Publix Selects Manhattan Associates to Optimize Inventory and Transportation Management Jun 2, 2008
Source: Manhattan Associates. ATLANTA, June 2, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Global supply chain optimization provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ) today announced that Publix Super Markets, Inc. has selected Manhattan Associates' Transportation Lifecycle Management (TLM) suite to optimize its transportation management processes. (Primezone Releases)
Aerojet Solid Rocket Motor Propels Successful PAC-3 MSE Missile Flight Test May 29, 2008
GenCorp is a leading technology-based manufacturer of aerospace and defense products and systems with a real estate segment that includes activities related to the entitlement, sale, and leasing of the company's excess real estate assets. Additional information about Aerojet and GenCorp can be obtained by visiting the companies' Web sites at and. (PR Newswire)
Condo Trends: Vacationers Want No Mess, No Stress Experience May 28, 2008
Real Estate News and Advice ... Mr. Carr has covered real estate since 1989 ... Got a personal real estate issue. (RealtyTimes)
Grand jury frees man accused of murder Apr 19, 2008
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. I always got to the step where you make amends, and couldn t go forward, Patterson said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Job winners and losers in hard times Apr 7, 2008
Construction workers, real estate agents and auto workers aren't expected to fare as well. The startling news that the economy lost 80,000 jobs last month and nearly a quarter-million over the last three months is the starkest signal yet that the country has probably fallen into a recession, with things on the job front expected to get worse. (AL.com)
FULL STORY-> Apr 2, 2008
Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice. Real Estate News and Advice ... Real Estate News Network. (RealtyTimes)
Media General to Use Proceeds of $58 Million from Sale of SP Newsprint to Reduce Debt Apr 1, 2008
Source: Media General, Inc.. March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Media General, Inc. (NYSE: - ), along with its two other equal partners in SP Newsprint Company, Cox Enterprises, Inc. and The McClatchy Company, today completed the sale of SP Newsprint to White Birch Paper Company. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More of this story Mar 28, 2008
While the prices of homes are sinking on a national level, one local real estate official says the sale of homes in Covington County remains "steady." ... Most real estate agents and appraisers will agree that selling prices have leveled off in recent months and have remained steady. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
SBA Approves Over $1 Million in Disaster Loans in Alabama; Urges Return of Loan Applications by April 21 Mar 22, 2008
I encourage anyone who has not completed their disaster loan application to do so and return it as quickly as possible," Skaggs added Disaster victims in the following counties are eligible to apply: Autauga, Blount, Chilton, Colbert, Cullman, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette, Franklin, Lawrence, Lowndes Jefferson, Lauderdale, Limestone, Marion, Montgomery, Morgan, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston. The Small Business Administration offers loans up to $200,000 to repair disaster damaged primary residences.... (PR Newswire)
BB&T University brings training under one roof Mar 16, 2008
BBersity brings training under one roof - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area. Members: Not Registered. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Discovery Center dedicated Mar 9, 2008
Led by Ben Russell, chairman of Russell Lands, Inc., the company dedicated the new Discovery Center to Mickey Phillips, a 25-year veteran of Russell Lands Real Estate and a pioneer in the real estate profession in the area. "I am very pleased to dedicate the Discovery Center in honor of Mickey Phillips. Mickey's dedication to our company, the community and the real estate industry on Lake Martin has made a lasting impact on our business and a positive reflection of what is most important in life... (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Bayside senior bilked of $800K: DA Mar 7, 2008
Gilmore allegedly took home more than $200,000 from the sale, including a $97,000 check that was made out to McKoy, and an additional $130,000 that she secured by setting up a real estate company and falsely claiming to have been owed money from a previous loan on the property, according to the DA.. Tharpe allegedly received $102,000 from the sale. (Bayside Times, NY)
Media General profit slides Feb 1, 2008
Slower employment growth and the housing market meltdown have also curbed spending on classified and real estate ads. Automotive ads have been down for several years. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
City sales tax strong last year Jan 25, 2008
If real estate becomes devalued in Alexander City in 2008 as it has in the past year throughout the country, the city may also get less money from property taxes. "We don't know what to expect from year to year ... a lot of it is just the economy," Hardman said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Capital City Bank Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results Jan 22, 2008
8 million are to borrowers employed in the real estate market and the other loan relationship totaling $5 ... Other real estate owned totaled $3 ... 47% of loans and other real estate at the end of the fourth quarter compared to. (Primezone Releases)
Something the Democrats cannot forget Jan 22, 2008
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. For white male high school grads, average wages stood at 18. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Decorating: New Isn't Always Better Jan 18, 2008
Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice. Real Estate News and Advice ... She is the Director of Business Development for Quality Service Certification and a trainer in customer service for the real estate industry. (RealtyTimes)
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Results Jan 16, 2008
The reduction in earnings was the direct result of additional loan loss provisions due to the elevated risk of residential real estate and land development loans given the downturn in the real estate market during the past six months ... The increased provision is directly tied to higher risk in the residential and land development real estate loan portfolio and non-performing assets increasing to $16 ... 73% of total loans and other real estate owned as of December 31, 2007. (Primezone Releases)
Real estate leaders envision bright '08 Dec 31, 2007
"In spite of that, we had our second best year ever in terms of overall real estate sales," Arnberg said of Russell Lands ... According to the latest statistics from the Alabama Center for Real Estate, a total of 345 units were sold in the Lake Martin area from January to October in 2007, with an average of 34 ... "That was the best real estate sales in the history of mankind," Arnberg said of 2006. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Information for taxes available in pamphlet form Dec 27, 2007
Pamphlets are available at the courthouse, as well as at several area banks and real estate offices. They are free to groups and individuals as long as the supply lasts. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Media General Reports November 2007 Revenues Dec 19, 2007
Page views and visitor sessions in November each increased more than 6 percent from last year," Mr. Morton said.Publishing DivisionNewspaper advertising revenues in November decreased $4.5 million, or 10.8 percent; most of the decline was attributable to the Tampa market where Classified revenues dropped more than 45 percent.Due mostly to that drop in Tampa, Classified advertising revenues decreased $3.7 million, or 24.1 percent. Classified revenues in the Richmond market declined 8.5 percent,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Backyard pecan hunt turns up 'twins' Dec 15, 2007
Instead of a nice warm walk in the park, Dawson Waldrop, 7, decided to help his mom Teresa Waldrop with picking up pecans behind her work place, Real Estate Associates Office. He used his time running around picking up a few pecans while chasing around squirrels. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Day 2: Housing slump hits home Nov 19, 2007
There are no other real estate agents in the office on this morning. No customers have pulled up, their engines and air conditioning still purring, to await the office's opening. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Traffic study moving forward Nov 14, 2007
In the council members' work session prior to the meeting, they went into an executive session to discuss, according to Lunsford, the "consideration for the possible purchase of real estate.". Search. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Nexstar Broadcasting to Report 2007 Third Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on November 6 Oct 18, 2007
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
People on the Move Oct 16, 2007
Gilbreath is a broker associate with over 30 years experience in residential real estate, most recently working as broker sales manager for the Pensacola Beach Coldwell Banker JME office ... Pamela Nonnenmocher with RE/MAX on the Coast has been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation by the National Association of Realtors ... She completed a comprehensive course in meeting the needs and goals of real estate buyers and sellers age 55 and older. (Pensacola News Journal)
Cyclists wanted for CAC Dice Run Oct 9, 2007
"The people around here are real estate agents, plant workers, professionals. It's a cross-section of American culture. These people may not have much in common, but they share a love of motorcycles.". The Motorcycle Dice Run will be Saturday, Oct. 27. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Konica Minolta Signs on as Title Sponsor of The Gator Bowl Classic Sep 30, 2007
Source: Gator Bowl Association. and RAMSEY, N.J., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelly Madden, North Florida Region President of Wachovia Bank and Chairman of the Gator Bowl Association, announced today that Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of imaging and networking technologies, is the new title sponsor of the Annual Gator Bowl Classic. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WTTA-TV and WFLA-TV to Produce a Shared 10pm Newscast in Tampa Sep 29, 2007
Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- WTTA-TV (MY TV 38) and WFLA-TV (NBC 8) have announced a news agreement in which WFLA-TV will produce a 10:00pm to 10:35pm newscast Monday through Friday on WTTA, beginning October 8, 2007. The newscast is titled News Channel 8 at 10 and will air on MY TV TAMPA BAY.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
County Fair faring well Sep 27, 2007
The club now has 46 members who come from a variety of different backgrounds and occupations including doctors, attorneys, investment advisors, CPAs, bankers, insurance sales, real estate sales, forestry, education, business owners and retirees. The Clanton Kiwanis Club contributes to the international mission of "Serving the Children of the World" by contributing time and money to many worthwhile children's organizations and charities in Chilton County including Reading is Fundamental, Boy... (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Wrong contract forces students to scramble Aug 31, 2007
Shannon King, president of Campus Crest Real Estate Management, the North Carolina company that is developing The Grove, said the change was required because leases with the wrong date were initially distributed. (The responsibility) plainly sets on our shoulders, she said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Renasant Corporation to Present At FTN Midwest Securities Corp Small & Mid Cap Bank Conference Aug 31, 2007
Renasant Corporation to Present At FTN Midwest Securities Corp Small & Mid Cap Bank Conference: Financial News - Yahoo. Source: Renasant Corporation. (Primezone Releases)
Overmyer addresses $7M loan Aug 24, 2007
Overmyer said in order to preserve 425 jobs, Linden Lumber requested the county make a loan to the company, which will be secured by a first real estate mortgage on the company s plant, property and equipment. Federal Land Bank appraised Linden Lumber s current property, which would secure the loan, in Jan. of 2007, in excess of 19 million. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Influx of students makes rental property hard to find Aug 17, 2007
Pike County Board of Realtors President Dianne Galimore, who also is an agent for Real Estate Associates of Alabama, said she knew of no more openings with her company ... Galimore said she had seen some turnover, but Real Estate Associates had not had a single vacancy this year with the exception of one apartment that is currently being renovated. (Troy Messenger, AL)
GROW Linden meeting tonight Aug 16, 2007
This meeting in a culmination of all the input from the citizens responses from approximately 100 Linden citizens from the business/industry/retail, agriculture, economic and community development, healthcare and social services, real estate, banking, education, elected officials, churches, civic organizations, city government, senior citizens, high school and college students and parks and recreation community sectors. Mary Randolph and the UWA Resource team are scheduled to make a report on... (Demopolis Times, AL)
Publix to offer 7 popular prescription antibiotics for free Aug 7, 2007
Real solutions for your real estate needs. Choose from the selections below. (USA Today -- Money)
Publix announces most antibiotics will be free Aug 7, 2007
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Orlando Business Journal)
Riviera owners must choose: Pay fine or sue? Aug 4, 2007
At Wednesday's council meeting, Lu Hill, a Riviera Beach real estate broker, spoke on behalf of Poonai. Hill said the city's code enforcement officials came up with the $5,000 figure and the property owner was prepared to pay that to clear the title. (The Palm Beach Post)
Nexstar Broadcasting Provides Update on Review of Strategic Alternatives Aug 4, 2007
Source: Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.. IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) announced today that in light of the difficult conditions in the financing markets the Company's Board of Directors, in consultation with its financial advisor Goldman, Sachs & Co., has decided to suspend discussions with prospective acquirers of the Company. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Q&A: Mem Webb discusses real estate trends Jul 24, 2007
Q Webb discusses real estate trends ... How are the other bracket of real estate doing, such as above the 150,000 range. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Subprime Issues Boost Bankruptcy Rates Jul 24, 2007
REALTOR Magazine Online: The real estate professional's business support tool ... Daily and weekly real estate news, trends, NAR press releases, convention coverage, plus new online exclusive features and columns. (Realtor Magazine Online)
United Way begins fundraising campaign Jul 11, 2007
Howard Garrison, of Duckworth-Morris-Garrison Real Estate and 2007 United Way of West Alabama campaign chairman recently announced the 2007 United Way campaign goal ... Garrison who has been active in the real estate business in Tuscaloosa for over 30 years has been involved with a number of community and civic organizations. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Q&A with Mitzi Gates: GROW Linden effort underway Jul 3, 2007
The community sectors include business-industry-retail, agriculture, economic and community development, healthcare and social services, real estate, banking, education, elected officials, churches, civic organizations, city government, senior citizens, high school and college students and parks and recreation. The listening sessions and the first Town Hall meeting were a great success. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Media General to Announce Second-Quarter 2007 Results, Host Conference Call on July 19 Jun 23, 2007
Source: Media General, Inc.. June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Media General, Inc. (NYSE: - ) will announce its second-quarter 2007 results on Thursday, July 19, before the market opens. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Helena seeks approval for new road built by U.S. Steel Corporation Jun 20, 2007
There are 100 acres of retail land at the intersection of 52 and the new road, said Tom Howard, general manager for U.S.S. Real Estate in Alabama. Assuming the Helena Bypass gets constructed, we believe there is a significant amount of retail potential there. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
More Trouble in Subprime Mortgages Jun 15, 2007
WASHINGTON, June 14 ; Delinquencies and foreclosures among homeowners with weak credit moved higher in the first quarter, particularly in California, Florida and other formerly hot real estate markets, according to an industry report released on Thursday. The report, published by the Mortgage Bankers Association, came as the Federal Reserve held a hearing on what regulators could do to address aggressive abusive lending practices. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Nexstar Broadcasting Enters into Retransmission Services Agreement with Verizon Jun 15, 2007
Source: Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.. - Verizon FiOS TV To Provide Viewers Greater Choice in Nexstar Markets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Media General to Webcast Mid-Year Media Review Presentation Jun 13, 2007
Source: Media General, Inc.. June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Media General, Inc. (NYSE: - ) said today that its presentation at the Mid-Year Media Review will be accessible via live audio Webcast. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What Your Homeowners Insurance Does, Doesn't Cover Jun 12, 2007
Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice ... Real Estate News and Advice June 12, 2007 ... Perkins, also contributing editor of "Nolo's Essential Guide To Buying Your First Home" (Nolo, Berkeley, CA), has been a consumer and real estate journalist for 29 years. (RealtyTimes)
Viewpoint: Time to get serious about tax relief Jun 12, 2007
As a real estate agent, I have seen my share of young families trapped in homes they have outgrown. They are unable to move because although they can afford a bigger house, they can't afford to lose their homestead exemption. (Pensacola News Journal)
Chamber moves to new office Jun 10, 2007
Region BureauMOULTON Vicki Morese, Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce executive director, is still settling into her new office (Shoals TimesDaily)
Storm Fears Slow Gulf Coast Market Jun 9, 2007
REALTOR Magazine Online: The real estate professional's business support tool ... It s a buyer s market, real estate professionals say, with an abundance of new and old properties at marked-down prices ... Daily and weekly real estate news, trends, NAR press releases, convention coverage, plus new online exclusive features and columns. (Realtor Magazine Online)
How to buy a new home Jun 8, 2007
A: A good list would include the contract, personal information, income documentation, a list of real estate owned, liquid assets and liabilities. It's also important to familiarize yourself with all the mortgage terms. (Shoals TimesDaily)
