New Apple tablet garners buzz, opens new doors Jan 31, 2010
A tablet would have both the intimacy and the screen real estate to approximate a magazine experience, Anderson says. "We decided this was the big one," Anderson said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ken Parris: Education SPLOST needed Jan 28, 2010
Let the real estate developers and private investors take care of that problem. There always will be plenty of offers of land for a company wanting to locate here and buy or build industrial buildings. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Aids Resource Center receives $700K Jan 26, 2010
for free extra services. Monday, January 25, 2010, 2:46pm EST. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Nelson: Economic impact key to SPLOST Jan 24, 2010
The industrial park concept is being pitched by Gerry Whitworth and his son, Grant, Athens real estate professionals who represent the owners of 600 acres of land in East Athens. They propose using SPLOST funds to buy and develop the Athena Industrial Park off Olympic and Athena drives. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Land trust holding homebuyer seminars Jan 22, 2010
Sponsored by Bank of America and the state Department of Community Affairs, the seminars will include presentations by Jonathan Jason, a mortgage banker with Bank of America; Cici Mercer, a real estate attorney with Timmons, Warnes son LLP; Scott Nichols, a real estate salesman with ReMax Associates; and Jackie Dallas, a Clarke County Cooperative Extension agent. Reservations are required by calling (706) 613-0122. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Housing market still threat to economy Jan 21, 2010
Along with icy storms, the real estate recovery is facing man-made headwinds. On Wednesday, the government said buyers will face higher fees and tougher standards for home loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration, a popular source of loans for first-time buyers. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Eating local possible with winter salads Jan 20, 2010
While Siberia has a reputation as sub-prime real estate, I wonder if this isn't just a smoke-screen to keep away the land speculators. It's a beautiful landscape, with large tracts of butterfly-infested forest and clean rivers full of fish. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Huang ends career with Athens First Jan 17, 2010
Morris is the managing partner of the Athens real estate section of Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley and a member of the firm s management team ... EMG, which was created to develop a unique and efficient means of appraising real estate, originally was started to supplement Pinnacle Bank s loan policies and procedures. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nelson: City needs continuous care center Jan 17, 2010
Out in Colbert, real estate professional John Byram is seeking investors to develop the former Whispering Pines golf course, now called the Sunrise Golf Club, into a residential community for seniors. The property comprises 135 acres and has been approved for 218 houses. (Athens Banner-Herald)
