Texas RealEstateRama
TDI Ready to Assist Consumers with Hail Damage
AUSTIN, TX - March 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Consumers who suffered damage to their homes or vehicles in the recent severe weather across Central Texas should contact their insurance company or agent to file a claim as soon as possible.
East Texas Woman Sentenced To 99 Years In Prison For Mortgage Fraud
CORSICANA, TX - March 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A Henderson County woman was today sentenced to 99 years in prison for her role in a mortgage fraud scheme.
Insurance Department Urges Homeowners to Consider Flood Insurance
AUSTIN, TX - March 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Floods are consistently one of the most common, costly and deadly natural disaster Americans face each year - 90 percent of all natural disasters in the nation involve flooding and Texas residents cannot afford to ignore this threat. Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 16-20), is a perfect time to consider local flood risks and learn important information about steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
Gohmert Votes Against Mortgage “Cram-Down” That will Diminish Home Loans for Young Couples
WASHINGTON, D.C.- March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Louie Gohmert released the following statement following the House’s passage of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, a bill that allows bankruptcy judges to “cram-down” the principal balance of mortgage loans for borrowers facing home foreclosure and unfairly leaving responsible borrowers to pay for the homes of their neighbors:
First American Information and Outsourcing Solutions Segment To Host CampusMBA Mortgage Servicing School March...
March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Information and Outsourcing Solutions segment of The First American Corporation (NYSE:FAF) announced today that it will host the Mortgage Bankers Association’s CampusMBA School of Mortgage Servicing, March 24-26, at the company’s Westlake, Texas, campus.
PSMI OPENS OFFICE IN PLANO, TX
Roswell, NM - February 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — PrimeSource Mortgage, Inc. (PSMI) continues to open branches Nationwide. PSMI proudly announces the opening of an independently owned and operated (PSM) Branch in Plano, Texas.
Hines’ 717 Texas is the First LEED® Certified Commercial Office Building in Downtown Houston
HOUSTON, TX - February 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The Houston office of Hines, the international real estate firm, announced today that 717 Texas is the first commercial office building in Houston’s CBD to receive LEED® certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Callegari Proposes Property Tax Appraisal Caps For Texas Businesses
Austin, TX - February 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – On Monday State Representative Bill Callegari (Katy) filed two measures to cap increases in property tax appraisals for commercial property.
Relief For Struggling Homeowners
Austin, TX - January 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Rep. Mike Villarreal filed legislation today that could provide much needed relief for struggling homeowners.
Bcl Of Texas Secures $130,860 Grant For Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
Austin, TX - December 5, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – NeighborWorks America announced today that Business & Community Lenders (BCL) of Texas has been awarded a...
Aycock Files Legislation For Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption
Austin, TX - November 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Monday, Representative Jimmie Don Aycock pre-filed House Bill 62, exempting persons who are 100 percent disabled or totally...
Villarreal Pushes Fairness For Homeowners & Students In Pre – Filed Bills
First Day of Pre-Filing State Legislation Highlights Policy Priorities
Austin, TX - November 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – On the first day to pre-file legislation...
Mortgage Company Settles Data Security Charges
Washington, DC - November 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – A Texas-based mortgage lender has settled Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated federal law by...
Sens. Cornyn, Hutchison & Local Leaders Meet With FEMA Chief To Press For Immediate...
Galveston, TX - November 7, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, today joined Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in hosting a meeting...
PSMI OPENS OFFICE IN FT. WORTH, TX
Roswell, NM - October 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — PrimeSource Mortgage, Inc. (PSMI) continues to expand its operations across the country. PSMI proudly announces the...
Sen. Cornyn Calls Delays In Temporary Housing Assistance For Southeast Texas “Unacceptable”
WASHINGTON, October 27, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) response to hard-hit...
Residents Repairing Storm Damage May Need to Have a Windstorm Inspection Done
AUSTIN, TX - October 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is reminding all homeowners along the Gulf Coast that...
Attorney General Abbott Reaches Agreement With Countrywide, Helps Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
Lending giant resolves investigations in Texas, six other states
AUSTIN, TX - October 6, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and six...
Sen. Cornyn Meets With Southeast Texas Leaders, FEMA And Housing Officials
BEAUMONT, TX - October 7, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, today participated in a roundtable meeting with Southeast Texas leaders...
Hines Contributes $100,000 to “Texans Helping Texans” Campaign
HOUSTON, TX - September 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Hines, the Houston-based international real estate firm, has contributed $100,000 to the “Texans Helping Texans” campaign started...
