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Jackson Hewitt® Four Corners Offers Insight on Itemizing Deductions on 2008 Tax Returns
To ensure consumers get the most out of their tax return this tax season, The Jackson Hewitt - Four Corners office, offers advice on determining when to itemize deductions. “Itemizing on a tax return is not just for homeowners seeking to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes,”... - March 06, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service – Four Corners Urges Taxpayers to be Aware of Commonly Overlooked Deductions
In this economy, every dollar counts. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® - Four Corners office urges taxpayers to be aware of the most commonly overlooked deductions that may help increase their refund or keep more money in their pockets this tax season. “One way to help maximize your dollars... - March 06, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Interest Rates at Their Lowest in 40 Years
In an effort to stimulate the economy, the Fed has lowered the prime rate to the banks that has not been seen in over 40 years. What does that mean for Main Street? It means it is time to consider refinancing your current mortgage, consolidate your 1st and 2nd mortgage, purchase that rental... - March 06, 2009 - Vantage Mortage
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association) Debuts Certified Green Broker Education Course
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association), in partnership with the Cascadia Region Green Building Council, has launched an online Certified Green Broker education program designed for commercial real estate industry professionals. The program’s objective is to train brokers to adequately counsel clients on sustainability business practices. The course is available online and can be accessed from any computer via the Internet at any time day or night. - March 05, 2009 - Commercial Brokers Association
Jackson Hewitt® Four Corners Celebrates Tradespersons, Maintenance, Construction and Union Workers with Occupation-Related Tax Savings from February 25 Through March 8
The Jackson Hewitt - Four Corners office, celebrates laborers, maintenance and construction workers today through Sunday, March 8, 2009, when participating Jackson Hewitt locations will offer mechanics, welders, electricians, plumbers, truck / bus drivers, maintenance, construction, Union workers... - March 05, 2009 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
MDMC Successfully Completes SAS70 Type II Audit
MDMC, a leading provider of mortgage loan due diligence and agency delivery services, has successfully completed a SAS70 Type II Audit for the audit period July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. - March 04, 2009 - Mortgage Data Management Corporation
Sell and Rent Back Your Property Ten Common Questions Answered by the Independent Website ComparePropertyBuyers.co.uk
If you are thinking of Selling your home and renting it back the following article ''Sell and Rent Back Ten common questions'' should give you a few ideas of what its all about and if it could be suitable for you. - February 28, 2009 - comparepropertybuyers.co.uk
Government Announces Changes to HIPS - London & Country Mortgages
The Government has reviewed the current Home Information Packs and have announced changes to ensure that they contain more helpful information. - February 27, 2009 - London & Country
First Futsal Stadium to Open in Hayward
Futsal Republic will open as the first futsal (five-a-side indoor soccer) stadium in Hayward and the first on the I-880 corridor. The 18,000 square foot building at 21615 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward is a unique destination for healthy family fun including three courts dedicated to the sport of futsal as well as martial arts, yoga and pilates studios, a massage and chiropractic clinic and a sports retail store. A grand opening of the facility is planned for Friday, February 27, 2009. - February 27, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Design Builders Approved for Cellibus Capital Corporation Unsecured Business Loan
F & T Creative Design Builders, A Essex, CT residential construction and remolding company, has just been funded for a unsecured business working capital loan through Cellibus Capital Corporation. - February 27, 2009 - Provision Capital Corp
Credit Repair Company Stresses the Importance of Maintaining Good Credit Scores in Our Current Economic Situation
Ovation Credit Services Urges People with Poor Credit Scores to Take Action Now. - February 26, 2009 - Ovation Credit Services, Inc.
Renaissance America Launches Social Lending Network for Foreclosures
Renaissance America officially launched a new social lending network that enables U.S. residents to lend money to buy foreclosed real estate. Starting with as little as $50, U.S. residents are able to join together to loan money to purchase distressed U.S. real estate- real estate that would... - February 26, 2009 - Renaissance America New York Corp
Fixsor.com Opens Its Free Online Local Contractor Finder to the Public
Find local contractors in 3 easy steps without disclosing personal information. - February 26, 2009 - FixSor.com
First Bank CEO Jerry Ocheltree Named Business Leader of the Year
First Bank (Nasdaq: FBNC) President and CEO Jerry Ocheltree was named 2008 Financial Services Business Leader of the Year on Feb. 17 as part of the Triad Hall of Fame awards sponsored by Business Leader Magazine. "It's a great honor to be selected for this award," said Ocheltree. - February 26, 2009 - First Bank
Stout and Teague Launches New and Improved Website
Commercial real estate firm, Stout and Teague, launches new and improved website: www.stoutandteague.com. New website has fresh, bold and user-friendly look. - February 26, 2009 - Stout and Teague Companies
Angel Investors Take Control of the Economic Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs
Investors from New York to Miami are making plans to attend the second annual Southeast Private Equity Conference (SPEC) April 14th and 15th in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 120 private angel investors, venture capital firms and fund managers will attend SPEC 2009 to meet the hottest emerging growth companies to see their presentations and make strategic investments that will lead to new innovations in the market and job creation. - February 25, 2009 - Kugarand Capital Holdings, LLC
Foreclosure Response Team Expands Core Services Through Partnership with Loan Modification Team LLC
Scott D. Coloney, founder of Florida’s first Foreclosure Response Team (FRT), has announced that the company will now offer Loan Modifications as part of its services through an exclusive partnership with Loan Modification Team LLC (LMT). - February 25, 2009 - Foreclosure Response Team
A New Company, BCR Consulting, is About to Change the Credit Repair Industry for Good
A new company has introduced to the market a new business model for credit repair that could change forever the bad public image of credit repair companies. - February 22, 2009 - BCR Consulting LLC
Capital Pacific Sales and Transaction Volume 40% Above Industry Average in 2008, Beating the Odds in a Challenging Market: Ranked as Top Broker by Real Capital Analytics
Capital Pacific, a leading commercial investment brokerage firm, outperformed the commercial real estate industry by 40% in 2008, in terms of both sales volume and number of transactions. Based on these results, Real Capital Analytics, a global research and consulting firm focused exclusively on... - February 22, 2009 - Capital Pacific
Steadfast Companies Announce Formation of New Real Estate Opportunity Investment Entity
The Steadfast Companies have recently joined with M3 Development to form Steadfast/M3 Partners, LLC, an operating company created to capitalize on the current real estate market distress by targeting deeply discounted debt and equity purchase opportunities in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada... - February 20, 2009 - Steadfast/M3 Partners, LLC
Hathaway Properties, Inc. Hires New Employee
Hathaway Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Burt Wilkerson as Director of Hathaway’s Governmental Housing division. Mr. Wilkerson is a member of the State Bar of Georgia having received a JD from the University of Georgia School of Law. In addition to his legal career, Mr. - February 20, 2009 - Hathaway Properties, Inc.
US Mortgage Mod Announces It is Providing Services to Assist Homeowners with President Obama's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan
US Mortgage Mod, LLC Of Philadelphia teamed up with the Obama administration in the fight to keep every homeowner where they belong, in there homes. - February 19, 2009 - US Mortgage Mod, LLC
NCC Develops Complete Red Flag Solution for Dealerships
National Credit Center (NCC), one of the nation’s leading providers of credit reporting and compliance services to the automotive industry, has developed a complete solution to the Red Flag ruling. Their Red Flag program includes a customizable Policy and Procedures Manual, online staff training, an automated red flag detection tool, and an authentication site. Why work with multiple companies, when dealerships can achieve full compliance with NCC? The deadline for compliance is May 1, 2009. - February 19, 2009 - National Credit Center (NCC)
London and Country Customers Save £5.9m in Broker Fees
L&C Mortgages, the UK's largest mortgage broker has calculated that its commitment to no fee, whole of market broking saved its customers at least £5.9m in broker fees in 2008. - February 18, 2009 - London & Country
SparkBase is Selected to Receive Technology Loan from Cuyahoga County Department of Development
SparkBase (www.sparkbase.com), a rapidly growing processor of private label gift and loyalty cards, today announced that it received a North Coast Opportunities (NCO) Technology Fund loan from the Cuyahoga County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) in association with JumpStart’s TechLift... - February 16, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
New Green Office Building in Cupertino Ready for Occupancy
Construction on Cupertino Crossing was completed establishing one of the first office buildings in Cupertino built to LEED-silver specifications ready for occupancy. The 102,360 square foot (sf) two-story building was developed by Tantau Investments LLC, a joint venture between principals Ralph Borelli of Borelli Investment Company, John Salera of Freestone Properties, Ron Tate of Tate Diversified Development and Larry Wallerstein of Advantage Real Estate Solutions. - February 13, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Gopherhomes.com Announces Launch of New Residential Property Tax Consulting Business for Twin Cities Homeowners
Minneapolis Realtor launches Property Tax Consulting services to Minneapolis and Twin Cities Homeowners that have seen large drops in value to their homes. - February 12, 2009 - Gopherhomes.com
Fee Free Mortgage Advice from First Mortgage
Fee free mortgage advice has become even more important in the current economic conditions. First Mortgage is committed to offering fee free advice. - February 08, 2009 - First Mortgage Direct Ltd
Primary Residential Mortgage Launches HomeBenefitIQ to Provide an Innovative New Employee Benefit
Companies Can Provide Real Estate Services to Employees to Enhance Their Benefit Package. - February 07, 2009 - Primary Residential Mortgage
The Tony Croft Team Joins Barclay Funding
Looking forward to new challenges in the mortgage industry. Tony Croft and his team of mortgage planners have joined Barclay Funding. Barclay Funding, headquartered in Princeton, NJ, is a full service mortgage banker, offering Conventional, FHA, VA and Reverse Mortgages. Barclay is licensed in New... - February 06, 2009 - The Tony Croft Team at Barclay Funding Corp
Calgary Mortgage Information Site Launched
Calgary residents now have another real estate resource and financial tool to use when looking for a home mortgage in Calgary with the launch of HomeMortgagesCalgary.ca. - January 31, 2009 - First Foundation Residential Mortgages
New Mortgage Website Answers Over 200 Questions That Consumers Have Regarding All Aspects of Home Financing
The mortgage landscape is changing daily, so much so, that many people, including those that may want to inquire about financing are hesitant, or intimated to, thinking that their options have all but gone away. Martin Sloan, Loan Officer with Lake in the Hills based Milestone Mortgage, after... - January 30, 2009 - Milestone Mortgage
C&C Launches C&C Capital Advisors
Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International today officially launched a new special assets services division within the C&C Capital group, called C&C Capital Advisors. Current economic and capital market conditions have created a unique financial environment in which this group is uniquely positioned to advise. - January 28, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
SDJB Explains Business Model for Buying and Selling Used Jewelry, Watches, and Diamonds
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has issued an explanation of its customer service and business model for buying and selling pre-owned luxury items. - January 28, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
AnyLawsuits Launches New Customer Service Project
As the company continues to put its customers first Any Lawsuits has emerged as the leader in lawsuit funding over the past 6 months. - January 26, 2009 - Anylawsuits.com
IRESE, Inc. Launches Industry's First Real Estate Only Securities and Derivatives Exchange
IRESE Exchange Provides Liquidity to Mortgages in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Properties, Property Price Decline Insurance and Debt Free Cash to Property Owners. - January 24, 2009 - IRESE, Inc.
Commercial Account Officers Meet in Chicago to Discuss Best Practices
First American Annual Sales Kick-Off Meeting Held in Downtown Chicago. - January 22, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Connexus Credit Union Opens New Branch in Fairfield, Ohio
On January 19, 2009, Connexus Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of their new branch within the Liberty Mutual building at 9450 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio. Connexus’ new branch will be staffed from 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, an ATM and a... - January 22, 2009 - Connexus Credit Union
AdvanceMe Receives Recognition for Public Relations Efforts
MarCom Awards recently announced winners for the 2008 international awards competition that recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals. AdvanceMe, with over 200 employees in metro-Atlanta, GA, was recognized with a “Gold” award for... - January 21, 2009 - AdvanceMe
The Home Retention Group, Leading Provider of Loan Modification Services for Borrowers, Announced Today That It Has Introduced Lender Centric Boots on the Ground Services
With the Boots On The Ground program, lenders can dramatacally increase homeowner contact rates which are currently under 5%. By utilizing in home contact, client lenders and servicers can take advantage of the extensive network of field representatives who can contact borrowers directly at the front door of their home. - January 19, 2009 - The Home Retention Group Inc.
Divorcing Couples Can’t Separate in Today’s Economy
How the economy is stopping couples from divorcing. - January 18, 2009 - Certified Divorce Planning Professional Institute
San Diego Jewelry Buyers: How to Sell Your Estate Jewelry
San Diego Jewelry Buyers has published a guide for consumers wishing to sell their estate jewelry and antique jewelry at its website SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com. - January 18, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Armour Mortgage, LLC Reveals Why Everyone’s Dead Wrong About the Mortgage Crisis. Armour is Still Providing $0 Down Mortgages While Everyone Else Has Abandoned Them.
2009 has arrived and along with it has come the confusion of today's homebuyers. They all think $0 down mortgages have disappeared and as such 80% of prospective homebuyers today are sitting on the sidelines. But, they're all wrong. $0 down mortgages are still here and available with very attractive interest rates. The time to set the public straight is now. - January 16, 2009 - Armour Mortgage, LLc
New Features Automate Per Diem Funding
PEX Card now gives users the ability to set automated funding rules, including low balance triggers and balance restoration, making it simple to manage per diems and spending restrictions. - January 15, 2009 - Prepaid Expense Card Solutions, Inc. d/b/a PEX Card
Indirect Lending Technologies, L.L.C and RateGenius, Inc. Integrate Systems
Indirect Lending Technologies, L.L.C and RateGenius, Inc. have completed the technical integration of their two Internet based systems, improving the auto loan process for credit unions and financial institutions to more efficiently review and approve auto loan applications. - January 14, 2009 - RateGenius, Inc.
San Diego Jewelry Buyers: How to Read a Diamond Grading Report
San Diego Jewelry Buyers shows sellers of diamonds and diamond jewelry how to read a diamond grading report in a new addition to their website. - January 12, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
One Technologies Expands Into United Kingdom Credit Report and Identity Theft Prevention Markets
One Technologies, a leading U.S. based provider of online credit reporting, monitoring and identity theft prevention services, launches FreeCreditReport.co.uk—an innovative new website for residents of the United Kingdom. The latest economic news and identity theft statistics prove that... - January 10, 2009 - FreeCreditReport.co.uk
Advance Fee Agreement Approval for Veritus Funding
Veritus Funding gains approval to perform legal loan modifications. - January 09, 2009 - Veritus Funding
SPENDonLIFE.com Announces $2000 Blogging Scholarship Winner
SPENDonLIFE.com awards $2000 to Arizona State University student and personal finance blogger Joseph McClellan. The contest guidelines required entrants to blog about the pitfalls of credit and identity theft. By researching these important topics and writing about them online, students help their... - January 08, 2009 - SPENDonLIFE
Guaranteed Credit Scored Special Finance Leads for Auto Dealers
DealerLink, the industry’s leading provider of exclusive special finance leads and auto leads, recently announced the launch of its newest product, Guaranteed Credit Scored Leads. This exciting and innovative new product is offered to dealers as two programs, Gold and Platinum. The Gold... - January 08, 2009 - Dealerlink