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Stay Fire Smart During Extreme Temperatures

Jackson, MS - February 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As the temperature falls to sub-freezing levels in Mississippi, the risk of someone dying in a fire increases significantly. Careless or improper uses of heating sources continue to be the second leading cause of fire deaths in the state. Ten of the eighty-one fire deaths in 2010 were attributed to heating sources. Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney cautions all Mississippians that heating safety should become a high priority in all homes

Steve Slepcevic – Disaster recovery plans help to minimize the disaster’s impact

Los Angeles, CA - January 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Disasters may come anytime,without any notice and without the limit of losses. Steve Slepcevic, founded Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc. in 1989.Steve Slepcevic provides solutions to business owners to minimize their property damage and provide recovery needs at the actual time. Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc. provides its clients with best solution in the emergency situations. The emergency response service is the most comprehensive package of disaster recovery in the industry, specifically designed to safeguard your property by allocating the Emergency Response Strike Force at reaction time. Steve Slepcevic will subject your disaster recovery plan to our thorough testing and training programs

Westmoreland Named to Two Subcommittees on Financial Services

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Lynn Westmoreland today was named to two influential subcommittees on the House Financial Services Committee: the Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee and the Insurance, Housing, and Community Opportunity Subcommittee.

NCOA Teams with HUD and NRMLA to Assist Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Who Have Difficulty...

Washington, D.C. - January 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is conducting a pilot project in collaboration with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) to help reverse mortgage borrowers who are struggling to pay property taxes and homeowners insurance

Crisco Re-Appointed to Co-Chair Insurance and Real Estate Committee

January 4, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Senator Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-Woodbridge) has been re-appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn) to serve as Senate Chair of the legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee. According to legislative documents, “the Insurance and Real Estate Committee has cognizance of all matters relating to insurance law and real estate law,” and is charged with oversight of the state Department of Insurance.

Freddie Mac Announces the Issuance of a New Three-Year Reference Notes® Security

McLean, VA - January 4, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) announced today that it plans to issue a new three-year USD Reference Notes® security, CUSIP number 3137EACR8, due on February 25, 2014. The issue will be priced on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, and will settle on Thursday, January 6, 2011, at benchmark size.

Protect Your Home and Family Before, During and After the Holidays

Jackson MS - December 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- As family and friends gather to celebrate the season Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney encourages all Mississippians to take the time to contemplate potential fire hazards, home mishaps and understand how your insurance might apply

FEMA Extends Lower Cost Flood Insurance Option To Eligible Property Owners In High-Risk Flood...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thousands who own homes and businesses in locations recently designated as high-risk flood areas will soon have a new way to save on flood insurance protection. Beginning January 1, 2011, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is offering a new insurance rating option that will allow many property owners to take advantage of lower-cost flood insurance for two years before they are required to pay standard rates. The program will make Preferred Risk Policies (PRPs), which start at just $129 a year and are typically only available for properties in moderate-to-low risk areas, available for properties that have been newly mapped into high-risk areas due to a flood map revision on or after October 1, 2008.

Steve Slepcevic – National Disaster Recovery Strategy to Recovery Efforts after Disasters

December 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Steve Slepecvic is the founder and also the CEO of Paramount Disaster Recovery Inc. which is a disaster recovery company. Steve Slepcevic established Paramount Disaster Recovery in 1989. Steve Slepcevic by his hard work and a deep care for their clients made paramount a very recognized disaster recovery firm not in only US but all over the world. Paramount firm helps their clients to recover or to reconstruct from the disaster

Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson Reminds Ohioans to Protect Their Homes and Automobiles From...

COLUMBUS, OH - December 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- As Ohioans recover from the season’s first winter storm, Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson is reminding them that property damage caused by snow, freezing rain, and cold temperatures can be avoided if they take a few easy steps to protect their homes and vehicles.Routine maintenance can also help consumers avoid claims on their homeowner and/or auto policies, helping to keep premiums down and save money.

Apartment Insurance Cost Fell 6% In 2010, NMHC Finds

WASHINGTON, DC - December 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Apartment firms benefited from lower insurance costs in 2010, according to the National Multi Housing Council’s annual

SCHUMER INTRODUCES NEW LEGISLATION FOR 5 YEAR FLOOD INSURANCE MORATORIUM FOR NEW YORK HOMEOWNERS

New York, NY - December 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Richard Durbin (D-IL), introduced a five-year moratorium on the requirement that New York homeowners purchase expensive new flood insurance policies if they live in a community designated as a flood zone since September 30th, 2007. Schumer has been highly critical of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood mapping techniques and has been pushing the agency to go back to the drawing board to devise a flood map plan that reflects the on-the-ground realities of communities now being impacted by new flood elevation requirements.

SCHUMER INTRODUCES NEW LEGISLATION FOR 5 YEAR FLOOD INSURANCE MORATORIUM FOR LONG ISLAND HOMEOWNERS

December 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, United States Senator Charles E. Schumer, introduced a five-year moratorium on the requirement that Long Island homeowners purchase expensive new flood insurance policies if they live in a community recently designated as a flood zone.

Steve Slepcevic – Things to remember for getting a fair claim from insurance firm

December 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Steve Slepcevic founded Paramount Disaster Recovery Inc came in existence in 1989. Steve Slepcevic is the CEO and also the President of Paramount Disaster Recovery from last many years. Paramount Disaster Recovery is a recognized leading disaster recovery and reconstruction firm in the US and has various branches across US. Steve Slepcevic provides his disaster recovery services in the whole United States and also internationally. Steve Slepcevic has a well experienced staff, Structural Engineers who have a large experience in rebuilding a damaged property properly; more advance resources, 24 hour available emergency response crew which will be available for you on your single phone call to help you

Ohio Homeowners Average Insurance Premiums Increased Slightly in 2008

COLUMBUS, OH - November 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson has announced that on average Ohioans paid slightly more for homeowners insurance in 2008 than in 2007. Ohio’s homeowners insurance premiums are the 9th lowest in the country. The news comes based on a report issued by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

Hartford National Title Launches Free Good Faith Estimate and HUD-1 Calculator

MILFORD, CT - November 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hartford National Title, Inc., a leading provider of title insurance and real estate closing services, announced today the launch of OneSourceQuote, its new Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and HUD-1 title calculator. This free online application is the byproduct of many months’ worth of developmental efforts and testing by programmers, staff, and beta clients.

Steve Slepcevic – Management Guide and Approach For Business & Industry to Minimize Disaster...

November 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Paramount Disaster Recovery is a leading nationwide disaster response, reconstruction and recovery company in the USA. Some past’s undesirable and unfortunate conditions were the main reasons for the formation of the Disaster Response Industry. The same factors are responsible for the Insurance companies. Steve Slepcevic was the founder of the Paramount Disaster Response Recovery and also serves as a President and the CEO of Paramount Disaster Recovery. By the diligence that he served to their clients, Steve make the Paramount as a leading and most recognized disaster response and reconstruction company in the United State.

Homeowners with Flood Insurance Should File Claims for Damages

UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS (USVI) - November 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials urge homeowners and individuals who suffered damages caused by the recent rains and floods and who have flood insurance, to file claims through their insurance agent or company without delay.

CampusMBA Extends Partnership with Insurance Advisors to Offer Live Online Workshops for Commercial/Multifamily Professionals

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- CampusMBA, the award-winning education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today announced it has extended its partnership with Stamford, Connecticut-based Insurance Advisors LLC. Under the agreement, CampusMBA, in conjunction with Insurance Advisors, will offer live online workshops addressing insurance issues for commercial/multifamily real estate loans.

Steve Slepcevic – Better Preparation helps to Fight against Disaster

November 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A disaster is any occurrence of unwanted or undesirable activity causing widespread destruction and distress. So, as it causes a huge destruction we need to recover from the disasters. There were emergencies, disasters and undesirable conditions that make the disaster recovery industry in existence. Now there are many disaster recovery policies or companies. According to scientists who study global warming, these are just a few of the natural disasters predicted in the years ahead. While we may not be able to stop disasters from occurring, disaster recovery expert “Steve Slepcevic” says better preparation will help us survive and recover.

Learn Ways To Protect Your Home

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. - November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Repairing or rebuilding a flood-damaged home? Working on ways to make your home more disaster-resistant? Have questions about flood insurance?

HOPE NOW: Proprietary Loan Modifications for Homeowners Continue at a Steady Pace – 120K...

WASHINGTON, DC - November 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- HOPE NOW, the private sector alliance of mortgage servicers, investors, mortgage insurers and non-profit counselors released its September 2010 survey data today, which estimates the industry completed close to 150,000 permanent loan modifications for the month.

Paramount Disaster Recovery: Damage Restoration and Remodeling Services

California, CA - October 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc. founded by Steve Slepcevic in year 1989, headquarter located at 27520 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 178, Palo Verdes, California 90274. Paramount has various offices located across United States. Steve Slepcevic has a pool of disaster recovery experts to take rapid action against disasters (like: tornado, tsunami, hurricane, wild fire etc.). Paramount has strong experience gained from last 20 years in the field of disaster recovery. In these 20 years of experience, Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc. has acquired a professional consulting staff with the ability and capability to provide better construction management services to their clients. It’s very popular in United States, gets a lot of satisfied clients and known for having the best construction solutions

Bingaman: New Mexico Receives $10.7 Million to Aid Struggling Homeowners

WASHINGTON, DC - October 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that New Mexico will receive $10.7 million to help struggling homeowners stay in their homes.

CFO Alex Sink Proposes Contracting Changes to Citizens Property Insurance for More Accountability

TALLAHASSEE, FL - October 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida CFO Alex Sink today sent a letter to Scott Wallace, President and Executive Director of Citizens Property Insurance Corp., outlining proposed changes to Citizens’ procurement policy and contracting procedures. On August 13, CFO Sink called upon Citizens to review its contracting procedures and competitively bid its contracts after news reports revealed that the company did not competitively bid 33 contracts worth close to $50 million.

Volunteers From First American Financial Corporation and Hispanic and Asian Real Estate Trade Groups...

October 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Volunteers from First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions, and members of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) will help build two affordable Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas homes in the Vegas Heights neighborhood on Oct. 9. More than 50 volunteers will participate in the project

Customer Satisfaction with Homeowners Insurance Companies Declines to a Five-Year Low

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA - October 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Overall customer satisfaction with homeowners insurance companies has declined to the lowest level in five years, primarily due to considerable decreases in satisfaction with policy offerings and service interactions, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. National Homeowners Insurance StudySM released today.

HUD APPROVES $31.2 MILLION FINANCING PLAN TO REPLACE CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL IN MONTICELLO, ILLINOIS

WASHINGTON, DC - October 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a commitment to insure a mortgage loan to the John & Mary E. Kirby Hospital in Monticello, Illinois. The $31.2 million loan is made possible through the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Section 242 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program.

NAR Still Advocating Flood Insurance Reforms and a Longer Term, as 1-Year Extension Becomes...

Washington, DC - October 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® said today it was pleased that Congress passed and the president signed into law a one-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program for before it expires tomorrow, but still believes a longer extension and program reforms are needed to provide fairness and continuity to the NFIP

Fairfield County REIA Meeting

West Hartford, CT - September 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Looking to connect with other investors in Fairfield County and Lower New Haven County? Be sure to attend this quarterly meeting of the Fairfield County REIA sponsored by the CT REIA.

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