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Virginia Businessman Pleads Guilty in $2.3 Million Mortgage and Investment Scheme
February 26, 2010 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
RICHMOND, VA - February 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Robert S. Capehart, 55, of Richmond, Va., pled guilty to committing a $2.3 million mail fraud on banks and investors over a six year period.
Deadline approaching to file for Virginia’s Livable Homes Tax Credit
February 17, 2010 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
Richmond, VA - February 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — If you have made improvements to your home designed for increased accessibility, livability and visitability, you may qualify for Virginia’s Livable Homes Tax Credit (LHTC)
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Alexandria Real Estate Investment Trust Company
January 7, 2010 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
ALEXANDRIA, VA - January 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Robert E. Atwood, 52, of Nazareth, Penn., pleaded guilty today to scheming to defraud Alexandria-based AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Loudoun Real Estate Property Tax Deadline is December 7
November 21, 2009 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
Leesburg, VA - November 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Loudoun County Treasurer, H. Roger Zurn, Jr., reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the second half real property tax is Monday, December 7, 2009.
Woodbridge Man Sentenced 57 Months for Mortgage Fraud
November 21, 2009 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
ALEXANDRIA, VA - November 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Godwin Asifo, 55, of Woodbridge, Va., was sentenced today to 57 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for running a mortgage fraud scheme that resulted in the foreclosure of at least three homes in northern Virginia.
Forbes Votes to Extend Homebuyer Tax Credits
November 6, 2009 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) today voted in favor of H.R. 3548 to extend the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credits to April 30, 2010.
Perriello Urges Extension of Homebuyer Tax Credit Past November 30 Deadline
October 27, 2009 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — To further encourage home ownership and stabilize the housing market, Congressman Tom Perriello joined colleagues from both sides of the aisle in a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader John Boehner urging them to extend the homebuyer tax credit that was originally included as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Former Virginia Beach Attorney Sentenced to 66 Months for Mortgage Fraud
August 18, 2009 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
NORFOLK, VA - August 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Former attorney Kristina Marie Cardwell, age 39, of Virginia Beach, Va., was sentenced to 66 months in prison today for her participation in a mortgage fraud scheme, federal authorities announced.
Justice Department Announces Disabled Access Settlement with Developers of Woodbridge, Virginia, Apartment Complex
August 3, 2009 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, VA - July 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Justice Department today announced a settlement that, pending court approval, will resolve allegations that those involved in the design and construction of the Summerland Heights Apartments, a 318-unit apartment complex in Woodbridge, Va., discriminated on the basis of disability in the design and construction of the project.
Mortgage Executive Turns Herself in on Mortgage and Wire Fraud Charges
July 31, 2009 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
RICHMOND, VA - July 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Stacy Lynn Chamberlain, age 42, of Unionville, Virginia, was arrested today on charges mortgage fraud on a federally insured bank and wire fraud on several mortgage companies and investors therein.
