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Real Estate Investor, Disbarred Lawyer Sentenced 30 Years for Massive Fraud Schemes
NORFOLK, VA - April 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Troy A. Titus, 43, of Virginia Beach, Va., was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison for operating multiple fraud schemes to steal and misappropriate almost $10 million from clients and investors.
Virginia Businessman Pleads Guilty in $2.3 Million Mortgage and Investment Scheme
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
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)
Arlington Reports Drop in Commercial Real Estate Assessments, Modest Residential Decline
ARLINGTON, Va. - January 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Arlington’s 2010 real estate assessments declined 7.2%, the first year-over-year assessment decline since 1995.
Loudoun County Seeking Proposals for Community Services Block Grant
Leesburg, VA - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Loudoun County is requesting proposals for Loudoun’s Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
Governor Kaine Announces More than $4 Million in Community Block Grants for Five Localities
RICHMOND, VA - January 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the award of more than $4,600,000 in community development block grant (CDBG) funding to support housing rehabilitation and downtown revitalization.
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Alexandria Real Estate Investment Trust Company
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.
House Passes Glenn Nye’s Resolution to Aid Toxic Drywall Victims
Washington, DC - December 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Families struggling with toxic drywall in their homes will now have one more piece of ammunition when they negotiate with banks and mortgage servicers for relief: a resolution from the United States Congress.
Loan Broker Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme
ALEXANDRIA, VA - December 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michael Milan, 49, of Bethesda, Md., pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud for his role in carrying out a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme.
2009 Virginia Housing Awards winners announced
Norfolk, VA - November 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Each year at the Governor’s Housing Conference the Virginia Housing Awards are presented to recognize outstanding and innovative efforts in crafting effective solutions to the commonwealth’s complex array of housing needs.
