Madison Couple Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Money Laundering in Real Estate Investment Scheme

April 3, 2012 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

JACKSON, MS – April 3, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Demetrius Mathis, 49, and Jacqueline Mathis, 45, husband and wife from Madison, each pled guilty in federal court on Thursday, March 29, 2012 to charges relating to a real estate investment scheme, U.S. Attorney John Dowdy and FBI Special Agent in Charge Daniel McMullen announced. Demetrius Mathis pled guilty to wire fraud and Jacqueline Mathis pled guilty to money laundering.

Congressman Thompson ANNOUNCES $1,037,535 in HUD Grants to the Mississippi Second Congressional District

March 15, 2012 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

BOLTON, MI – March 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $1,037,535 in Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance funds to the Second Congressional District.

Town of Utica Makes Flood Insurance Available to its Residents and Property Owners

February 24, 2012 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

ATLANTA, GA – February 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The town of Utica in Hinds County, Miss. is now a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which means those living and working in the town can purchase federally-underwritten flood insurance.

Mississippi Joins $25 Billion Joint State-Federal Mortgage Servicing Settlement on Foreclosure

February 13, 2012 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

Jackson, MS – February 13, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Jim Hood today announced Mississippi is part of the $25 billion joint federal-state agreement with the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers over foreclosure abuses and fraud, and unacceptable nationwide mortgage servicing practices. The proposed agreement provides an estimated $47.1 million in direct relief to Mississippi homeowners and addresses future mortgage loan servicing practices.

PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR AN EARTHQUAKE

February 1, 2012 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

PEARL – February 1, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and local emergency management offices encourage residents to check for potential hazards in their homes in case of an earthquake.

CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES HUD GRANTS TO THE MISSISSIPPI SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

December 21, 2011 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

BOLTON, MS – December 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded FY 2011 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance awards to the Second Congressional District.

Katrina Contractor Ordered to Refund Home Repair Fraud Victims Over $87,000

November 14, 2011 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

Jackson, MS – November 14, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — A three day trial of a Hurricane Katrina contractor has ended with the defendant entering a guilty plea, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.

Two Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud

November 10, 2011 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

JACKSON, MS – November 10, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Michael Lance Persac, 37, of Canton, was sentenced in federal court today to serve 30 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for mortgage fraud, U.S. Attorney John Dowdy announced. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $574,413.99, and the Court entered an order of forfeiture in the form of a money judgment for $3,049,969.12. Persac was a mortgage loan originator who previously pled guilty to wire fraud conspiracy as a result of his role in a scheme to submit false documents to lenders in order to get fraudulent mortgage loans approved.

Four Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud

November 7, 2011 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

JACKSON, MS – November 7, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Bobby F. Fisher, John W. Emory, III, Joni Lynn Goss, and Matt Howard were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate in federal court for crimes involving mortgage fraud, U.S. Attorney John M. Dowdy announced today.

Cold Weather Preparations Include Practicing Home Heating Fire Safety

October 19, 2011 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

Jackson, MS – October 19, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Finding ways to stay warm with the arrival of the first cold weather of the year greatly increases the risk for home heating fires. Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney urges the public to be mindful of the fire risks associated with home heating.

CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $164,000 TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF YAZOO CITY

September 16, 2011 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

BOLTON, MS – September 16, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $164,000 to the Housing Authority of Yazoo City through the Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator Program

COCHRAN: $1.35 MILLION AWARDED TO IMPROVE STATE VETERANS HOMES IN JACKSON AND COLLINS

September 12, 2011 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 12, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today reported that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has approved two grants worth $1.35 million to carry out improvements to the State Veterans Homes in Jackson and Collins.

Thompson Announces funds awarded to The Housing Authority of the City of Jackson

July 26, 2011 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

BOLTON, MS – July 26, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the Housing and Urban Development- Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) voucher in the amount of $357,714 to the Housing Authority of the City of Jackson.

DISASTER SURVIVORS: BE SURE THAT CONTRACTORS ARE LICENSED

June 13, 2011 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

CLINTON, MS – June 13, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Contractors are critical to the recovery of Mississippi residents from this spring’s tornadoes, storms and flooding, but before hiring one homeowners should make sure a contractor is licensed.

Call FEMA Inspector When Property Is Accessible

June 7, 2011 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama

CLINTON, MS – June 7, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) –Many Mississippians are just getting access to their property since the devastating May floods. Now is the time to call the FEMA inspector.

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