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Warner Robins, GA is ranked as one of the most affordable cities in the US to buy a home
More good news for residents of Warner Robins and Houston County, GA. Not only is the job growth in Houston County among the highest in the country, Warner Robins has been named as one of the most affordable cities to buy a home.
According to CNNMoney.com, Warner Robins is the 13th most affordable city in the United States. The median home price in Warner Robins is $110,000 while the median family income is $62,592.
Houston County, GA is #21 in the nation for Job Growth!
If you are currently looking for a job, Houston County, Georgia is the place to be.
According to CNNMoney.com, Houston County, GA is #21 in the entire nation for job growth. Since 2000, the county in central Georgia has seen jobs grow by 28.7%
Although Robins Air Force Base receives most of the credit for the superior employment conditions in Central GA, the article points out the job growth taking place at companies such as Frito Lay and Perdue Farms.
The article also highlights Houston County's highly acclaimed schools and a workforce that is "energetic, educated and eager."
FHA Rehab loans helping buyers finance foreclosures and renovate homes in Middle GA
Central GA Foreclosure Report: Fannie Mae offering HomePath Financing to purchase REO properties
As the inventory of Fannie Mae foreclosures increases in Warner Robins and the Central GA area, many local homebuyers are discovering Fannie Mae's HomePath Loan program.
Modern day witch hunt in Centerville, GA?
Houston County may call itself “Georgia’s most progressive county,” but practicing your spiritual beliefs in the Centerville city limits, may land you in jail.
Courtney Bibb, owner of Energy Among Us, a spiritual bookstore, gift shop, and wellness center in Centerville, GA, is being threatened by the city to stop illegal activities taking place in her store.
Time is running out for Central GA home-buyers
Home-buyers in Central Georgia have only 30 days left to take advantage of tax credits before they expire this month. To qualify, homes must be under contract by April 30th, 2010 and the property must close by June 30th 2010.
Thousands of GA homes featured in REALTORS' statewide open house.
The Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) will be hosting a statewide open house April 10-11. Over the weekend, thousands of homes for sale in Georgia, will be open for public viewing.
GAR is encouraging local REALTORS to provide access to as many homes as possible and provide info to homebuyers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Many agents will also be providing refreshments, entertainment and door prizes at their locations.
Homebuyers are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity, by viewing homes for sale, speaking with local real estate experts, and by finding the perfect home, before tax credits expire on April 30th
Obama's "Cash for Caulkers" unveiled Tuesday at Savannah Technical College
The White House is trying to convince Americans that "HOMESTAR" will create tens of thousands of jobs, ease our dependence of foreign oil and save households $200 - $500 a year in energy costs.
Nick-named after the "Cash for Clunkers" program, "Cash for Caulkers" was originally unveiled back in December, to great skepticism. Critics were concerned about the cost of the program, deficit spending, and the failure of last year's $767 billion stimulus bill to create jobs.
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Macon GA’s largest hotel heads to auction
The Ramada Plaza, a 16-story hotel in Macon, Georgia, will be auctioned to the highest bidder on Tuesday March 9, 2010.
The 298-room, full-service hotel, is the largest in the area and has been a fixture on the Macon skyline since 1970.
Sexy and romantic home renovations
Recently, President Obama tried to convince us that..."insulation is sexy." Not sure if Michelle Obama agrees, but hopefully the President comes to his senses, before buying his wife's Valentines Day gift.
While insulation may not spark romance, there are several home renovations that do fit this category.
Will high-speed rail turn Macon into an Atlanta suburb?
Houston County, GA: The state of the housing market
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US SENATOR JOHNNY ISAKSON, R-GA, MY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW PART 2
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