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About two dozen representatives from various agencies set up shop in the Macon State College conference center, dispensing advice and resources on everything from exporting goods to securing government contracts.

How to Hire a Home Inspector
FavStocks (blog)
A home inspector makes sure you don't meet the same fate. When you tour a home, it's easy to notice the cosmetics—you like the carpet in the living room, ...

Free food for a donation of copy paper seems an odd offer, but it’s one that will help teachers.

The Obama administration is seeking input on how to reform the government-backed mortgage institutions. Just don't expect action any time soon.

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New government data offered a mixed picture of the economic recovery Tuesday, as U.S. manufacturing activity grew while the outlook for the housing market remained dim.


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James Hammock thought a good deal landed in his lap after going to work selling roofing services for Atlanta-based American Shingle in April. He had a job and was getting a new roof.

Tirso De Ubago - Chief Inspection Officer for Castle Rock Inspection Services, Inc., is pleased to announce that Castle Rock Home Inspections is offering Thermal Imaging Inspections in conjunction with their Extended Home Inspection Service.

Home Inspection Los Angeles
lonad News
In general, professional home inspector looks at the house from foundation to rafters. He or she prepares a report, which gives the status of all the house ...

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Homebuilder confidence nationwide dropped for the third straight month in August as the struggling economy and a flood of cheap foreclosed properties kept people from buying new homes.

In the past three years, more than 53,000 customers have complained to the Better Business Bureau about satellite TV providers, with 39,000 of those complaints filed against DirecTV and 13,000 filed against Dish Network. Many complaints stem from fees and terms outlined in the customer agreement and the BBB recommends that TV viewers planning to make the switch to satellite should read the fine print closely.

A program scheduled next week is directed toward helping nonprofit groups.

Deck dangers in spotlight after Eden Prairie collapse
KARE
Reuben Saltzman, a home inspector with Structure Tech, says it's a common problem. "We find more problems with decks than just about any other part of the ...

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Former nursing home inspector to plead guilty to cover-up charges
Lexington Herald Leader
One of the state's former top nursing home inspectors and a former state-employed nurse have ...

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Should homebuyer or seller pay for code violations?
Arizona Republic
jpepackman: But in this lady's case, the house was inspected by a state-certified home inspector. I'm sure he is smart enough to determine the house and ...

Homebuilder confidence dropped for the third straight month in August as the struggling economy and a flood of cheap foreclosed properties kept people from buying new homes.


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Name: Ralph “Mat” Sires Jr.

New Air Force recruiter assigned to Galleria

Hillsdale ranch is couple's first home
NorthJersey.com
Their home inspector, Larry Smyj of Aurora Home Inspections in Montvale, told them the test had gotten lost. Their lawyer advised them not to close the sale ...

The tornado that ripped a trail of devastation through parts of south Macon two years ago could end up spurring economic growth in the area.