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Household hazardous waste collection event to be held Aug.7 in Clermont
CLERMONT - August 1, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of toxic materials in a safe and environmentally sensitive way at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection event
Attorney General Pam Bondi Joins Federal-State Mortgage Rescue Fraud Sweep
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - July 28, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi joined the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission and 15 other states in a joint federal-state enforcement sweep targeting scam operations that prey on delinquent homeowners or those facing foreclosure. This sweep highlights recent enforcement actions and resolutions of the federal and state participants against operators of fraudulent mortgage rescue or loan modification schemes that scammed consumers into paying large upfront fees but did little or nothing to help them stay in their homes and avoid foreclosure. Florida is announcing four actions as part of this joint effort including lawsuits filed against Hoffman Law Group, Remedy Group, Law & Associates and Thomas E. Law, II, and Mark Bushee
Housing Services offers mobility ramps for eligible households
TAVARES - July 28, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lake County’s Housing Services Division, with the support of federal funding, is offering eligible citizens help with obtaining mobility ramps for their homes.
Disaster Assistance for Florida Reaches More than $65 Million in 60 Days
PENSACOLA, Fla. - July 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sixty days after a violent storm system brought massive flooding to Northwest Florida, $66.5 million in disaster assistance has been approved to help homeowners, renters and business owners recover.
Moica Outraged that Criminal Mismanagement at Sanford Housing Authority Not Pursued by DOJ
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 26, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representative John L. Mica (FL-7)disclosed to the public at a press conference in Sanford, Florida, the decision of the Department of Justice not to pursue a criminal referral on the misappropriation, fraud and abuse of taxpayer funds and resources by the former Executive Director of the Sanford Housing Authority. Mica said, “This is an outrage to public trust. Iam disappointed that Attorney General Holder would not pursue criminal charges or bring to justice those responsible for ripping off taxpayers while in a position of public trust.”
County rolls out new trash collection service with postcards to homeowners
TAVARES - May 20, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Unincorporated Lake County’s residential curbside garbage collection is changing on Monday, Oct. 6 to a “1-1-1” service consisting of once-per-week trash, one-per-week recycling and once-per-week yard waste pick-up. Homeowners in unincorporated areas will be receiving postcards in the mail with detailed information about the county-issued trash and recycling carts, which will be delivered between August and September
County commissioners help cut the ribbon on affordable housing complex
LEESBURG - May 12, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is joining LifeStream Behavioral Center at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 19 for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house celebrating the newly renovated Hope Springs Villas, located at 1171 Bentley Road in Leesburg
Attorney General Bondi’s Statement on Final Crediting Reports Released by the Monitor of the...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - March 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Joseph A. Smith, Jr., Monitor of the National Mortgage Settlement, filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia final credit reports on Bank of America, Chase, Citi, Rescap, and Wells Fargo announcing over $20 Billion in creditable relief to distressed homeowners. These reports confirm that the banks have satisfied their consumer relief and refinancing obligations under the Settlement. A summary report can be downloaded here, and a fact sheet is available here
Attorney General Bondi Announces Deadline Extension for Florida Homeowners to Request Mineral Rights from...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - March 13, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi today announced that the deadline for eligible Florida homeowners to receive the mineral rights under their properties which were originally reserved by home builder D. R. Horton, Inc. at the time of sale has been extended. In January, D. R. Horton notified approximately 18,000 homeowners that they had the option to request their mineral rights by submitting forms by Feb. 28. However, only about 25-percent of eligible homeowners have responded, so the deadline has been extended to no later than March 31, 2014
Alfred Street from State Road 19 to Sinclair Avenue will reopen in Tavares
TAVARES - February 17, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Lake County Public Works Department is announcing that Alfred Street from State Road 19 to Sinclair Avenue in downtown Tavares will re-open to traffic on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Attorney General Pam Bondi Announces that Home Builder is Notifying Florida Homeowners of Option...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - February 10, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- As a result of an inquiry by Attorney General Pam Bondi on behalf of Florida homeowners, D. R. Horton, Inc. is sending letters to approximately 18,000 Floridians notifying them that they have the option to receive their mineral rights. To qualify, a homeowner must have purchased the home from D. R. Horton and must still reside in the home
CFO Atwater Announces 14 Arrests After Investigation Known As ‘Operation Flames and Floods’ Exposes...
TALLAHASSEE - February 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- CFO Jeff Atwater today announced the arrests of 14 individuals following a joint investigation between the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Arson Unit. “Operation Flames and Floods,” as it was termed upon its inception in November 2012, exposed an extensive scheme to defraud several insurance companies by staging fire and water damage claims to residential homes in Miami-Dade County, Lehigh Acres and Naples. The losses exceeded several million dollars after 13 homes were set on fire and five more reported extensive water damage
Florida Builder Named NAHB Custom Builder of the Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Phil Kean, president of Phil Kean Design Group in Winter Park, Fla., has been honored as the Custom Builder of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Former Contractor of a Florida Property Management Company Sentenced to Serve Time in Prison...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A former repair contractor of a Florida property management company was sentenced to serve time in prison for his participation in a wire fraud scheme related to housing repairs made under a contract between Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Justice announced today
Lake County government offices close for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
TAVARES - December 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector and Property Appraiser will close Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday.
3rd Annual WinterFair offers a celebration of the season for the whole family
CLERMONT - December 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The 3rd Annual WinterFair, being held Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail, 11490 Monte Vista Road in Clermont, welcomes families to share in the excitement of a country, down-home holiday season in a fun, festival-like atmosphere.
Unwanted medications, household hazardous waste to be collected Nov. 14 in Clermont
CLERMONT - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Lake County Solid Waste Division, in partnership with the city of Clermont Police Department, is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials and medications in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event. The county’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will be collecting items from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 14 in the Lowe’s parking lot, 1501 Sandy Grove Ave., Clermont.
Ros-Lehtinen Announces Constituent Service Day for Homestead Air Reserve Base Personnel
Miami, FL - October 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a senior member of the Florida Congressional delegation, announced a constituent service day on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB) in Homestead from 10am to 3pm in the Conference Center for HARB personnel and their families. Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen’s congressional aides and district chief of staff will be on hand and prepared to meet with constituents regarding issues such as Social Security, immigration, Veteran's Administration, Medicare, housing, U.S. Academy nominations, tours of the U.S. Capitol, and any other issue related to the federal government. Statement by Ros-Lehtinen
Free counseling, personal development services to be offered at Community Resource & Career Fair
LEESBURG - October 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Lake County Probation Services Division, in partnership with the Goodwill Job Connection Center and Partners Investing in People, is reminding residents to make plans to attend the upcoming Community Resource and Career Fair on Friday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Venetian Gardens’ Community Building, 201 E. Dixie Ave., Leesburg
