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HURRICANE SURVIVORS HAVE CHOICES WITH RECOVERY GRANTS

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- “What can I purchase with disaster assistance money?” That question is being asked by many Louisiana Hurricane Isaac survivors who have received grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

It’s OK To Clean Up Flooded Homes And Businesses

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As flood waters recede in some areas of Louisiana, homeowners, renters and business owners affected by Hurricane Isaac are reminded that it isn’t necessary to wait for an inspector before cleaning up, say officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

ADDITIONAL DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN IN JEFFERSON AND ST. TAMMANY PARISHES

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Additional State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) opened Wednesday in Jefferson and St. Tammany parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their homes or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL IN PLAQUEMINES PARISH

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 5, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved supplemental funding for debris removal from private property in especially hard-hit Plaquemines Parish.

DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN IN JEFFERSON AND LAFOURCHE PARISHES

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 5, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) opened Tuesday in Jefferson and Lafourche parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac

DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN IN ST. BERNARD AND ORLEANS PARISHES

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 4, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opened Monday in St. Bernard and Orleans parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

LOUISIANA RESIDENTS URGED TO REGISTER FOR FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners, renters and business owners in five Louisiana parishes who sustained property damage as a result of Hurricane Isaac are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as soon as possible.

President Grants Limited Disaster Declaration, Governor Jindal Requests Full Declaration to Protect Life, Property

BATON ROUGE - August 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following a very limited federal disaster declaration by the President of the United States that only granted a portion of the state’s request, Governor Bobby Jindal sent a letter to the federal government requesting a full disaster declaration for the state.

NEW FLOOD MAPS SHOW CURRENT RISKS IN CALDWELL PARISH, LOUISIANA

DENTON, TX - August 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Caldwell Parish, Louisiana homeowners, business and residential renters, and business owners who do not have flood insurance are encouraged to buy coverage now to get the best possible premiums before new flood insurance rate maps go into effect.

Louisiana real estate broker employs IDX solution to revolutionize the search capabilities of her...

EUGENE, OR - April 4, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Slidell, Louisiana real estate broker Karin Smith have joined forces to present area home seekers with a comprehensive and detailed real estate website. IDX Broker software has integrated a search page that extracts raw listing data directly from the Gulf South Real Estate Info Network (GSREIN) database and seamlessly presents it on the website of Smith. She can now supply her clients with thousands of Louisiana homes instantly, from the convenience and familiarity of her IDX enabled website.

Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Appointment of Lynda Nugent Smith to the Louisiana Real...

BATON ROUGE - March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Lynda Nugent Smith to the Louisiana Real Estate Commission. The commission serves to protect the public interest in real estate transactions and other real estate related activities.

Louisianna home search made easy with IDX-enabled website of Broker Charlene Daniels

EUGENE, OR - February 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Charlene Daniels have joined forces to revolutionize the way Ponchatoula, Louisiana home seekers search for properties online, by adding the innovative IDX Broker software to the website Daniels hosts. As a member of the Gulf South Real Estate Info Network MLS (GSREIN), Daniels has long had access to the detailed property listings through their professional database. Now, with her IDX-enabled search page, Daniels’ clients receive the same levels of access that was once reserved only for real estate agents and brokers, conveniently on her website.

365 Connect CEO Named to Silicon Bayou 100 List of Most Influential Technology Innovators

NEW ORLEANS, LA - January 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- 365 Connect, the New Orleans based, award-winning online technology platform provider for the multifamily industry, announced today that its President and CEO, Kerry W. Kirby, was named in the Silicon Bayou 100 List as one of the most influential leaders in technology and entrepreneurship in Louisiana.

Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Reappointment of Eugene Montgomery to the Louisiana Citizens Property...

BATON ROUGE, LA - December 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the reappointment of Eugene Montgomery to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors.

Governor Bobby Jindal Announces Appointments to the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board

BATON ROUGE, LA - October 25, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board. The Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board serves to regulate the issuance of real estate appraiser and trainee licenses and related services.

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T & I Committee Passes Graves’ Legislation to Improve Disaster Recovery

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced a slate of bills today, including a bipartisan disaster relief bill authored by Reps. Garret Graves (LA-6) and Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.). The legislation, H.R. 1311 is designed to help communities recover from disasters and increase disaster program transparency and oversight