FHA Borrowers Now Eligible for Loan Modification Programs

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan released new guidelines on Thursday for FHA's Affordable Modification Program to bring it into compliance with The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 signed by President Obama in May.

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Washington County – Property Appraisals Cut

Washington County Assessor Lee Ann Kizzar dropped real estate appraisals by $189 million this week to reflect the effects of slumping sales on the region’s home values.

The adjustment means the county and its nine school districts will collect $1.16 million less in property tax revenue than they had projected for 2009.

Fayetteville on the Square

Farmers Market Downtown on the Square. Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Starting in April and Continuing until November ( Saturdays only in November). Starts 7 a.m. til 1 p.m. Garden fresh produce and plants and high quality crafts abound. This year locally grown processed foods have been added.