Charleston, WV - August 12, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Darrell McGraw filed suit today against Countrywide Financial Corporation, Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Full Spectrum Lending, Inc. and Angelo R. Mozilo, individually and as CEO of Countrywide Financial Corporation. more »

Beckley, WV, May 27, 2008 - Now that West Virginia’s ten Blueprint Communities have developed individual community revitalization plans, they’re getting down to brass tacks in addressing specific needs of importance to their citizens. more »

The number of borrowers working with their mortgage servicers to identify alternatives to forclosure has increased, according to state officials, but those gains have been matched by an increasing level of delinquent loans.

The State Foreclosure Prevention Working Group, a group of state attorneys general and banking regulators working to prevent home foreclosures, issued the report Tuesday concluding that efforts have increased but are falling far short of the need to address the foreclosure crisis and prevent millions of unnecessary foreclosures. more »

CHARLESTON, WV - February 22, 2008 - U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (WV-2) today presented more than $1.5 million in grants for new affordable housing in West Virginia that will serve lower-income individuals and families including the homeless, the mentally disabled and victims of domestic violence. more »

Company to streamline operations by consolidating manufacturing plants

CAMP HILL, Pa., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ — Excel Homes, one of the nation’s top modular home manufacturers, announced plans today for continued growth and aggressive expansion. more »

Charleston, WV., November 6, 2007 — Attorney General Darrell McGraw is advising consumers who are facing the danger of foreclosure to call 1-888-995-HOPE (4673), a counseling service provided by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation (”HPF”). Founded in 2004, HPF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Americans avoid foreclosure. HPF operates a national help line that offers homeowners personalized assistance to help manage mortgage payment concerns. more »

BECKLEY, WV, September 28, 2007 - West Virginia Commerce Secretary Kelley Goes presented special achievement awards to three Blueprint Communities today as leadership teams from ten communities concluded training to help them revitalize their hometowns in a sustainable manner. more »

Only Private Gated Community in West Virginia Offering True Ski-In, Ski-Out Access and Best-in-Class Green Building Practices

SNOWSHOE, W.Va., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ — East Coast outdoor enthusiasts no longer need to head “West” to get their adventure fix. No matter the season, West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain has increasingly attracted enthusiasts of all types, particularly since top ski village operator, Intrawest, purchased the Resort in 1995. After more than ten years of unprecedented success, Snowshoe Mountain Resort welcomes Sawmill, a new cutting-edge private gated community boasting privileged ski-in, ski-out access and the state’s highest green practices. more »

That month saw the installation of Advanced Truckstop Electrification technology along West Virginia ’s I-70 corridor. The technology, created by IdleAire Technologies.

Corporation encourages truck drivers to shut off their engines and bring communications, heating or air conditioning, and even entertainment right into the truck cab. more »

Lawyers for a planned forested community in Monroe County who filed suit against the county commission alleging the properties were unfairly assessed argued in circuit court that the method for setting tax rates is inherently unjust. more »