Sean Murphy's (coast0downlender) Blog

What is the FHA?   The Federal Housing Administration is an agency of the federal government. The FHA insures private loans issued for new and existing housing, and for approved programs for home repairs. The FHA was created by Congress in 1934, and in 1965 became part of the Department of Housin...

State, federal and local leaders held a ceremonial ribbon cutting Thursday for NASA's newest addition to Stennis Space Center. It's the $33 million NASA Shared Services Center, which puts all of NASA's Human Resources services, procurement activity and financial management under one roof at the H...

It has been slow going since Katrina, but a new commercial corridor is beginning to take shape along Highway 90 in Biloxi. Right now there are several projects under construction, with more in the planning stage. The latest commercial development along the busy highway targets the tourism industr...

GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) - Gulfport's plans to create a multi faceted neighborhood along the shoreline came into sharper focus on Monday. Five of Gulfport's seven council members joined Mayor Brent Warr and the Gulfport Development Commission on a tour of the old Veterans Administration property. What...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - Gulf LNG Energy has announced the groundbreaking for its liquefied natural gas import facility at the Port of Pascagoula. Governor Haley Barbour and members of the Mississippi congressional delegation are to attend tomorrow's ceremony. The Houston, Texas-based Gulf LNG is...

Home Improvements that Actually Save You Money (ARA) - Don't believe that spending money can actually save you money? When it comes to home improvement, investing in cost-effective upgrades can actually save you a bundle in the long-run.The average American household spends more than $1,600 a yea...

One of the most reassuring stories we have published since the economy started coming unglued ran on the front page on Sunday under the headline: "Coast banks: We are lending." As Tammy Smith reported, a sensible approach to lending over the years has shielded financial institutions in South Miss...

The Mississippi Development Authority will begin the second round of the Small Rental Assistance Program next week with a series of workshops for property owners who are considering applying for a forgivable loan to help build or rehabilitate Coast rental properties. The 16 workshops begin Monday...

HousingPredictor.com has listed the hottest 10 markets that aren't just the exceptions to the rule in national real estate trends, but show that no matter what the national economy is like there are always hot markets somewhere in real estate.   Hottest 10 Buyers MARKETS RANK     REAL ESTATE MARK...

Gulfport Grant Will Provide Down Payment Assistance For Home Buyers Gulfport Launches HOMELINE Program - offering $50,000 for Down Payment Assistance A GREAT opportunity that is limited to as many as 165 low and moderate income buyers!! Beginning October 1st, you can pick up your HOMELINE applica...