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$99 A Month for 12 Months – Not a Gimmick Thanks to $8,000 Tax Credit

$99 A Month for 12 Months – Not a Gimmick Thanks to $8,000 Tax Credit

You might have read the headline and thought, oh no!  This is another one of those funky loans that change over time.  Nope.  It’s not a special loan, it’s another way to think about the $8,000 tax credit.  If you take a $125,000 home’s payment of roughly $750.00 a month at 6% interest rate (fixed [...]

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How Do You Know if Your Realtor Is Any Good?

How Do You Know if Your Realtor Is Any Good?

From a linkedin question:
What kinds of questions might a first time home buyer ask prospective Realtors in order to gauge level of expertise and figure out who would best represent his / her interests? Assuming that no references are available, what criteria would you use?
Another response stated:
…The most important factor in finding a realtor [...]

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Chauncey Davis – Atlanta Falcons – The River Club

Chauncey Davis – Atlanta Falcons – The River Club

Chauncey Davis has some diggs!  Closing in April 2009, Mr. Davis moved into one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Georgia, The River Club. Not sure if he was wanting to be neighbors with Coach Mike Smith or not.!
The River Club has been featured for charity events as well on the radio at 790 [...]

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Sales Are Up 29% From Last Month | Real Estate Market Condition Report May 2009

Sales Are Up 29% From Last Month | Real Estate Market Condition Report May 2009

Buying opportunities abound for value-savvy home shoppers in select markets across the nation, where prices have fallen to 2003 levels. While home prices are still declining on a year over year basis, they are falling at the slowest rate in five months, which indicates a degree of stabilization compared to recent months.
Attractive prices, [...]

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Georgia Home Buyer Tax Credit

Georgia Home Buyer Tax Credit

Governor Perdue signed HB 261 yesterday creating a Georgia income tax credit up for the purchase of an eligible single-family residence.
Although the bill was signed yesterday, the credit is limited to eligible purchases made between June 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009.
The credit created by HB 261 can be claimed one time per taxpayer [...]

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Jeff Francoeur – Atlanta Braves Outfielder Home – Duluth, GA

Jeff Francoeur – Atlanta Braves Outfielder Home – Duluth, GA

Jeff Francoeur is an Gwinnett Success story! As an awesome Parkview High standout, Jeff is a local favorite.
Jeff is one of the many Atlanta Celebrities that chose to live in Duluth, GA. Jeff is also, similar to another huge star, Matt Ryan , in that he bought a modest (by Pro Athlete’s Standards) [...]

Matt Ryan – Atlanta Falcons QB Home – Duluth, GA

Matt Ryan – Atlanta Falcons QB Home – Duluth, GA

If you’ve been in Atlanta for any period of time, no doubt you’ve heard of Matt Ryan. The Atlanta Falcons QB took Atlanta by storm last year during his rookie season and surprised everyone by how quickly he was able to contribute. There was even whispers of MVP last year.
True to his [...]

Michael Vick – 2927 Darlington Run – Duluth GA – Sugarloaf Country Club

Michael Vick – 2927 Darlington Run – Duluth GA – Sugarloaf Country Club

ATLANTA CELEBRITY / ATLANTA PRO ATHLETE: MICHAEL VICK

CLAME TO FAME: Michael Vick was (and may still be) the most explosive, dynamic quarterback in the NFL.  He played for the Atlanta Falcons for several years. Noted for his speed and athleticism.
HOME FOR SALE? : YES  WHY?: Vick is now infamous for his involvement in [...]

Atlanta Celebrity Homes | Pro Athlete Luxury Homes

Atlanta Celebrity Homes | Pro Athlete Luxury Homes

ne of my most popular blog posts ever was the one that was about Michael Vick’s home, the first time when all the negative publicity came out. I got the idea that my readers may want to know about how other celebrities and athletes live, homes for sale, and their luxury homes! [...]

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