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$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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
In Depth Video On 2009 Tax Credit
I was planning on doing a video myself, but my company beat me to it. I thought this was a great video that explains the 1st time home buyer tax credit.
Thinking About Resale Value
As you start looking for a new home, you probably aren’t even considering your NEXT move . You probably just want to get this one taken care of! But it is always prudent to shop for a new home with an eye on potential resale value down the road. No one can predict what [...]
Buyer’s First Step: Pre-Approval
One of the most important steps in the home-buying process is being pre-approved for a home loan. Many buyers apply for a loan and receive approval from a lender BEFORE searching for a home. This is called “pre-approval.”Why is pre-approval important at the beginning of the home-buying process?
Pre-approval can cut days or even weeks [...]
Fiduciary Responsibility
Real Estate across the country is different. In some state, it may take 90 days to close while in others, like Georgia, 30 days is the norm. Additionally, in some states you can close at a title company’s office, in other states you may get an attorney to help coordinate the closing while still [...]
Should I Buy A Home From This Builder?
When a buyer is looking for a new construction home, the question always comes up, "Is This A Good Builder?" It’s a loaded question to say the least. Although, the Real Estate Commission will be upset about this, most agents DO have opinions about the builders. The bottomline however, is that an agent’s answers [...]
When is the best time to buy?
Are you waiting till prices drop further? I have two KEY questions for you.
When is the right time to buy?
When do you know where the bottom is?
Let’s address the second question first. The only real time you know you’ve hit the bottom is after you’ve already hit it and you’re looking back. Hindsight is 20/20. [...]
Buying a home in Georgia is different…
Buying a home in Georgia is different. Sure, you’ll likely get more home for the money vs most places, but the real difference is in the buying process altogether. If you are like most people reading this article you are either out of state (outside of Georgia) or came from another [...]