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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 [...]
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, [...]
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! [...]
Does it really matter which real estate company my listing agent works for?
from a Trulia question) I love this question! Because it doesn’t matter! (at least very little to the "consumer") It matters a great deal to the agent.
If it mattered at all, then Remax would be losing business as they are slipping out of the top 5 in the country, and Keller Williams would be [...]
Waiting for your $15,000 (instead of $7,500), PLEASE READ!
There’s a new tax credit that’s waiting for House approval that raises the tax credit from $7,500 to $15,000. However you may not know the whole story!
It’s a TRUE tax credit – meaning if you don’t owe up to $15,000 in taxes in at least 2 successive years, you miss out on it. Lower income [...]
Deal or No Deal – Real Estate is Changing Again
The phone is ringing, is it the bank? You might want to pick that up. There’s some new stuff coming and you need to know what is coming if you are a buyer and if you are seller.
First, what is coming:
2009 Will forever be known as the year of the Short Sale . 2007 [...]
Double Down – Housing Stimulus up to $15,000
US Senator, Johnny Isakson, adding a $15,000 tax credit for homebuyers to the much talked about economic stimulus package. This tax credit would take the place of the current $7500 tax credit for first time homebuyers. Unlike the current credit, this one is for anyone buying a primary residence, not just first timers. It also [...]
What You Need To Know About Mortgages in 2009
Business Week just put out a great article about mortgages in 2009. I’ll try to summarize it for you but it’s a great read.
For Purchasers:
Check with a loan person first, before your Realtor. There are several things going on right now at one time and you need to know what you are getting into.
Rates are [...]
Fannie Mae Policies On Short Sale Through Foreclosure
I often get asked about the difference between the impact of a short sale and a foreclosures.
Here is a summary of Fannie Mae loan policies that went into affect on August 1, 2008. This represents the time period that must elapse before borrowers can demonstrate they have reestablished an acceptable credit history after the occurrence of the bankruptcy [...]