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Buying A Home Series: Step One – Pray

December 22, 2009

You might not agree with me, but I think the first step in the home buying process is prayer.  You definitely should be saving and budgeting, etc, which are next steps actually but prayer should be at the start of your day and I believe at the start of your purchase.
Before I jump in, if [...]

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How Do You Know if Your Realtor Is Any Good?

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

May 16, 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

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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 Home May 11, 2009

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) [...]

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Matt Ryan – Atlanta Falcons QB Home – Duluth, GA

Matt Ryan Home May 10, 2009

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 [...]

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

Michael Vick May 5, 2009

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 [...]

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GMAC Broke Into My Client’s Home

April 30, 2009

It happening, really.
You move out and put your home on the market. You drive by one day, or maybe the Realtor calls and says, “my key is not working anymore…”
It’s happened. That’s right the bank has broken into your home, winterized it and “secured it.” If you are lucky, [...]

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Obama Just Paid You To Buy A Home

April 15, 2009

For the past 5 months I’ve heard about Obama’s plans non-stop. Not a single one of his plans have done or will do anything for the American economy. I’m not here to rant about bailouts, handouts or bonus checks. I’m here to talk about something incredibly awesome.
Sure you COULD get a [...]

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Home Buyer Tax Credit

February 28, 2009

New Changes to the Home Buyer Tax Credit.  I thought I would try to talk about it here as simply as possible.
2009 Home Buyer Tax Credit

Tax Credit is a True Tax Credit.  There is no repayment of it, unless you sell your home within 3 years. The "recapture" would take place at the sell of [...]

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