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LOCK IN YOUR MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE NOW AND THEN SHOP FOR A HOME!
In case you did not know, interest rates are exceedingly right now . But, you have not found the home you want to buy yet? No Problem... there are loans available now that you can lock the interest rate now and then shop for your home. You can lock the Read More...

by Janet Carpenter | 0 Comments

Are You Afraid to Buy a Home NOW?
With all the negative reports in the media about the housing slowdown, it is small wonder that you would be afraid. Despite some of the mortgage options not being available (you did not want them anyway), now is the RIGHT time to buy! Let me point out Read More...

by Janet Carpenter | 2 Comments

Nehemiah FHA Loan Still Available!
On October 1, 2007, HUD prohibited the source of down payment assistance that consisted of funds provided by the seller, or any other person or entity who financially benefits from the transaction. The funds also could no longer be from any third party Read More...

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Good News is Bad News in Mortgage Industry
More on yesterday's post... Sure enough, 'good' new is 'bad' news for mortgage interest rates. Today, we hear that 110,000 new jobs were created in August, as well as 118,000 new jobs in June and July. Today, the mortgage interest Read More...

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What are the 'Real Estate Experts' Thinking?... Not to Mention, the Government!
Only 15% of the subprime loans became foreclosures, but we got rid of ALL subprime loans. They also got rid of 80/20 loans, which can be good. This, I feel, is one of those things that can and does hurt lenders. If no one is investing in the home, and Read More...

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HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME QUICKLY IN GWINNETT (OR AT LEAST QUICKER)!
There is no magic that will get your buyer for your home tomorrow.... BUT, there are ways to get your buyer quicker. Here is a list of DO'S AND DON'TS: 'DO' LIST 1. In this market where there are 13 months of inventory, you must HIRE A Read More...

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Atlanta Housing Report: The Current Cycle
Well, here we are in the middle of 2007, with an excess of homes on the market and fewer buyers who can qualify for them due to the interest rates being higher than the last time they looked at buying a house and the lenders tightening up their lending Read More...

by Janet Carpenter | 1 Comments

Moving UP to a Larger Home? Gwinnett Market Conditions YOU Need to Know!
With the market being somewhat depressed in Gwinnett, and the Atlanta Metro area in general, you need to know what to do in a depressed market. Since there is currently a large inventory of homes, it seems like there are not enough buyers to go around. Read More...

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Great Home Deals in North Metro Atlanta!
There are great deals in the suburbs north of Atlanta! In previous years, the Atlanta area had approximately 80,000 homes on the market entering the summer months. Now, this summer, we are entering the summer with over 109,000 on the market. Sellers are Read More...

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How is the Home Market Conditions in Duluth, GA?
There are 442 homes on the market as of today, May 7th. These homes range in price from $109,900 to $6,999,900. There are 89 homes over $1 million! There are 164 homes are in the $300,000 to $599,999, with 189 under $300,000. No homes have closed yet Read More...

by Janet Carpenter | 0 Comments

How is the Home Market in Suwanee, Georgia?
There are 72 active listings in Suwanee as of today, 5/7, ranging in price from $160,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a fenced backyard to $474,900 for a 5 bedroom, 4 bath home with granite counters, rear stairs, and 3 sides brick. No homes have Read More...

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Home Sale Statistics for April - Suwanee, GA
1. 35 Homes sold in the month of April, ranging in price from $157,000 to $2,520,000. 2. 600 Properties are on the market as of May 1st, ranging in price from from $125,000 to $6,995,000. As you can see, Suwanee offers you homes in all price ranges, and Read More...

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What is Happening to Home Prices in Atlanta?
Home prices nationally hit the lowest level in growth since 1996, according to S&P/Case-Shiller. The 10-City Composite Index dropped .8% from November, 2006 to December, 2006. The 20-City Composite, which includes Atlanta, dropped .7% from November Read More...

by Janet Carpenter | 0 Comments

Check the Demographic Info for any Zip Code and More...
Try a new site that has been developed over this last year for all demographic data collected by the government. It has it all, nicely compiled into charts and graphs. The site is http://www.zipcodestats.com . Read More...

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DOES A FINISHED BASEMENT INCREASE MY RESALE VALUE?
Well, you might be surprised! Having a basement at all, adds value... finished or unfinished! That amount in Atlanta is generally $10,000 to $25,000. Now if you have an unfinished basement in an average-sized home, it will cost you close to $40,000 or Read More...

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