With mortgage rates at historic lows and homes that are more affordable than they have been in decades, many first-time homebuyers feel that this is the perfect time to join in the real estate market. Although buying a home should be exciting, it often comes with unexpected financial obstacles. The following are four common mistakes that homebuyers make, along with tips for how to avoid them, according to a recent article by Equifax: Buyers...
As the housing market begins to heat up, some homeowners will inevitably try to take matters in to their own hands and sell their house as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). In todayas unpredictable market, however, homebuyers need an experienced professional on their side. Itas a proven fact that hiring a talented negotiator could save thousands of dollars. In each step of the homebuying experience, it helps to have someone who can keep a...
Just as the flowers begin to blossom here in Metro Atlanta, home values are rising, according to a recent report by Zillow.com. This is perfect timing for the city's busy selling season. aThe housing market recovery has continued to gain momentum over the past several months and looks firmly entrenched as we enter the 2013 spring home shopping season,a according to Zillow Chief Economist Stan Humphries. Atlanta's average home value rose 4.1 percent to $117,500 in February, up 4.1...
RE/MAX Associates are thrilled about the announcement last month that RE/MAX earned highest overall satisfaction for home sellers and home buyers among national full service real estate firms in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Home Buyer/Seller Study. Agents and Broker/Owners are celebrating with their colleagues online and in their offices. Here are some of their comments about the difference these awards will make in their markets and for their businesses. At its annual Conference...
2543 Northern Oak Drive, Braselton GA 30517 Amazing new listing in Chateau Elan! Located on the 3rd green of the Woodlands Golf Course, on one of the best golf course lots in Chateau Elan, this Builder
A new and costly rule called Qualified Residential Mortgage is being considered by federal regulators. If the proposal passes it would require home buyers to make at least a 20% down payment on a home purchase for the most affordable rates. Federal regulators have taken a law passed by Congress intended to prevent future banking collapses and turned it into an unintended penalty on home Buyers AND home Sellers.
Tamra Wade & Partners is excited to have just listed this adorable ranch home in sought after Roswell! This beauty boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a partially finished basement with bonus room. Pride of Ownership shows in this home, which has been fully renovated. Just a few of the great features of this home are the rustic hardwood floors throughout the family room and master bedroom, open kitchen with island and breakfast nook,...
Finally Banks Turn to Short Sales Versus Foreclosures As a Certified Distressed Property Expert who is vested in helping homeowners in Atlanta find an alternative to foreclosures, it is refreshing to hear banks are getting on the same page. Could it be that the Government has finally caught on to how badly the banks were handling short sales and they are no longer shelling out money to bail the banks out or is it that...
Do you have 20% to put down on the purchase of a new home? Pretty soon you may have to. Right now, Federal regulators are trying to pass a bill in Congress that would require all Home Buyers to have a 20% down payment when purchasing a home. This bill could be passed as early as this summer. If you are considering buying a new home, NOW IS THE TIME! Interest rates are lower then...
