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Mon, Jun 16, 2008
The formula for successfully getting into a comfortable mortgage payment is not complicated. In fact, you don't need a fancy amortization chart or even one of those online calculators that don't do a very good job of showing real world scenar...
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Tue, Jun 10, 2008
We work with a lot of folks who are relocating from other areas of the country. And what we've found is one of the hardest concepts for people to grasp when relocating to Atlanta is this:
Atlanta real estate is different.
It's not that'...
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Sun, Jun 08, 2008
A lot of folks get confused about what I do as a real estate agent...they have this misconception that I sell houses. It's not their fault. After all, there's a sign in the front yard with my number on it. Oh and there's a f...
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Sat, Jun 07, 2008
Most buyers think by saving $1,000 off the asking price, they're actually saving $1,000.
This isn't entirely true.
As a buyer you're most likely financing between 70% and 80% of the purchase price. At an 8% interest rate you only...
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Fri, Jun 06, 2008
In the last 30 days, I've received 5 offers that have resulted in a stalemate between the Buyer and Seller. On average, these 5 offers were nearly 20% below the Seller's asking price. And, on average, the Buyer and Seller were only 3% apa...
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Mon, Jun 02, 2008
A lot of folks tell me they don't want to price their home at Market Value because they know the Buyer is going to low-ball them.
I would rather reject three offers than have none at all, wouldn't you?
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Sun, Jun 01, 2008
If you purchased your home 8 years ago, you'll be able to sell it for more than you paid.
If you bought it within the last 2 to 3 years, unfortunately the market has softened and you'll not be able to sell it for as much as you paid.
If you bo...
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Sat, May 31, 2008
Most Sellers in today's market are holding out for their price - waiting for the market to bring them what they need so they have enough of equity to put a hefty down payment on the more expensive home they've been dreaming of.
The harsh reality i...
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