Monthly Archives: February 2009

Mortgage Relief, Refinance Advice and Opinions, and More…

Let’s Look at the News of the Week and Hot Tops Related to You.  Information taken from the NAR’s most recent economic report. Mortgage Relief Plans President Obama will announce plans on how homeowners will be able to modify mortgages … Continue reading

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Athens GA Homes, Research tools to Assist your Online Home Search

Athens Ga Homes has four New Site Domains to help the Real Estate Owner in the Greater Athens Ga area do any one of the following with ease! *Find your REALTOR® now! You can have a REALTOR® contact you today! … Continue reading

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Housing Affordability at Recent Highs

According to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, the NAR’s affordability index measures whether or not a typical family could qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home. A typical home is defined as the national median-priced, existing single-family home … Continue reading

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A Georgia Homebuyer Tax Credit; your support needed!

A statewide Call For Action has been issued in support of HB 261 and the REALTOR supported Georgia Homebuyer Tax Credit. HB 261 creates a one year Georgia Homebuyer Tax Credit for the purchase of an eligible single-family residence with … Continue reading

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PR From Zillow; Rates Drop off Again Monday, According to Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor

News Release Issued: February 17, 2009 8:00 AM EST 30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall Again After Weeks of Steady Rate Increases Rates Drop off Again Monday, According to Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor SEATTLE, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ — The weekly average rate … Continue reading

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The NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers for 2008 and what it Says about today’s Buyers

What does the “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers for 2008″ put forth by the National Association of Realtors reveal regarding today’s home buyers? Gen X and Gen Y Dominated Home Sales in 2008 In total, more than 60 percent … Continue reading

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Did you Know; Facts and Stats about Housing in America Today

According to the National Association of Realtors®, *Unencumbered first time buyers are therefore a larger share of purchasers, now 41 percent. *Nearly one-quarter of first-time buyers are single females who purchased their first home on a median income of $47,400. … Continue reading

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Eight Tips to Guide for Your Home Search

1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing. 2. Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, … Continue reading

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BlogBurst accepts the Athens Properties Blog into Membership

The Athens Properties Blog has now been invited to be on BlogBurst, a syndication service that places blogs on top-tier online destinations, is a product of Pluck Corporation, headquartered in Austin, Texas. Pluck Corporation’s social media solutions empower publishers, broadcasters … Continue reading

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Fourth Quarter Metro Area Home Prices Down so says the Headlines; Does it impact you?

Well the news is out.  According to the NAR, “Metro area Home Prices are Down.”  This was heavily due to distressed property sales (i.e. foreclosures and short sales). According to the NAR, “Most metropolitan area median home prices, impacted by … Continue reading

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It looks like the $15k Tax Credit Missed the Cut; Stimulus Plan Update

  While the $15,000 Tax Credit for Home Buyers was passed by the Senate earlier in the week, it is now cut from consideration as the final piece of legislation heads toward the President’s desk. The following is a statement … Continue reading

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Interest Rates Slide this week according to Freddie!

Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending February 12, 2009.  During this time frame, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.16 percent, down from last week when it averaged 5.25 percent. Last … Continue reading

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Oconee Chamber Business Expo

On April 30, 2009, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce will host the 19th Annual Business Expo from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Oconee Civic Center.  Annually there are more than 1,000 people who attend the Expo. The … Continue reading

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Deciding how much house you can afford

Before you start house hunting, you need to determine how much house you can afford, which will entail getting preapproved for a home loan. A real estate agent can help you find a mortgage broker to begin the process. While … Continue reading

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Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation Annual Thrift Sale; Donations Needed for a Worthy Cause

  The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) is looking for both new or used items for its annual Thrift Sale. This year’s event occurs the weekend of March 14-15th. If your family is like ours and you have a surplus … Continue reading

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