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Athens, GA Free Home Inspections; Military (Active or Vet), Police, Fire

As a way of expressing their gratitude for those who keep us safe, one of my home inspection contacts is offering FREE HERO INSPECTIONS for the Month of December. A free full standard home inspection will be provided for Buyers … Continue reading

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Today’s Home Buyers Save Well Into the Future; Buying Athens, GA

In today’s economy, many factors influence the decision to buy a home – job status, financial resources, and family considerations among them. But one of the most compelling reasons to consider becoming a homeowner in the current market is the … Continue reading

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FHA Gives Home Buyers One-Month Window to lock low monthly insurance premium

September 1, 2010– “The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving homeowners and buyers until October 4 to lock in a low monthly insurance premium, according to Gibran Nicholas, chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that trains and certifies mortgage … Continue reading

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8 Tips for Finding Your New Home; Athens, GA

Article From BuyAndSell.HouseLogic.com By: G. M. Filisko Published: February 10, 2010 A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you. House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you … Continue reading

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5 Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes; Athens, GA

1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal. 2. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house. 3. They don’t find the right … Continue reading

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Athens, GA Home Buyer ‘HELP’ (Job Loss Protection) FAQ’s

Over the past few weeks I have been talking, texting, tweeting, and chatting about Job Loss Protection for home buyers (and using it as a pretty neat seller incentive to buyers).  These are some frequently asked questions that I think … Continue reading

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Where Buyers are Looking Online

According to Hitwise.com, the following websites are the Top 6 websites for Business and Finance, Real Estate, ranked by Visits for the week ending 09/05/2009. 1.   Realtor.com 2.   Yahoo Real Estate 3.   Zillow 4.   ZipRealty 5.   Rent.com 6.   Trulia.com These … Continue reading

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Buyers Ask: Will the Grass Be Greener if I Get Off the Fence?

To be sure, many real estate markets across the country have been seeing housing inventory increase and home prices stabilize. Although most sellers are still seeing a very good return on their housing investment, with more than 50 percent appreciation over the past six years, some home … Continue reading

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Find that Perfect Location but the home needs work; I have a great tool for You!

There is an interesting loan program out there today. It’s called the Purchase & Renovate program, and is offered by one of the leading mortgage companies in the nation. Within this program you can finance the purchase and the renovation … Continue reading

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When Buying Makes Sense

The housing market has never been better for many potential buyers. In fact, in many U.S. metro areas it’s more affordable to buy than rent. The National Low Income Housing Coalition reports that in 57 out of the 100 most … Continue reading

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Buyers Can Be Choosers

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments people make, and the process usually begins with choosing a real estate agent. According to the 2007 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 79 percent of recent buyers used a … Continue reading

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Why the Fall may be a Good Time for Home Buyers

This fall could be a particularly great time for first-time or buyers out of the market who would like to own a home again. Why you might ask? Prices are probably as low as they are going to go as … Continue reading

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Take the Stress Out of Homebuying

Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible. 1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying … Continue reading

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6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home

1. Investigate local, state, and national down payment assistance programs. These programs give qualified applicants loans or grants to cover all or part of your required down payment. National programs include the Nehemiah program, www.getdownpayment.com, and the American Dream Down … Continue reading

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