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March 2007 - Posts

Monday, March 26, 2007 6:55 PM

One Client Saved Today!

Today, I saved one client from having to give up their dreams! Before I represented them, they had gone to a local lender and had been pre-qualified. When we started looking for homes, I knew about this approval and we looked at homes in the range they
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Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:13 PM

DO YOU KNOW THE 'TRUE COST' OF BUYING A HOME IN GEORGIA?

Every buyer needs to make sure they are pre-qualified BEFORE LOOKING FOR A HOME in Georgia! Don't fall for a lender's laziness of having you fill out an online application and then telling you how much of a loan you are qualified for! Don't
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Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:00 PM

SELLERS.... DO YOU KNOW THESE FACTS?

DID YOU KNOW? ...That even if you get less for your home in a buyer’s market, you can also buy for less yourself in the same market? ...That a seller can be covered by the same warranty as the buyer during the period the home is on the market? Did
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Thursday, March 22, 2007 7:53 PM

Just a Tidbit about Your Lifestyle!

If the very first thing someone sees when they walk into a home is a TV, this is not good! It means that the family in this home is less educated and less likely to read books or go to college. This is what they say...
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Tuesday, March 20, 2007 8:05 PM

Okay, What Do You REALLY Want?

There are many considerations in buying a home, besides price and location! First, of course, you need to know what you are looking for inside the home and your needs and wants for the exterior of the home. Perhaps, the first item on your agenda is to
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Sunday, March 18, 2007 5:34 PM

3 Story For Sale in Wildcat Lake

• 3 bath, 4 bdrm 3 story "2-Story PLUS Fin. Basement!" - $237,000 - Finished Basement & More Wildcat Lake, Lawrenceville - Home with 2 decks off family room and kitchen with view of small lake and woods for privacy! Spectacular finished
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Sunday, March 18, 2007 4:08 PM

1 1/2 Story For Sale in Quail Creek

• 3 bath, 4 bdrm 1 1/2 story "Plus Finished Basement!" - $216,900 - Priced to Sell! Quail Creek, Buford - Shows Beautifully... Original Owner, Meticulously maintained, no kids, non-smoking! Bonus room can be 5th bedroom! Screened Porch
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Friday, March 16, 2007 9:13 PM

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
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Tuesday, March 13, 2007 8:20 PM

Are You Sure You Want a Cut-Rate Commission Agent Representing YOUR INTERESTS?

NOT ALL AGENTS ARE EQUAL! NOT ALL AGENTS DO THE SAME THINGS! In the current Atlanta Buyer's Market, you need all the help you can get to sell your home. The market of recent years past has disappeared from the horizon. It is time to find that true
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Monday, March 12, 2007 8:56 PM

What's 'IN' with Kitchen Cabinets in Atlanta?

Really, it is a matter of taste and what makes you happy! During the last few years, we have gone from dark oak cabinets... to pickled finished cabinets...to gleaming white cabinets.... to cherry cabinets... to now light oak cabinets. But, I also see
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Monday, March 12, 2007 8:50 PM

2 Story Split For Sale in Wisteria Place Swim/Tennis Community in Grayson, GA

Large Home! Hardcoat Stucco • 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story split "Tradional!" - $216,900 - Priced for Today's Market Wisteria Place, Grayson - Floor plan creates a large home with Hardcoat Stucco and Stone front. Huge finished lower level,
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Friday, March 09, 2007 4:45 PM

What Type of Home Makes a Good Investment in Northeast Atlanta?

Some homes hold their value better than others. The first criteria for holding value is the location and the ratings of the public schools. It makes sense to evaluate what you buy and where. The floor plan is important. It is important that the master
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Friday, March 09, 2007 4:23 PM

Terrific Home in Gates Mill Subdivision, Lawrenceville!

Gates Mill, Lawrenceville - Gorgeous home with 3.5 baths, 6 bedrooms, 3 story "2-Story plus Finished Basement!". Now $300,000 - Priced for Current Market! Heated inground pool! Outdoor kitchen! Fenced! Pond! Irrigation System! Upgraded Decor!
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Thursday, March 08, 2007 9:06 PM

What does a Home Warranty Provide to a Buyer and to the Seller?

What exactly is a home warranty, what is covered, and what good is it to the buyer and the seller? Home warranties are one-year policies that cover a home’s major mechanical such as the plumbing, heating/furnace, electrical, water heater, and cooling
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007 6:58 PM

Make a Small Room Look LARGER!

1. If there is any clutter, remove it . Often, people think this means things lying around on the floor such as toys, newspapers, etc. But it also means clutter on the walls , such as too many pictures, craft items, the children drawings, etc. You also
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007 4:44 PM

Price Lowered on 6220 Lake Windsor Parkway in Windsor at Lanier

Windsor at Lanier, Hoschton - Market repositioned price on 6220 Lake Windsor Parkway, a 3 bath, 4 bdrm "2-Story plus Basement". Now $350,000 - Priced on the Money!. Property information
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007 4:43 PM

3 Story For Sale in Windsor at Lanier

3.5 bath, 4 bedroom home "2-Story plus Basement" - $350,000 - Priced on the Money! Windsor at Lanier, Hoschton Property information
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Thursday, March 01, 2007 5:53 PM

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 .
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