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Short Sales is almost a curse word in our market. I recently attended the 5 Star Conf in Dallas and was real happy to hear what was being said about short sales. The folks from Freddie Mac said they were putting their loans on the fast track. The process should be completed in 30 days??? Now w...
11/10/2009
I have finally got a handle on the short sale situation...I hope. After trying to do this on my own I gave up. I am nnow hooked up with a short sale company who actually get the sale negotiated and then they take the home over as a trust. You then have to deal only with these folks who will pa...
05/03/2009
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Lake Lanier is looking so much better! The recent rains have had a positive impact on our lake. The storms that came with them are another matter. The rains and the money being filtered into the first time buyer programs are making a solid impact. The foreclosure market is still pushing the sa...
04/16/2009
WOW can it get any better. Interest rates are at 5% or below, the Cumming Real Estate Market has good supply and now there is an $8000.00 tax credit for first time buyers. Don't forget that you are considered a first time buyer if you have not owned a house in the past 3 years. Also you get get...
02/27/2009
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What do you think that the take over of Fannie and Freddie are going to do? Is this going to make a big impact or are we going to be caught in the big government loops? What do you think this will mean to the mortgage business. Are there going to be have new programs to help with loans and how ab...
09/08/2008
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Wow it has been a very good year with hopes that next year will be even better. The market has been slower than in previous years but it is still a great place to live and work. The average days on the market have increased and values are down a small percent but we are lucky not to have a decli...
12/30/2007
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Chestatee Golf and CC - Lake and Mountain Home Community in Dawson, GAThis charming 550-acre community has been established in the hills of Dawson County and lies between GA 400 and Lake Lanier. Chestatee is aplanned golf community on the shores of Lake Lanier and even though it is comprised of 5...
12/29/2007
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It appears that the plans have been approved for the water park and hotel at Mary Alice Park. The development company has signed a 50 year lease for the property and so it should be underway. The folks that live on that end of the lake will see alot more traffic and probably more noise!! The Ci...
12/28/2007
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Interest rates rose this week and that is not a good thing. Cumming Ga real estate is being fueled by bargain hunters. There are some good deals in the foreclosure market but competition for these is keeping the price up. I hope buyers will get moving now!! It is the best time to pick up a bar...
12/11/2007
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Well I finally took the leap and started a team. I am really happy to add Micheal Norton to my team and look forward to a very long relationship. The team concept is going well and I hope to add to my team next year!!!I still love the Remax concept and have been grateful to be a part of the Rema...
12/09/2007