Tips & Techniques for REALTORS

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Grow your real estate sales with these helpful tips from Lee Davenport.

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2010 

Fannie Mae, the largest provider of residential home funding in the United States, announced Friday that it would pay the closing costs on purchases of foreclosed homes in its inventory.  The government-controlled company said buyers of qualified properties will get up to 3.5 percent in closing ...
01/29/2010
Due to the homebuyer tax credit and the extremely low interest rates, now can potentially be your opportunity as a homeowner to sell your home.  But in this real estate market, since buyers have a plethora of choices, it is vital that your first impression be your best and make a lasting impact o...
01/27/2010
So you have either purchased or are getting ready to purchase real estate before the tax credit deadline in April 2010 but the homebuyer tax credit is not as simple or straightforward as you might think.  Here are some nuances that will affect homebuyers who plan to use it.   What you may not kn...
01/22/2010
Law enforcement officers, pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers and firefighters/emergency medical technicians can contribute to community revitalization while becoming homeowners through HUD's Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program. HUD offers a substantial incentive in the form of a disc...
01/20/2010
Now, more than ever, before buying a home, you may wonder, "Has this home been flooded or incurred some other form of damage?".   Caveat emptor or "buyer beware" is paramount in this real estate market.  You can ask the Seller but what if they don't know the full history or have "selective memory...
01/15/2010
So you are ready to purchase a home but hate how much you have to come up with for the downpayment.  At minimum you may have to pay 3.5% of the purchase price of the home down and at maximum you have to pay 20% down depending on the lender.   You wish there was an alternative that worked for you ...
01/15/2010
Have a business that you want more exposure for?  Or, interested in learning about some of the new businesses and their resources?   Admission to the Business Expo is FREE and this event is open to the public.  If you are a business owner, sign up to participate in the Sandy Springs/ Perimeter C...
01/13/2010
If you have been searching for a city-chic townhouse with plenty of space in Metro Atlanta, check out Reddington Townhouses as this prime real estate community may end your search.  Take a virtual tour of one of the homes at Reddington by cicking here.   Situated in the heart of Sandy Springs off...
01/08/2010
If you love being in the center of it all, then you will love living in one of Georgia's lavish brownstones at Hammond Heights.  Located in the heart of Sandy Springs, Hammond Heights townhouses is walking distance from City Walk Shopping Complex (with fashion stores, grocery stores, and eaterie...
01/05/2010
Sellers who get more than one offer should be aware that the highest offer isn't necessarily the best offer - don't let desperation to sell affect your judgment.  In this market, where buyers are not always able to complete a closing they have started, going with the buyer who has enough cash to ...
01/04/2010