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Metro Atlanta Foreclosures

Short sale and foreclosed properties represent the majority of sales last year.  Looking for a bank owned property?  Upside down or facing foreclosure?  My team is experienced in this field and offers many years of experience.  Call today for help with deed in lieu of foreclosure or short sale programs and negotiations.

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Are you ready to sell your Atlanta house?  Thinking about selling it on your own?  Did you know that in 2010, people who opted to sell with a REALTOR received an average of 38% more for their homes than those who chose the For Sale by Owner route? Having Jeff Barnwell and RE/MAX on your side can significantly reduce the amount of time your Atlanta home stays on the market.

Atlanta Mortgage and Home Loans

With the lending market changing daily having a pre-approval letter is not always a guarantee for closing.  Working with local lenders is a must for Atlanta new home purchases and assures if problems arise your contact  is just down the street.  Internet lenders are closing up shop daily, don’t take the risk with your next Atlanta home purchase.

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Historical Fixed Rate Mortgage Chart

We hear in the news most every week that mortgage rates are going down to historic lows.  As the average homeowner or new home buyer these numbers sound good but for many a visual is needed to show just how low rates have slipped. Click on the images below for full size view The first [...]

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Radwanderung – Extreme Mountain Biking

Nothing to do with Johns Creek real estate but very interesting all the same.     I remember as a kid riding my bike on steep hills and jumping the creek, a real daredevil in my time.  Couldn’t imagine even walking this trail much less on a bicycle.   Enjoy -    For the latest Johns Creek, [...]

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Georgia’s high school graduation rate for 2011 – Search

The AJC just released a table showing graduation rates for the state of Georiga’s high school seniors for 2011.  With a little pride at play, Lambert High School in south Forsyth Georgia produced a 97.5% graduation rate for 2011.  Lambert High School is south Forsyth’s newest high school and was already showing great achievements in coach Sid [...]

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2012 FHA Changes in Mortgage Insurance Premium

This commentary summarizes the reality of the changes and how it will impact future buyers or clients. 1) UPFRONT MIP increasing from 1.0% to 1.75%. – This increase sounds more alarming than it really is. The increase is amortized over a 30 year period so the bark is bigger than the bite. On a $100K [...]

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1558 Ace McMillian Road Dacula Georgia 30019

Wonderful established horse farm on 11.88 acres in Dacula Georgia.  3 mature fenced pastures gives your horses a place to call home. Slice of paradise in the Dacula market.  Mini farm with exquisite ranch style all main floor living.  Four bedrooms, 3 baths, unfinished basement, huge garden tub in the master, huge stacked stone fireplace.  Small [...]

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Bank Of America To Offer Rentals As Foreclosure Alternative

As posted in the Huffington Post this week NEW YORK — Bank of America says it has begun a pilot program offering some of its mortgage customers who are facing foreclosure a chance to stay in their homes by becoming renters instead of owners. The “Mortgage to Lease” program, which was launched this week, will [...]

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It’s Cheaper to Buy in Johns Creek and South Forsyth

Since the housing bubble burst, it seems like everyone and their mother can’t stop talking about what a great time it is right now to buy a home, but how good is it in the North Atlanta metro market? After years of seeing home prices drop like a lead weight and rental markets tightening up, [...]

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Top 3 Ways to Turn a New Home Buyer Off

1. Staying home when buyers are viewing your home: Buyers like to preview properties online, checking for price reductions, and sharing with family and friends.  On the other hand, buyers can feel hindered in their ability to fully explore or verbally process their impressions of a home when the seller won’t leave while it’s being [...]

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Craig Conner – Silverton Mortgage

Call today for pre-qualification with Craig Conner and Silverton Mortgage Having known Craig Conner over the last six years both Craig and Silverton Mortgage come with my highest recommendations.  Craig Conner specializes in customer service and helping my buyers through the many hurdles of closing a home loan in this unstable market.  Call Craig Conner [...]

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FHA updating the funding fee for new loans

FHA is making some changes you should be aware of for your clients.  If you have specific questions about the changes please reply to this email or call us in the office at 404-373-3411. FHA announced on Monday (official announcement will still be a few weeks away) that as of April 1st, 2012 they are [...]

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Champions Run New Homes For Sale – Suwanee Georgia

South Forsyth Lambert High School Georgia homes for sale – Champions Run Champions Run - NOW SELLING!!! Just this past weekend I had a couple seeking homes in the Lambert High School district from 300,000 – 400,000.  After previewing Grand Cascades, Three Chimney’s, and Olde Atlanta Club we found a new construction home in the Champions Run [...]

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BB&T Home Mortgage – Physician Loans

Had a conversation today with a BB&T mortgage broker at the Johns Creek office.  Apparently BB&T is offering a couple new loans for potential wealth management customer, in this case newly minted doctors.  Local banks are seeking this soon to be wealthy demographic in that banking relationships today will have potential to payout over the [...]

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