sellers: Benefits Home Buyers and Sellers Should Know About FHA Loans - 01/16/11 09:48 PM
North Georgia Mountains, Blue Ridge Real Estate, FHA Loans, Mortgages, Home Buyers and Sellers, Financing
 
The housing market can be at best confusing when it comes to financing.  FHA Pros, LLC developed a list of facts regarding the benefits of FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loans since buyer interest in this loan option has gone from virtually zero to 87% or more.  Even with the rapid increase in popularity, many buyers and sellers too, still don't know these important benefits.
 Watch this quick video for more detail (narrated by Donna Yates).
 

 
 
 
 
MOVE 2 NORTH GEORGIA … (2 comments)

sellers: Are You Show-Ready? - 08/08/10 01:46 AM
Re-blog - Donna Yates, Associate Broker, REALTOR®, GRI Coldwell Banker High Country Realty
 
Great post making a distinction between staging and "show ready".  Excellent tips for the agent and consumer by Tom and Gina Branch, The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas SuburbsTom Branch, Broker Associate, RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, http://www.thebranchteam.com
 

We were out showing homes and began wondering why so many occupied homes are not properly prepared for showings. The sellers knew we were going to show their home several hours in advance and yet most of them were not "show-ready" when we arrived.
What is "show-ready"? Here's a little background before … (8 comments)

sellers: North Georgia, Blue Ridge Real Estate - Time for a Change - 10/30/09 04:53 PM
Georgia Real Estate | North Georgia Real Estate | Blue Ridge Mountains | Donna Yates, Realtor
Peak leaf season was last weekend (October 24/25) in the North Georgia Mountains and this weekend is time to set clocks back one hour on Saturday night (Fall back).
Lots of changes going on right now with transition from summer to fall, leaves turning and daylight savings time ending. So, are there any changes going on in the real estate market, let's take a look:

On the National Level The National Association of Realtors (NAR) who employ many economists report existing sales … (9 comments)

sellers: North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountain Market Watch February 2008 - 03/08/08 08:39 AM
North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains Market Watch 2008Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns and Pickens CountiesSingle Family Residential Homes Sales for February
 
For all counties combined as of March 8, 2008 - There are 2837 active, contingent and 141 pending homes on the market.  The average list price is $336,286 and prices range from $8500 up to $3,500,000.
Please note:  Statistics below are only for one month (February 08) compared to (February a year ago) - these are not year to date statistics. 
 
Mountain Homes For Sale  |  Listing Notifier  |  Home Evaluation  |  Mortgage Calculator
 
 
Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor primarily serving the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains located … (10 comments)

sellers: Buyers Ignored the Media - Now have BeautifulNorth Georgia Mountain Homes to Enjoy! - 10/08/07 08:40 AM
Buyers ignored the media and weighed out their options with the help of Donna Yates, Realtor who knows the market conditions and is the local area expert.  These buyers bought their dream home in the mountains and have them to enjoy just in time for the holidays!
   Bear Tracks , Brand new log cabin, gated, Mineral Bluff - SOLD
   Clear Creek - Almost new, spacious country cape, gated, Ellijay SOLD
   Aska Adventure Area - Turn key down to the dishes, gated, Blue Ridge  SOLD
The buyers of these homes bought at the right time NOW!  And now they own incredible mountain homes in the North Georgia … (4 comments)

sellers: Why Choose a REALTOR® to Buy or Sell Your Next Home in the North Georgia Mountains? - 09/23/07 12:23 AM

Few things are as important as purchasing a home.  For most, it will be the largest investment of their life. Therefore, it is important to work with the best when you are ready to buy your home.  Be sure to choose a REALTOR® and not just a sales agent.
A sales agent may sell you a house but a REALTOR®  subscribes to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and adheres to continuous education and a strict code of ethics.  Real Estate is a very competitive industry, please choose carefully.
Why Choose a REALTOR "®" ?
A REALTOR® is a trained professional … (15 comments)

sellers: Get in the Spirit Early - "Light Up Blue Ridge 2007" - North Georgia Mountains - 09/05/07 08:08 AM
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                          "LIGHT UP BLUE RIDGE 2007"
Mark you calendars for Saturday, November 24th to be in Blue Ridge Georgia for "Light Up Blue Ridge"  A special event held every year to kick off the Christmas season.  Nothing like Christmas in the North Georgia Mountains.  Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Business Association.
 
 
Come and enjoy the festivities going on in historic downtown Blue Ridge an ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Train! 
Welcome SantaFree Photos with SantaMusic and Holiday EntertainmentLighting of the Great TreeFun for the Entire Family 
Be sure to stop in and say hello to Al Hart, owner of Anasazi Gift Gallery and Furniture … (2 comments)

sellers: Working With Realtors in Blue Ridge, North Georgia Mountains - What All Buyers and Sellers Should Know - 08/26/07 01:27 PM
The job of a listing agent is to get the highest price possible, in the shortest amount possible, with favorable terms for the seller.
The job of a buyer's agent is to get the lowest price possible, with favorable terms to the buyer.
Simple right!?!  Well not so fast...
 
There are things you as a seller or a buyer should know:
Seller's Agent (Listing Agent)If you want to market your property for sale with a brokerage firm, you will sign a listing agreement which authorizes the brokerage firm to represent you when dealing with buyers.  So you should avoid telling the agent anything you would … (13 comments)

sellers: Questions and Answers regarding Home Inspections for North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountain Homes - 08/15/07 07:09 AM
Many homebuyers will opt to have a home inspection when purchasing a home since it is usually the largest investment made and it is typically done at the buyers expense.  Occassionally, sellers will order a home inspection prior to marketing their property.  This alerts them to problems which they can resolve resulting in a smoother transaction when receiving an offer from a potential buyer.  Since more often than not, the buyer is the one who orders the home inspection, these questions and answers are written from that perspective.
What is a home inspection?  It is an inspection of the major systems in … (4 comments)

sellers: An Inspection of Home Inspections - Do They Matter? North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains - 07/04/07 11:14 AM
Is a home inspection really necessary?  Who should order a home inspection; home buyers or sellers?  Let's take a closer look at what a home inspection can do for buyers and sellers:
Provides a visual examination of the structure, major systems (heating and air), walls, flooring, plumbing, electrical, roof, decks and more 
Home Buyers can have peace of mind when the purchase of a home is contingent upon the findings of a home inspection.  Include a home inspection clause in the written offer if not already a standard clause.  This allows the Home Buyer to renegotiate the purchase price or "opt-out" of buying … (11 comments)

 
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