Big Fun at Big Pond in Morrow GA - 06/28/12 06:07 PM
Big Pond at Reynolds Preserve
Ahh… the serenity and beauty of a country lake. That’s what you find right in the city of Morrow GA when you visit Big Pond at Reynolds Nature Preserve – a favorite spot for Clayton County family outings. 
Big Pond is a favorite local haunt for young and old alike. Everyone from grandparents to the baby enjoys watching the geese and ducks, and spotting all kinds the wetland wildlife – beaver, many varieties of fish and turtles, frogs, kingfishers, hawks and heron, to name some we’ve seen lately.
But it works just as well for solitary … (3 comments)

Olde Town Morrow: What's in Store for these Stores? - 06/28/12 05:27 PM
Olde Town Morrow GA – What’s in store for these stores?
This is Olde Town Morrow GA, a commerical real estate development that was new to Clayton County at about the same time that I arrived in Georgia. It's also a creative vision that includes historic property preservation, naturally appealing to a house-a-holic such as myself. I guess that's why I feel a special connection to the project that compels me to keep it in front of my readers. 
Search for commercial real estate in and around Morrow GA.
When we first visited a new seafood restaurant housed at one of the … (7 comments)

Hiking Trails at Reynolds Preserve Morrow GA - 06/27/12 02:25 PM
Hiking Trails at Reynolds Preserve in Morrow GA
Need a breath of fresh air? A little something to get the blood moving? Take a hike on the trails of Reynolds Preserve in Morrow GA.    
Hiking the wooded trails at Reynolds Preserve in Morrow GA provides my husband and I with a nearby venue for outdoor fun with our loved ones. Out on the Preserve trails, we get up-close and personal with nature. It’s a first-rate family hike.
 
The 146-acre preserve has miles of hiking trails that provide enough variety in the terrain to be challenging and … (0 comments)

Georgia Grown Welcome Center and Gift Shop, Forest Park GA - 06/27/12 01:37 PM
Georgia Grown Welcome Center and Gift Shop, Forest Park GA
Why not have a “Georgia Grown” Fourth of July celebration? 
When planning your Fourth of July cookout or picnic, remember -- the best source for the freshest produce for your holiday table will be found at the Georgia State Farmers Market in Forest Park GA, a great source for healthful, organic produce and other foods.
Start your visit off right, with a stop at the Georgia Grown Welcome Center and Gift Shop. Not only will you find goodies and gifts galore, delightful Debbie Ray or another of the helpful staff … (4 comments)

Pansy Party at Bob's Market and Greenhouse in Forest Park GA - 06/25/12 08:18 PM
 Pansy Party at Bob’s Market and Greenhouse in Forest Park GA
Bob’s Market and Greenhouse is a West Virginia-based plant distributor and  one of the first things you’ll see when you enter the Garden Center area of the Atlanta GA State Farmers Market. It is the state’s sole location of Bob's Market and Greenhouses, operating there since 2005. Georgians can now check out all the plants and supplies they’ll need to plan and plant a beautiful border or landscape at Bob’s shed.
The day I found them I thought I’d stumbled upon a glorious Pansy Party! Pansies dancing in the … (6 comments)

Rose Riot at Forest Park GA Floral Distributor - 06/24/12 05:49 PM
Rose Riot at Forest Park GA Floral Distributor
Love the scent of roses? Due for a big bouquet of red ones? Then find your way to my favorite distribution outlet for fresh-cut, first grade florist quality flowers of all types, colors and fragrances.
I love a tall vase filled with fresh flowers. That is one of my favorite indulgences to which I treat myself as often as I can. This little shop I discovered is a floral treasure chest located at building #33 in the garden center area of the Atlanta Farmers Market in Forest Park GA, and is operated … (3 comments)

Garden Accessories at JAM'n Designs in Forest Park GA - 06/23/12 03:12 PM
Garden Accessories at JAM'n Designs in Forest Park GA
JAM’n Designs owners, Jeff and Tom, opened their business at the Atlanta Farmers Market just a few years ago, specializing in large and hard to find sizes and shapes of pottery and plants to help make your Georgia patios, gardens and landscaping outstanding. Today they are a local favorite for landscapers and garderners, offering one of the largest selections of glazed, rustic, terra cotta, concrete and other pottery, urns, pedestals, fountains and statuary in the Atlanta area.  
 
Before you visit, they have an informative website where you can browse the … (2 comments)

Matthews Hamper House in Forest Park GA: Baskets for Everything - 06/23/12 02:52 PM
Baskets to Hold Everything at Matthews Hamper House in Forest Park GA
Need a basket? ANY kind of basket? Love to fancy-wrap a present? How about some unusual ribbon and gift wrap? Or maybe your kitchen, laundry or bedrooms could use some extra storage containers? Would you just love to find a few interesting and unusual  items to spice up your home décor? Then find you way to Matthews Hamper House in Forest Park GA, and you are sure to come away satisfied.
 
Matthews Hamper House is tucked away in one of the very farthest corners of the Atlanta State … (2 comments)

Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase in Forest Park GA - 06/22/12 07:17 PM
Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase in Forest Park GA
Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase shines the spotlight on Local Produce at its Finest
Did you know that agriculture is still Georgia’s No. 1 industry? Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase is a celebration of locally produced food and other wares -- everything from fruits and vegetables to plants and nursery items; meats and cheeses to grits and olive oil; specialty food items and honey to breads and pastries, plus nuts, ice cream barbecue sauces, spices and more – and of course, everything you’ll find is Georgia Grown! 

The free event is sponsored by the … (2 comments)

Clayton County GA All Candidates Forum - 06/22/12 06:01 AM
Don't miss the Clayton County GA All Candidates Forum on July 28th & 29th.
Mike Glanton is one of Clayton County’s best residents and friends.
He’s pastor of the New Life Christian Church in Jonesboro, currently serving his 6th term as State Representative, and he’s been serving his community and country in one way or another for more than 34 years.  He is a 2012 nominee for the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia Leadership Award for Leadership Development Advocate of the Year

Mike is the co-founder of the Coalition of Clayton County Clergy, the organization that will they host the “All … (1 comments)

Atlanta GA Short Sales Expert Announcement - 06/20/12 04:44 AM
Atlanta GA Short Sales Expert Announcement
This important news may or may not be for you. Please share with those that you know who need this help.
Announcing a HUGE OPPORTUNITY for JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America Loan Holders:
People who are upside in their mortgages can short sell and get cash at the closing table! Don’t let an unaffordable mortgage ruin your life. For a limited time, homeowners are receiving anywhere from $2500 to $30,000 in relocation assistance from some lenders when they short sell rather than walking away or going to foreclosure. That's right! Up to 30,000 dollars … (0 comments)

Ellenwood GA Short Sale & Foreclosure Sale Deals Are Here! - 06/19/12 06:04 PM
Ellenwood GA Short Sale & Foreclosure Sale Deals Are Here!
 
Everybody loves a good deal. For today’s Ellenwood GA short sale and foreclosure buyers, the words “short sale” "foreclosure" or “pre-foreclosure” are synonymous to “real good deal.” It’s true, but only if you present the winning offer.

Ellenwood GA short sales and foreclosure sales represent some of the best deals that have been seen in the south metro Atlanta real estate market in more than a decade. Some savvy home buyers are landing exceptional properties built in the 2000s, while paying late-1990s prices!
See more Ellenwood GA … (0 comments)

Camp Creek Home for Sale is a Short Sale Deal - 06/15/12 05:54 PM
Camp Creek Home for Sale is a Short Sale Deal
This Best Atlanta Short Sales Team Featured Listing in the Camp Creek Area is a homes ale deal. The College Park home is a price-approved short sale and move-in ready.
Price reduced to $69,400 on this 4 BR/2.5 BA in South Fulton County. This property would make a great home for both indoor and outdoor entertainment. Appliance package includes dishwasher, fridge w/ice-maker line, range/oven, and washer & dryer.

Can you picture yourself living here,  or someone you know who is looking for a  Camp Creek home for sale? For … (3 comments)

Real Estate FAQ's | What Is Earnest Money? - 06/14/12 08:07 AM
If you are going to make an offer on a home, realize that your offer, if accepted, will effectively take that sellers' home off the market in Georgia. So you'd better be serious about it. Remember the golden rule, and don't tie up someone's property unless you are absolutely ready to buy it!
That's where a significant earnest money deposit can separate the players from the Looky-Lous. 
This post by Atlanta intown specialist, Thom Abbott, sheds more light on the "Importance of Being Earnest" when you write that deposit check.
 
Via MyMidtownMojo.com Thomas Ramon Realty:
When you start shopping for your new … (2 comments)

What Information Your Short Sale Approval Letter Must Contain - 06/14/12 07:57 AM
The long-awaited short sale approval letter has finally arrived!
While you are celebrating, make sure to check that the letter contains all of the essentials that the buyer's lender will need to get a new mortgage packaged and to the closing table.
While some short sale approval letters include a detailed breakdown of exactly what  the lender will allow to paid on various line items, others offer only a minimum of information. Atlanta loan officer Rodney Mason lays out the bare essentials in his recent post. 
Via Rodney Mason - FHA 203K/ USDA /VA / HomePath Renovation Specialist - GA / AL … (3 comments)

Atlanta Short Sale Bargain - East Point GA Town Home for Sale - 06/13/12 12:26 PM
Atlanta short sale bargain - East Point GA town Home for sale.
Historic East Point GA is one of Atlanta’s premier in-town locations.
This town home for sale is a smoking hot pad for a young professional, a young family, or a young-again empty-nester... not to mention a HOT Atlanta short sale deal at a remarkable bargain price.
Centrally located about a minute from the Perimeter, and close to everything Atlanta has to offer. This video will make your mouth water!

For more information, contact the Best Atlanta Short Sales Team today, or visit the property website for 4411 Stonegate … (1 comments)

New Conley GA Short Sale Bargain - HOT DEAL! - 06/11/12 06:23 PM
Best Atlanta Short Sales just Listed a New Conley GA Short Sale Bargain - and it truly is a hot deal. Don't just take my word for it, though. Check out this neat little video for a taste of what's available in Conley GA real estate for sale, just waiting to be snatched up by some savvy and lucky home buyer right now:

See more short sale properties on the Best Atlanta Short Sales YouTube channel.
 
 
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Every Single AR Post in Google, With Your Face in the Results! - 06/10/12 10:16 PM
Here's a fabulous little trick to make your Google serps stand out from the crowd.
I had a little trouble getting mine to work on the first try, but Michael was quick to go behind me, check my code, and find out just what the problem was.
Go, Michael!
Via RM Enterprises, Inc.:
That's right folks. Imagine somebody searching for a realtor, and all of those boring results come up, but one of your ActiveRain posts shows up-- oh, I don't know-- in the 6th position... But! It has your face. The searchers eyes are drawn right to it.
I'm going to make … (3 comments)

Get Cash for Ellenwood GA Short Sales! - 06/09/12 07:35 PM
Q: Can I get cash for my Ellenwood GA short sale?
A. Maybe. Of course, you won’t generate any revenue from the sale itself, but in certain circumstances you may still walk away from the closing table with a check in your hand.
Most people know by now that a short seller is, by nature of the transaction, not going to come away with any profit on the home sale. There is no profit to be had, because they are already upside down in their mortgage. Neither will the lender will make any profit. But due to government programs initiated over … (3 comments)

Minimum Requirements for a Georgia Short Sale – FAQ #10 - 06/07/12 06:42 PM
What are the minimum requirements for a Georgia short sale?
There are a few rules that apply across the board for those seeking to transact a Georgia short sale. For a detailed explanation, you can check this previous post titled, "Are There Short Sale Rules I Should Know."
In a nutshell, here are the main rules:
(1) You must be Upside-Down in your mortgage, owing more on the property than its current market value. Many Georgia homeowners who bought or refinanced between 2003 and 2009 now find themselves in such a position.

(2) You must have a verifiable Financial Hardship which results in … (0 comments)

Is It Too Late to Do a Georgia Short Sale? - FAQ #9 - 06/07/12 05:56 PM
Is it too late to do a Georgia short sale?
Q: When is it too late to short sell my home in Henry County GA?
A: A Henry County GA short sale might be a viable option to avoid Georgia foreclosure as long as you give yourself sufficient time to market the property, get a good fair market offer, and get a completed short sale package to your lender a minimum of 10 days prior to a scheduled foreclosure sale.
There is no time to waste.

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month some Georgians lose their homes on the courthouse … (0 comments)

Will Short Sale Stop a Georgia Foreclosure? - FAQ #8 - 06/06/12 03:25 PM
 Q: Will a short sale stop a Georgia foreclosure sale of my Henry County, GA home?
A: A Henry County GA short sale might temporarily stop a foreclosure sale on your property. But not always.
When I began specializing in Georgia short sales, it was common practice for lenders to postpone a foreclosure sale on the basis of a short sale listing alone. Back then, all a distressed home owner needed to do in most cases was write a hardship letter detailing their legitimate inability to continue paying the mortgage, and submit that letter to their lender accompanied by our executed … (3 comments)

What Are the Benefits of a Georgia Short Sale? - FAQ #7 - 06/06/12 02:16 AM
What are the Benefits of a Georgia Short Sale?
Compared to the alternatives of becoming financially and psychically depleted by an unaffordable mortgage or having your property go to foreclosure, there are numerous benefits of a Georgia short sale. Few events in life can be as long, stressful and severely damaging to a family's savings, assets and credit than a foreclosure. It's a frightening situation, particularly in the state Georgia, where the foreclosure process can often be swift and brutal.

When you owe more on your mortgage than your home is worth but cannot afford to continue paying the … (2 comments)

Is a Short Sale Really Short? - FAQ #6 - 06/05/12 08:26 PM
Is a Short Sale Really Short?  
In most cases, the only thing short about a short sale is the amount of the final payoff to the lender.  It’s not called a short sale because it takes a short time to complete – in fact, a short sale can be one of the longest real estate transactions to get closed. A long transaction time is often the trade off for snagging a short sale bargain. 

The thing you must remember as a short sale seller or buyer in Georgia is that -- while you  may have a meeting of the … (21 comments)

How Does a Georgia Short Sale Protect My Credit? - FAQ #5 - 06/04/12 06:55 PM
Q: How Does a Georgia Short Sale Protect My Credit?
A:  Georgia homeowners who are facing unmanageable mortgage payments CAN protect their credit with a short sale in two ways :
1. Contrary to what you may have heard, you do not have to default on your mortgage payment to qualify for a short sale. If you short sell without missing any payments, your credit score should not be significantly affected by the mere fact of a short sale. A short sale is merely an agreed upon settlement of a debt.

2. If you’re already behind in your mortgage payments, you … (0 comments)

What is a Short Sale Hardship Letter? - FAQ#4 - 06/04/12 06:38 PM
What is a Short Sale Hardship Letter?
A short sale hardship letter is simply a brief but concise written explanation of why you need to sell your property now for less than the amount you still owe to your mortgage lender. Today’s Atlanta area real estate buyers are savvy enough to find out what is fair market value in the areas where they are looking. In order to sell your underwater house today, you will have to petition your lender to incur a loss by accepting a short payoff. One of the requirements for a short sale approval is verifiable financial hardship that makes a … (2 comments)

Upscale Luxury Short Sales in Atlanta - 06/04/12 10:27 AM
Discreet and expert upscale and luxury short sales, is a specialty of the Best Atlanta Short Sales Team.
Our short sales specialist is in daily contact with loss mitigation departments of BofA, Chase, Wells Fargo, CitiMortgage, USAA, GMAC and many other lenders concerning the in-progress offers, negotiations and sales of "underwater homes".
The Best Atlanta Short Sales Team marketing director will focus his unique arsenal of marketing tools and expertise on getting your upscale home major exposure among high-end home buyers, while our buyer's agents actively engage ready, willing and able buyers looking for executive and upper-end homes to purchase now.
… (0 comments)

Why do Banks Allow Georgia Short Sales? - FAQ #3 - 06/02/12 07:21 PM
Q: Why do banks allow Georgia short sales?  
A: In Georgia and elsewhere, a bank will agree to a short sale because the alternative is usually a foreclosure. The foreclosure process is lengthy and expensive for the bank. Even in a title theory state like Georgia, where no judicial process is required, banks can usually recoup more of their money on a short sale than they can by taking a property to foreclosure.
Read more on this topic in this previous post, "Why Would My Lender Approve a Bank Short Sale?" 
There is a significant cost to the lender to … (0 comments)

Who Can Do a Georgia Short Sale? - FAQ #2 - 06/02/12 03:00 PM
Q: Who can do a Henry County GA short sale?
A: Anyone who is facing a verifiable financial hardship and needs to sell a Henry County GA property that is now worth less than they owe on it may be able to negotiate with their lender to short sell their property and be relieved of the mortgage debt.
Such hardships might include loss of income, illness, death of a co-owner, divorce, forced relocation, or insolvency.
For more on this subject, see "Pre-Foreclosure Sale: Do I Qualify?"

Since property values are now so much lower than they were for buyers who … (2 comments)

 
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Best Atlanta Short Sales

Ellenwood, GA

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Solid Source Realty GA

Address: 772 Pointe South Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA, 30238

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Author Bio: Elva Branson-Lee, CDPE, CIAS, IMSD, is the Executive Team Leader of the Best Atlanta Short Sales Team, Atlanta's premier short sales specialists. She is also the author of "Avoid Georgia Foreclosure."



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