WHAT IS GWINNETT COUNTY NSP ALL ABOUT ?? - 05/27/10 05:24 PM
Well the Gwinnett County Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) was created to help slow the decline of neighborhoods where housing values and conditions are deteriorating due to the presence of foreclosed homes.
A second objective of the NSP is to provide affordable housing to eligible low, moderate, and middle income homebuyers. To address the foreclosure problem, the County will use NSP funds to purchase vacant foreclosed homes in targeted Census Tract Block Groups, make necessary repairs on the homes, and resell the houses to new homebuyers. Federal law prohibits the County from providing foreclosure prevention assistance from NSP funds.The County has received … (4 comments)

Great News For REO Buyers From EverBank - 05/25/10 02:54 PM
 EverBank would like to extend to your buyers special discounted pricing as well as closing cost incentives on any EverBank property. With financing by EverBank, there are great opportunities for buyers that may help expedite your sale.
 What you should know about EverBank.  EverBank provides banking and mortgage services to consumers nationwide. The EverBank Family of Companies serves over 525,000 customers, has over $6.3 billion of customer deposits, and services over $53.7 billion in loans. Find out more at www.EverBank.com.
 Think of EverBank for potential buyers. EverBank delivers home financing options to meet a range of needs-including fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable rate mortgages (ARM), … (0 comments)

Summer is heating up as a great time to buy a home. - 05/24/10 08:18 AM
Mortgage rates have fallen unexpectedly below 5 percent again. Will that drive you back into the housing or refi market?
Mortgage rate could fall as low as 4.5% overall by mid summer combine low rates with new home programs like "Let's Do Business Gwinnett." that is offer up to $5000 for the purchase of a new home in Gwinnett
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the financial turmoil in Europe has caused many international investors to seek a safe haven for their money in the U.S. That has pushed domestic mortgage rates to the lowest levels of the year - … (1 comments)

Bank Owned Lawrencville Town Home With New Carpet - 05/23/10 01:08 PM
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How will the new Gwinnett County Trash Pick Up Plan Work? - 05/23/10 11:17 AM
How will the new plan work?     
Unincorporated Gwinnett County has been divided into five service areas. Residents will begin receiving service from their new waste hauler starting July 1, 2010. Residents will have once-per-week pick-up of household waste, recyclables, and larger items like appliances and old furniture. The initial monthly service fee for the first 18 months will be $17.86 per household, to be paid to Gwinnett County on the property tax statement. Yard waste pickup will continue to be an elective service provided by the waste hauler in each district. Monthly service fee will be $10.00, to be paid semi-annually … (1 comments)

$5000 Home Buyer Credit Now Available in Gwinnett County -05/22/2010 - 05/23/10 11:13 AM
 
$5000 Home Buyer Credit Now Available in Gwinnett County -05/22/2010
If your looking to buy a New Home In Gwinnett
Call ME
Eric Reid
Managing Broker
Renaissance Realty Group
 
office 770-277-6652
 
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$5000 Down Payment Program now available - in Gwinnett - 05/21/10 05:56 PM
The second part of the stimulus plan is the Homebuyer Incentive program.  In the plan, a coalition of local banks have agreed to provide up to $5000 down payment assistance and special low interest loans to homebuyers purchasing in Gwinnett County.  It is similar to the federal homebuyer tax incentives that expired on April 30.  "As a REALTOR I know that the federal buyer incentive program was very effective in stimulating home sales.  So this is a good thing for Gwinnett," Swiney said.  "I would love to see this program broadened to include existing homes and neighborhoods, but this is definitely … (1 comments)

LETS DO BUSINESS GWINNETT - 05/21/10 05:53 PM
The "Let's Do Business Gwinnett" is targeted at encouraging local businesses and consumers to shop Gwinnett first when making purchases.  The goal is to bring 5% of our out-of-county spending back into the local community.  "This is brilliant idea,"  "I applaud the Gwinnett leadership for their proactive approach, and making each of us aware of the impact our spending habits have on the local economy.  When you see the actual figures on how much of our dollars are spent outside our community, it's a staggering wake up call."  The "Lets DoBusinessGwinnett.com" website estimates that our county loses $20 million dollars non-local … (1 comments)

Building A Stronger Gwinnett County .. “Let’s Do Business Gwinnett” - 05/21/10 01:09 PM
Today a new program was released title  "Let's Do Business Gwinnett" aimed at not only New Home Buyer Programs backed with county / state and federal dollars but also local Gwinnett business to take a look at their spending habit and relize  that if Gwinnett business and local governments,simply bringing 5% of your out-of-Gwinnett business spending back home to our economy will generate more than $1 billion in local economic impact over the next five years.
Did you know Gwinnett County loses over $20 million a day to out-of-area purchases
 "Let's Do Business" is brought to you by the Gwinnett Chamber and directly supported … (0 comments)

*** MEDIA ALERT ***Major Economic Stimulus Initiative - 05/21/10 08:35 AM
*** MEDIA ALERT ***
Gwinnett Public and Private Leaders to Unveil Details of
Major Economic Stimulus Initiative at May 21 Press Conference
Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 11 am
Jacob's Farm Residential Development
Located on Sweetgum Road in Lawrenceville, GA
With small signs of a recovery underway and on the heels of a string of recent economic development successes and announcements, Gwinnett County's public and private sector leaders are preparing to launch an unprecedented "Gwinnett Economic Stimulus Plan" designed to assist homeowners, small businesses, and the construction and real estate industries by stabilizing housing prices and stimulating local consumer, business … (3 comments)

What your favorite way to start the day ? - 05/21/10 08:16 AM
Mine is to repeat the WI4C2TS 3 times very slowly with intent. The Win Win sounds so salesmen like but if you pull away from teh dollar signs and ask what does a win FEEL like and how do I want the other person to FEEL when this is deal is done a shift happens and the rest follows.
WI4C2TSOur Belief System in Action...

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Is the Gas on or Off ?? - 05/20/10 02:53 PM
As an REO agent I often have to check vacant homes and determine if the GAS is on or off, and for some reason I can never remember which way is on and which way is off. I know all about Righty Tighty Lefty Loosy. For the Electrical panel it is OUT is OFF and In is On ( 3 letter and 2 letters) But to this day I have not come up with a trick to remember the gas line thing. HELP please

 
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Gwinnett County Code Enforcement Unit - Yes The Are watching REO Homes- - 05/20/10 11:41 AM
Just got a call from Gwinnett County Code Enforcement Unit about one of our REO properties ... Officer Renee called to say THANK YOU.. a recent new REO assignment had been vacant for some time and the grass was 2 -3 feet high trees over grown a real eye shore to the neighborhood Should have known how happy the neighbors were when they kept stopping to thank our clean up / lawn crew.. But to get a call from officer Renee that was cool.. We always try and improve each of our REO listing to the highest value of the neighborhood. … (0 comments)

3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH 1584 SQ FT @$98,900 - SHORT SALE - 05/18/10 05:29 PM
NEWLY LISTED SHORT SALE
899 PARC RIVER BOULEVARD LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30045

3 BEDROO 2.5 BATH
BUILT IN 2003
BUILDING SQ FOOTAGE 1,584
HOA FEES INCLUDE EXTR  MAINTENANCE SWIM AND TENNIS
SELLER HAS PROVIDE ALL DOCUMENTS TO LENDER FOR SHORT SALE PRE APPROVAL
CLICK HERE FOR FULL REPORT
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Run for the Children 5K _ Get Involded Today... - 05/18/10 01:03 PM
Renaissance Realty Group founders Eric Reid and Timothy Swiney proudlybecome corporate sponser the Foster Children's Foundation Run for the Children 5K
 Gwinnett County Georgia, May 2010- Eric Reid and Timothy Swiney of the Renaissance Realty Group proudly made a corporate sponser level  donation to Foster Children's Foundations Run for the Children 5K that will be held on June 12, 2010. This event will raise funds to support the work of the Foster Children's Foundation and provide for the many needs of local foster children. The Renaissance Realty Group is passionate about supporting less fortunate children in our community. The motto of … (6 comments)

REO Investor Alert - $49,000 3872 Cloud Lane Drive, Snellville - 05/18/10 12:05 PM
To be listed in the next 24 hours
3872 Cloud Lane Drive, Snellville GA
List Price $49,000
 

Building Sq Feet: 2143
Basement Sq Feet: 1456
Bedrooms 3 Full Bath 2
Lot Corner on a  Cal de Sac .37 Acres
BANK OWNER / FORECLOSURE
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Is social networking of value ? - 05/16/10 07:53 PM
Well consider this: 1)    The average person reads 6 blogs per day…. 2)    Twitter doubles in size every 90 days… 3)    Facebook has 250 million active users…. 4)    Youtube has 75 million video views every month…. 5)    Here is the big one..people between the ages of 18-34 spend 40% of their online time on…Social Media sites! I know these facts are hard to comprehend…let me put all of this into perspective… More people are using the top 4 social media sites than are watching…ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News COMBINED. … (5 comments)

Lawrenceville Townhome - just reduced $10,000 - 05/05/10 09:21 AM
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