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2013
Reverse mortgages are not for everyone - they come with significant costs compared to most other residential loans. BUT - they serve a very specific market with few other options. I've had clients use reverse mortgages to solve expense-income gaps that are either real now, or anticipated due to...
07/28/2013
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Negotiation may be my favorite part of the real estate business. I've been negotiating for a living since the early '80's - in fact when I was a senior buyer for a major Department Store I was tapped to teach negotiating skills to the less experienced buyers. Most people naturally focus on Price...
07/15/2013
This is an excellent review of the role seller-paid closing costs can play in putting the right deal together. He points out wisely that "What really happens is the Seller provides the Buyer with an avenue to finance the Closing Cost." Sellers will always look at net proceeds to them, so when a B...
07/15/2013
Short sales are never easy - but if you need to get out from under your mortgage and you owe more than your home is worth, there are only three options: 1) renegotiate your loan, which can be the best solution if you want to stay and you have steady income. 2) walk away and let the foreclosure p...
07/12/2013
Waterstone Farms on Lake Oconee offers a unique combination of private waterfront lots and off-water estate lots. But for the buyer who wants to enjoy waterfront views without sacrificing privacy, this 5 acre lot for sale with more than 500ft of pond frontage may be the best choice. Price is jus...
07/12/2013
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Madison and Lake Oconee Georgia landlords take note! If you're managing your own rental properties, this is a low-cost solution for checking out prospective tenants. You've work hard to maintain your rental homes in great shape - doesn't it make sense to be sure who you're turning your homes ov...
07/12/2013
Private pilots take note! A private airstrip and hanger are just a few of the amenities with this Madison, Georgia farm for sale. Asking $525,000. This country estate in Madison, Georgia has 46+ acres with pasture, woods, and a robust interior creek and a 4 bedro...
07/11/2013
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Jeanne Dufort
Madison and Lake Oconee GA
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