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first time homebuyer: Autumn Ridge Neighoborhood - (Acworth) Woodstock Home For Sale - 12/12/09 08:37 AM
There's a great neighborhood in unincorporated Cherokee County near Woodstock GA.  Autumn Ridge is a hidden gem off Woodstock Road near Highway 92 and is convenient to I-75 and other major highways.
Ashton Woods, a well-known and highly respected Southeastern US builder, developed and built this neighborhood in 2006, so all the homes have open floorplans and great features.  There are several homes for sale in Autumn Ridge including a charming 4 bedroom home with an unbelievable  covered porch.  Many of the homes in Autumn Ridge have 3 bedrooms, with a limited number of 4 bedroom plans as well, with homes for sale … (0 comments)

first time homebuyer: Another New Homeowner....1st Time Home Buyer receives $8000 Tax Credit - 12/01/09 08:00 AM
It's been a long road....finding the right property and then working through the closing process nevertheless another first time home buyer has a new home.  We started looking at houses in September knowing we had plently of time to find the right home and close by the November 30 deadline for the $8000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit. 
Well here it is mid-November and we got it done.  We found a great townhome in Ridenour at Highway 41 and Barrett Parkway.  There are wood floors and stainless steel kitchen appliances.  The Great Room opens onto a deck looking at an old growth … (2 comments)

first time homebuyer: Tax Credits Expanded & Extended 2009/2010 - 11/16/09 10:17 AM
With the signing of the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit existing homeowners may now qualify for a $6500 Tax Credit.  This new legislation is time sensitive and unfortunately does not apply to all existing homeowners.  Here are the important points to know.
Who qualifies - current home owners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, who have used the home being sold or vacated as a principal residence for five consecutive years within the last eight qualify. Time Limits - as long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser … (2 comments)

first time homebuyer: Another New Homeowner - 1st Time Homebuyer - 11/06/09 11:16 AM
It's always exciting to help someone find their first home - a place they can call their own.  Congratulations to Mavis, a first time homebuyer, on her new home.  This family will be moving in over the weekend and look forward to showing off their new home. 
The new home is located in Lawrenceville off I-85 and Old Peachtree Rd.  It's a wonderful 3 bedroom townhouse with a fireside Great Room and eat-in Kitchen.  A large storage closet off the Great Room will be the perfect place for toy storage and cozy place to play.  Upstairs the bedrooms are nice-sized with lots … (4 comments)

first time homebuyer: FHA Loans a good option for many homebuyers - 10/29/09 02:27 PM
For several years, it looked like FHA loans had gone the way of the dinosaur.  Instead, zero down payment programs became the extinct species and FHA loans are again a great option for many homebuyers. In fact, according to a recent article by RIS Media, almost half of the buyers for new construction in the Southeast this year purchased with an FHA loan. 
However, many buyers we see are unfamiliar with FHA loans.  So, what is an FHA loan and how can it help you?  FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Authority, a goverment agency.  As a result, your … (2 comments)

first time homebuyer: Urge Congress to extend and expand the homebuyers' tax credit now! - 10/26/09 10:43 AM
If you're a REALTOR® reading this post, you've seen the positive effects of the homebuyers' tax credit on the housing market, which unfortunately is due to expire December 1.  You have also likely noticed a recent drop off in showings with the expiration date of the credit looming.  Hopefully, the House of Representatives and Senate will act soon to extend and expand the credit; otherwise, the chill of winter will likely be felt throughout the housing market.
Fortunately, bills to extend the homebuyers' credit are moving thru both the House and Senate.  GA Senator Johnny Isakson (R) has co-sponsored a Senate … (0 comments)

 
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