Roswell Home for Rent - 03/30/09 01:20 PM
Great Rental in Roswell
Looking for a great home in Roswell, Ga to rent.  This exciting two bedroom homes is conveniently located near shopping and restaurants.  The single family home has a front and backyard, which is maintained by the HOA. There is a one car garage and a park pad. The kitchen has new stainless steel applicances which includeds a refrigerator.  The family room has a fireplace, and there is a dining area. On the second floor there is a loft, perfect for an office.  What a deal!!! All for $850 per month. The tenant pays the HOA fees of $95.00 per month.  The … (0 comments)

Lease Purchase Home in Snellville - 03/29/09 07:34 PM

A young couple came to me, and requested an appointment to see a home.  They had driven by the home and looked at the neighborhood, the wife fell in love with the home and subdivision.  They  knew their financial status, and feared waiting another six months  or so the home would no longer be available.  They had read about a lease purchase, and asked if I could further explain it to them, and answer some of their questions.  I did.  They decided on doing a lease purchaseI checked the availability of the home, and inquired about the lease purchase terms, which did … (0 comments)

Tax Exemptions for Seniors in Fulton County, Ga./ Alpharetta Homes for Sale - 03/28/09 04:12 PM
Additional  Property Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens in Fulton County*
If you are age 62 or older on or before January 1, and your net income does not exceed $10,000, you are eligible to apply for the $10,000 Statewide School Tax Exemption.
If you are age 65 or older on or before January 1:
your adjusted gross income is less that $55,742 you are eligible to apply for an overage exemption Your annual household income less than $39,000 you are eligible to apply for the Homestead Freeze for Senior Citizens.  The value of your residential property freeze is based on the previous year's value as … (0 comments)

Lease Purchase Homes - 03/27/09 10:58 PM

A young couple came to me, and requested an appointment to see a home.  They had driven by the home and looked at the neighborhood, the wife fell in love with the home and subdivision.  They  knew their financial status, and feared waiting another six months  or so the home would no longer be available.  They had read about a lease purchase, and asked if I could further explain it to them, and answer some of their questions.  I did.  They decided on doing a lease purchaseI checked the availability of the home, and inquired about the lease purchase terms, which did … (0 comments)

Homestead Exemption Fulton County - 03/27/09 10:52 PM
There is great news for Fulton County , Ga.residents.  The change in the Homestead Laws for the tax year 2009 provides homeowners an increase in basic homestead exemption from $15,000 to $30,000, which is spread out over the next three years.  For 2009 the exemption is $20,000, 2010 the exemption amount will increase to $25,000 and by 2011 the basic homestead will increase to $30,000.  If you are currently receiving the homestead exemption you do not need to apply, unless there is an ownership change.  The new increase is automatically granted to homeowners who are currently receiving the exemption.  In addition qualifying … (0 comments)

Happy Couple Moves into Lease Purchase - 03/26/09 08:43 PM

A young couple came to me, and requested an appointment to see a home.  They had driven by the home and looked at the neighborhood, the wife fell in love with the home and subdivision.  They  knew their financial status, and feared waiting another six months  or so the home would no longer be available.  They had read about a lease purchase, and asked if I could further explain it to them, and answer some of their questions.  I did.  They decided on going that route.
I checked the availability of the home, and inquired about the lease purchase terms, which did … (0 comments)

Purchase Review March Newsletter - 03/19/09 09:24 PM

  Credit Scores - What You Should Know
Checked your credit score lately?  No, then perhaps you should.    You will be applying for a mortgage in the near future, which will enable you to complete your lease purchase contract.   Your credit score is the most important factor in determining your eligibility, and obtaining a mortgage.  It will determine the interest rate you will receive on your loan, thus the higher your score, the lower and more favorable your interest rate. Let's take a look at what goes into this all important score.
The credit score, usually referred to as the FICO … (0 comments)

Lease Purchase Homes In Alpharetta - 03/17/09 06:36 AM
 Lease Purchases In Alpharetta
   This process allows you to put a home under a binding contract (cannot be sold to anyone else) and move in before you actually buy it. The benefits of this type of arrangement are great, for example if you had credit issues and need time to work through the problem, or let’s say you have some money coming to you that you want to use as a down payment but need or want to move now before the money comes in, these are both good examples of how Lease Purchase can help you.
 Just as the … (0 comments)

Look who Moved In!/ Lease Purchase Home - 03/13/09 03:28 PM
A young couple came to me, and requested an appointment to see a home.  They had driven by the home and looked at the neighborhood, the wife fell in love with the home and subdivision.  They  knew their financial status, and feared waiting another six months  or so the home would no longer be available.  They had read about a lease purchase, and asked if I could further explain it to them, and answer some of their questions.  I did.  They decided on going that route.
I checked the availability of the home, and inquired about the lease purchase terms, which did fall … (0 comments)

Jog for a Cause Benefitting Childhood Cancer - 03/12/09 08:11 PM
Saturday March 14, 2009 the 6th Annual Jog for a Cause will take place.  The run benefits children who have cancer.  The meeting place is the AMC Theatre Parking Lot Mansell Crossing Shopping Center  7730 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004.  The 5K/10K run starts at 8:00 A.M., the one mile 9:00 A.M. For further information you can go to www.jogforacause.com.
 
 
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Alpharetta New 911 Center Opens - 03/01/09 06:02 PM
The City of Alpharetta has opened a new 911 communication center.   A "state-of-the-art" facility known as C 3 (Command and Control Center).  The new center uses the latest public safety software, and secure telephone technology.  Every police, fire, and EMT vehicle can be tracked by location and time.   This gives the communication officers the ability to route the nearest emergency vehicle  to the distressed area instead of an assigned zone vehicle.  This shortens the response time of emergency vehicles and enhances public safety. 
Director Gary George of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety says, "The C-3 was built with two primary … (0 comments)