Facing Foreclosure? Be Prepared for What Comes After the NOD. (#8 in a series) By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

What Comes After the NOD?
Many of my blog readers have asked why the Georgia foreclosure process happens so fast. The only answer I have is...because our state law is set up that way -- to favor the lender, not the borrower. That's why it is so imperative that Georgians contact

Ellenwood, GA, 30294 - For Sale By Owner By: Darina Dymova (Belbay)

This hidden gem is a four sided brick home with all the basics to make turn this into dazzling gem. Hardwood floors, 9ft ceilings, large wooden gazebo in wooded yard, back deck for entertaining, shed for storage, large kitchen, family room with built floor to ceiling wall to wall book shelf

Facing Foreclosure? What do You Need to Know to Fight Back? By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

While the understandabefirst reaction to a notice of pending foreclosure may be panic and despair, don't linger there. Pull yourself together and see if there is any way to fight back.
These days, most lenders would rather work with you than foreclose on you. It's not quite altruism on their part

Tasting the Fruits of My Labor By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

Literally!
I've just eaten a scrumptious salad made primarily from the things in my own garden.
For many Americans, one of the main joys of home ownership is having a yard and enjoying a flower and/or vegetable garden. I personally get a proprietary thrill out of tending to my flowers and

Facing Foreclosure? Don't wait to too late to check out your options. By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

Nowhere is the foreclosure process faster or more brutal than in the state of Georgia. But even here, foreclosure can often be avoided -- even if you have already received the notice of sale. But don't wait until then to investigate your options. Find out for yourself what your possible outcomes

Facing Foreclosure? Get your hands on your original papers. By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

Georgia home owner, are you getting behind in your mortgage payments? Are you getting threatening letters from your lender? According to a well-known local real estate attorney, there are a few things you can do in these situations that will help to stave off the foreclosure process in Georgia, buying you

Get Real About Loan Mods By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

For those of us who live and work in Georgia, President Obama's Making Home Affordable website and the Homeowner StabilizationPlan didn't come a moment too soon.High foreclosure rates have hurt our communities. And we need to startseeing this intiativebegin bearingfruit real soon, because as of today...
...Georgia Foreclosure Filings Are Still

Perfect Starter Home in Ellenwood By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

Option ARMs - You Mean This Next Wave is Not THE Wave? By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

Real Estate Change Agent - Pt. 4
Change agents of the world, are we bracing ourselves for the next onslaught of distressed sellers?
One ofmyassociates inthe real estatebusiness has been warning me and anyone else who would listen for the pasttwo yearsconcerning the pending option ARM resest issues that we are

Possible Short Sale - Ellenwood, GA 3/2 on Acre+ with In-Ground Pool By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

Ellenwood, GA 4 BR/3BA Short Sale Bargain! By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

But Can She Close the Deal? By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

Any agent can list a short sale.
But it isestimated by the industry analysts whose blogs and podcasts I subscribe to that only 3% of all Realtors know how to successfully close one.
Thoseof us who canappear to beawfully busy in my market, because according to Atlanta area housing industry reports,

Ellenwood Christmas House By: Scott Eaves (Chapman Hall Realtors)

Friday and Saturday Nights through December 12, 20086:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The first annual Ellenwood Christmas House features 20 decorative trees and an expansive holiday village throughout this three story home. All proceeds will benefit Saving Our Children and Families, Inc.
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Real Estate Agent Turned 'Change Agent' By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

That's right, I'm changing my professional I.D. I'm not just a real estate agent anymore. I am a Change Agent now.I'm going to personallyhelp our president-elect effect change for our nation by helping troubled homeowners avoid foreclosure.
You see, my love of houses is not the only thing that drew

Looking for a Lake Community Not Far from Downtown Atlanta? By: Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA)

Got Georgia on your mind? For home buyers seeking a family-friendly neighborhood with roomy homes and spacious yards in the booming metro-Atlanta area, one suggestion is Ellenwood, GA, located in south Dekalb County andclose toeverything that's happening in Atlanta. The town of Ellenwood boasts a small-town, neighborlyfeel, while having access to