first time home buyer: Buying a Home in Atlanta? Take the stress out of the home buying process
- 06/07/10 04:28 PM
Atlanta Homes Search - Home Buying Tips BUYING A HOME SHOULD BE FUN, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible. 1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It's critical that the REALTOR® you chose is both highly skilled, if familiar with the neighborhoods you're interested in, and is a good fit with your personality.2. Remember, there's no "right" time to buy, just as there's no perfect time to sell. If you find … (0 comments)
first time home buyer: New REPEAT Home Buyer Tax Credit for 2009 and 2010
- 12/09/09 04:31 AM
As many of you may have heard, in addition to extending the First-time Home Buyer Credit of $8,000, Congress also created a tax incentive for REPEAT home buyers. To follow are the basics of the Federal Tax Credit: EFFECTIVE DATES: Purchases made AFTER November 6, 2009, and closed by June 30, 2010. Even though you have until June 30 to close on the home, you must have a binding sales contract signed by April 30, 2010. DO YOU QUALIFY? You must have owned and resided in the same home for at least 5 of the 8 years prior to buying your next home. Your new … (0 comments)
first time home buyer: Kirkwood Atlanta Homes - Best Buys for First-time Home Buyers
- 09/18/09 08:02 PM
Atlanta Home Search - Kirkwood Atlanta Real Estate If you are one of the many first time home buyers out searching frantically for your dream home before the $8000 tax credit expires, you will have watch the internet closely to see what is new on the market. Usually homes under $250K in the popular Atlanta intown neighborhood, Kirkwood, sell in the first two weeks. So for all of you fine-tuned home shoppers, I thought it would be helpful for you to see what just came on the market in Kirkwood... #1 -- MY TOP PICK IS THE FOLLOWING 2 BED / 2 … (3 comments)
first time home buyer: First time home buyers - What expenses to expect when buying a home or condo
- 01/20/09 04:46 PM
Atlanta Real Estate - First-time home buyers in Atlanta GA As a real estate consultant in Metro Atlanta, my job is to ensure that my clients are armed with as much information as possible in order to make an informed decision when purchasing a new home. I want my first-time home buyers to be 100% comfortable with their decision today... and in the years to come. The most important question for a new home buyer is usually "How much will this cost?" This may vary from state-to-state, but here is the breakdown for Georgia home buyers: 1) Earnest Money.............Typically 1% of … (4 comments)
first time home buyer: Thinking about buying your first home? What expenses to expect...
- 10/14/08 03:40 AM
As a real estate consultant in Metro Atlanta, my job is to ensure that my clients are armed with as much information as possible in order to make an informed decision when purchasing a new home. I want my first-time home buyers to be 100% comfortable with their decision today... and in the years to come. The most important question for a new home buyer is usually "How much will this cost?" This may vary from state-to-state, but here is the breakdown for Georgia home buyers: 1) Earnest Money.............Typically 1% of the purchase price ** Due when you submit your … (8 comments)
first time home buyer: Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for First-time Home Buyers -- no matter what your price range!
- 10/13/08 02:31 PM
Are you ready to put down some roots and begin the search for your first home? Many new buyers want to be in a convenient - and fun - Atlanta neighborhood, but sometimes the prices are a little hard to swallow. The following areas are my ‘intown favorites', offering you the ability to find a home that is move-in ready and will allow you to quickly build equity in your investment: Best Intown Atlanta Neighborhood for $125,000 to $200,000 The East Lake Terrace neighborhood surrounds the East Lake Country Club (near the intersection of 2nd Ave and Glenwood Ave) and has experienced … (0 comments)
first time home buyer: Bungalow of the Week under $200K -- East Lake / East Atlanta neighborhoods
- 08/20/08 12:23 PM
Atlanta Real Estate - East Atlanta homes for sale This charming brick bungalow was COMPLETELY renovated in 2007. Located on a corner lot in an up and coming area of East Lake, this updated home features a spacious kitchen with stainless, a center island, and opens to the dining room, making it perfect for entertaining friends and family. A light-filled living room includes gleaming hardwoods, large windows and a fireplace. If that isn't enough "living" space for you, the 3rd bedroom can easily be converted into a family room, with French doors leading out to a screened in porch. Need a … (0 comments)
first time home buyer: Preparing to Buy a new home -- Credit Scores & FREE Reports
- 06/26/08 12:41 PM
Atlanta Real Estate - Buying a Home Thinking of buying your first (or 2nd or 3rd) home? To ensure that you are able to take advantage of the best and lowest interest rates available, I highly recommend that you take the following steps to ensure that your credit report is accurate and that you understand your credit score at each of the bureaus. First and foremost, start EARLY! Review your credit reports to ensure that there are no discrepancies. If there are errors, usually the credit bureaus can resolve in 30 to 45 days. By law, Georgia residents are allowed a … (2 comments)
About 50% of the buyers that I work with are "first-timers" and the thought of finding an affordable home is often daunting. To help simplify the initial home search, I would recommend starting with the following neighborhoods: GRANT PARK real estate (Zip code 30312) If you have about $300,000 to spend, you can get a 2 or 3 bedroom home in Grant Park that is in pretty good condition. There are some foreclosures available for about $250,000, but you really have to jump when you find a good deal. Please note that there are many homes for … (0 comments)
Atlanta Homes Search - Home Buying Tips
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