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The HMT blog is written by Hank Miller of The Hank Miller Team. He is a licensed broker and certified real estate appraiser in the state of GA. Since 1989, real estate has been his full time occupation and Hank consistently ranks at the very top of Atlanta area agents in overall production. He is known as much for his attention to detail as he is for his candor.

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2012 

As the housing industry continues the slow climb from the abyss, data tends to show that the current rate of homeownership remains low as compared to historical rates. One report has it at the lowest in 50 years and several studies indicate that the homeownership rate among adults younger than 35...
08/31/2012
In the age of Facebook and Twitter, a new crime has hit America: "Sharpie parties," gatherings of party revelers armed with "Sharpie" magic markers and lured by social media invitations to wreak havoc on foreclosed homes. Five years into the U.S. foreclosure crisis, Sharpie parties are a new form...
08/30/2012
 The concept of “shadow inventory” remains mysterious as the definition varies – but in short it reflects homes in distress, in the process of being negotiated or in lender inventory waiting to be listed for sale. It is also the other shoe waiting to drop. A potentially very large shoe…Shaq sized...
08/27/2012
Many Atlanta homeowners and others around the country find themselves underwater; unable to afford the home they live in. Those in this position often wonder, is it better to short sale, strategically default, try a deed in lieu or just let the lender foreclose? As expected, there is no one size ...
08/27/2012
It’s best for owners to be absent during showings, the next best thing is to go for a walk when buyers arrive. Not a good idea to have your kid playing piano for “mood music” or to have your “show” dogs running around nipping heels. Every so often we run into a listing that simply has us walking ...
08/23/2012
As parts of the Atlanta real estate market find stability, we’re seeing the shift from buyer’s market to neutral or even a slight seller’s market. As the 2nd Qtr stats show, inventory is down, sales are up and in a few areas, and values are starting to move into positive territory. We’re seeing a...
08/23/2012
Many Atlanta homeowners and others around the country find themselves underwater; unable to afford the home they live in. Those in this position often wonder, is it better to short sale, strategically default, try a deed in lieu or just let the lender foreclose? As expected, there is no one size ...
08/22/2012
A new J.D. Power and Associates study suggests that customer satisfaction with real estate companies is falling among home buyers and sellers. In fact, the study—in its fifth year—suggests that home buyer satisfaction with real estate companies, in particular, is at its lowest level recorded. Sel...
08/21/2012
No one wins in a foreclosure situation. Lenders do not want to lose money, owners do not want to lose their home, and neighbors do not want to watch their home values plummet. If you are a homeowner currently at risk of not paying your mortgage, below are options you may want to know about: Short...
08/20/2012
So is there any wonder why Atlanta remains in the top tier of mortgage fraud? Not only do we have "average" agents, appraisers and mortgage folks playing fast and loose, Fulton County has an appraiser and member of the Board of Assessors that just stood before a judge. This is a slap on the wrist...
08/07/2012
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The HMT blog is written by Hank Miller of The Hank Miller Team. He is a licensed broker and certified real estate appraiser in the state of GA. Since 1989, real estate has been his full time occupation and Hank consistently ranks at the very top of Atlanta area agents in overall production. He is known as much for his attention to detail as he is for his candor.