In 2012 I worked with a young first time home buyer looking at condos. We looked at several condos all over downtown Atlanta, midtown Atlanta and Buckhead. Some worked for my buyer and some did not. He was searching for that right one for his first. SEARCH for Available Units in Twelve Centennial We participated in multiple offer round after multiple offer round after multiple offer round - you get the picture - until we found the right one that made total sense for him - a two bedroom two bathroom … (9 comments)
atlanta: Ten Things To Do To Avoid The Winter Blahs in Metro Atlanta
- 01/28/14 07:17 AM
Ten Things To Do To Avoid The Winter Blahs in Atlanta Today we got our first Winter snow in metro Atlanta, and not to surprising, most people did not believe it was happening until they could see it. Well they saw it at 12 noon, and it was a little late at that point as everything, every school system and every government office started releasing people to go home. Traffic jam is an understatement. Traffic disaster is a more appropriate term. As I sat here at home working on listings, contracts and marketing initiatives, I started to think about what we … (6 comments)
atlanta: What Happens When You Don't Pay Your Fulton County Property Taxes?
- 01/28/14 05:57 AM
What Happens When You Don't Pay Your Fulton County Property Taxes? I was speaking with one of my investor clients this evening, and we got around to discussing his 2013 property taxes. He inquired because he had not received a bill from Fulton County. He closed on his property in July 2013 and paid the pro-rated amount at closing for the current year. Check your taxes at Fulton County Tax Commissioner's website He wasn't exactly clear on the taxes that came due in August for the City of Atlanta and in October for Fulton County, but he was expecting a statement. … (0 comments)
atlanta: Winning The Online Auction - Thrilling To The Last Second
- 12/14/13 02:55 PM
Winning The Online Auction - Thrilling To The Last Second Saturday morning was spent participating in the last hours of an online auction for a property that one of my investors really wanted. I can't blame the investor. This property needs a few cosmetic repairs like fresh paint, new flooring in a few places, and kitchen appliances and it is ready to sell at almost double the purchase price. After winning the bid, my client and I have a few more steps to complete the transaction. We had to complete a 55 page Contract with multiple places for signatures and initials. … (4 comments)
atlanta: FOR LEASE - 1000 Parsons St Atlanta 30314 - ASKING $1100
- 12/11/13 01:57 PM
This beautiful home in South West Atlanta is walking distance to several colleges in dowtown Atlanta. Newly painted, new appliances, new carpet in bedrooms and more. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open concept living room, dining room, and kitchen featuring beautiful hardwood floors. Fenced in yard with a large deck in back. Trees provide ample shade on the warmer days.
ASKING $1100 per month. Includes yard maintenance and security alarm monitoring. Home is Move In ready. Pets considered on a case by case basis. Owner NOT accepting Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher applicants. Call 404-418-8092 extension 4 for more information. … (0 comments)
atlanta: Which Came First - The Inspection Or The Appraisal?
- 11/29/13 12:43 PM
Which Came First - The Inspection or The Appraisal? After a buyer and seller have reached an agreed upon purchase price, there are two tasks left for a financed transaction that can change all of the terms and even prevent closing a transaction. The two tasks are the Inspection and the Appraisal. The Inspection involves the buyer hiring a professional technician skilled in aspects of construction and knowledgeable of building codes. Typically contracts are negotiated so that the buyer has ten days to complete the home inspection from the binding agreement date. The Appraisal on the other hand is ordered by … (2 comments)
atlanta: What is a NAID and Why You Need One?
- 11/19/13 01:45 PM
What is a NAID and Why You Need One? To become a Selling Broker for HUD Homes, a real estate broker must go through the process of being certified and issued a NAID. There are two forms to complete and required supporting documentation for application for certification. After you have gather all of your documenation, you need to send it to the appropriate HUD HOC (Home Ownerhsip Center) for review and approval. The people at the HUD HOC are great about giving you a call for any missing documentation and working to get you approved. Once a brokerage is approved … (0 comments)
atlanta: Atlanta Buyers, Hang In There! Three Factors Affecting Your Patience
- 11/18/13 11:31 AM
Atlanta Buyers, Hang In There! Three Factors Affecting Your Patience Buyers looking for homes in metro Atlanta have to have the one quality that is not so popular in our society today - PATIENCE. If you are not a patient person, the home buying experience in metro Atlanta will most certainly help you improve in this area. What three factors are affecting metro Atlanta buyers and testing their PATIENCE? AVAILABLE PROPERTIES - Inventory continues to be low across metro Atlanta, especially for resales, for properties under $300,000. Buyers who want their new Atlanta home now can be easily frustrated with the … (0 comments)
atlanta: 232 Bradberry St - Castleberry Hill 30313 - UNDER CONTRACT
- 11/18/13 10:16 AM
232 Bradberry Street - Castleberry Hill 30313 - UNDER CONTRACT We are now UNDER CONTRACT on this beautiful loft style townhome featuring two bedrooms and two and half bathrooms with a roof top deck giving its owner a panoranmic view of the Atlanta skyline and private gated parking. This home has exposed brick wall, hardwood floors throughout the home, and an awesome master bathroom with a walk in double shower. Great place for enjoying a secluded location in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Next up are the home inspection and the appraisal. Once we get past these tasks, we are … (4 comments)
atlanta: New Construction Starts Early at Brock Built's West Highlands
- 11/15/13 02:04 PM
New Construction Starts Early at Brock Built's West Highlands This morning I met with my client at his new home being built in the West Highlands at 7:50AM. That is really early for an appointment for me, but I believe in great service which sometimes happens outside of the normal business hours. West Highlands is located in the city of Atlanta in West Midtown. Homes in West Highlands started to built in 2004, and the building continues today. West Highlands has a 'park like' feel when you take a stroll through the green space. It will be next door to the … (0 comments)
atlanta: NEW LISTING - The Barclay Unit 10K - Heart of Buckhead - 30305
- 11/01/13 02:20 AM
NEW LISTING - The Barclay Unit 10K - Heart of Buckhead - 30305 Listed at $232,900 This tenth floor unit features a complete high end custom renovation throughout every square inch. The hardwood floors with five inch wide planks run throughout the open concept living room/dining room. The balcony overlooks the pool area and provides ample privacy. Enjoy mornings and evenings with a close friend or two and a cup or glass of your favorite beverage. Each of the two full bathrooms has a separate shower with a simple 'step in' design. The master bathroom features a jetted tub in … (2 comments)
atlanta: Fannie Mae Going Forward With 5% Down Payment
- 09/19/13 06:39 AM
Fannie Mae Going Forward With 5% Down Payment Fannie Mae is increasing the skin you have to have in their game when you get a mortgage insured by them. Effective November 16th, Fannie Mae will require borrowers to put 5% down toward the purchase of a home. This change also includes Homepath and Homepath Renovation mortgages. Gone are the days of a 3% down payment. It was good while it lasted and really helped borrowers with better credit and reserves. The 5% down could potentially be better than the FHA 3.5% down. I will leave that decision up to buyers … (2 comments)
atlanta: Here's How To Find Out If Your Condo Is FHA Approved
- 07/21/13 06:41 AM
If you are a buyer shopping for a condo or townhome in metro Atlanta and if you want to obtain FHA financing for your purchase, you buyer need to know if your condo or townhome in metro Atlanta is FHA approved. If the condo or townhome community is approved for FHA financing, you Mr./Ms. Buyer can take advantage of the FHA 3.5% down payment program. Also if the condo or townhome is a HUD property, you are positioned to take advantage of HUD's $100 Down Program which can only be done in conjunction with FHA financing. It is important to know … (2 comments)
atlanta: Castleberry Hill, Atlanta 30313 - Five Awesome Reasons To Live Here
- 06/26/13 07:49 AM
Castleberry Hill, Atlanta 30313 - Five Awesome Reasons To Live Here Search for Properties in Castleberry Hill 30313 No Mas Hacienda & Cantina - savor great Mexican food and drinks here. Breakfast starts at 8AM seven days a week. Dinner is served up until 10PM Sunday through Thursday and 11PM on Friday and Saturday. My last meal at No Mas Hacienda & Cantina was the Ensalada De Los Gringos. What a delicious salad! And I enjoyed taking a stroll through the store to view the furnishings, gifts, jewelry and other items on display. Weekends and evenings can be … (2 comments)
atlanta: Short Sales Require An Experienced Agent for Buyer and Seller
- 06/26/13 06:02 AM
When I first got into short sales, I realized that I needed to get educated about the process before I offered my services to buyers and sellers. I took a class online and I attended a couple of live classes to get educated about short sales. I was smart enough to know that even after taking classes, I needed to talk to other agents about their experience and get a practical look at the process. I took on my first short sale, and like most everything in life, the practical experience is the real deal. I recall my first short sale … (0 comments)
atlanta: J W Group - The Service We Provide To Metro Atlanta Home Owners
- 06/15/13 11:54 AM
How J W Group Helps Metro Atlanta's First time Home Owners First time metro Atlanta home buyers/owners have a lot to think about before a transaction, during a transaction, and after a transaction. J W Group offers to assist first time metro Atlanta buyers after their transaction has closed. We talk to them about their property taxes and homestead exemption. Homestead exemption can help to reduce metro Atlanta first time home owners' property tax bills. Homestead exemption is available to owner occupant buyers (people that buy their home and make it their personal residence) in Georgia through a state law. The … (2 comments)
I finally signed up on Twitter a couple of months ago, and I was having much fun with this new experience. I even got some support in the Rain - in the way of followers. Thank you fellow Rainers! But alas...I forgot my password. So the fix seemed simple. Just go to the Sign In page and click the Forgot Password link. O.K. problem fixed - right? Well you need to know what email address you used for the Twitter account. I did not write down the email for the Twitter account. After multiple rounds with Twitter trying to … (0 comments)
Real estate is on the move in Atlanta, and so are we. J W Group Real Estate Sales and Service has added a new member to the team. Asha Pittman recently arrived in the Atlanta area a year ago. Ms. Pittman obtained her real estate license in Virginia, and she brings her knowledge to Atlanta. Ms. Pittman has completed a Bachelor degree in Microbiology. Ms. Pittman is available in South Cobb, West Cobb and througout metro Atlanta to assist sellers and buyers. To reach Ms. Pittman, … (2 comments)
atlanta: Castleberry Hill - Atlanta 30313 - New Listing at 232 Bradberry St
- 06/04/13 11:03 AM
Welcome to our newest Exclusive Listing at 232 Bradberry Street, Atlanta GA 30313 in Castleberry Hill Asking $239,000 Located in the trendy artsy Castlberry Hill district, 232 Bradberry Street features two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, hardwood floors in the open concept living room and dining room stairs, solid surface countertops and stainless steel appliances, custom lighting, and more. The rooftop deck at 232 Bradberry Street is the perfect place to wind down with a glass of your favorite beverage after a long day and watch the sunset in the backdrop of downtown Atlanta. Or take a stroll along the … (2 comments)
atlanta: Getting Referrals - Asking and Engaging - ALL THE TIME
- 05/26/13 07:42 AM
Getting referrals involves asking and engaging ALL THE TIME! What do I mean by that? In terms of ASKING I keep a stack of business cards on me at all times. Whether I am going to get my car washed, stopping at the grocery store, headed to my barber for a quick trim, or wherever else I go, I keep a few business cards with me. And while I am out and about, I inevitably strike up conversations that lead to 'what do you do?' This is the door to pass out my business card and give my sixty secodn spill … (8 comments)
Serving South Fulton and all of metro Atlanta, The Jordon Wheeler Group is a full service brokerage. We represent sellers, buyers, landlords, tenants, and investors. We are a HUD Certified Selling Broker, and we know the details of Down Payment Assistance in Georgia.
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