A short sale means a home sale that falls short of the amount owed on the mortgage. Short sales happen when the seller can't come up with the cash to pay off the difference and the lender agrees to accept less than what is owed on the mortgage. Most important, though, is that they can happen only
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12/06/2009
As the foreclosure crisis appears to show no sign of slowing, the president wants to increase pressure on mortgage companies to help people remain in their homes. A new program is to be announced and the goal will be to increase the rate at which distressed home loans are convereted into new loan
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12/06/2009
The Roswell City Council approved an ordinance this past Monday that will allow smokers to only be able to light up in designated areas of Roswell city parks. The law is not yet effective as Roswell's Recreation Commission must first dentify the spots where people can light up without bothering o
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12/06/2009
Short sales, foreclosures and REOs are expected to make up a greater segment of the marketplace in 2010 than they did this year. Half of all closed transactions in 2009 involved properties that were in some form of distress. Our team is dedicated to helping homeowners who are in a distressed situ
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12/06/2009
Sandy Springs four fire stations and police department headquarters are taking unwrapped toys for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite (CHOA) and the North Perimeter Optimists Club this holiday season. Donations may be made until December 21st at the following locations: Sandy Spring
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12/06/2009
Wanting to take advantage of today's Atlanta real estate market? Certainly, foreclosures are dominating the national and local housing market. Currently, there are 1.5 million such homes for sale, and more are expected to be available soon. That provides both opportunities and pitfalls for bargai
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12/06/2009
Keller Williams Realty, which recently celebrated their 10th anniversary here in Atlanta, has continued to grow in the Atlanta real estate market even in a tough economy. While other firms have struggled, Keller Williams commitment to providing world-class education and training has really proven
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12/06/2009
It's been a month since President Obama signed the law extending and expanding the first-time homebuyer tax credit for up to $8,000. Clearly the initial tax credit had a huge impact on Smyrna Vinings homes sales this month. If you're a first-time homebuyer, here are some thoughts when considering
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12/06/2009
Always wanting to keep you up to date on the latest in Smyrna Vinings real estate market, from the latest homes for sale to interest rate updates, we are your full-service local market experts ready to help you with your Smyrna Vinings real estate needs. The Week in Review: "The World is Flat" b
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12/06/2009
As recently announced on SmyrnaVinings.com, Traton Homes will be completing the construction of Wakefield Estates on Atlanta Road. The swim neighborhood was originally built by Williamscraft and homes sold in the $500s and $600s. With the tough home sales market in this price point, Traton Homes
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12/06/2009
