It’s the day before closing and you are packing up getting ready to move into your new home. Bad storms are making their way through the area when your agent calls with bad news. Your closing has been delayed because a tree fell on the home you were scheduled to purchase. After you get past the initial shock, the question is, what happens next?
If you are represented by a REALTOR(r), utilizing a contract provided by the Georgia Association of REALTORS, then you are protected. The contract specifies that the Seller is to promptly provide notice that an insurance claim has been filed, from there each party has 14 days to decide how to move forward.
The Buyer could agree to allow time for the Seller to repair the property and close under the terms of the current Purchase & Sale Agreem… Continue Reading Property Damage While Under Contract
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Your Information for That!
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Did you know…?
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is much more than just a ‘bureau of paper pushers”… it is also a great information resource on buying a home today!
The following link will take you to the GDCA website’s link for Georgia Dream… the housing program that gets people back into a house of their own! http://www.dca.ga.gov/housing/Homeownership/programs/RUHomeBuyer.asp
And just what is Georgia Dream? Glad you asked!
The Georgia Dream Homeownership program that makes owning your own home possible in this economy!
Who qualifies?
• First-time home buyers
• Those who have not owned a home in the past three years
• Those that purchase a home in targeted areas
• have household incomes below the maximum
Fulton County School Board: Reject the proposal to acquire homes for East Point School!
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Petition by Jenny Stone, East Point, GeorgiaPetitioning President, Fulton County School Board Friends,
Many of you have been instrumental in communicating to the Fulton County School Board your thoughts on the proposal being made to include our home, and several others, in a land acquisition in order to rebuild an elementary school in East Point. At this juncture, we cannot block the Fulton County land acquisition group from making their proposal. But, we can make strides to encourage the School Board to reject options that would include private land acquisition. We do not have a firm date on when the proposal will be made to the Board. But, we believe it to be in the new year. As such, we need your help again to ensure that the Board has heard from people that are in objection to ho… Continue Reading Fulton County School Board: Reject the proposal to acquire homes for East Point School!
November 17: 9 am-12 noon, Indoor/Outdoor Holiday Market
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November 17: 9 am-12 noon, Indoor/Outdoor Holiday Market:
November 17 – “Holiday Market” – Mark your calendars now!
“Come purchase fresh, seasonal produce, specialty food products and unique, handmade arts & crafts gifts . . .just in time for the Holidays!” – 9:00 am – Noon at Fire Station #1 (2757 East Point Street)(Produced by the East Point Main Street Association & the Department of Economic Development) Silent Auction (items like Hotel stays for those guests coming into town!), unique holiday gifts like wood turned bowls and custom made handbags, handmade jewelry, bath & body items, yard art, holiday meal pre-orders, seasonal produce, meats, cheese, artisan breads, honey, tea/coffee, pastries, jams/jellies, herbal products, fresh eggs and more! Parkin… Continue Reading November 17: 9 am-12 noon, Indoor/Outdoor Holiday Market
Neighbor Issues Involving Fences
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1. A neighbor builds a fence and a portion of the fence is on the owner’s property. What should the owner do?
Request that owner move the fence onto the neighbor’s property, or
Enter into an Easement/Encroachment Agreement allowing the fence to remain, but the owner retaining the right to request the fence be removed at any time the owner requests.
Nothing. This may result in the loss of property over time.
2. An owner wants to build a privacy fence. How high can the fence be?
Most all jurisdictions have limitations on the height of fences, usually six feet for back and side yards and 4 feet for front yards.
In order to build higher, a “variance” would have to be applied for and approved.
3. A neighbor has built a fence higher than allowed by the local ordinance… Continue Reading Neighbor Issues Involving Fences
**Featured Property**
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Beautiful Jefferson Park renovation on quite street. Gleaming hardwood floors, fireplace, separate dining room, solid surface counters, both bathrooms fully updated, upstairs is a large, open Master Suite with spacious bathroom and plenty of storage. Bonus sun-room off living room, fully fenced yard with additional outbuilding and great curb appeal. Home has been recently inspected and ready for a quick close. Perfect for a first-time home buyer.
Full Details
http://www.buyeastpoint.com/listing/mlsid/79/propertyid/5043104/syndicated/1/cgltguid/CFCB51A7-E29D-49DE-A67B-C4EA408589B6/?ts=crg
Listing Courtesy of DUSTIN DRABOT, INTOWN FOCUS REALTY LLC… Continue Reading **Featured Property**
Free Home Buyer Workshop Sept 22,2012
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Next FREE Workshop – September 22, 2012 @ 1:00 PM
You are invited to attend this FREE Workshop on September 22, 2012 where you’ll learn why we are experience market conditions that we’ve never experienced before and how to navigate the home buying process in this ever changing environment. Some homes are selling for pennies on the dollar while others sell for over asking price. Some homes have been on the market for a year or more while others go under contract before you even find them online. Do you know why? Join us and find out! Scroll down to register and save your seat.
Rental Rates are on the Rise
There has never been a better time to enter the real estate market, particularly with climbing rental rates. So why throw away money on rent when you can be your own landlord?
Housing Is Hot
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Housing Is Hot
July Housing starts dipped 1.1% but, in the graph below, you can see that the overall trend is moving steadily upwards. More importantly, building permits continue to soar and are up 6.8% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 812k. This is the highest level since August 2008 and important because permits today lead to starts tomorrow. New home construction is very important to the economy as each home built creates an average of three jobs a year and generates about $90k in tax revenue.
The pick-up in permits has influenced home builder confidence to a five-year high as the NAHB Home Builder Sentiment rose to the highest level since February 2007. The index rose to 37 from 35 in July, but a reading und… Continue Reading Housing Is Hot
Today’s Housing Market
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There is a lot of talk about Today’s housing market. The Mortgage Rates are at a record low right now and rent prices are on the rise to name a few. Meaning there are more people considering buying and selling a home right now.
Realtor Magazine also gives you 4 strong reasons to buy a home now.
The price is right
It’s cheaper to buy than rent
Inventories of for-sale homes are shrinking
Mortgage rates are at record lows
4 Strong Reasons to Buy a Home Now
Investors and even people looking to move to a better home are considering buying and selling home. Walter Molony of Realtor.com reports that
”Median existing single-family home prices are rising in more metropolitan areas, but a lack of inventory – notably in lower price … Continue Reading Today’s Housing Market
A Few Emotional Mistakes Homebuyers Make
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Buying a home can be an exciting time and a stressful time. Emotions play a big part in it and they can help, as well as harm the process. It is very helpful to learn about the mistakes other people commonly make. So, here’s a list of some Emotional Mistakes Buyer sometimes make.
Being Indecisive
Do you want to buy a house? Or do you want to start your own business? Or do you want to take a six-month sabbatical and travel the world? The right house for you and your family could be right in front of you but you can’t decide on what you really want to do. Have some type of plan or idea of what you want before you start to look. It will definitely cut down on some of the stress.
Falling in Love with a House
The process calls upon us to bring together our dreams with the re… Continue Reading A Few Emotional Mistakes Homebuyers Make