Does It Ever Make Sense to Buy a Foreclosure?

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If you haven't heard yet, now is the time to buy a home in Johns Creek, GA. Numerous factors have led hundreds of buyers to take to the streets in search of their next home, but here are some of the most prominent factors among them. Prices are low - Prices are still historically low. While the selection of homes may be down from the initial surge … [Read more...]

Metro Atlanta Retains Title of Most Popular City for Relocation

Pam Gebhardt

Penske Truck Rental, the household moving experts, recently released results of a survey designed to measure which US cities were the most desirable relocation spots. Cities from across the country were considered and Atlanta ranked #1! Respondents cited the city's diversity, cultural attractions, weather, and family friendly activities as prime reasons to … [Read more...]

Atlanta Real Estate Market Still Showing Strong Recovery

Pam Gebhardt

Recent data from the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index indicates that the Atlanta real estate market continues to improve and has experienced a long awaited turn toward recovery. The fall 2012 selling season was sluggish in metropolitan Atlanta but still posted gains over sales levels the year prior. Details of the Atlanta data include: Home … [Read more...]

Metro Atlanta Welcomes Rise in Home Prices

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Most parts of the country are seeing a rise in homes sales due to a 5% rise in monthly rental rates along with historically low mortgage rates. However while sales are up, most areas are still suffering from foreclosed homes dragging home prices down. With Georgia rated third in amount of homes in foreclosure, one would expect prices in the north Atlanta … [Read more...]

Johns Creek Millage Rate Remains Unchanged Despite Difficulties

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The Johns Creek City Council voted unanimously on July 9th to keep the same $4.614 per $1,000 millage rate. In the face of decreasing home values resulting in declining property taxes, the Council felt it was important for the future of John’s Creek City to keep the millage rate unchanged from the initial 2006 rate. Pros/Cons Many residents, … [Read more...]