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...]

Atlanta Metro Real Estate Makes Gains in Home Sales

The North Atlanta real estate market continues to see increased home sales. However, the home prices have barely budged. Realtors are concerned that these prices may result in a crushed housing recovery. There are several housing divisions going up in West Cobb County, and East Cobb has plans for a 125 home development with average housing prices exceeding … [Read more...]

Home-Equity Borrowing Back in Business in the New Year

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Scarcity of pre-existing homes for sale is not the only thing slowing the housing market recovery. Another big factor is lenders are being very tight-fisted with loans. However while this is working against buying a home, lenders have been loosening up on home equity loans. Yet even there lenders are still being cautious in giving out loans. Here are some … [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...]

Experts Say Real Estate Market Already Hit Bottom, Climbing Up Steadily

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In a recent forum of real estate experts, sponsored by National Association of Real Estate Editors, there was general consensus that the market is on the rise.  This is great news for both buyers and sellers who have waited for the return of the market, additional stability in home prices, or the opportunity to regain equity. Current data and expert … [Read more...]