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410 Armstrong Way, Evans, GA

February 27th, 2009

I just finished uploading this Brick for sale, 410 Armstrong Way, Evans, GA

Immaculate 5 BR/3.5 Bath - Spacious Living Room w/ Gas Fireplace- Hardwoods, Ceramic Tile, Granite Countertops - 21 x 15 Bonus Room - Two Covered Rear Porches

The 21st Century Realtor

February 26th, 2009

THE 21ST CENTURY REALTOR

            Real estate professionals are wondering what the 21st Century Realtor will look like.  Without having the exact answer to that question, top Realtors are committed to setting the trends that others will follow.

            Conventional real estate wisdom has always claimed that the three biggest influences on buyers are--location, location and location.  C ...

Tax Credit For First Time Home Buyers

February 25th, 2009

Tax Credit For First Time Home Buyers

Many buyers have been asking about the tax credit for home buyers coming up this tax year. Although this topic has gotten a lot of coverage in the news, people have gotten really confused about what it is. So, I wanted to clarify some of the misconceptions I've noticed when talking to home buyers.

The biggest misunderstanding about this tax credit is that ...

When It's A Business Move

February 23rd, 2009

WHEN IT'S A BUSINESS MOVE

            If you are relocating to another city for a new job, get professional advice from a Realtor, and a tax expert.

            Start with your Realtor, who will work to market your current home, and can put you in touch with a top real estate professional in your new city.  Your Realtor can also provide the names of good long-distance movers, so you can get c ...

Completing Inspection Repairs

February 19th, 2009

COMPLETING INSPECTION REPAIRS

            When you sell a house, the buyers will probably schedule a home inspection before they are contractually obligated to purchase the home.  If the inspector finds areas that need attention or repair, the buyers may produce a list of items they are concerned about, and may want to discuss some of the major problems with you as a condition for moving forw ...

Understanding Shorter Term Mortgages

February 17th, 2009

UNDERSTANDING SHORTER TERM MORTGAGES

            Lenders now offer mortgages that are blends of short-term adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) and 30-year fixed-rate loans with a lower fixed-rate of interest for a period of five, seven or ten years.  Be sure that you understand what happens at the end of the initial term before you sign on the dotted line for such a loan.

            Many of the ...

Check Up On Your Credit Report

February 12th, 2009

CHECK UP ON YOUR CREDIT REPORT

Are you aware of how your credit report can affect your home buying options?  When you approach a mortgage lender, they will look at your credit history to evaluate what kind of risk you represent based on the probability you will default on the loan. 

Information about how promptly you pay your debts is sent to reporting agencies by your creditors, including ba ...

174 Swallow Lake Drive, N. Augusta, SC

February 10th, 2009

I just rented this Brick/Vinyl at 174 Swallow Lake Drive, N. Augusta, SC .

View this recently rented Brick/Vinyl or see all my home sales

Disclose! Disclose! Disclose!

February 9th, 2009

DISCLOSE!  DISCLOSE!  DISCLOSE!

You just listed your home for sale, and you withheld a few "little" problems from the Realtor--the family room leaks, but only when it rains; the outlet in the back bedroom won't spark unless something is plugged in; and there is a stain on the oak floor in the living room which is covered with a rug.

It is a mistake to think that your home will sell more quick ...

3304 Sugarberry Drive, Augusta, GA

February 9th, 2009

I just finished uploading this House for rent, 3304 Sugarberry Drive, Augusta, GA

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