Author Archive for NAMAR
Established in 1969, The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® promotes professionalism and ethical real estate practices. One of the largest Realtor® associations in Metro Atlanta, the association is dedicated to the real estate industry and private property rights. For more information, call 770-495-7300.
Website for NAMAREducate Yourself about Predatory Lending
The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® (NAMAR) is determined to help homeowners avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes. To educate homeowners on what they need to know during these tough economic times, NAMAR has launched www.unnecessaryforeclosure.com. By avoiding legal jargon and real estate speak, the website provides homeowners with a clear and comprehensive [...]
Watch Out for Predatory Lenders
It’s sad, but true. There are predatory lenders in the Atlanta real estate market that take advantage of well-intentioned Americans hoping to own their own home. Here are a few warning signs from the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS®’ foreclosure prevention site, www.UnnecessaryForeclosure.com.
Here are some warning signs of predatory lending:
Sounds too easy. “Guaranteed approval” [...]
NAMAR Collecting Stuffed Animals for Sheltering Arms
The time is here for the Northeastern Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors to seek out local Atlanta real estate agents and community members to lend a helping hand by donating new or gently loved stuffed animals for Sheltering Arms. NAMAR has been supporting Sheltering Arms Day Care Centers and the children of Gwinnett County for [...]
Facing Foreclosure and the Value of the Property is Less than What You Owe?
It’s another unfortunate factor within the nation’s housing crisis and it’s happening all across the nation. Homeowners are paying on mortgages that are more than what their home is worth. If you are planning to stay in your home for many years to come, as the market stabilizes, your home’s value will begin to increase [...]
Facing Foreclosure? Talk to Your Lender First
If you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments, or are afraid that you might soon fall behind on your payments, the first thing that you should do is talk to your lender or “loan servicer” collecting your payments. Be proactive. The earlier that you contact your lender, the better your chances are of coming [...]
