All Entries in the "Mortgages" Category

#AREFchat Academy – Short Sales 101

While statistics and reports suggest that we are in an economic recovery period, we are a long way from being in the clear. Unemployment rates are still extraordinarily high and individuals are struggling to pay all of their bills. With that being said, many homeowners are facing foreclosure. Foreclosures are bad all around – they [...]

FHA Insurance Premiums to Increase

We’ve been stressing the urgency of buying now for almost a year, and I am sure you are probably tired of hearing it. However, the reason we reiterate the point so much is because new home shoppers still are not quite comprehending the situation. You are likely never going to see such amazing prices on [...]

Mortgage Loan Modification 101

There is no denying the fact that times are tough right now. Many homeowners have found themselves without a steady income and are depleting the savings accounts they have worked their whole lives to develop. However, these sad realities are no reason to stop paying your mortgage. You have enough problems already without screwing up [...]

The Cardinal Rules for Home Buyers to Make it to Closing #AREFchat

Thanks to a fantastic #AREFchat this morning, we now have the three cardinal rules for home buyers when it comes to purchasing a new home. Today’s topic focused on the many obstacles that seem to prevent home shoppers from closing on a home.
Monte Hewett Homes (@MonteHewett) through me for a loop when they said a [...]

Happy New Year – Predictions for 2010

Happy 2010 from Atlanta Real Estate Forum. We hope you rung in the New Year happily, safely and warmly.
We have five predictions for Hot Atlanta real estate trends in 2010. Here are our top picks:

Homestead Exemptions for 2010 – Atlanta home buyers will make sure not to miss out on these tax deductions. Apply before [...]