[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLjIVEf1nwM&fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0] Earlier this week N-Play had the privilege of sponsoring a luncheon at the Atlanta Press Club where Senator Johnny Isakson was the guest speaker. He spoke of the legislative issues facing Congress in 2011 and how it would affect Georgia. We chose to sponsor the event because not only is Mark Bloomfield, our Founder, a Georgia Tech[...]
Do you need mortgage relief, but just don't know which way to turn? The Federal Trade Commission just introduced a rule which is designed to protect homeowners from fraud. So if you own Atlanta real estate and need help, this is worth taking a look at.The newly created Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) Rule targets companies that claim they will[...]
By Josh Irwin, Associate Broker As a real estate professional, many new home shoppers have asked me over the years, “Why does the community need a homeowner’s association?” Before the Internet, I would spend an hour or two talking my clients through the values of a homeowners association, or HOA, and why master-planned communities benefit from well defined and active associations. Now,[...]
Your Atlanta real estate may not provide you with the tax break you have gotten in the past. President Obama's Deficit Commission released a plan earlier this week detailing specific actions Congress will need to take to get the federal deficit back under control during the next decade. It is important to note that the plan does not actually balance[...]
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has the task of selling FHA foreclosed homes, and there’s likely one for sale in the location where you want to live. Plus, these homes come in all sizes, styles and price ranges, so you can probably find just the home that will suit your family’s lifestyle. And if you bid wisely, you[...]
The real estate market has all but bottomed out. Interest rates can’t go any lower. As the saying goes: ‘buy low, sell high’! For investors and buyers, now is a golden time to buy. What if you need to sell before you can buy? You can sell your home in today’s market, but only if you do three things correctly: price right,[...]
If you are an Atlanta family in transition from one home to another, there’s a good chance you will end up renting some sort of space. Perhaps you will secure a storage unit to decrease the clutter in your current home while it is on the market. Perhaps the sale of your new home will not coincide with the closing[...]
For seniors ages 62 and older that own or are shopping for Atlanta real estate, reverse mortgages can rescue a dwindling budget because the reverse mortgage lender pays you to continue living in your home. If the scenario seems too good to be true, it’s because seniors and their families may overlook the term “lender” in the previous sentence. It’s true[...]
In June, the USDA announced that it would no longer extend loans to first-time homebuyers. This was a big blow to those looking to buy Atlanta new homes and Atlanta real estate as USDA financing is the only program that allows first time buyers to purchase their new homes with absolutely no money down. However, there is now a unanimous sigh[...]
The first step to buying Atlanta real estate with a VA loan is to fill out a VA loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA or a VA-certified lender. COEs verify that you may be eligible for the program. It never hurts to contact a VA-loan lender who can guide you through the process and make sure you maximize[...]