Fresh from Foursquare is an amazing compilation of the ‘Best of Atlanta’ that maps out the most popular restaurants, bars, museums, etc. in Georgia's capital city. Whether you’re a peach, transplant or just thinking about moving into an Atlanta new home, let this list be your guide to the city’s favorite places! Foursquare compiled the Best of Atlanta list, along with[...]
Greg Hart with PrimeLending is this week's guest on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Greg shares information on the variety of mortgage products that are available to homeowners, and his interview is followed by a round table discussion on metro Atlanta's rapidly aging population. Greg Hart is the branch manager for PrimeLending in Atlanta. He is a native to the Atlanta[...]
Most Atlanta metro area residents have probably noticed plenty of construction trucks and dirt movement as more and more homebuilders get back into the swing of things. Now that it's finally a good time to buy again, there is still a looming question on many buyer's minds: should I buy an Atlanta new home or resale property? While you may think[...]
You've finally chosen your dream Atlanta new home and the big day, closing day, is finally here, but are you fully prepared for the costs associated with closing on your home? Closing costs are one of the biggest out-of-pocket expenses that a buyer will have when purchasing a new home. In many cases, it is customary for the seller to help[...]
For many, one of the biggest decisions and investments you'll make during the course of your lifetime is purchasing an Atlanta new home. With such a significant purchase, it's only natural that you will have plenty of questions. One of the most common questions that real estate professionals are asked is, "What is the difference between my home insurance policy[...]
Are you ready to get into the Halloween spirit? 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty ® (HBW) is excited to announce a spooky fun photo contest, "Don't Let Old Appliances Come Back to Haunt You." Between now and the end of October, Atlanta new home residents can submit a photo of an appliance dressed up like a Halloween character for a chance[...]
According to a recent analysis from Trulia, rising rents and low lending rates have united to make buying a new home 45 percent less expensive than renting in the nation's 100 largest metros. This equates to an average savings of $771 a month as long as the conditions are right; buyers must qualify for a 3.5 percent mortgage rate, remain in[...]
There are a lot of warnings that Social Security as we know it will run out before members of Generation X can enjoy it. These dire predictions make it more important to plan and budget for retirement as if government assistance won’t be available. Retirement experts of the Equifax Finance Blog offer tips for setting aside for a comfortable retirement in[...]
These days, floor plans are becoming more and more open. Although open plans make for great spaces, they may have you stumped when it comes to using different paint colors in each room of your Atlanta new home. You, of course, have an option to use the same paint color throughout, and then define each space through the furniture and[...]
After you have spoken to a lender and found out how much real estate buying power you have, it’s time to sit down and make your list of needs for your Atlanta new home. Are your needs common with the current climate, or do you need to be looking at a custom builder’s wares? The Equifax Finance Blog helps you[...]