July 4 celebration at Serenbe

I just love love love Serenbe and I think this would be a fantastic way to spend the 4th -

July 4th Saturday at Serenbe
8 a.m.:  Blue Eyed Daisy Bakeshop Opens for Breakfast
Special Menu, 8 a.m. - Noon:  
Serenbe Farms Fresh Blueberry Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup
Summer Fruit Salad
Granola & Yogurt
Bacon & Cheddar Glover Farm Stoneground [...]

Who wants to be on TV (and buy a house…)?

HGTV’s House Hunters Looking for Atlanta Homebuyers and Real Estate Agents
House Hunters is a hit television series from HGTV that follows buyers and their agents on the hunt as they find the perfect house. I am sure you have either seen it or heard of it and this is your opportunity to be featured on [...]

Hot listing - Virginia Highland bungalow under $300,000

I previewed this house this week because it seemed like such a great deal…. I thought surely it would be in shambles.  But it’s really in pretty good shape.  I think it’s a great buy. 
It’s listed at $289,000 and bank approved short sale at that list price with $10,000 in closing costs.  Of course I [...]

HASP refinancing could save you money

The new Homeowner’s Affordability Stimulus Plan (HASP) refinance loan is specifically catered to those borrowers who are current with their mortgage payments, and need 105% financing in order to take advantage of a lower interest rate.
With property values dropping across the nation, this program will come in extremely handy for those who don’t otherwise have [...]

No Brainer… FHA Streamline Refinance

If you currently have an FHA loan and you want a lower mortgage payment, pay attention!
This new loan WILL NOT have:
- an appraisal of any kind
- an appraisal fee
- an up-front fee or application fee of any kind
- an origination fee
- a credit report pulled
- a credit report fee
- a lender fee
- any documentation required [...]

New beautiful listing in Roswell

Carrie Qualters | Keller Williams Premier Atlanta | 404-936-8382

3035 Bellingrath Blvd, Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous backyard and beautiful tree-lined street!

5BR/4.5BA Single Family House

offered at $600,000

Year Built
2000

Sq Footage
Unspecified

Bedrooms
5

Bathrooms
4 full, 1 partial

Floors
3

Parking
3 Car garage

Lot Size
Unspecified

HOA/Maint
$73 per month

DESCRIPTION

Dramatic cathedral ceilings soar in the foyer and family room, which boasts floor [...]

Quick facts about $8,000 federal tax credit

IT’S AN UNBELIEVABLE TIME TO BUY A HOUSE!!! Never before in recorded history have interest rates been low at the same time that home prices have been depressed.  There is an amazing amount of inventory.  There are awesome government incentives for first time buyers (and some for all buyers in the works – stay tuned).
I’ve [...]

It starts at the bottom

I was talking with an agent in my office yesterday who has several buyers in the $75-$125k price range.  She was expressing frustration that she has made up to 10 offers for each buyer and is losing out due to multiple offers and bidding wars.  This has been going on for a while on the [...]

Some good news - builders back in the Atlanta market

Some of the big Atlanta builders are buying lots, getting ready to build. 
http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2009/03/09/story5.html?ana=e_du

What you need to know about FHA loans

FHA loans are getting to be the best option for more and more borrowers these days.  The rates are competitive and it’s really the only option left where you can put down a mere 3.5% on a home.  Where an FHA loan used to be an anomoly in my business, it seems every buyer through my [...]