If You Bought a Home in 2010
If you bought a property last year and closed by December 31st, 2010, your name should be on the tax records for 2011, even if your deed did not get recorded until January of 2011. Here are a few reminders and tips: 1. File the homestead exemption if this property is owner-occupied; most counties have [...]
Georgia FHA Fee’s Going up Again
It was just announced by HUD that they are increasing the FHA monthly mortgage insurance, again. This will be the second time in less than a year. The upfront mortgage insurance premium will remain the same at 1%, but the monthly mortgage insurance premium (MIP) is increasing from .90 to 1.15. This is another considerable [...]
Mortgage Defaults Slow in January 2011
According to recent reports, fewer homes in US defaulted on their mortgage payments and thus fewer homes entered the mortgage foreclosure processing. The total number of homes which received notice on their default lowered by 1%, in January, 2011. However, still the percentage of homeowners who owe (in mortgage) more than what their house is [...]
February’s GA Realtor® of the Month
My job is to get homes sold and help potential buyers find their dream home. Fortunately, in my 6 years in the real estate business, I’ve succeeded in doing that. Even in this tough market, I’ve excelled as a top agent in South Forsyth. I work for both buyers and sellers and would like to [...]
December’s GA Realtor® of the Month
It is my business to sell houses. Just as it has always been, the following applies in any real estate market: price, location and motivation. A client that is ready, willing and able to buy or sell is always a huge factor in the success of a transaction. Another key component is “hiring”-yes hiring-the right [...]
