Cost for GA Home Loans Going Up
On May 12, 2010 Georgia’s Governor Sonny Purdue signed a bill raising the Georgia per loan fee from $6.50 to $10.00. This fee will be collected by Georgia mortgage lenders and bankers and is remitted to Georgia’s Department of Banking and finance for each residential mortgage closed in Georgia. Although the $3.50 is not a [...]
May’s GA Realtor® of the Month
Jason Lapene – Dwell Atlanta Hello, my name is Jason Lapene , and I am the broker/owner of Atlanta’s most innovative real estate firm. It is my job to see that our clients have the latest technology at their finger tips as well as assist them in one of the biggest financial decisions of their [...]
Tax Credit is Extended for some Georgia Home Buyers
As most people in the real estate industry are aware, the first-time homebuyer and move-up tax credit expired on April 30th, 2010. What most people don’t know, it was extended for certain federal and military personnel. If you were in the military or are a federal employee that was serving outside the United States from [...]
How Short Sales and Foreclosures Impact Credit Scores
Today’s Guest Blog Courtesy of Kevin Kust with Veracity Credit Repair Service. Starting Score Rule: Better the score, bigger the hit with ALL delinquencies – As years pass, less effect (example: If the starting score is a 750 a foreclosure will hurt dramatically, probably from 200-250 pts. If the starting score is a 575 a [...]
Refinance Your Georgia Mortgage and get a Tax Deduction
Today’s Guest Blog Courtesy of Jeff Rayman with Rayman Financial Solutions Refinancing your Georgia home loan is a great idea if you can get a lower interest rate, ideally 1.5-2% lower and you plan to stay in the house for at least two or more years. If you plan to move or the interest rate [...]
