Buying a Short Sale Home
Considering today’s market along with the tremendous growth in the number of short sale properties available, the potential for buyer’s to obtain a “Bargain Deal” has increased substantially. Of course the baggage that comes with the increased opportunities provided by short sale properties is that buyers must be in a position [...]

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What Makes an Effective Short Sale Package?
In the last article, The Anatomy of a Short Sale, we examined what potential requirements would be required to qualify for a short sale. Now we are going to examine what items are needed in order to assemble an effective short sale package for the lender. The short [...]

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Atlanta Short Sale and Foreclosure Information

December 24, 2009

The Anatomy of a Short Sale
Not every owner of distressed property is a candidate for a short sale and therefore they cannot all be saved from foreclosure. In this article we will examine the circumstances that may qualify a homeowner for participation in a short sale.
Is There a Valid Hardship?
What exactly constitutes a valid [...]

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Atlanta Short Sale and Foreclosure Information

December 23, 2009

 
In the initial article on Atlanta Short Sale and Foreclosure Information we examined the terminology used with short sales and foreclosures along with the pre-foreclosure and foreclosure process. In this article we are going to examine potential options available to owners of distressed properties. Please understand that these options are being presented in a general [...]

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Atlanta Short Sale and Foreclosure Information

December 21, 2009

Last Friday I attended the Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Designation continuing education class that is currently being offered by the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council of the National Association of REALTORS. The purpose of the class was to help educate the participants with the latest information and show how real estate agents can best [...]

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Happy Birthday Tessa

December 13, 2009

A year ago we celebrated as Tessa was evicted from her temporary residence. Friends and family gathered Saturday to celebrate her first birthday. I think it is obvious that Tessa had a good time. Happy Birthday Tessa!

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This Is A Christmas Tree

November 30, 2009

This is a Christmas Tree!
 
 
 
 
 
 
And this is a Christmas Tree! This picture comes from the National Park Service Website where the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is discussed. This years ceremony will be held on December 3, 2009 at 5:00PM.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And this is a Christmas Tree!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
These are NOT Holiday Trees!
They are NOT Hanukkah bushes!
They [...]

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Lawrenceville Christmas Decorations

November 28, 2009

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”. We’ve heard the song and are starting to see decorations going up all around the area. You can call it Black Friday if you want, I think it would better if it were called Red and Green Friday.
Shopping began as early as 4:00AM at some stores. This [...]

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The Providence Group

November 18, 2009

To say that the Atlanta Real Estate market has been a bit tough over the last several years may be a bit of an understatement. While virtually every segment of the market has suffered to some degree, I don’t think any segment has suffered any more than New Home Builders. While costs continued to escalate [...]

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Lake Lanier Pictures

November 9, 2009

 
What a difference 2 years and 18.5 feet of water makes.

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