Market Values are set by examining the sale prices of very similar homes as close to the home in question as possible, preferably in the same subdivision during the last 90 days. If this is not possible, then the comparable … Continue reading →

    I just read an article published by cnbc.com (according to a report in industry trade publication Automotive News) noting CD players installed in new automobiles are on the way out. Auto manufacturers said they are expensive, fragile and … Continue reading →

Why should anyone desiring to purchase real estate hire a REALTOR? A. Buyers need Exclusive representation for probably the biggest purchase of their life. This will only happen if a buyer enters into a contract with a REALTOR to represent … Continue reading →

 Good News! The Federal Housing Administration has extended its “anti flipping” rule. This simply means that buyers who want to use FHA insured home loans to purchase a home that has changed hands in the last 90 days can do so. … Continue reading →

Why Google your own address? Here are some thoughts. 1. See what other homes on your street or in your neighborhood sold for. Why? It could make a difference in the amount of property tax you pay. Of course you have … Continue reading →

Gwinnett County will rebate homeowners up to $100.00 for the replacement of up to two toilets in homes built prior to 1993. Of course the older toilets are much less efficient than the new toilets. To get the straight story … Continue reading →

The price of gas is up $.20 per gallon since Christmas, 2011. Thanks Iran! If you need to look for a home best you use your PC and find it on www.listingbook.comOf course you can sign in under Earl Park … Continue reading →

Estimate Your Home’s Value with all the information you have collected. Use the most similar homes that are closest to your home. They should all be approximately the same size and have the same number of features, such as bedrooms … Continue reading →

You just paid your property taxes for 2011. Now the 2012 Value of your home is being determined by your county tax assessor. Want to give your input? If so, beginning January 1, 2012, you can file a property tax … Continue reading →

Finally some good news; foreclosure notices in Metro-Atlanta are down to 109,548. Remember, foreclosure notices are just notices of intended foreclosure. Owners may repay their back payments, sell their homes or complete a workout agreement with their lender. In all … Continue reading →