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Real Estate Drops But Second Home Market May See Increase Fri, 3 Feb 2012
While homeowners fix up their properties, millions of baby boomers (40.7 million people ages 50-59 in the U.S.) prepare to retire and many are predicted to enter the vacation and rental property markets, which would fuel the demand for these types of properties for the next several years.




Average Mortgage Rates Ease Setting New Record Lows Fri, 3 Feb 2012
In Freddie Mac's results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, the average mortgage rates dropped to new all-time record lows as data on economic growth fell short of market projections. All products in the PMMS survey, except the 1-Year ARM, averaged new lows.




Why You Want a Guaranteed Loan Fri, 3 Feb 2012
Today's buyers are facing quite a diverse housing market. There are great deals for buyers and investors alike. Home prices are at all-time lows and interest rates are creating some enticing conditions. There are many deals to be had, but how does a buyer know when it's really safe to buy?




Agents: Expanding Your Scope in 2012 Fri, 3 Feb 2012
Has your market weakened in the aftermath of the 2009 recession? If so, you’re not alone. Many agents are facing the need to expand their business in the coming year. What can you do to ensure your business survives even when times are lean?




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Finally, a foreclosure settlement (Maybe) Fri, 03 Feb 2012
States have until late Monday to agree to the latest draft deal aimed at relieving homeowners struggling with mortgages bigger than their home's value.

Home repairs: Which jobs come first? Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Lean times call for budgetary triage. But while you should clearly opt for orthodontics before Disneyland, the choice is tougher when it comes to home maintenance.

Mortgage rates hit another new low Thu, 02 Feb 2012
Just one day after President Obama detailed a proposal to enable millions of homeowners to refinance to record-low mortgage rates, those rates notched another record.

Obama proposes new home loan refinancing plan Wed, 01 Feb 2012
The Obama administration on Wednesday detailed its latest plan to help millions of homeowners refinance their mortgages to today's historically-low rates.

Top 10 turnaround towns Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Florida's cities were some of the hardest hit by the housing bust, but now they are leading the charge back. Of Realtor.com's top 10 turnaround towns, eight are in the Sunshine State.

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Bernanke Defends Keeping Rates Low for 3 More Years 02/03/2012
Some lawmakers questioned Thursday the Federal Reserve's move to keep interest rates low until 2014, saying it brings a risk of higher inflation and stymies economic growth.

Did Builders Overbuild Oversized Houses? 02/03/2012
Too many big houses are occupying the country's landscape as more consumers shift their preferences toward condos, apartments, and smaller homes, planners said at a smart growth conference this week.

Fannie Mae Gains More Short-Sale Authority 02/03/2012
Several mortgage insurers have removed another barrier in short sales that could speed approval of short sales on Fannie-backed loans.

Mortgage Rates Hit New Lows Again 02/03/2012
Mortgage rates once again inched lower this week, lowering the cost of borrowing and increasing housing affordability.

Study Reveals Main Culprit Behind Falling Home Values 02/03/2012
Home prices nationwide dropped nearly 5 percent last year, but if you exclude distressed sales, prices dropped only by 0.9 percent, a new study from CoreLogic finds.

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3633 Wheeler Road
Suite 125
Augusta, GA 30909
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4878 Manhattan Drive
Buford, GA 30518
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Duluth, GA 30097
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404 South Main St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
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Loganville, GA 30052
Phone - 678.287.4300
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710 Newnan Crossing Bypass
Newnan, GA 30263
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1200 Commerce Drive
Suite 110
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Phone - 770.632.1112
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3510 S. Nova Road
Suite 112
Port Orange, FL 32129
Phone - 386.944.2800
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2220 Wisteria Drive
Suite 102
Snellville, GA 30078
Phone - 678.808.1300
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St Augustine Office
2730 State Road 16
Suite 115
St Augustine, FL 32092
Phone - 904.797.8000
Fax - 904.797.7452

Stockbridge Office
245 Country Club Drive
Suite 100B
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Phone - 770.692.0888
Fax - 770.692.0880

Johns Creek / Forsyth Office
3325 Paddocks Pkwy
Suite 190
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone - 678.341.2900
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1957 Lakeside Pkwy
Suite 520
Tucker, GA 30084
Phone - 678.252.1900
Fax - 678.252.1909

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