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January - Upswing of Sellers & Buyers want to take advantage of the tax incentives
Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News
I was just talking with my husband, Greg, about the upswing in showings we are having in our Listings! And our phone is ringing with Buyers! Not sure if its everyone is receiving their W2’s - realizing they need to buy a home to get some shelter from taxes - or - more than likely, they are out shopping for a new home to take advantage of the Tax Incentive - you have to be under contract by April 28, 2010 … whichever the reason, NOW is the time for Sellers to Sell and Buyers to Buy … see below for the details! Take advantage of this awesome Atlanta Real Estate Market! We’d love to help you! Contact us … The Bankston Group | Keller Williams Atlanta Perimeter
The Move-Up/Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit
In addition to extending the First-Time Home Buyer Credit of $8,000, Congress also created a tax incentive for repeat home buyers.
Effective Dates: purchases made after November 6, 2009, and closes by June 30, 2010 (based on a binding sales contract signed by April 30, 2010).
Who is eligible? a person who has owned and resided in the same home for at least 5 of the 8 years prior to buying a new home. The new home must be used as a principal residence. The buyer can not purchase from family members or a spouse’s family members.
How much is the credit? 10% of the purchase price up to a maximum of $6,500. Homes over $800,000 are not eligible.
Does the taxpayer have to pay the credit back? Not if the home is owned and occupied for at least 36 months.
Income Limits: $125,000 for single taxpayers and $225,000 for married taxpayers filing a joint return. There is a phase-out phase range for single incomes up to $145,000 and joint incomes up to $245,000.
* The tax credit is a straight dollar-for-dollar reduction of your income tax bill
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Tis the season to sell Atlanta Real Estate
Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News
People always need to move, even around the Holidays…in fact, I’d offer that the most urgent and busy time of the Real Estate year is around the Holidays…I know what you are thinking….you wouldn’t want to sell your home at Thanksgiving or Christmas because you don’t believe there are any buyers right now. That simply isn’t true. Many job offers and job re-locations happen at the end of the year. People that buy homes at the end of the year are urgent and they also have a definite time table in mind. When we consult with home owners considering selling, they usually want their home to be on the market at the 1st of the year… we say, why wait? Right now, there are fewer homes on the market than there will be in the Spring…meaning less competition. Plus, the buyers out there now are urgent…remember? Because they need to get in by the start of the year for their new job in Atlanta. We suggest that you do yourself a favor, and get your property listed now. And did I mention that buyers also love the warmth that holiday decorations give a home! Good luck! Bet it will be a good Christmas!
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Home Buyers Seeking Dunwoody Club Forest
Categories: Dunwoody
It’s great when we have Buyers that know exactly what they want…because its so much easier to find something when you know what you are looking for…makes sense, right? Until you consider that sometimes, in real estate, there is just not enough inventory, or the right inventory, for your Buyers to select from…
Most ’stores’ always carry a full inventory of their entire product line. In the real estate market, inventory is never the same from day to day. And sometimes, while your Buyers know exactly what they want to buy, a property like the one they want is simply just not for sale, at least right now. Sometimes, it’s just about ‘timing’…
Well, we can’t sit around and just wait for ‘timing’. Sometimes we need to create our own ‘timing’. So today, I picked up the phone and started calling home owners that live in the subdivision that our clients want to move into … Dunwoody Club Forest. In case you aren’t familiar with Dunwoody Club Forest… its only one of the very best neighborhoods in all of Dunwoody, Georgia - located just off of Mt. Vernon Road, its convenient to everything….its well established - built as one of the premier subdivisions of Dunwoody in the 70’s… and who could argue with its walking distance to Dunwoody Country Club? Not to mention its award winning school system: Vanderlyn Elementary, Peachtree Charter Middle School, Dunwoody Elementary and Dunwoody High School. Tree lined streets, large homes, and just a friendly Southern charm, Dunwoody Club Forest residents enjoy a lifestyle others dream about…simply put - a very nice place to live!
Anyhow… I asked these home owners that I called if they were considering selling … or if they knew of any of their neighbors that were considering selling. At the end of the day, I talked with lots of nice people, but none of whom are planning to move in the near future… although they all did say they’d keep an eye open for me and call me if they heard of anyone thinking of selling…Some laughed and said they were never moving! They love their neighborhood and home that much!
So, if you hear of anyone that’s planning on selling their Dunwoody Club Forest home, call me at 770-676-9158 - it is much appreciated!!
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Dirty houses don’t sell
Categories: Why Buyers Buy
We just showed a few homes in Dunwoody today to a BUYER and what we heard just reinforced what we already knew - dirty houses don’t sell. Nobody likes to walk into a house that smells, is dirty, has cobwebs, grease on the kitchen counters, the carpeting is stained, moldy grout in the baths, and you can’t see through the windows…
When a home is not clean, it distracts the buyer from noticing what counts - the best selling features aren’t even noticed - floor plan, square footage, design elements - because the BUYER is fixated on the dirt and the unpleasant odors and just can’t get past it.
By far, when preparing a home for sale, the best money invested is with a professional cleaning service. Everything needs to be super clean - starting with the kitchen, including the refrigerator, onto the baths, including the grout, the floors and baseboards, the ceiling fans, window treatments - especially when the curtains hold all sorts of odors - from smoke to pets…
According to the National Association of Realtors, BUYERS are used to seeing as much as 25 percent of available inventory as new. Brand new means clean. That’s the competition, and the closer the home owner / SELLER can get the BUYER to think of the house as new, the likelier the property will sell.
More than 33 percent of home buyers prefer a home less than 10 years old, yet the typical home purchased by all buyers is 12 years of age. This tells us that condition is very very important. And if you take a community like Dunwoody, where the average age of a home is 30 plus years, there could be a lot of layers of potential dirt to be dealt with in order to make a home to feel fresh and clean. So here’s the ROI… for every dollar spent on cleaning could mean thousands kept as equity…and who doesn’t want to get the most amount possible on the sale of their home?
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Stressed over homebuying?
Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News, Buying Your Home
Anytime you have change going on in your life, you are subject to stress. It just so happens that moving, that is selling and or buying a home, is one of the biggest stresses that you’ll have in your entire life. Being Realtors, we have the opportunity to be in the midst, or height, of the most stressed time in our clients’ lives. Emotions run high. Time and logistical constraints need to be addressed. Financial and legal documents have to be managed. There’s much to do when real estate is being exchanged…so follow this helpful advice from The National Association of Realtors and you’ll alleviate most all of your stress when home buying:
1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the REALTOR® you chose is both highly skilled and a good fit with your personality.
2. Remember, there’s no “right” time to buy, just as there’s no perfect time to sell. If you find a home now, don’t try to second-guess interest rates or the housing market by waiting longer - you risk losing out on the home of your dreams. The housing market usually doesn’t change fast enough to make that much difference in price, and a good home won’t stay on the market long.
3. Don’t ask for too many opinions. It’s natural to want reassurance for such a big decision, but too many ideas from too many people will make it much harder to make a decision. Focus on the wants and needs of your immediate family - the people who will be living in the home.
4. Accept that no house is ever perfect. If it’s in the right location, the yard may be a bit smaller than you had hoped. The kitchen may be perfect, but the roof needs repair. Make a list of your top priorities and focus in on things that are most important to you. Let the minor ones go.
5. Don’t try to be a killer negotiator. Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by getting an extra-low price or by refusing to budge on your offer may cost you the home you love. Negotiation is give and take.
6. Remember your home doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself - room size, kitchen, etc. - that you forget about important issues as noise level, location to amenities, and other aspects that also have a big impact on your quality of life.
7. Plan ahead. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home and made an offer to get approved for a mortgage, investigate home insurance, and consider a schedule for moving. Presenting an offer contingent on a lot of unresolved issues will make your bid much less attractive to sellers.
8. Factor in maintenance and repair costs in your post-home buying budget. Even if you buy a new home, there will be costs. Don’t leave yourself short and let your home deteriorate.
9. Accept that a little buyer’s remorse is inevitable and will probably pass. Buying a home, especially for the first time, is a big financial commitment. But it also yields big benefits. Don’t lose sight of why you wanted to buy a home and what made you fall in love with the property you purchased.
10. Choose a home first because you love it; then think about appreciation. While U.S. homes have appreciated an average of 5.4 percent annually over from 1998 to 2002, a home’s most important role is to serve as a comfortable, safe place to live.
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Open House in Sandy Springs Sunday, July 12th 2-4
Categories: Featured Listings, Open House
We are holding an OPEN HOUSE this Sunday, July 12th from 2 - 4 pm in Wyngate at Spalding in Sandy Springs! This gated community is a swim / tennis neighborhood and is located conveniently from Roswell Road near Spalding Drive. This is a brand new listing so come check it out! A great location in Sandy Springs, this home is offered at 325k … it is light, bright and open and has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths…see the virtual tour below and make sure to visit us tomorrow!
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Atlanta Real Estate…up to date ‘how’s the market’ report
Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News
Many are on vacation this week, enjoying the week of the 4th at the beach … we are here in Atlanta entrenched in real estate… showing homes, previewing homes, selling homes, comparing homes, listing homes, marketing homes, writing offers, negotiating terms and conditions…
Our kids are very interested in real estate. Guess it is natural really. They see and hear us talk about homes. They ask ‘where is daddy’ and I’ll say ‘at work’. Even our 2 year old knows what work is and he’ll say ‘I go see house’. Funny really, I think we may have a future Realtor.
Everyday, we are asked by friends, neighbors, family, complete strangers, and business associates ‘how’s the market’. It seems that everyone is interested in real estate. Makes sense … people, kids and adults alike, want to know what is happening in their neighborhood - who is moving out and who is moving in? And the number 1 question…What did they get for their house? Not that they are nosy neighbors, but concerned neighbors…how is their neighborhood standing in the real estate shift? Are their home values holding?
And while overall in Atlanta, we are seeing a 10% decrease in sales prices compared to that of a year ago, some pockets are not only holding their value but are gaining in value.
If you are curious what your particular Atlanta neighborhood is doing, give us a call and we’ll give you a complete analysis. It’s always a good idea to be informed and to know the value of your home. In fact, if you are just interested in keeping up with the JUST SOLD properties in your neighborhood and would like to receive a free email report once per month, let us know and we’ll enroll you to receive your particular neighborhood report, free of charge and no obligation. It’s easy. Just email me liz@thebankstongroup.com
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Dunwoody Foreclosures and Short Sales
Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News, Buying Your Home, Schools
Dunwoody is a city in North Atlanta, just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta, bordering I285 and Georgia 400. Known as one of the best suburbs of Atlanta, Dunwoody is a fabulous place to live. Dunwoody boasts great public schools (Vanderlyn Elementary, Austin Elementary, Kingsley Elementary, Chesnut Elementary, Peachtree Charter Middle School, and Dunwoody High School) as well as wonderful private schools such as Marist and Davis Academy on Roberts Drive. Dunoody is green with Dekalb parks and recreation including Murphey Candler Little League, Brookrun Skate Park, Cowart YMCA . Dunwoody is also home to the JCC on Tily Mill and LA Fitness on Mount Vernon.
Dunwoody is convenient to many grocery stores like Publix on Chamblee Dunwoody, Kroger on Dunwoody Club, and Fresh Market near Mount Vernon and on Chamblee Dunwoody. And Dunwoody offers so many terrific restaurants, too… Wildfire, McCormick and Shmicks, Brio, Cheesecake Factory, Dunwoody Bistro, 48th Street Deli, Max and Erma’s, Shane’s, Chipolte, Mimi’s Cafe, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Taco Mac’s, Flemings, Joey D’s, Goldbergs Bagels and Deli, El Azteca, Seasons 52 …
Dunwoody is home to Perimeter Mall and its top department stores: Macy’s, Nordstroms, Dilliards and just across the street you’ll find Target…and one more hop onto Ashford Dunwoody and you’ll be at Walmart.
If you are considering making Dunwoody your home, you’ll be pleased to know that you have currently over 300 single family homes to chose from… priced between 2.8 million and 250k…some of the most well established, sought after Dunwoody neighborhoods include: Dunwoody Club Forest, Mill Glenn, Dunwoody Station, Northsprings, Village Mill, The Branches, Wyntercreek, Renfroe Lake, Dunwoody North, Redfield, Brookefarm, Ashford Chase, Whitehall, Dunwoody Club Forest West, Little Brooke, Kingsley, Oxford Chase, Meadowlake…
Dunwoody’s real estate market is especially appealing to those buyers who want to have a beautiful home in a great community and also want to have it at a great discount…below are the most current and up to date listings of Dunwoody foreclosures and short sales. Should you see a property that could be your new home, contact us today…770.676.9158
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| Residential Detached | $ 899,000 * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| #:3887920 | Active | Broker: PRAY01 | Area: 121 | Map: 693F4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 205 Bach Ct | Media:  12 |
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| City: ATLANTA | State: GEORGIA | County: FULTON | Zip: 30350-6611 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subdivision: Sentinel Ferry | Yr Built: 2001 | Age Desc: Resale | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lake: NONE | Waterfront: 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stories: 2 Stories | Elem: DUNWOODY SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style: Traditional | Middle: SANDY SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High: NORTH SPRINGS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions: GA 400 TO NORTHRIDGE ROAD TO ROBERTS DR LEFT ONTO SPAULDING DR, LEFT ONTO NESBIT FERRY RD GO THRU FRONT GATE TO LEFT ON VERDI LANE TO LEFT ON BACH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Stunning Brick Executive 4 Sided Brick Home on an Acre plus lot in Gated Community. Home features hardwood floors, high ceilings, chef’s kitchen with granite counters and upscale appliances. Home also features an Elevator and many other upgrades. |
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| Bedroom: Bdrm On Main Lev, Master On Main | Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub | ||
| Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Pantry - Walk-in, View To Fmly Rm | Dining: Separate Dng Rm | Setting: Other | |
| Const: Brick 4 Sides | House Faces: East | Tennis on Prop: No | Pool: None |
| Parking: 3 Car Garage | Road: Paved | # FP: 4 | |
| Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Great Room, Library/Office, Separate Lvng Rm | |||
| Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry | Home Warranty: No | ||
| Lot Size: 1 Up To 2 Acres | Lot Desc: Level | Lot Dimensions: 1 | |
| Green Building Certification: | HERS Index: | ||
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| Nbrhd - Gated Nbrhd - Security Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Gas Ovn/Rng/Ctop Int - 10 ft + Ceil Upper Int - 2-Story Foyer Int - Double Vnty Other |
Int - Entrance Foyer Int - Hardwood Floors Int - Trey Ceilings Int - Wall/Wall Carpet Ext - Deck Hcap - Elev Acc Whlchair Fplc - In Great/Fam Room |
Fplc - In Living Room Fplc - In Master Bedroom Fplc - In Other Room Heat - Gas Cool - Central Electric Enrgy - Other Water - Public Water |
Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd Laundry - Laundry Room Dock - None |
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| Tax ID: 06-0344-LL-031 | LandLot: 344 | District: 6 | Section/GMD: 0 | Lot: 18 | Block: B | |
| Plat Book/Page: 0/0 | Deed Book/Page: 0/0 | Tax/Tax Yr: $18211/2007 | ||||
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| Special: Foreclosure | Owner Finance: N | Owner Second: No | Assumable: No | |||
| CPHB: | Mgmt Co: | Mgmt Phone: | Mgmt Email: | Owner 2nd: N | ||
| Swim/Tennis: $ / | Annl Assoc Fee: $ / | Initiation Fee: $ | HOA Phone: | |||
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| Sale Price: $ | Due Diligence Ends: | Closing Date: | Binding Agreement Date: |
| Original List Price: $ 980,000 | Prop Closing Date: | ||
| SP/OLP %: 0% | Costs Paid by Seller: | Terms: | |
| Sell Agent ID: | Sell Agent: | Sell Office: | |
| Tue, May 12, 2009 06:13 PM | The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. © 2002-2009 FMLS | Requested By: GREGORY BANKSTON |
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| Residential Detached | $ 415,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| #:3897270 | Active | Broker: RMPL01 | Area: 121 | Map: 692 E5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 335 Spindle Ct | Media: 12 |
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| City: ATLANTA | State: GEORGIA | County: FULTON | Zip: 30350-4124 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subdivision: SPINDLEWICK | Yr Built: 1983 | Age Desc: Resale | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Stories: 2 Or + Stories | Elem: DUNWOODY SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style: Tudor | Middle: SANDY SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High: NORTH SPRINGS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions: 400N*EXIT NORTHRIDGE*CROSS NORTHRIDGE & GO SOUTH ON ROBERTS*RIGHT ON SPINDLEWICK DR*LEFT ON SPINDLEWICK CT*HOME ON THE LEFT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BEAUTIFUL TUDOR STYLE HOME JUST OFF 400@NORTHRIDGE RD*AN IDENTICAL HOME SOLD LAST YEAR FOR $475K!!*PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING*UPDATED KITCHEN*SCREENED PRCH & 2-LEVEL DECK*LARGE FAM RM W/FIREPLACE & CATHEDRAL CEILING*POSS SHORT SALE |
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| Bedroom: Split Bdrm Plan | Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub | ||
| Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Counter Top - Stone, Pantry, Wine Rack | Dining: Separate Dng Rm | Setting: Other | |
| Const: Brick & Frame, Stucco/Syn Stucc | House Faces: West | Tennis on Prop: No | Pool: None |
| Parking: 2 Car Garage | Road: Paved, Public Maintain | # FP: 1 | |
| Rooms: Family Room, Screened Porch, Separate Lvng Rm | |||
| Basement: Bath, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry | Home Warranty: No | ||
| Lot Size: 1/3 to 1/2 Acre | Lot Desc: Private Backyard, Sloped, Wooded | Lot Dimensions: +/- 1/2 | |
| Green Building Certification: | HERS Index: | ||
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| Nbrhd - Street Lights Appl - Central Vacuum Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Double Ovens Appl - Garbage Disposal Appl - Gas Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Gas Water Heater Appl - Intercom/Radio Appl - Microwave Appl - Sec System Owned Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm Int - Cathedral Ceiling |
Int - Disp Attic Stairs Int - Entrance Foyer Int - Rear Stairs Int - Trey Ceilings Int - Wall/Wall Carpet Ext - Deck Ext - Fenced Yard Ext - Garden Area Ext - Irrigation System Ext - Out-Buildings Ext - Patio Ext - Prof Landscaping |
Hcap - None Fplc - Gas Starter Fplc - In Great/Fam Room Fplc - Masonry Heat - Forced Air Heat - Gas Heat - Zoned Cool - Ceiling Fans Cool - Central Electric Cool - Zoned Enrgy - Attic Vent Fans Enrgy - Clock Thermostat |
Enrgy - Storm Windows Water - Public Water Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd Laundry - Kitchen Laundry - Laundry Room Dock - None |
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| Tax ID: 06-0384-0003-060 | LandLot: 0384 | District: 3RD | Section/GMD: 0 | Lot: 31 | Block: A | |
| Plat Book/Page: 0/0 | Deed Book/Page: 0/0 | Tax/Tax Yr: $4825/2007 | ||||
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| Special: Foreclosure, Other | Owner Finance: N | Owner Second: No | Assumable: No | |||
| CPHB: | Mgmt Co: | Mgmt Phone: | Mgmt Email: | Owner 2nd: N | ||
| Swim/Tennis: $0 /None | Annl Assoc Fee: $125 / Optional | Initiation Fee: $0 | HOA Phone: | |||
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| Sale Price: $ | Due Diligence Ends: | Closing Date: | Binding Agreement Date: |
| Original List Price: $ 415,000 | Prop Closing Date: | ||
| SP/OLP %: 0% | Costs Paid by Seller: | Terms: | |
| Sell Agent ID: | Sell Agent: | Sell Office: | |
| Tue, May 12, 2009 06:13 PM | The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. © 2002-2009 FMLS | Requested By: GREGORY BANKSTON |
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| Residential Detached | $ 325,000 * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| #:3668205 | Active | Broker: KWAP01 | Area: 121 | Map: 692F6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1229 Dunbrooke Ln | Media: 13 |
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| City: DUNWOODY | State: GEORGIA | County: DEKALB | Zip: 30338-3224 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subdivision: None | Yr Built: 1985 | Age Desc: Resale | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Stories: 2 Stories | Elem: AUSTIN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style: Cape Cod | Middle: PEACHTREE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High: DUNWOODY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions: CHAMBLEE-DUNWOODY RD TO ROBERTS, PASS AUSTIN ELEMENTARY, DUNBROOKE LN WILL BE ON YOUR LEFT. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BEAUTIFUL CAPE COD HOME W/OAK FLOORS ON MAIN LVL*MSTR ON MAIN W/RENOVATED MBATH FEATURING TUMBLED MARBLE*UPDATED KITCHEN OPENS TO FAMILY RM*WORKSHOP/PLAYROOM OVER GARAGE*RENOVATED TERRACE LEVELTHAT IS ENTERTAINERS DELIGHT*THIS HOME SHOWS LIKE A MODEL AND IS ON A CUL-DE-SAC! |
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| Bedroom: Master On Main | Master Bath: Double Vanity, Shower Only | ||
| Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Cabinets Other, Counter Top - Tile, Country Kitchen, Pantry, View To Fmly Rm | Dining: Seats 12+, Separate Dng Rm | Setting: Other | |
| Const: Concrete Siding, Frame | House Faces: South | Tennis on Prop: No | Pool: None |
| Parking: 2 Car Garage, Auto Garage Door, Detached | Road: Public Maintain | # FP: 1 | |
| Rooms: Family Room, Separate Den, Separate Lvng Rm | |||
| Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry | Home Warranty: Negotiable | ||
| Lot Size: 3/4 Up To 1 Acre | Lot Desc: Corner, Level, Level Driveway | Lot Dimensions: .7628 | |
| Green Building Certification: | HERS Index: | ||
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| Nbrhd - Street Lights Nbrhd - Undergrnd Utils Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Double Ovens Appl - Elec Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Garbage Disposal Appl - Gas Water Heater Appl - Self-Clean Oven Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm Int - Disp Attic Stairs |
Int - DSL Available Int - Entrance Foyer Int - Hardwood Floors Ext - Deck Ext - Front Porch Ext - Garden Area Ext - Prof Landscaping Hcap - None Fplc - Gas Logs Remain Fplc - Gas Starter |
Fplc - Glss Doors Remain Fplc - In Great/Fam Room Heat - Gas Heat - Zoned Cool - Ceiling Fans Cool - Central Electric Enrgy - Attic Vent Fans Enrgy - Clock Thermostat Water - Public Water Sewer - Pub Swr In Strt |
Laundry - Laundry Room Laundry - Upstairs Dock - None |
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| Tax ID: 18-0378-02-188 | LandLot: 0 | District: 0 | Section/GMD: 0 | Lot: 0 | Block: 0 | |
| Plat Book/Page: 0/0 | Deed Book/Page: 0/0 | Tax/Tax Yr: $3619/2007 | ||||
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| Special: Foreclosure | Owner Finance: N | Owner Second: No | Assumable: No | |||
| CPHB: | Mgmt Co: | Mgmt Phone: | Mgmt Email: | Owner 2nd: N | ||
| Swim/Tennis: $ /None | Annl Assoc Fee: $ / None | Initiation Fee: $ | HOA Phone: | |||
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| Sale Price: $ | Due Diligence Ends: | Closing Date: | Binding Agreement Date: |
| Original List Price: $ 589,900 | Prop Closing Date: | ||
| SP/OLP %: 0% | Costs Paid by Seller: | Terms: | |
| Sell Agent ID: | Sell Agent: | Sell Office: | |
| Tue, May 12, 2009 06:13 PM | The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. © 2002-2009 FMLS | Requested By: GREGORY BANKSTON |
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| Residential Detached | $ 300,000 * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| #:3818719 | Active | Broker: KWBA01 | Area: 121 | Map: 740E1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2609 Briers North Drive | Media: 12 |
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| City: ATLANTA | State: GEORGIA | County: DEKALB | Zip: 30360-2080 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subdivision: Briers North | Yr Built: 1987 | Age Desc: Resale | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lake: NONE | Waterfront: 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stories: 2 Stories | Elem: CHESNUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style: Traditional | Middle: PEACHTREE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High: DUNWOODY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions: 285 to Peachtree Industrial North to Tilly Mill. Left on Tilly Mill to right into Briers North to right on Brierwood Place. Go to end of culdesac. Home on right. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Back on the Market, Builder’s Custom Home on a cul de sac. Master on Main w/Adjoining Library, Nursery or Guest Bedroom. 2 Story Great Room, Huge Bonus Room with Kitchen and Full Bath, Perfect In Law Suite.2 Level Deck over looking Private, Fenced Back Yard and Built in Hot Tub. |
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| Bedroom: Master On Main, Roommate Fl Plan, Split Bdrm Plan | Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Skylights, Whirlpool Tub | ||
| Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Cabinets Other, Island, Pantry, Counter Top - Solid Surface | Dining: Seats 12+, Separate Dng Rm | Setting: Other | |
| Const: Brick & Frame, Brick-Front | House Faces: NW | Tennis on Prop: No | Pool: None |
| Parking: 2 Car Garage, Auto Garage Door, Driveway, Kitchen Level | Road: Paved, Public Maintain | # FP: 1 | |
| Rooms: Bonus Room, Great Room, Recreation Room, Separate Lvng Rm | |||
| Basement: Crawl Space, Slab/None | Home Warranty: Negotiable | ||
| Lot Size: Under 1/3 Acre | Lot Desc: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Private Backyard, Wooded | Lot Dimensions: 0 | |
| Green Building Certification: | HERS Index: 0 | ||
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| Nbrhd - Cable Tv Avail Nbrhd - Undergrnd Utils Appl - Central Vacuum Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Garbage Disposal Appl - Gas Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Intercom/Radio Appl - Microwave Appl - Self-Clean Oven Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm Appl - Sec System Owned Appl - Gas Water Heater Int - 2-Story Foyer |
Int - 9 ft+ Ceil Upper Int - Cathedral Ceiling Int - DSL Available Int - Entrance Foyer Int - His & Her Closets Int - Hardwood Floors Int - Skylights Int - Wet Bar Int - Walk-In Closet(s) Ext - Fenced Yard Ext - Front Porch Ext - Hot Tub/Spa Ext - Patio |
Ext - Satellite Dish Hcap - None Fplc - Blower Fplc - Gas Starter Fplc - Glss Doors Remain Fplc - In Great/Fam Room Heat - Forced Air Heat - Gas Cool - Ceiling Fans Cool - Central Electric Enrgy - Attic Vent Fans Enrgy - Clock Thermostat Water - Public Water |
Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd Sewer - Pub Swr In Strt Laundry - Hall Laundry - Laundry Room Dock - None Boathse - None |
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| Tax ID: 18-0355-02-070 | LandLot: 33 | District: 0 | Section/GMD: 0 | Lot: 0 | Block: B | |
| Plat Book/Page: 0000/0000 | Deed Book/Page: 0/0 | Tax/Tax Yr: $4793/2007 | ||||
| Mgmt Co: | Mgmt Phone: | |||||
| Special: Foreclosure | Owner Finance: N | Owner Second: No | Assumable: No | |||
| CPHB: | Mgmt Co: | Mgmt Phone: | Mgmt Email: | Owner 2nd: N | ||
| Swim/Tennis: $0 /None | Annl Assoc Fee: $0 / None | Initiation Fee: $0 | HOA Phone: | |||
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| Sale Price: $ | Due Diligence Ends: | Closing Date: | Binding Agreement Date: |
| Original List Price: $ 325,000 | Prop Closing Date: | ||
| SP/OLP %: 0% | Costs Paid by Seller: | Terms: | |
| Sell Agent ID: | Sell Agent: | Sell Office: | |
| Tue, May 12, 2009 06:13 PM | The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. © 2002-2009 FMLS | Requested By: GREGORY BANKSTON |
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| Residential Detached | $ 264,900 * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| #:3802495 | Active | Broker: REFC01 | Area: 121 | Map: 692K4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 7615 BALL MILL ROAD | Media: 12 |
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| City: ATLANTA | State: GEORGIA | County: FULTON | Zip: 30350 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subdivision: None | Yr Built: 1974 | Age Desc: Resale | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lake: NONE | Waterfront: 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stories: 2 Stories | Elem: DUNWOODY SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style: Traditional | Middle: SANDY SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High: NORTH SPRINGS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions: 285 EXIT 30. NORTH ON N. PEACHTREE, LEFT ON TILLY MILL. RT. ON MT. VERNON RD. LEFT ON JEFF FERRY, LEFT ON DUNWOODY CLUB. RT. ON CHAPARRAL RD. BECOMES BALL MILL. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SMART BARGAIN HUNTER. SOUGHT AFTER AREA WITH GREAT SCHOOL DISTICT.ACRE PLUS LOT.HOME FEATURES 2 MASTERS, SUNROOM, CURVED STAIRWAY IN FOYER. NEEDS RENOVATION, BUT COULD BE A SHOW PLACE, WALK TO DUNWOODY COUNTRY CLUB. |
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| Bedroom: Bdrm On Main Lev, Master On Main | Master Bath: Sep Tub/Shower, Tub/Shower Combo | ||
| Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Pantry | Dining: Separate Dng Rm | Setting: Other | |
| Const: Stucco/Syn Stucc | House Faces: Unknown | Tennis on Prop: No | Pool: None |
| Parking: 2 Car Garage, Side/Rear Entry | Road: Public Maintain | # FP: 2 | |
| Rooms: Separate Den, Separate Lvng Rm, Sun Room | |||
| Basement: Finished, Full | Home Warranty: No | ||
| Lot Size: 1 Up To 2 Acres | Lot Desc: Sloped | Lot Dimensions: 0 | |
| Green Building Certification: | HERS Index: 0 | ||
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| Nbrhd - Undergrnd Utils Appl - Other Int - 2-Story Foyer Int - 9 ft + Ceil Main Ext - Patio Hcap - None |
Fplc - In Living Room Fplc - In Master Bedroom Heat - Gas Cool - Central Electric Enrgy - None Enrgy - Other |
Water - Public Water Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd Laundry - Laundry Room Dock - None Boathse - None |
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| Tax ID: 0603520001006 | LandLot: 06352 | District: 06 | Section/GMD: 0 | Lot: 0 | Block: 0 | |
| Plat Book/Page: 0/0 | Deed Book/Page: 0/0 | Tax/Tax Yr: $6657/2007 | ||||
| Mgmt Co: | Mgmt Phone: | |||||
| Special: Corporate Owner, Foreclosure | Owner Finance: N | Owner Second: No | Assumable: No | |||
| CPHB: | Mgmt Co: | Mgmt Phone: | Mgmt Email: | Owner 2nd: N | ||
| Swim/Tennis: $0 / | Annl Assoc Fee: $0 / | Initiation Fee: $0 | HOA Phone: | |||
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| Sale Price: $ | Due Diligence Ends: | Closing Date: | Binding Agreement Date: |
| Original List Price: $ 379,900 | Prop Closing Date: | ||
| SP/OLP %: 0% | Costs Paid by Seller: | Terms: | |
| Sell Agent ID: | Sell Agent: | Sell Office: | |
| Tue, May 12, 2009 06:13 PM | The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. © 2002-2009 FMLS | Requested By: GREGORY BANKSTON |
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7 don’ts when purchasing your new Atlanta home
Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News
Just went to our team meeting this morning at Keller Williams Atlanta Perimeter and one of the items discussed was how to avoid potential problems that could occur during a real estate purchase. Being approved and funded by your mortgage lender is a major component, unless purchasing with cash of course. So, here is my friendly reminder to all those under contract awaiting your closing…follow these 7 don’ts when purchasing your new Atlanta home so you’ll have a successful real estate purchase…
- Don’t change your employment status.
- Don’t make any major purchases (cars, furniture, home theatre systems, vacations, etc.)
- Don’t increase your credit card debt or miss any payments.
- Don’t change bank accounts or make undisclosed large deposits.
- Don’t apply for a credit card, cosign a loan, or make a credit inquiry.
- Don’t spend money you have set aside for closing - not any!
- Don’t delay in providing all paperwork asked for by the mortgage company.
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Helping families do a short sale to avoid foreclosure
Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News, Short Sale
Though ‘short sale‘ is not a new term in the real estate industry, it seems that today it is being used far more often than it ever has before. In the last few days, short sales have been top of mind for me. Understanding that 1 out of every 10 homeowners are currently unable to pay their mortgage and could be facing foreclosure, I thought to myself I really need to wrap my arms around understanding all aspects of a ’short sale’. I decided to go the industry authority on short sales, The Distressed Property Institute. In fact I just completed their two day class that was held at the Keller Williams First Atlanta office and am now a CDPE, Certified Distressed Property Expert.
I learned many many things in the class taught by Tony Martinez; my biggest take away is that I now know there is hope for families facing foreclosure and there is a way for me as a Realtor to help them avoid it.
In just talking with some friends over the last few days, I realize that though people may recognize the term ’short sale’, they are a little unclear what it means. In the CDPE class, short sales were defined as so:
- Property that is or will soon be in some stage of the foreclosure process.
- Property owned by a person or persons who is or are experiencing a period of financial instability.
- Property on which the mortgages total an amount higher than the current value and an owner must sell.
- Property that is in poor physical condition.
In order for the home owner to qualify as a short sell, they must prove hardship. Qualifying hardship reasons are as such:
- Mortgage adjustment /mortgage payment increase
- Loss of job
- Business failure
- Damage to property
- Death of a spouse
- Death of family members
- Severe illness
- Inheritance
- Divorce
- Separation
- Relocation
- Military service
- Insurance or tax increase
- Reduced income
- Too much debt
- Incarceration
For any family going through a hardship, it is no doubt a tough time. A short sale of the property offers a financial solution to the situation and avoids an even larger misfortune of foreclosure.
If you are an Atlanta home owner in need of some relief and help with your mortgage, contact me for a confidential consultation.
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