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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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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

	Residential Detached					$ 899,000  *
	#:3887920	Active	Broker: PRAY01	Area: 121		Map: 693F4
	205 Bach Ct				Media: 12
	City: ATLANTA		State: GEORGIA		County: FULTON	Zip: 30350-6611
	Subdivision: Sentinel Ferry			Yr Built: 2001		Age Desc: Resale
	Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth Upper 4 4 0 Main 1 1 2 Lower 1 1 0 Total 6 6 2			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

Public Remarks

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.

 

Features

 

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:

 

Other Descriptive Information

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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

 

Legal, Financial & Tax Information

 

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
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: $ /		Annl Assoc Fee: $ /	Initiation Fee: $	HOA Phone:

 

Sold Information

 

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

 

 

	Residential Detached					$ 415,000
	#:3897270	Active	Broker: RMPL01	Area: 121		Map: 692 E5
	335 Spindle Ct				Media: 12
	City: ATLANTA		State: GEORGIA		County: FULTON	Zip: 30350-4124
	Subdivision: SPINDLEWICK			Yr Built: 1983		Age Desc: Resale
	Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth Upper 4 3 0 Main 0 0 1 Lower 0 0 1 Total 4 3 2			Lake: NONE		Waterfront:
				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

Public Remarks

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

 

Features

 

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:

 

Other Descriptive Information

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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

 

Legal, Financial & Tax Information

 

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
Mgmt Co:	Mgmt Phone:
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:

 

Sold Information

 

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

 

 

	Residential Detached					$ 325,000  *
	#:3668205	Active	Broker: KWAP01	Area: 121		Map: 692F6
	1229 Dunbrooke Ln				Media: 13		#1 - Virtual Tour	Virtual Tour
	City: DUNWOODY		State: GEORGIA		County: DEKALB	Zip: 30338-3224
	Subdivision: None			Yr Built: 1985		Age Desc: Resale
	Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth Upper 3 2 0 Main 1 1 1 Lower 0 0 0 Total 4 3 1			Lake: NONE		Waterfront:
				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.

Public Remarks

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!

 

Features

 

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:

 

Other Descriptive Information

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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

 

Legal, Financial & Tax Information

 

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
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: $ /None		Annl Assoc Fee: $ / None	Initiation Fee: $	HOA Phone:

 

Sold Information

 

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

 

 

	Residential Detached					$ 300,000  *
	#:3818719	Active	Broker: KWBA01	Area: 121		Map: 740E1
	2609 Briers North Drive				Media: 12
	City: ATLANTA		State: GEORGIA		County: DEKALB	Zip: 30360-2080
	Subdivision: Briers North			Yr Built: 1987		Age Desc: Resale
	Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth Upper 2 2 0 Main 2 1 1 Lower 0 0 0 Total 4 3 1			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.

Public Remarks

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.

 

Features

 

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

 

Other Descriptive Information

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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

 

Legal, Financial & Tax Information

 

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:

 

Sold Information

 

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

 

 

	Residential Detached					$ 264,900  *
	#:3802495	Active	Broker: REFC01	Area: 121		Map: 692K4
	7615 BALL MILL ROAD				Media: 12
	City: ATLANTA		State: GEORGIA		County: FULTON	Zip: 30350
	Subdivision: None			Yr Built: 1974		Age Desc: Resale
	Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth Upper 3 2 0 Main 1 1 1 Lower 1 1 0 Total 5 4 1			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.

Public Remarks

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.

 

Features

 

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

 

Other Descriptive Information

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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

 

Legal, Financial & Tax Information

 

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:

 

Sold Information

 

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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9 Reasons why it’s time to move, in any economy

Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News, Buying Your Home, Selling Your Home

 It’s easy to understand why people think nobody is buying or selling a home right now…that’s all they hear from the mass media. However, the truth is, homes are selling. Just because we are experiencing a shift right now, both with the economy and in turn, the real estate market, this does not negate the fact that Americans are still living, breathing, constantly evolving human beings. Because circumstances are always changing within our lives,  there will always be a need for people to move, in any economy. Just to jog your brain, here are the top 9 reasons why it’s time to move…

• Home is too small / too big 
• Job transfer / Relocation / Shorten commute 
• Personal Relationship: getting married / divorced
• Lifestyle change: City life / Country life / Social Clubs / Neighborhood amenities
• Education: School districts
• See family more often / less often
• Finances: Cash in equity / Short sale
• Health concerns: physical restrictions / assisted care
• Empty nest/ Retirement / Downsize / Travel

Contact us for a free consultation to see if the time is right for you to make a move!

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Homes for Sale in Atlanta Dunwoody

Categories: Absorption Rate, Atlanta Real Estate News, Buying, Buying Your Home, Market Conditions, Recent Home Sales, Selling Your Home

Market Conditions 

Currently, as of November 7th, 2008, there are 161 homes for sale in Dunwoody, GA.  They are priced between $1,275,000 and $225,000. Clearly there are many choices for buyers. Considering that 27 homes were sold last month, October 2008, in Dunwoody, it will take between 6 to 9 months for the current inventory to be depleted. However, with new listings coming to the market, representing even more competition among homes for sale, it is likely that it will take 12 to 15 months for today’s  current inventory to be absorbed.

What does this mean to Sellers?                                          

To help secure that you will be one of the homes that receives an offer, make sure your house is in top showing condition.  In order to receive an offer, your house must be the best home that a buyer will see. Beyond keeping your home super clean, prepare your home so that is a memorable experience for your potential buyers…and I mean memorable as in terms that it will stand out to a buyer in a good way…

• One simple and cost effective way is to the bring the outdoors in…take advantage of the beautiful fall colors - place some small tree branch trimmings in a  vase - adding this color will create a warm and inviting center piece for the table…and don’t forget to hang a wreath on the front door - this says ’welcome’ to your guests!

What does this mean to Buyers?

Likely that you’ll see more than one home on a showing tour and chances are that you may have a harder time than you expected in remembering what each home was like.  Here’s one way to help: when out seeing homes, keep a clip board with the MLS print outs, and after you’ve walked through, take a quick moment to write some notes to help jog your memory for the end of the day recap. 

• And even though it is a wonderful to time to buy a home during a Buyers Market, have realistic expectations. Yes, you may be able to have your cake and it, too, but be careful about asking for the ice cream on the side. You don’t want the other party to dig their feet into the sand. Remember, for a negotiation to be successful, both parties must feel as though they’ve won.

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Price is Right Real Estate

Categories: Atlanta Neighborhoods, Buying, Buying Your Home, Dunwoody, Price is Right

We have searched for the top “Price is Right” Real Estate deals of the week. This week we have scoured some of the best Dunwoody neighborhoods.  The following single family homes for sale have made it to our Top 3.

1. Dunwoody Club Forest homes typically sell around 600k with the highest topping in at 1.8 million. We have found a home that is currently for sale priced at 375k!

2. Mill Glen homes typically sell between 400k and 550k with the highest topping in at 1 million 38 thousand. We have found a home that is currently for sale priced at 339k!

3. Mt. Vernon Springs homes typically sell around 500k with the highest topping in at 590k. We have found a home that is currently for sale priced at 399k!

Today’s real estate market in Dunwoody affords a plentiful selection of homes, low interest rates, and motivated SELLERS…what a great position for BUYERS to enjoy!

If you’d like to see any of these home, email us or just pick up the phone and call us - you’ll be glad you did!

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Let it Rain Real Estate Opportunity in Atlanta

Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News, Buying Your Home

Georgia is no stranger to drought. For the last 18 months it seems to have gotten worse. People can’t water their lawns. New laws have been passed mandating low flow toilets and low flow faucets. There was even talk of not opening swimming pools this past summer. There are dry creek beds and nearly empty lakes. But, today it rained. In fact, it is still raining. In any other area of the US, rain makes for a dreary day - getting wet going to school and to work just really isn’t convenient. However, when the tables are turned, convenience seems less important when faced without having water at all.  Nowadays, Atlantans are actually excited about rain. It’s practically an event when it rains. It’s funny how your mind set changes.

Much like the drought (water, that is) that Atlantans are living with, Americans are facing a financial drought. It’s about mind set. In any adversity there is also opportunity.

It has taken a drought for us to realize that we can’t even take the simplest things, like water, for granted. It seems that now home ownership will also be one of those things that is highly coveted.

With today’s low interest rates and a large selection of homes available, it makes for a huge opportunity for those in the position to buy properties. Whether it is a first home, vacation home, or investment home, today’s Atlanta’s real estate market represents the best buying opportunity seen in the last decade.  

And if you are one of those considering purchasing a home but are fearful that a bank won’t lend you the money, you are most likely just not looking in the right place. There are plenty of institutions that are still able to give you a mortgage, one in particular is WR Starkey and Neil Hediger.

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Atlanta Homes and Resale Value… Power lines are a definite NO

Categories: Atlanta Neighborhoods, Atlanta Real Estate News, Buying Your Home, Resale Value, Selling Your Home

As Atlanta Real Estate Agents, we represent Buyers. We help them find their home of choice. And manage all the details of buying their new home in Atlanta. One item that we always consult our clients on is resale value. According to the national averages, single family home sells every 5 to 7 years; thus, resale is an important consideration My husband and I were discussing this topic the other day and decided to make a list of the top 3 items that hurt the resale value of homes in Atlanta. They are as follows: Read the rest of this entry »

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Atlanta Real Estate Deals, A Deal of a Deal

Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News, Buying Your Home

Sometimes the most challenging thing about working with a BUYER is understanding what they are looking to buy. I had a man call me the other day requesting information about one of our listings. During the course of the conversation, we both realized that the home he called about was not going to be a fit for what he wanted. I offered my assistance in helping him find what he was looking for and I asked him all the normal questions: location, number of bedrooms, baths, price, etc. and anything else that I should pay particular attention to such as the lot, or school districts. I thought I was being professional and helpful in trying to uncover what kind of home he wanted.

When he told me that I sounded like the last four agents he talked to I thought, have all we gone to the same ‘Scripts and Dialogue’ classes? Do I sound like any other Realtor in Atlanta? I have to say it hurt my feelings long enough to realize I needed to modify something about how I talk with people. How can I serve our clients in the best way possible? How can I differentiate myself with the competition? Read the rest of this entry »

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Top 3 Reasons to get a Home Inspection

Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News, Buying Your Home, Selling Your Home

Buying a home is a big investment, precisely why it is of utmost importance to have it inspected by a professional home inspector.  (So what better way to multi task during a home inspection as a Realtor is perhaps to blog about it).  I immediately tapped into the home inspector, and according to Eric Pierce with Home Probe, an Atlanta based home inspection company, the top three reasons to have the home inspected are as follows: to learn of any safety issues, to discover any defective items, and to gain information on how to maintain the home once you own it.

Even the most the most well maintained homes seem to always have items that make it to the inspector’s list. Some items large, and some items small. Most concerning items are ones that are related to the foundation or structure.

One item that is hitting every home owner selling their property in Dekalb County is low flow plumbing. A new law states that any house built before 1993 and sold will have to have low-flow toilets that consume 1.6 gallons of water or less per flush in order to have public water to be turned on in the new owner’s name.

Low-flow toilets became mandatory in new construction around 1993, so homes that were built after 1993 are not affected by this new ordinance. The county still has as many as 165,000 houses built before 1993, but it is unclear how many have been upgraded with toilets that use less water. The low-flow requirement is one thing that Dekalb County is using to cope with the drought in Georgia. http://www.dekalbwatershed.com/index.html

Just like you may not exactly look forward to seeing your physician for your annual exam, it is necessary in order to stay healthy. Same with your house and its exam. You may not exactly like to hear that the electrical outlets are not up to code or that the motor in the attic fan is broken. Or that you are now going to be required to buy low flow toilets. In the end, a few repairs and or replacements of said items will help to get your home to settlement.

A good healthy home gives peace of mind.

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Atlanta Midtown Migration to Dunwoody

Categories: Atlanta Neighborhoods, Atlanta Real Estate News, Buying Your Home, Dunwoody, Relocating

… and life in suburbia

Cause and Effect

Kids, that is, cause us to re-examine our priorities. At some point, we realize that while we love living in the city, the city may not offer the advantages or opportunities that we want  for our children. Hence, the effect - the Midtown migration to Dunwoody.

It all makes perfect sense. Families who are seeking great neighborhoods, terrific schools, little league, swim and tennis clubs, and quiet cul-de-sac living find their way to Dunwoody.

Dunwoody really does offer everything to everyone. Dunwoody is the center of the universe. Only a few miles from the heart of downtown Atlanta - still close enough to have an easy commute for work, take in a show, enjoy fine dining, explore a museum, the Atlanta Aquarium, or just take an afternoon stroll in Piedmont Park.

However, once acclimated to Dunwoody, you may realize that you really don’t need to go anywhere - because Dunwoody has everything to offer! Shows at the Punchline, dining ranging from soup to nuts including Goldbergs for bagels and sandwiches to  McKendrick’s Steak House,  a tour of the Dunwoody Nature Center or an afternoon visit to Brook Run Park.

Dunwoody is a great place to live! See this virtual tour of Dunwoody’s parks and recreation…

 

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