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        <description>Lake Lanier Real Estate and North Atlanta Metro news from the lake communities of Gainesville, Dawsonville, Cumming, Buford, Flowery Branch, and Oakwood in Hall, Dawson, Forsyth, and Gwinnett County, Georgia. We also cover Braselton and Chateau Elan</description>
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            <title>How will an Increase in Mortgage Rates Affect Me?</title>
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To understand the effects of mortgage rates, we have to first understand how they work.&nbsp; Mortgage rates are based off of Mortgage Backed Securities.&nbsp; 

Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) are basically investments in mortgage loans.&nbsp; MBS&rsquo;s represent mortgage bonds and are made up of pools of mortgages.&nbsp; MBS&rsquo;s are traded just like stocks and their value fluctuates on a daily basis.&nbsp; Rates are constantly changing just like stocks.&nbsp; Throughout a trading day, ... ]]> </description>
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            <author>northgalife@northgalife.com (NorthGaLife.com Team)</author>
            <title>Lake Lanier Real Estate News</title>
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Shore to Shore 
 
Lake Lanier GA and AL Gulf Coast Real Estate News

December, 20, 2009
In this Issue:

The NorthGaLife.com Team World: December activity strong

The GulfShoresLife.com Team World: December activity strong

Special Report: Are you prepared for survival?

Featured Article: Focus on investments you control

Recommended Resources: &ldquo;Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul&rdquo;

The NorthGaLife.com Team world
The NorthGaLife.com Team is seeing more buyer activity.&nbsp; It ... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Get preapproved for a loan in GA! Why should you get pre-approved for a mortgage?</title>
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Why should you get pre-approved for a 
mortgage?&nbsp;


Getting a pre-approval letter gives you 
substantial leverage.&nbsp; 

Sellers immediately see you as a serious buyer.&nbsp; 
Not only will you know the exact price range you can afford, you'll 
be able to negotiate a better deal and move faster when you see a house 
you like. &nbsp; You'll need to supply information to verify your income, 
credit history, debts and assets. Lender&rsquo;s will then issue a letter 
stating that you... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:44:46 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>northgalife@northgalife.com (NorthGaLife.com Team)</author>
            <title>Laurel Springs Subdivision, Suwanee, GA</title>
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Laurel Springs is a gated community located in Suwanee on 630
acres of rolling hills that was once farmland. &nbsp;


Laurel Spring's 800
homes are mostly traditional, and are set against a country backdrop
with abundant natural beauty combined with immaculate landscaping.
&nbsp;Equidistant from both I-85 and GA400, this community is conveniently
located yet still feels like a getaway. &nbsp;The Fulton county location
also affords residents an attractive tax rate. 




Winner if the ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:26:30 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>northgalife@northgalife.com (NorthGaLife.com Team)</author>
            <title>On the Beach! Santa Cruz, California or Orange Beach, Alabama?</title>
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Life on the Beach! 



The Santa Cruz ocean view real estate market is still one of interest

for much the same reasons that Orange Beach real estate is. 

It is the soothing and calming effect that the ocean has on

our souls, especially in these turbulent times. While the Orange

Beach ocean view real estate market is quite a bit different from the

Santa Cruz or Rio Del Mar ocean view real estate

market, they share a commonality of being more affordable than they

have been in y... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:08:26 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>northgalife@northgalife.com (NorthGaLife.com Team)</author>
            <title>A Primer on Government Mortgage Programs</title>
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A Primer on Government Mortgage Programs



Government mortgage programs are often overlooked by both home buyers and mortgage professionals because of the stigma of having too much red tape.  Today this sentiment is fading because other financing options are drying up and home buyers are part of an enevitable &quot;flight to quality.&quot;  Below is a short primer on each type of the governemts there most popular loan types--USDA, FHA, and VA mortgages.  



FHA Loan Program



Federal H... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:56:28 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>northgalife@northgalife.com (NorthGaLife.com Team)</author>
            <title>Lake Lanier Real Estate on the "New" NorthGaLife.com!</title>
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The NorthGaLife.com Team has just taken their new site live!

Be sure to stop by and check out the specialized searches for:



Lake Lanier Homes&nbsp;



GA Luxury Homes



GA Specialty Properties


Take a look around and let us know what you think about our new search functionality!... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:59:57 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>northgalife@northgalife.com (NorthGaLife.com Team)</author>
            <title>Looking for Boating Properties?  Try Lake Lanier, GA and Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL</title>
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Looking for Boating Properties?&nbsp; Try Lake Lanier, GA and Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL

I am the tech coordinator for The NorthGaLife.com Team and The GulfShoresLife.com Team.&nbsp; I'm testing out the new blogging platform and getting it ready to rock!

Please visit our sites to find boating properties and let us know how you like them and how we might improve! 



Lake Lanier Real Estate 



Gulf Shores Real Estate



 

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            <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:41:45 -0500</pubDate>
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