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Buying GA foreclosures: The art of finding a good deal on foreclosure homes in Georgia

Monday, November 21st, 2011 at 11:54am. 3483 Views, 0 Comments.

It is a popular misconception that banks are often accepting half of what they are asking. 

This is not the case.  The reality is that banks often list homes at half of their former value.  Banks only accept offers that discounted on select properties that have been on the market for quite some time.    

When foreclosures are listed the properties have been appraised and thoroughly inspected and the banks are quite aware of all repairs needed. 

The prices reflect these factors.  Sometimes for one reason or another a bank will price a property well below market value to move it quickly.  Usually these properties receive multiple offers within a few days of the listing date.  

The art of finding a good deal is in watching the market closely on a daily…

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Moving To North Ga, What You Might Want to Know!!

Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at 12:04pm. 22500 Views, 0 Comments.

Well if you are on this website my guess is that you have narrowed it down to living in North Georgia but are still not sure where in North Georgia you would like to live.

For those of you from out-of-state, allow me to help by pointing out the more popular areas.

  • Lake Lanier is the hot spot in North Georgia.

    Where to live on the lake has always been a question many of my clients have asked me. First, let me start by saying that Lake Lanier made up of 5 counties:

    • Dawson

    • Hall

    • Forsyth

    • Gwinnett

    • Lumpkin

      and each has its own unique charm.
  • If you are interested in living closer to the mountains and in a more rural setting, I would consider Dawson County.

    You are close to:

    • Historic Dahlonega, which is famous…

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How will an Increase in Mortgage Rates Affect Me?

Sunday, January 24th, 2010 at 7:37pm. 4906 Views, 3 Comments.

To understand the effects of mortgage rates, we have to first understand how they work.  Mortgage rates are based off of Mortgage Backed Securities. 

Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) are basically investments in mortgage loans.  MBS’s represent mortgage bonds and are made up of pools of mortgages.  MBS’s are traded just like stocks and their value fluctuates on a daily basis.  Rates are constantly changing just like stocks.  Throughout a trading day, rates are changing up and down.

In January of 2009 The Federal Reserve announced that they would buy up $500 billion dollars in Mortgage Backed Securities. 

This would drive mortgages rates down, which it did.  Then in March of 2009 The Fed realized that they will need to keep rates low, much longer, so…

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Lake Lanier Real Estate News

Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 7:33am. 36836 Views, 0 Comments.

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: “Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul”

The NorthGaLife.com Team world

The NorthGaLife.com Team is seeing more buyer activity.  It seems that the Alabama Gulf Coast vacation market locked up much sooner than the Atlanta metro area and also is coming out of that lockup a little sooner.  More than likely this is the difference in buyer behaviors for primary homes versus vacation / second home buyers. None the…

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St Marlo Country Club Subdivision in Duluth, GA

Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 2:02pm. 1466 Views, 1 Comments.

St Marlo Country Club is one of the premier golf communities in Georgia. 

Located in the newly created city of John's Creek, St Marlo enjoys Fulton county's reasonable taxes and convenient location.  John's Creek is also known for their great public and private schools.  St Marlo is set on over 900 acres of rolling hills and wooded terrain, and is gated with 24 hour manned security.  The homes are mostly traditional and European style, and range from the $600s to over $5 million.  

The 18 hole Denis Griffiths designed championship golf course is the star of St Marlo.  

Recognized by the AJC as one of the top 3 courses in Atlanta and by Golf Digest and one of the top 10 best new courses, St Marlo is a highly sought after playing…

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GA Foreclosures and Bank Owned Properties

Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 2:35pm. 1013 Views, 1 Comments.

GA Foreclosures and Bank Owned Properties 

The NorthGaLife.com Team (formerly the Laura Allen Team) has totally revinvented its web presence to streamline and expand your searching abilities. We hope that you will drop by and check us out!

There has lately been quite a lot of interest in distressed properties, foreclosures and bank owned properties.

If you seek those type buying opportunities, we have set up two special pages specifically for those property types. Check them out below and let us know if there are any you would like to tour.

You can find foreclosures for Hall, Dawson, Forsyth, Gwinnett, and Jackson Counties including foreclosures in Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch, Braselton, Buford, Cumming, and Dawsonville, GA.

  • Northeast…

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Lake Lanier Real Estate on the "New" NorthGaLife.com!

Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 4:59pm. 29336 Views, 0 Comments.

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 

  • GA Luxury Homes

  • GA Specialty Properties

Take a look around and let us know what you think about our new search functionality!

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St. Ives Country Club Homes in Duluth, Georgia

Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 8:06pm. 2112 Views, 0 Comments.

St Ives Country Club is the epitome of tradition and luxury in Atlanta's Country Club Homes.   

A well established community that is fully built out, St Ives offers a true country club experience situated among rolling hills and mature landscaping.  

The home styles in this John's Creek community vary widely, and offer real estate options for all types of buyers. Homes are priced from the $400s to well over $1 million.   The John's Creek location offers easy access to both I-85 and GA400 and an attractive tax rate.

The focal point of St Ives Country Club is the English Manor style clubhouse which faces the award winning private 18 hole golf course.  

The Clubhouse has a supremely elegant and opulent feel, and offers the best in…

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Sugarloaf Country Club, Duluth, GA - Atlanta Metro Luxury Homes in Gwinnett County

Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 4:20pm. 2191 Views, 0 Comments.

Sugarloaf Country Club - Luxury Homes in Atlanta Metro, Duluth, Gwinnett County, GA

Live extravagantly at the majestic Sugarloaf Country Club!

Located on 1200 acres of North Georgia hillside in the middle of lively Duluth, GA in Gwinnett County.

Sugarloaf Country Club, Duluth, GAThe Players Club at Sugarloaf offers an award winning tennis facility with 14 lighted courts including clay and hard court surfaces.  There are typically 25 to 30 USTA and ALTA teams that play out of TPC Sugarloaf.  From 1997-2008 TPC Sugarloaf hosted the PGA TOUR’s AT&T Classic.  Personalized instruction is available on site from top tennis pro’s and PGA of America professionals.

The Clubhouse at Sugarloaf is a luxurious 60,000 square foot center for dining and relaxation.  

Sugarloaf Country Club Golf Course, Duluth, GeorgiaThere are private meeting rooms and elegant banquet and reception areas suitable for corporate…

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