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Jan
03
2019
03
2019
Growth in Home Prices Expected to Slow in Georgia, Across US
While home prices across Georgia and many other parts of the US increased by 5.1% in November when compared to a year earlier, real estate analysts expect that December growth in home prices will be slower. Due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, affordability continues...
While home prices across Georgia and many other parts of the US increased by 5.1% in November when compared to a year earlier, real estate analysts expect that December growth in home prices will be slower. Due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, affordability continues...
Jan
02
2019
02
2019
Is Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Worth It?
Paying off debt as soon as possible is always is a good thing --but does that rule also apply to mortgage debt? Is making an extra payment each month to pay off the mortgage early worth it? In this week's post, we'll explore the pros and cons of paying off the mortgage early. Not a homeowner...
Paying off debt as soon as possible is always is a good thing --but does that rule also apply to mortgage debt? Is making an extra payment each month to pay off the mortgage early worth it? In this week's post, we'll explore the pros and cons of paying off the mortgage early. Not a homeowner...
Dec
27
2018
27
2018
Fewer Home Buyers Putting Down Traditional 20% Down Payment
Although interest in home ownership remains strong across Georgia and the rest of the country, home buyers are increasingly having difficulties coming up with a traditional 20% down payment. Fewer than half of new home buyers put down 20% or more in 2018. In Atlanta, only 32% of home buyers...
Although interest in home ownership remains strong across Georgia and the rest of the country, home buyers are increasingly having difficulties coming up with a traditional 20% down payment. Fewer than half of new home buyers put down 20% or more in 2018. In Atlanta, only 32% of home buyers...
Dec
27
2018
27
2018
Increased Mortgage Rates --Should You Still Buy In 2019?
Does the news of rising rates make you second guess buying your first home in 2019? It shouldn't and here's why: Higher Rates But Not Frighteningly High With headlines that read "Feds Hike Up Mortgage Rates -- Highest Since 2014," it's no wonder that you doubt that it's a great time to buy...
Does the news of rising rates make you second guess buying your first home in 2019? It shouldn't and here's why: Higher Rates But Not Frighteningly High With headlines that read "Feds Hike Up Mortgage Rates -- Highest Since 2014," it's no wonder that you doubt that it's a great time to buy...
Dec
21
2018
21
2018
Atlanta Named 'Best City for Singles'
A recent WalletHub survey of unmarried individuals comparing 182 cities around the country ranked Atlanta as the 'best city for singles'. Respondents cited Atlanta's opportunities for 'dating opportunities' and 'fun and recreation'. While housing in metro Atlanta remains...
A recent WalletHub survey of unmarried individuals comparing 182 cities around the country ranked Atlanta as the 'best city for singles'. Respondents cited Atlanta's opportunities for 'dating opportunities' and 'fun and recreation'. While housing in metro Atlanta remains...