CALLING ALL DOCTORS: 100% Mortgage Financing Available Now!
May 1, 2012 by Lee Davenport
Whether you have been in your medical practice for years or are just getting started with your residency/fellowship, there is now a fantastic mortgage loan available to you whether you are searching for a home to purchase in Sandy Springs, Roswell, Marietta, Alpharetta, or any other area of metro Atlanta. Fidelity Bank of Georgia is offering to medical doctors of all seasons a 100% home loan financing for up to $1,500,000 with no mortgage insurance. Fidelity Bank does require that this loan be used for a real estate purchase that you personally plan to inhabit (sorry investors!), that your credit score be a minimum of 720 to apply for this program (we have programs to help boost your credit score!), and that you have 3-6 months in reserves.
10 Things NOT to Do When Buying a Home
February 19, 2012 by Lee Davenport
Ready to take advantage of the low home prices of today’s real estate market? Great but whether you are a first-time home buyer or this will be your 5th home purchase, if you require financing, there are things you must not do in today’s ever-changing lending market (that you probably could do 5- 10 years ago) that will jeopardize your real estate purchase. And, these are not just things to avoid while getting pre-qualified/pre-approved but even up to the day of your closing because if you have not closed yet, your closing may be delayed or forfeited, causing your money spent on inspections, appraisals, etc. to go down the drain.
How to APPEAL The New FLOOD ZONES for Your Home
February 19, 2012 by Lee Davenport
After the torrential flooding that affected several counties in Georgia a few years ago, many real estate owners can easily understand the need for revisions to the flood zones. However, you may not agree with Sandy Springs’ finding for your home/neighborhood but did you know you have an option to appeal?
Before going into the appeal process, if you did not know the City Council is considering how to treat certain real estate properties in Sandy Springs that have been indicated by Sandy Springs engineers to be at risk of flooding. Approximately 170 homes in Sandy Springs are located in a “gray” area that gives the City Council some choice on how those areas are rated for flood insurance purposes. View the Sandy Springs flood map here: flood map.
February 2012 Sandy Springs ROAD WORK UPDATES
February 19, 2012 by Lee Davenport
Despite all of the charm Sandy Springs offers, for many the constant complaint is the narrow streets not able to accommodate all of the bustling traffic to and from the great shops, restaurants, businesses and hospitals of the area. Thankfully, Sandy Springs is widening and updating many of it’s popular roads so get ready for better commute times.
Here are the updates as of this month:
T-0001 Abernathy Road/Johnson Ferry Road
The contractor is currently working on the second phase of bridge construction. Asphalt construction is taking place from Wright Road to Roswell Road on Abernathy. Construction is scheduled to be complete by December.
Sandy Springs 2012 Annual Town Meeting
February 19, 2012 by Lee Davenport
Do you want to have input in how the Town Center/Downtown area of Sandy Springs is developed? Then mark your calendar and plan to attend the March 22, 2012 Annual Sandy Springs Town Meeting.
At this meeting, Sandy Springs’ efforts to develop a Master Plan for our Town Center will be discussed. The March 22nd meeting will occur at the Sandy Springs’ City Hall building located at 7840 Roswell Rd., Building 500, Sandy Springs, GA 30350.
Places To Love: GLENRIDGE HEIGHTS TOWNHOUSES
February 19, 2012 by Lee Davenport
Do you desire the low-maintenance lifestyle of townhouses but are a little disappointed that so many of the communities in Metro Atlanta are close to 10 years old if not older? Well Sandy Springs, GA has a treat for you! Nestled in one of the most sought out locations in all of Greater Atlanta, GLENRIDGE HEIGHTS townhouses is a NEW gated community near desirable shopping, dining and entertainment. Better yet, it is close to the Perimeter Medical Center (including Northside, St. Joseph’s, etc.) and some of Atlanta’s biggest employers. With a pool and clubhouse (featuring a fitness center, catering kitchen and televisions) already built, you can enjoy this convenient, low maintenance lifestyle from day one!
Places to Dine: DOUBLE ZERO NAPOLETANA
February 18, 2012 by Lee Davenport
Here in Sandy Springs, GA, we residents are spoiled by the numerous nearby and savory restaurants. Whatever your taste buds fancy, in Sandy Springs, a posh suburb of Metro Atlanta, you will find it. The latest restaurant to join Sandy Springs’ ranks of delectable restaurants is Double Zero Napoletana.
How to REALLY Buy a SHORT SALE
February 1, 2012 by Lee Davenport
You may be a buyer who has heard the horror stories associated with a Short Sale and may be fearful of them. However, there is no need to be as Short Sales Can Be Your Best Buy. The key to navigating a Short Sale is understanding the oddities associated with purchasing a Short Sale to minimize your frustration with the process.
As with anything in life, when you have the proper expectations, you are better able to cope with the challenges that may arise. Here are some things to keep in mind with a Short Sale:
The REAL Houses of Atlanta: Afraid of SHORT SALES? Why You May Be Missing the BEST Deals
February 1, 2012 by Lee Davenport
In this real estate market, there are many fantastic deals to be had for the real estate Buyer but not just with foreclosures. Despite the horror stories you may have been told, Short Sales can sometimes be your best buy and here are 5 reasons why:
The REAL Houses of Atlanta: REAL Tips to Succeed as a Rookie Investor
January 4, 2012 by Lee Davenport
If you are new to investing in Atlanta’s hot real estate market, check out the latest episode with critical tips for your success. Click here to watch:
About The REAL Houses of Atlanta
The American dream – traditionally it has included home-ownership. But far too many of us experienced with the real estate bust a rude-awakening from the dreams of grandeur. Real estate, however, is not our enemy but how we obtain and dispose of it needs to be based in the now-present reality. This is a journal of purchasing, selling and renting REAL houses in metro Atlanta – no fluff, no props, no makeup just real houses in a real city.
Lee Davenport
