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Douglasville, GA Real Estate News

By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
The frustrating part of this experience was the reminder that - statistically - most agents won't or can't, and therefore certainly don't make an irresistible presentation on pricing.  90% (9 out of 10) listings are listed too high.  In the third quarter of this year, the median Days on Market for homes that were priced right and did not need a price reduction in order to sell was 25 days (less than a month!) in metro Atlanta.   However, for those listings that had to have a price reduction before they could sell, the median Days on Market for those homes was 252 (10 times longer!).   The truth is that being overly optimistic about a listing in terms of price or condition or appeal is the equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig.  We live in a smart world.  We are living in the reality ...
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
This is a great article to share with clients and those buyers who may be waiting for the better deal? What goes up must come down and with market always vice versa. http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/dec2009/bw2009127_753974.htm?link_position=link12 For Further Questions feel free to contact us.To check Your Local Market Data go to Your Market Snapdshot  For further information about Metro Atlanta. orIf you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for  Metro Atlanta go to http://www.servingHotlantahomes.com
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
As you may have heard, the US Treasury Department has created programs to make short sale transactions easier for homeowners in need - see the article below for additional details.  Team Renton has been handling short sales for 9 years now and has worked and closed on 15 properties this years alone.  Further Questions feel free to contact us. To check Your Local Market Data go to Your Market Snapshot for further information about Metro Atlanta. Or if you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for Metro Atlanta go to http://www.servingdouglasvillehomes.com WASHINGTON - Dec. 1, 2009 - The Obama Administration, through the Treasury Department, announced new housing guidelines yesterday. While a series ...
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
For Further Questions feel free to contact us.To check Your Local Market Data go to Your Market Snapdshot  For further information about Metro Atlanta. orIf you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for  Metro Atlanta go to http://www.servingdouglasvillehomes.com
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By Tina Fountain
(Tina Fountain, REALTORS)
Located in the popular Holly Springs subdivision in Douglasville and featuring 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 1 half bath. Other amenities include a 1+ acre lot, fenced back yard, granite countertops, upgraded trim package, and more! Full details at: 5444 Burton Place Tina Fountain Realtors, an Atlanta Real Estate company serving the entire metro Atlanta area including Marietta Real Estate and Douglasville Real Estate.  
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
  On August 20, the first phase of the credit card bill that was approved in May took effect.   Key changes in the way credit cards work include:  1.Customers will now receive 45 days notice, up from 15 days, before interest rates increase. 2.The minimum balance due can increase by no more than two times the percentage that it previously has been. 3.Bills must be mailed 21 days, up from 14 days, before the payment is due.  The balance of the bill's provisions will become effective in February. Until then, consumer advocates' concerns center around credit card issuers continuing to increase rates, lower credit limits, decrease rewards programs, and close inactive accounts. Credit card companies reaffirm these actions are not due to legislation but decreasing credit scores.   This bill i...
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
  1. Thou shalt not change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job. Longer employment time shows stability and a reduced likelyhood of default 2. Thou shalt not buy a car, truck or van (or you may beliving in it)! This will increase your debt to income ratio. 3. Thou shalt not use charge cards excessively or let your accounts fall behind. This shows poor money management and an increased risk of default. 4. Thou shalt not spend money you have set aside for closing. It costs money to borrow money - make sure you have enough. 5. Thou shalt not omit debts or liabilities from your loan application. This is tantamount to fraud - never a good thing! 6. Thou shalt not buy furniture or other big ticket item on credit. Like buying a car, this increases your debt to income ratio. 7, Thou shal...
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By Tina Fountain
(Tina Fountain, REALTORS)
Located in the popular Chapel Hill Golf and Country Club subdivision, this home has 6 bedrooms and 5 full baths. The gourmet kitchen has granite counters and stainless appliances, the master suite has a fireside sitting area and spa bath. More details can be found at: 9921 Hamilton Drive Visit tinafountain.com for more information on homes for sale in Atlanta including Atlanta luxury homes for sale, and homes for sale in Douglasville. We can also be reached at 404-842-1555.
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By Advantage Home Tours
(Advantage Home Tours)
Daneda Lipsey #678-504-1579 of Coldwell Banker Atlanta. "Ahh" meets "Wow"! You will be so impressed with the delightful 4 bedroom 2.5 bath floor plan, the gleam of hardwood floors, the classical look of granite counters, vaulted great room, two story foyer and main level owner's suite. Location and golf simply add to the benefits. TO SEE COMPLETE TOUR VISIT: http://www.advantagehometours.com/tabid/667.aspx.           
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
  The Atlanta real estate market is in a very interesting place.  "Things" are generally improving, numerically.  Although there's no guarantee that they will continue to do so, these improvements should be a real wake-up call for buyers who continue to wait for prices to continue to decline.  As we move forward, the very best deals of the economic downturn are probably going to be seen through the rear view mirror.  The "fact of the market" is that inventory is decreasing, prices are rising and the good properties that come on the market at the right price are selling faster than we've seen in a long, long time.  In fact, the statistics show that in 39 FMLS Areas in Metro Atlanta, there is less than 11 months of inventory on the market, the median sales price is $162,000 and the media...
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By Jameka Mikell
(Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta)
Periodically, I will review certain neighborhoods in the Atlanta area to provide insight into lifestyle, cost of living and quality of schoools for the area.  The first city on the list is Douglasville, GA which is located about 20 miles west of Atlanta.  Here are some statistics for 2008 in Dougasville Median Income: $57,139  Median Home Price: $143, 050  Home ownership in Douglasville is around 66% which is a little higher than most metro counties. Also, Douglasville has crime risk rates that are below average for all crimes. Douglasville has many established communities with the Chapel Hills and Anneewakee Trails areas being some of the largest residential developments in the county. Douglas county currently has four high schools Litha Springs High School Douglas County High School  ...
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
I actually was referred to the Five Guys chain by a client and was I glad. These have to be the best burgers I have tasted. So I want you to put them to the challenge. Let me know if you think you can fine a better burger anywhere else. I met the store Manager Charita aand owner Jim Ellison, great people, the want their customers to feel like they can kick back and take it easy while enjoying freshly prepared burgers and watch out for the fries!! We think real estate is a tough business but restraunts??? Give them you support and try one today!! They are on Chapel Hills rd in front of Kohls and next to Bank of North GA.  
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
Frequently Asked Questions The one reality about today's housing market is that many people have more questions than answers. The following information is intended to help you or someone you know better understand your situation. For Further Questions  feel free to contact us. For All Tax Related Decisions we advise strongly that you consult you CPA prior to making a decision. Check Out the latest Douglas county happenings and for further information about Metro Atlanta. If you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time  Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for Douglasville or Metro Atlanta go to www.servingdouglasvillehomes.com. Do I qualify for a short sale? The qualifications for a short sale include any or all of the following: Financ...
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Statewide Homebuyer Tax Credit Signed Into Law   For Further Questions  feel free to contact us. For All Tax Related Decisions we advise strongly that you consult you CPA prior to making a decision. Check Out the latest Douglas county happenings and for further information about Metro Atlanta. If you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time  Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for Douglasville or Metro Atlanta go to www.servingdouglasvillehomes.com. HB 261 was signed into law on May 11, 2009 by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. GAR applauds House Sponsor Ron Stephens (Savannah), House Ways and Means Chairman Larry O'Neal (Warner Robins) and Senate Chairman Chip Pearson (Dawsonville) for their tireless efforts in the passage of this import...
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
For Further Questions  feel free to contact us. Check Out the latest Douglas county happenings and for further information about Metro Atlanta. If you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time  Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for Douglasville or Metro Atlanta go to www.servingdouglasvillehomes.com. Rates have gone up in the summer months for the last 3 summers. If you are thinking about buying a house now is the time to lock in and maximize your net worth as a buyer. Inventory levels are starting to decline and the market is showing signs of recovery in Atlanta. Here are rates so far today. **Please note, during this volatile time in the market it is not unusual for the rates to change multiple times during the day either up or down....
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
  For Further Questions  feel free to contact us. Check Out the latest Douglas county happenings and for further information about Metro Atlanta. If you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time  Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for Douglasville or Metro Atlanta go to www.servingdouglasvillehomes.com.
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
 For Further Questions  feel free to contact us. Check Out the latest Douglas county happenings and for further information about Metro Atlanta. If you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time  Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for Douglasville or Metro Atlanta go to www.servingdouglasvillehomes.com. •1.     ON THE EDGE - More than 3 out of every 5 American adults (61%) do not have an emergency savings account equal to at least 3 months of living expenses (source: Money Magazine).   •2.     HALF AS BAD - The nation's unemployment rate was 8.5% as of 3/31/09.  The unemployment rate for American adults with a college degree is 4.3% (source: Department of Labor, Newsweek).     •3.     STATE STATS - There are 8 states that have an unemplo...
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
Location, Location, Location The Gates at Chapel Hill is located in the prestigious section of Chapel Hill in beautiful Douglas County, approximately 5 miles from I-20 and within minutes of fabulous shopping and dining opportunities in the Arbor Place Mall area. Historic downtown Douglasville offers an art gallery, quaint shops and a museum. The Gates are convenient to the best schools in Douglas County. For Further Questions  feel free to contact us. Check Out the latest Douglas county happenings and for further information about Metro Atlanta. If you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time  Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for Douglasville or Metro Atlanta go to www.servingdouglasvillehomes.com. Incredible Amenities    The Gates ...
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By Paul Renton, ABR, e-Pro, CDPE, RERA, Prince 2, SMSTS
(Qualitas Property)
For Further Questions or concerns feel free to contact us. Check Out the latest Douglas county happenings and for further information about Metro Atlanta. If you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time  Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for Douglasville or Metro Atlanta go to www.servingdouglasvillehomes.com.
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