Cook Real Estate Services Blogs

The happiness and anticipation of owning a new home is sometimes crushed when a mortgage financing application is turned down. Nobody wants to be turned down for a mortgage. It makes a person feel inconsequential and degraded. There are possible causes for rejection like too low appraised value, ...

U.S. homeowners gained more than $1 trillion in equity over the year ending on June 30, 2014. There are 44 million homes in the country that now have positive equity, a gain of 950,000 homes during the quarter, according to Core-Logic’s 2nd quarter 2014 analysis report. The number of homes which ...

Conveniently located less than five miles from I-85, near Braselton, Georgia, Reunion Country Club is the perfect community if you are looking for country club living. Reunion Country Club has it all in one convenient place unlike any other. It combines an idyllic setting, Resort-style amenities ...

Buying a new home and selling your home at the same time can be a nerve-wracking experience. Taking both these tasks at the same time is likely to double the stress, but starting early, doing some advance planning and thinking of some strategies can help to ease the transition.   If you sell your...

It’s the time of year again for some fun, arts, music, crafts and other great items. The BSA Troop 228 will sponsor this year’s Flowery Branch Fall Festival. This fun event will be held on the Saturday the 4th of October from 10:00AM to 4:00PM and will take place at the Historic Downtown Flowery ...

Fall is in the air and a few fall home designs are musts for every home. Touches of Fall can be added to your home in subtle and practical ways. Dress your home for cool autumn weather with these simple interior and exterior decorating ideas.   Go for Metallic Colors and Gray – Gray continues to ...

There is reason for optimism in the housing market this month. Economists are forecasting faster sales and construction of new homes as the economy adds jobs at a healthy rate. In addition to that, mortgage rates remain relatively low, making financing rather affordable. Builder confidence in the...

Most people’s idea of a dream home is a haven they could live in for the rest of their lives, but the reality is, nothing is permanent in this world. You’re probably going to sell your house someday. Unless you plan to live in a house you own for a decade or more, here are some things you’ll want...

The Perfect Place to Come Home… Sterling on the Lake is a vibrant community located within the city limits of Flowery Branch that offers a peaceful life, a variety of new homes and plenty of opportunities North of Atlanta. Situated on Lake Sterling Blvd, you’ll find tranquil lakes, beautiful prot...

Fall is right around the corner and is the second best time of the year to sell a home. While springtime may be the most popular season to put a house up on the market, still for many people, the fall season is also a favorite time of the year, enjoying the crisp air and the colorful changes of t...