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   01/18/2010

If I wait for that $400,000 house to come down to $350,000, could I be risking higher payments? Why yes, you could.....and why? - $400,000 mortgage @ 4.5% = $2026.24 - $350,000 mortgage @ 6.0% = $2098.43 Does this ever happen? It's what we are watching buyers do right now!!  See the attached Spreadsheet and tell us your thoughts!!!     Should we wait for prices to go down or rates to go up???                   Loan Amount 4.50% 5.00% 5.50% 6.00% 6.50% 7.00% 100,000 $506.69 $536.82 $567.79 $599.55 $632.07 $665.30 150,000 $760.03 $805.23 $851.68 $899.33 $948.10 $997.95 200,000 $1,013.37 $1,073.64 $1,135.58 $1,199.10 $1,264.14 $1,330.60 250,000 $1,266.71 $1,342.05 $1,419.47 $1,498.88 $1,580.17 $1,663.26 300,000 $1,520.06 $1,610.46 $1,703.37 $1,798.65 $1,896.20 $1,995.91 350,000 $1,773.40 $... 01/09/2010

According to the FDIC, nine of the 22 banks were based in Georgia, and a 10th had significant operations here. The failed banks in Georgia with assets present in the sale are: Integrity Bank of Alpharetta, Alpha Bank & Trust of Alpharetta, Freedom Bank of Conyers, The Community Bank of Loganville, First Georgia Community Bank of Jackson, Haven Trust Bank of Norcross, FirstBank Financial Services of McDonough, FirstCity Bank of Stockbridge, Omni National Bank of Atlanta and Utah-based Magnet Bank, which had an office in metro Atlanta. Read More 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 Re... 01/09/2010

  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 01/08/2010

 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     01/05/2010

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY FIRST ATLANTA MARKS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY  Office Earns Number One Position in Georgia for Real Estate Sales Production  For Immediate Release - Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta in Sandy Springs will roll out the red carpet on Wednesday, January 20th to celebrate the 10 years in the Atlanta market. The event will take place at 200 Glenridge Point Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30342 and will open with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 PM and unveil the extensive office renovation.  Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta opened its doors in 1999 and has grown to the most productive office in Georgia. Recognized nationally as one of the top profit earners and profit sharers in Keller Williams, KWFA has given back almost 2 million dollars to agents in the companies' profit shari... 01/05/2010

We have experienced positive trends again in the Atlanta market. Inflation is beginning to raise it's ugly head. So if you are thinking of buying, moving up or investing in real estate, or have clients thinking, don't think do!!!!  The positive trends that were experienced in October continued in a big way for November. The year-to-year percentage change for all single family closings was another double digit consecutive percentage increase. It was also the greatest year-to-year percentage increase on record.  Our housing industry had been down for 13 consecutive quarters, but it is a very good bet that 4th quarter 2009 will have a year-to-tear increase for all single family closings. Not just up, but a double digit percentage increase. There were 4,377 closings for all single family in... 01/03/2010

It really amazes me how different parts of Atlanta have fared in the last few years.  In the middle of 2007 the real estate market in Atlanta finally began to take a hit.  In some areas the bottom seemed to drop out.  Other areas have held up reasonably well in comparison. Below are market graphs for single family detached homes in various parts of the Atlanta metro area. First the overall numbers that get reported in the local media. Then I have comparisons for North Fulton vs. South Fulton County. North DeKalb(Dunwoody)vs. South DeKalb(Stone Mountain), East Cobb vs. South Cobb and then just for kicks, Clayton County which is down by the airport. For more detailed market stats for 30 areas around Atlanta, go to my main website. Total FMLS Atlanta Market Area North Fulton: Roswell/Alpha... 12/31/2009

ATL home prices off 8.1 percent   According to the Standard & Poors/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, the price of a home in Atlanta declined 0.2 percent in October from the previous month following rebounds in price over the summer months. Still, prices overall are off 8.1 percent from October 2008, though that figure has narrowed. Full Story 12/30/2009

HAMP UPDATE November 30, 2009 HAMP Update - New Program Offers Borrowers Foreclosure Alternatives Today, November 30, 2009, Supplemental Directive 09-09: Introduction of Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives - Short Sale and Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure was published. Overview Supplemental Directive 09-09 provides guidance to servicers on the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA) and includes the general terms and conditions, evaluation process, documentation, and reporting requirements. As part of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), HAFA provides financial incentives to servicers and borrowers who utilize a short sale or a deed-in-lieu (DIL) to avoid foreclosure on a HAMP-eligible loan. See below for more information and review the complete Supplementa... 12/27/2009

When I was in Dunwoody Georgia just last week for our office Christmas Party I could not help but take a few pictures of the outside of the historic "Cheek-Spruill Farmhouse!"  The old farmhouse looked great, and I decided to take a few shots of the home from the car as I drove buy, trying to capture the Christmas Spirit in the homes decorations.  I think I managed to pull it off!  I can only imagine what the old farm home looked like years ago before Dunwoody was even on the map!  So thse photos are to get us ready for the fast approacing Christmas Holidays!  I hope you all enjoy a good old fashioned holiday!      Search All Dunwoody Georgia Real Estate Listings » Single Family Home in Dunwoody Georgia» Condo / Townhome in Dunwoody Georgia» Land Lot in Dunwoody Georgia» Acreage / Farm ... 12/16/2009

Dunwoody GA   It is hard to imagine many places in Northern GA as historic because just a few years ago there was so very little developement here.  Then the growth of Atlanta and its suburbs exploded and much of what we see is very new.  The historic "Cheek-Spruill Farmhouse" in Dunwoody Georgia is listed in the national register of historic properties and serves as the Dunwoody Town Hall both as headquarters for the Dunwoody Preservation Trust and the Dunwoody Homeowners Association. Search All Dunwoody Georgia Real Estate Listings  »  Single Family Home in Dunwoody Georgia »  Condo / Townhome in Dunwoody Georgia »  Land Lot in Dunwoody Georgia »  Acreage / Farm in Dunwoody Georgia »  Multi-Family / Res. Income in Dunwoody Georgia »  Commercial in Dunwoody Georgia » Rental - Commercia... 10/03/2009

Home Sales in Dunwoody July 2009 According to the First Multiple Listing Service 38 homes sold in the Dunwoody area in July 2009.  The following are homes that sold during this period: 1539 Summerford Court                            Springfield                           $975,000 145 Chruchill Drive                                      Marlborough                        $824,000 1474 Valley View Manor                           Enclave at Valley View    $760,000 5696 Whitehall Walk                                   Whitehall                                 $600,000 5671 Trowbridge Drive                             Dunwoody Club Forest       $610,000 1027 Redstone Lane                                   Redfield                                    $625,000 1463 Devonash  Lane              ... 08/12/2009

Free Dunwoody Real Estate home search engine FreeDunwoodyHomeSearch.com  You cannot talk about Atlanta Real Estate without talking about Dunwoody Real Estate. This once-farming community has grown into an elegant suburb. Dunwoody is a lovely mix of 50’s ranches, 70’s traditionals, new construction, cluster homes as well as mixed use developments. Dunwoody offers some of the best of what the Atlanta suburbs have to offer, including lush park land, minimal traffic congestion and historic gems. It’s central location near Perimeter Mall and other shopping and dining helped land it on CNN.money 2005’s best places to retire. I-285 and GA-400 are located nearby. Dunwoody Real estate and homes for sale has prices ranging from $257,500 to $2,499,000. Call Becky today 678-248-3500 for additional... 07/21/2009

The Missing (Tax Credit) Link - Part II Good news for 1st time home buyers! HUD has once again allowed a homebuyer to "monetize" their $8000 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit.  Monetization means obtaining an advance on the tax credit for the use of paying a down payment and other costs associated with a home purchase.  Without an advance, the tax credit would only be available once a tax return is filed after the purchase of a home.   Buyers beware: not all tax advances are the same.  Only advances made by State agencies and Hud-approved non-profits can be used for both the 3.5% down payment and other purchase related costs.  If the advance is made by any other party, including the lender, seller or an interested person to the transaction, then the down payment can only be used to pay cost... 06/01/2009

Wow!  The financial markets are so unpredictable and volatile right now.  Thursday, a week ago, it looked like rates had a chance to improve to levels we have not seen yet.  Now, a few business days later, we are at 6 month highs.  What in tarnation happened? Here is the perfect storm that hit quickly:  1) The AAA rating of the US government became has been questioned and made a big topic2) The Treasury is selling a record $162 Billion of US debt the week of 5/253) Consumer confidence rises4) NABE saying recession may end in 3rd quarter5) Several big names in the news talking about inflation being a factor once the economy turns around So what happens from here?  That's a tough one but here it goes:  The markets are known to overreact and they have definitely overreacted this week.  We ... 05/28/2009

  Update: After this post on HUD allowing TAX CREDIT ADVANCES, they have withdrawn the idea - typical HUD move.  Hopefully, they will address whatever their concern is and once again allow the tax credit to be used for down payment - the housing market needs it. The Missing (Tax Credit) Link! The $8000 tax credit is a great incentive for first-time homebuyers.  However, in a period when lenders are requiring larger down payments than anytime in recent history, it still keeps homebuying out of reach for many people. HUD has just announced that they will be allowing TAX CREDIT ADVANCES in the form of second liens through certain Federal, State and local government agencies and FHA-approved nonprofits. In summary, you can obain a temporary second lien, not to exceed the amount of the tax c... 05/13/2009

Dunwoody average prices have been fairly stable over the past 18 months but they are now at the bottom of their channel. Next month's numbers will be very revealing as to where prices might be heading. There were only 14 transactions in February which is extremely low. There haven't been too many foreclosures yet.  The foreclosures that I have seen have been mainly fixxer uppers. The Dunwoody area is just outside the Perimeter.  It has some very good schools, great shopping and is very convenient to Buckhead and downtown.  Total days on market seems to be trending down and the sales price to original list price ratio has been hovering around 90%. The numbers below are for single family detached homes in FMLS area 121. Links to stats for other areas are at the bottom of the page. Year ov... 03/30/2009

Light Up Dunwoody, an annual holiday tradition held at the Dunwoody Farmhouse, is scheduled for Sunday, November 23 from 4 - 7 pm. The Grinch will be making a special guest appearance at the Keller Williams Realty booth! The Grinch is feeling generous this season and will be giving free  photo ops for you and your family! Light Up Dunwoody    Sunday, November 23   4 - 7 pm   Chamblee Dunwoody and Mt. Vernon Road   This Dunwoody event is organized by The Dunwoody Home Owners Association and will be featuring a parade, a North Pole Playground at the Shops of Dunwoody and Burger King parking lots as well as live entertainment by: Chesnut Singers, Vanderlyn Singers & Dancers, Kingsley Singers, Peachtree Charter Majorettes & Color Guard, Dunwoody High School Marching Band, DHS Steppin Wilcat... 11/14/2008

Here is the Dunwoody FMLS Update for Dunwoody single family detached home listings for sale as of today Thursday November 6 2008.  This is for the current inventory activity of single family detached Dunwoody homes for sale: Active - 188 Properties Found - Dunwoody homes for sale Pending - 19 Properties Found - Dunwoody homes for sale Contingency w/Kickout -1 Properties Found Found - Dunwoody homes for sale Contingency - Due Diligence - 3 Properties Found - Dunwoody homes for sale Contingency - Other - 0 Properties Found - Dunwoody homes for sale 11/06/2008