You need more than a For Sale sign in your yard when selling your Atlanta house. You also need to be well prepared with the right paperwork. Whether you’re selling the traditional route via a real estate agent or considering selling FSBO (for sale by owner), having your documents in order can make the process […]
Challenges for heirs after probate
Owning a house after probate is an honor that comes with financial responsibilities. In this article, we’ll look at possible mortgage payments, property taxes, and capital gains taxes. We’ll also cover what to do if there are liens on the inherited house.
Mortgage payments when the inherited house […]
What are contingencies in real estate and why are they important?
According to Investopedia.com, “A contingency in real estate is a ‘condition or action that must be met for [the] contract to become binding.’” Contingency clauses are there to protect the real estate buyer and seller. As Michael J. Franco, a broker at Compass, explains: […]
In this article, we’ll delve into what a property tax lien is and whether it’s possible to sell your house with one. We’ll answer questions such as “How can I find out if I have a property tax lien?” and “What are my options for selling my house?”
What is a property tax lien in […]
How are property lines determined?
Have you ever seen a person in a vest looking through a gizmo on top of a tripod, wearing a hard hat and holding an odd stick? That was probably a land surveyor taking measurements.
To plot out the boundaries of property these days, surveyors use lots of high-tech equipment […]
Cash offers for houses are at an all-time high in Georgia.
According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Money talks. Loudly. And cash has increasingly been the language of home buying in metro Atlanta as 53% of purchases last year were made in cash. That's more than double the share of purchases in cash recorded two years […]
A real estate investor could be the right choice when you sell your Atlanta house.
The process of selling your Atlanta house can be both exciting and daunting. You want to make sure you make the right choice that suits your specific needs and circumstances. One option that has gained popularity in recent years is […]
One of the main motivations for selling an Atlanta house without a real estate agent is to save money on real estate agent commissions. When owners sell their houses FSBO (for sale by owner), they don’t have to pay the typical 6% commission to real estate agents. That commission usually runs into the thousands of […]
What are mortgage interest rates?
Mortgage interest rates are what financing companies charge you for a loan to buy a home; along with the price of the home and the size of your down payment, they determine the amount of your monthly payment. Home loan interest rates fluctuate with the state of the market and […]
Understand what a housing bubble is.
A housing bubble occurs when the number of buyers exceeds the supply of houses available on the market, leading to a sharp increase in house prices. Normally, demand to buy and pricing continues to skyrocket until the bubble bursts—buyers are priced out of the market, interest rates rise, and […]
