Georgia Real Estate

Our current economic situation has brought about some items to verify before you start any home improvement job. This is especially true if contractors are involved.

There is a rise in home improvement fraud or scams. Be very careful when unsolicited home improvement workers arrive at your door! The site below is a great resource to obtain information on seminars in your area and other resources provided to education yourself in protection.

The National Center for the Prevention of Home Improvement Fraud

This is about consumers, neighbors, towns binding together to prevent fraudulous acts through knowledge, awareness and responsible living. Learn ways to protect your investment and spread the word to those you know.

The market activity is filled with short sales, foreclosures and buyer opportunities. The buyer needs more knowledge now than ever before to make sure the purchase is sound. With the last tax credit incentive, the 90-day flip rule waiver has turned over a new aspect. One of which buyers should be aware. Here are a few interesting notes:

1. All properties do not automatically qualify for the waiver.

2. Property waivers must be obtained by the proper state organization.

3. There are circumstances where the property will NOT qualify for a waiver.

With these things in mind, do your research. If the property does not qualify, a 90-day wait period is enforced with certain lenders. The contract cannot be entered until after that 90- day period.

March 15th brings about hopes of sunshine and spring flowers. There is only 45 days left for making the tax credit deadline. Now that the warm weather is arriving the market will pickup and home sales start again. Our experience as buying agents provides you with the kind of support and service preferred. Our goal is to provide research and project management for your home purchase. Give us a call when you are ready to buy your next home or investment, Julia 678-523-3285 or Frances 770-823-1550.

Current Cobb County residential detached resales are 4567. The residential attached sales are 1352. The land/farm showing available consists of 126 properties with some being commercial. In addtion to these, there are 439 developed lots ready as well. These are all just from First FMLS listings. Please contact us to make your next move to Cobb County as there is plenty of choice.

Today is January 19, 2010 and the current residential detached homes for sale are 4455. Price ranges from $3.9 mil to $9,900. Sold properties since 12/1/2009 consists of sales from $1.3 mil to $10,000. The properties in the low range are due to flood properties or extreme mold issues. The amount of sold properties since the first of December are 515. There are currently 631 pending sales of detached homes in Cobb County.

Attached residential sales amount to 1250 with 144 currently pending. If you prefer townhomes or condo units, these are available as well in Cobb County. Many options for purchase so please contact us to assist.

 If you are interested in purchasing in the Cobb County Area, please fill out our form on the CONTACT US page. We want to assist you in your home or investment purchase. We will gladly set you up to obtain updates on properties for sale with your criteria. You will be notified when they come on the market of properties that fall in your selected criteria. You can then promptly review and place your offer.

There are 7,695 homes for sale in Cobb County according to a MLS directory service provided to real estate agents. These homes range from $3.9 million (5 bedroom/5 bath – Paces Ferry/Vinings area) to as low as $14,900 (3 bedroom/1 bath – mableton area).

Three properties have sold in the past 30 days in Cobb County with the prices ranging from $650,000 to $152,000. There are currently 867 pending sales ranging in price from $1.19 million to $19,900. Cobb County has sold 1816 agent sold homes so far this year.

 If you are interested in purchasing in the Cobb County Area, please fill out our form on the CONTACT US page. We want to assist you in your home or investment purchase.

If you are unfamiliar with Cobb County, please contact the Cobb Chamber of Commerce for more information in regards to the area and desired location. Visit the Chamber's website, www.CobbChamber.org , call 770-980-2000 or email info@CobbChamber.org. East cobb areas consists of three sections: NW of Sandy Plains Rd to I-575; N of Hwy 120/SE of Sandy Plains Rd; S of Hwy 120 to Chattahoochee and outside of I-285. Each area has its own unique characteristics. The Cobb Chamber can assist in providing local area information in regards to maps, area activities and attractions.