Posts made in February, 2010

Sarah Smith Homes for Sale in Buckhead

Posted by on Feb 15, 2010 in Atlanta Schools, Buckhead Homes | 0 comments

Frequently, I work with home buyers who are very specific about Atlanta elementary school district searches. So to make things a little easier, below is a custom search for Buckhead’s Sarah Rawson Smith elementary homes for sale and real estate. Sarah Smith is a sought after elementary school and is considered one of the top public schools in the State of Georgia. If you would like to see some of the Sarah Smith homes for sale, then review the up-to-date list below. Please give me a call and I’d be happy to discuss these Sarah Smith homes for sale with you; or schedule an appointment....

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Bait and Switch Short Sales

Posted by on Feb 14, 2010 in Advice, Atlanta Homes Sale | 0 comments

Essentially, a short sale is the bank allowing a house, it holds the note on, to be sold for less than the loan amount. The bank agrees to this transaction, because it believes there will be less expenses than going through the foreclosure process and taking ownership of the home. They can be complicated and frustrating. Some agents have been advertising their short sale listings artificially low to entice offers. It’s the ultimate “bait and switch” and I wish our Board of Realtors would do something about the problem. A few weeks ago, my client essentially made a full...

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Buckhead Foreclosure Homes

Posted by on Feb 13, 2010 in Buckhead Homes | 0 comments

I get asked, a lot, about foreclosures, bank owned properties, and REOs. I’ve written a lot about foreclosures in the past, and the articles always generate lots of web traffic. I don’t blame folks for being interested in them, as they can be some great opportunities. I’ve represented clients in purchasing bank owned homes and recently bought a foreclosure in Buckhead for my family. Just because it’s a foreclosure doesn’t mean it’s a great deal; banks can overprice a home just as easily as an individual. If you find a property that has a competitive...

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Chastain Park Homes For Sale

Posted by on Feb 12, 2010 in Atlanta Neighborhoods, Buckhead Homes | 0 comments

Anchored by Atlanta’s largest park, Chastain Park is a premier Buckhead neighborhood.  There are many upscale homes, of diverse architectural styles and ages in this neighborhood.  Most of the modest homes have been torn-down for larger homes.  The ability to walk to the park, coupled with a great elementary school, places Chastain Park real estate at a premium. If you would like to see some of the Chastain Park homes for sale, then review the up-to-date list below. Please give me a call and I’d be happy to discuss these homes with you; or schedule an appointment. I specialize in...

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Bank Owned Properties For Sale

Posted by on Feb 11, 2010 in Atlanta Homes Sale | 0 comments

I get asked about foreclosures, REO and short sale properties all the time.  So, here is a list of all the current listings, in north Atlanta, over $400,000, that have been identified as bank owned, in pre-forclosure or short sales.  Keep in mind, the list will not be exhaustive, because some owners and agents choose not to disclose this information in the Atlanta FMLS, REALTOR database. If you would like to see some of the foreclosures, REO and short sale homes currently for sale in Atlanta, then review the up-to-date list below. Please give me a call and I’d be happy to discuss these...

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