Though mortgage lenders take many factors into account when deciding on mortgage approval, credit score is one of the most important.
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Why Enlisting a Realtor’s Assistance is Still A Necessity for Buyers
Enlisting the help of a Realtor automatically provides an expert that is on your side, looking out for your best interests and contractually bound to do everything in their power to protect you.
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Introducing The Cal-Culator: Atlanta Residential Real Estate Index
I am pleased to introduce The Cal-Culator: Atlanta’s Residential Mortgage Index.
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Fall Still Good Time to Buy But Don’t Expect Lower Prices
Fall is still a good time to buy a home but pattern for home prices is different in 2013.
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A Big Change in the Mortgage Industry
With the historically low mortgage interest rates over the past few years, the number of refinanced mortgages has risen astronomically. But over the past few months as rates have increased, the number of refinances has dropped just as dramatically.
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Enticing Potential Buyers to Your Home
Before that “For Sale” sign goes in your front yard, take a good look around your home and make sure you will be showing it off to its best advantage.
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5 Tips to Sell Your Home to Generation Y
As millennials are beginning to enter the housing market, we discuss what renovations are needed to market your home to Generation Y.
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Pre-Housing Bubble Burst Levels Appearing in the Industry
Though Atlanta has been enduring one of the wettest summers in history, it is also experiencing one of the “hottest” in terms of real estate, according to online real estate database Zillow. Zillow’s second quarter real estate market reports showed that home values increased 2.4 percent from the first quarter to the second quarter of […]
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Positive Signs for the Housing Industry
Brighter days lay ahead for the housing industry. Here are a few positive signs we’ve seen at Southeast Mortgage.
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Top Myths About Mortgages
There are many types of mortgages available, which is good for the consumer, but also leads to a lot of confusion. Here are some of the top myths about mortgages we encounter.
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Home Advice for Homebuyers
As a thought leader in the mortgage industry, I was recently asked to comment on what the increase in mortgage rates means for homebuyers right now. A reporter from Fox 5 came to the Southeast Mortgage offices to interview me on the topic and the segment appeared on “Good Day Atlanta,” in a report by […]
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Invest in Maintenance and the Right Renovations for Resale
Spending money to maintain your home isn’t as much fun as renovating it. But maintaining your home is critical to keeping its value and knowing which renovations add value is important before you undertake that expense.
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Hiring Veterans a Win-Win for Companies
Businesses have learned that hiring veterans is a positive way to pay back those who have served our country in the military. But it’s also an excellent way of hiring highly skilled employees.
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The Benefits of a Mentor Relationship
The role a mentor can play in a young professional’s life is unparalleled, especially in an industry that is by nature constantly fluctuating.
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Interest Rates Inch Up
They say what goes up must come down. The reverse is true of mortgage rates. We’ve been enjoying historically low rates but it seems that they are on the rise.
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Survey Says Homebuyers Not Educated on Mortgage Process
If someone asked you what type of home you would like to buy, you’d probably know the answer. But if someone asked you what type of mortgage you want, could you answer the question just as quickly?
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Housing Market Turnaround Takes Time
The lack of construction right now could be in part due to the need for the employment rate to go up – and whether or not the growing workforce will move at the same pace of needed construction.
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New Internet Scam Hits the Housing Industry
Internet scams are seeping into the housing industry as housing gains momentum and more buyers begin their search online.
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Happy Employees Lead to Happy Customers
What’s the secret to building a successful company? Make your employees happy. A happy workforce raises sales by 37 percent, productivity by 31 percent and accuracy on tasks by 19 percent.
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Realtors Confidence Index Supports Optimism in Industry
According to the Realtors Confidence Index produced by the National Association of Realtors, Realtors’ confidence in the market stems from strong buyer demand and a tight inventory.
