You may have heard the buzz in the news lately about mortgage rates in Atlanta continuing to drop. For the last month, the interest rates for getting a loan on a new home have kept falling, with the latest rates at 4.06% for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage and 3.51% for a 15-year fixed rate […]

If you are a gainfully employed adult or teen, you are probably already familiar with the taxes that get taken out of your paycheck each month. Even young children learn quickly that a $1.00 toy actually costs slightly more, due to the sales tax that they have to pay out of their hard-earned allowance. Homeowners […]

If you are in the market for a new home in Atlanta, you’ve probably considered how many bedrooms and bathrooms you need. Maybe you have a wish list that includes a gourmet kitchen or outdoor patio space to entertain family and friends. What you may not have considered as carefully is where to park your […]

Once you are moving forward on a home purchase that you plan to finance using a mortgage, you will quickly get to know a number of people who work in that process. There is realtor, loan officer, and a loan processor to name a few key people. Who is a loan processor and how are […]

Looking to buy your first (or second, or third, or fiftieth) home in the Atlanta area? You have probably considered working with a professional who is well-versed in the real estate market in Atlanta. Maybe you have asked around for recommendations or even attended an open house or two. While meeting real estate professionals, you […]