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EXTREMELY IMPORTANT NEWS FOR HOME SELLERS~BUYERS AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

 

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Hi Everyone...

Please read the letter I received below from the FIX HOUSING FIRST COALITION to which I and an army of other constituents have solicited to have the Federal Government assist the return of the Housing Market, as it were! Below are some of the results. You too, can participate in the push to help Congress recognize that by FIXING HOUSING FIRST we can begin to turn this economy around. This may be, and I dare to say the most important issue of the day.  Sure it is easy enough to assume that there may be enough people pushing for the FIX HOUSING FIRST COALITION, but better it be that all those who beleive that we need to fix housing FIRST get on the bandwagon and read the information below and sign up to voice you support for the FIX HOUSING FIRST COALITION.  So please read and send your voice by clicking the link noted below to inform your Congressmen and Senators that you want the Housing fixed first!  I am adding this info to every website I own to make as many people aware and supportive as possible.  Join the FIX HOUSING FIRST ARMY NOW!   thank you for your time

 

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Isakson Amendment Passed!!

Thanks to all of you who weighed in, the Isakson amendment - which provides a tax credit of up to 15,000 to all homebuyers - passed by voice vote in the Senate last night with bi-partisan support; it will now be part of the final Senate bill.  Truly your voice made a difference.

This is an important victory but our work is not done. Other amendments are expected to be offered today which embody parts of the Fix Housing First plan and we need to support those as well.  The plan is to have a bill on the President's desk by February 13, so our efforts this week will be concentrated on the Senate and next week on the conference committee process.

Today Senator Ensign (R-NV) will offer what he is calling the “Fix Housing First Act” (amendment #353) which is much broader than our agenda but does include a mortgage rate buy down program which could lower mortgage rates to as low as 4%.   While the plan is not exactly what we have been advocating for, it is another step in the right direction.  So please urge your Senators to support the amendment – particularly its rate buy down provisions.

Here are a few things you can do:
  • Click here to send a letter.
  • You can also call your Senators' offices. Click here for a directory of Senate phone numbers.
Thank you so much again.  The Fix Housing First coalition has been extraordinary in its activism and response, and it's working.  Keep the pressure on!

Lantier Realty~The Cobb County Georgia home Experts

The Cobb County GA Home Experts

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Cobb County Ga Foreclosures
Our Choice~Best Value Townhome Foreclosures~Cobb County
Smyrna~Vinings~Cobb County GA Townhomes 

more sites, for for your ease of housing access coming soon!

New website for The Flats at Riverwalk in the desirable Wildwood Park area with an Atlanta address

Lantier Realty~The Cobb County Townhome Experts

THE FLATS AT RIVERWALK~A NORTH ATLANTA CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY

The Flats At Riverwalk~A Wildwood Park Condominium Community

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE UNITS FOR SALE IN THE FLATS AT RIVERWALK

The Flats At Riverwalk are located just inside Wildwood Park off Windy Hill Road and
Powers Ferry Road...click here to see an aerial map view. The "flats" are adjacent to the
1200 acre Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. The Flats At Riverwalk garner
an Atlanta address and are flanked by two other very prestigious and desirable Townhome
Communities in Wildwood Park, namely Riverstone At Wildwood and
Riverwalk At Wildwood and built by Ashton Woods Homes.
Living in Wildwood is like living in a city park, with sidewalks throughout, and minimal
traffic. Wildwood is, in my opinion a highly desirable place to live,
surrounded with and wrapped in natural beauty
yet all the conveniences of shopping and Cultural venues right around the corner with the
ease of access to Interstates 75 and 285. 
The Flats at Riverwalk are located in two locations within the park;
one section is just on the left when you enter into the park on Windy Hill and the other
about 1/4 mile further in on the left. Both are nestled in the woods. The Community
offers a private swimming pool and tennis courts. Each building consists of 4 stories and
lend themselves to a traditional architecture with a touch of craftsman styling. If you are
looking for either a one to three bedroom executive style condo with extremely favorable
prices and situated in a most desirable and prestigious park then The Flats at Riverwalk
should be on your "must see" list! 

For a private viewing of this community and the surrounding area

Please call 770-309-5297

OR
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or search my SMYRNA VININGS TOWNHOMES SITE with access to all the listings in the Cobb County Ga area and more

Don Lantier of Lantierrealty.com

To preview any home for sale in Cobb County

call Don at 770-434-7302 or 770-309-5297

LOOKINGTO SELL? call me at 770-309-5297 to find out what I can do for you...discover what "Superior Client Service truly is!
the only Real Estate Advisor you will ever need!

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Highlands View Townhomes in Smyrna, GA...a community with very few foreclosures...hmmm

Lantier Realty~The Cobb County Townhome Experts

Highlands View TownHomes in Smyrna Vinings Georgia

A "THUMBS UP" AND MY CHOICE OF A "BEST VALUE" COMMUNITY TO BUY INTO

a Great place to live and very few foreclosures

Highlands View pictures

The Highlands View Townhome community has, based on my review of other townhome communities in the area, held their value better than most in their price range in the general Cobb County ,GA area.  A study of mortgages held on the properties, from a collective standpoint, show that the majority of owners have at least some equity in their homes, which in the current market means most owners made down payments on their homes and did not take out equity loans as so many have who own homes. The fact that they do have some equity is indicative of the kind of communtiy one should look to purchase  in, in the Smyrna Vinings or greater Cobb County area. It also is indicative of fewer foreclsoures currently and makes the outlook for additional foreclsoures much slimmer...a good thing for current homeowners and potential buyers.  As a matter of fact...a very good thing.  It is important when purchasing in a townhome community to be aware of  what homes have sold for  and what the foreclosure history is, and why. 

With some communities there is a pretty good chance that when buyers bought townhomes with interest only ARM loans and other insane loans like "option Arms" with zero down and  builder paid closing costs, there will be more foreclosures as more owners will be upside down in their mortgages due to declined prices and having made no down payment. Beware and research the community in depth for upside down mortgages as chances are there will be several...a strong indication of future foreclosures or homeowners asking for more than the home will sell for.  There are many contributing factors sto what makes a best value community and thus a home and the above are just a few.

Although there are other Townhome Communities that may be able to be considered "BEST VALUE" Communities, my current research of the Highlands View Townhome Community dicatates that I award it one of  my "Best Value" resale TownHome Communities in the Smyrna Vinings, GA area  This is a must see community if you are looking for a piece of the country just outside the city!

To veiw any of the Townhomes in the Highlands View Townhome Community or

for more info about how to determine what makes a community and a home a "BEST VALUE" or to see any or all of the townhomes for sale in this community

Please call 770-309-5297

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click here now to view all the homes currently on the market in Highlands View

 

or

SEARCH HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA

or search my SMYRNA VININGS TOWNHOMES SITE

Don of Lantierrealty.com

To preview any home for sale in Cobb County

call Don at 770-434-7302 or 770-309-5297

the only Real Estate Advisor you will ever need!

SEARCH ALL THE HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA

 

COBB COUNTY GA FORECLOSURES....WE ALL WANT A GREAT DEAL

Yes, we all want a great deal on a home in the current market! Who can blame us!?!. If, in fact, you are, first, looking at finding your home by searching through the many foreclosures...BE PREPARED to jump fast, as well priced foreclosures go quickly.

I have been noticing that there is an increasing number of homes that are being bought up by Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Mortgage Corporation). These homes are, by far, the "Best Values" of the foreclosures in the Cobb County, Ga area, which includes Smyrna, "Vinings", Marietta, Mableton, Kennesaw, Austell, Powder Springs, Acworth and "East Cobb where some homes have Atlanta addresses. Not only are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac owned properties "Best Value" foreclosures" but they don't get tangled in the red tape typically associated with foreclosures; they are priced well under market value and close quickly. One must be aware of the fact that with these foreclosures comes an "AS IS" stipulation (no property disclosusre or pest inspection, etc.). Choose a home inspector ahead of searching; one who can jump in and inspect the property ASAP. As for money to purchase; at the very least one must be prequalified, meaning that the mortgage company takes you at your word as to income(s) and liabilities and qualifies you on your word only and does not necessarily mean you will get the loan; the mortgage company might find something in underwriting later that you missed letting them know, etc. If you are smart, you will ask to be preApproved, meaning the money is ready and approved for your found foreclosure. Why? Because the one who presents the best offer, which includes price, showing documentation of PreAprroval by a mortgage company, has sufficient down payment and can close the earliest will take the property. So be prepared, if you are serious about purchasing a foreclosure.

The first place we are searching for foreclosures is on the web...a great place to start. Yes, you are right, there are many foreclosure websites. Find one that takes you directly to what is available in your given area without a lot of "run around"...Staying updated with the "Best Value" foreclosusres means knowing what properties become available without delay and being prepared to jump on a "Best Value" ASAP. My COBB COUNTY FORECLOSURE SITE will show you all the Cobb County Foreclosures listed on the Multple Listing Service with more sites to search being added frequentlly.

I have created a "Best Value"list of foreclosed Townhomes in Cobb County which is a list that are the best values in foreclosures for the week. and updated frequently. You can even request a weekly list of these townhomes on the site

So, if you are seeking to possibly purchase a foreclosure, be prepared, so as to intelligently jump on a foreclosure, because, remember, in the current housing market every one is looking for a bargain and foreclosures are what most are looking at first which makes the purchasing very competitive. If you may have questions on preparedness call me if you are seeking a home in the Cobb County Ga area and I will give you some of the best guidance available whether it be a foreclosure or a "normal" sale.

 

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Don of Lantierrealty.com

To preview any home for sale in Cobb County

call Don at 770-434-7302 or 770-309-5297

the only Real Estate Advisor you will ever need!

SEARCH ALL THE HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA

Cobb County Georgia BEST VALUE FORECLOSURES ~ Townhomes

There are more than 1,000 Foreclosures in the Cobb County GA area, which includes Smyrna, Mableton, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth and Powder Springs and some with Atlanta addresses in East Cobb.

One exceptional buy is a townhome in Kensington Green, a high end townhome community situated on Daniel Road, adjacent to Cooper Lake Road and Atlanta Road.  This townhome is brand new! It was listed in the low 400's originally and is now a Cobb County Ga foreclosure and priced at a mere $275,000...this is an amazing price to get into this fine community.  I mean...WHAT a BUY!!!

To see this home and "OUR CHOICE of BEST VALUE Townhomes in Cobb County, Ga. CLICK HERE
or just call Don Lantier at 770-309-5297 for more information now!Continue below picture for more info.


Property listed by Keller Williams Realty~Signature Partners

 It boasts a courtyard sandwiched between the back of the house and separate garage. This home has hardwood floors on the main level and site finished.  High end cabinets throughout and Kitchen-Aid appliances. True wainscoting in Dining Room...the list goes on!

To see this home and "OUR CHOICE of BEST VALUE Townhomes in Cobb County, Ga.  CLICK HERE 

Call your Buyers Broker~Don Lantier of Lantier Realty~ Smyrna~Vinings~Georgia 770-309-5297 for your private viewing of this Best Value Foreclosure Townhome

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