Stephen Graham

With the rise in gas prices, it made me ponder the housing needs for people in Atlanta. Will the high cost of gas force more people to move intown ? While traffic alone is enough to make some buyers who work downtown to consider intown Atlanta living, I ultimately think gas prices will really push more people to look at condos, lofts & townhomes in Atlanta. It is simply a matter of being practical.

Not too long ago, I assisted an intown Atlanta home buyer to purchase a new townhome. To the purchaser’s reluctance, I prompted him to get a home inspection; this turned out to be a good move. There were a few things that needed attention from the home builder; but, I want to discuss one in particular: the roof. At the tip of the roof, there was a ridge vent that allowed hot air to escape; this is a good thing. However, within the vent, the air flow was restricted because the roofers failed to cut the felt paper back to allow the air to escape. Had this not been corrected, the home buyer could have incurred higher energy costs because of the build up of excessive heat in the attic. Not only that, but trapped heat in the attic can warp the roof-decking.


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Some times, home buyers of new condos, lofts and townhomes in Atlanta don’t think it is necessary to get a home inspection, but this is just one example of how it can mitigate problems during ownership.

Atlanta Condos, Lofts & Townhomes 

Stephen Graham - Associate Broker
Realty Professionals, Inc 770 491 1494
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Home buyers in Atlanta are looking to make the buying process more affordable. While negotiating the best deal with the seller for the home is one aspect, there is also a home buyers rebate in Atlanta to be obtained through proper negotiations. The home buyers rebate would be in addition to the price and terms negotiated with the seller.

If you have searched for your home on your own, then your agent (buyer's agent) may be willing to rebate a portion of the commission to you. This home buyers rebate in Atlanta can equate to thousands of dollars to the home buyer that they would not usually receive. This buyer's rebate can help offset closing costs, buy down your interest for the entire 30 years and/or pay for moving expenses. Consult with your lender to see how this rebate can be used in connection with your loan program.

Before you start visiting homes, make sure you have the facts about a home buyer's rebate in Atlanta that saves a home buyer substantially.

Click here for a rebate on a new home or click here for a rebate on a resale home.

According to a recent article, Alpharetta, Georgia (GA) is the best place to buy a home these days. The average home price is $359,950. Alpharetta is located primarily in North Fulton county with a small section in South Forsyth county; taxes are lower in Forsyth. To assist with a home buyer's navigation, here is a map.

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Do you want a new home? Search Alpharetta Georgia New Subdivisions, New Houses and New Townhomes. There are extra home buyer savings available too; these savings can be very substantial.

You can search Alpharetta GA resale homes as well. Here are Alpharetta homes for sale in Forsyth Co and a sample of just some of the Alpharetta homes for sale in N. Fulton County. For a more thorough search based on your criteria, feel free to contact me, as I am a buyer agent in Alpharetta, Georgia.

The Intown Atlanta New Homes website is your source for All New Atlanta Developments, Communities, Townhomes, Lofts & Condos. This is one of Atlanta`s most comprehensive new city homes web site where you can find all Intown Atlanta New Homes & Developments and earn an extra 1% to 2% cash back incentive - buyer's rebate.

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While searching for intown Atlanta new homes is made easier, home buyers should obtain negotiating tips and advice before making a purchase.

Searching for New Homes For Sale in Cumming, GA (Georgia)?

Here are links to new homes and communities in Cumming Georgia -- Forsyth County. Home buyers can choose "Inventory Homes"; these are new homes ready for occupancy. Or conversely, buyers can have new homes built -- and that would take about 4 to 6 months.

While viewing new homes for sale in Cumming Georgia, I came in contact with a foreclosed bank owned property on the lake. Regrettably, the house has been neglected. It will take a fair amount of work to bring this house up to an acceptable appearance. In cases like these, a home buyer may consider contacting a home builder’s punch-out subcontractor to correct all these issues. While these items may seem to be overwhelming to many buyers, it is a pretty routine undertaking for an experienced punch-out person.

The key to such a situation in Cumming, GA would be to get the new home at the right price to cover the costs to fix such defects; learn more about negotiating a new home purchase. Not only that, but one needs a good home inspector to thoroughly examine everything to uncover any serious problems that may require a substantial amount of money to resolve.

Since the property is a foreclosure, a home buyer needs to seek out an independent third-party warranty; this can possibly be negotiated in the contract. Depending on the type of coverage, such a warranty can offset costs associated with major problems for a finite period after the purchase.

Lastly, it would be very wise to purchase owner’s title insurance at closing. There were obviously financial problems by this original home builder in Cumming, Georgia. There could be unresolved, and possibly undetected, mechanic’s liens by former tradesmen who were not compensated; a future home owner would not want to take on such encumbrances.

Stephen (Steve) Graham
New Construction Buyer's Agent
www.georgia-new-homes.net