Bill & Auburne Bythewood's Blog
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I Must Be A Magnet
As I wrote in my last blog…realtors need to step up to the plate. Well, I must have a magnet for those who don’t or won’t. I took a buyer out on Tues and we found the perfect house for him. He is a 1st time buyer and very excited. It was a foreclosure. I called [...]
The Thinning of the Herd
The weak are overtaken by the strong - the strong shall survive. This is herd mentality. This is real estate. So many agents, just waiting on that big sale…so many not doing any more than is absolutely required of them. Even answering the phone seems to be too much at times! The herd is thinning, those [...]
The Thinning of the Herd
The weak are overtaken by the strong - the strong shall survive. This is herd mentality. This is real estate. So many agents, just waiting on that big sale…so many not doing any more than is absolutely required of them. Even answering the phone seems to be too much at times! The herd is thinning, those [...]
The Thinning of the Herd
The weak are overtaken by the strong - the strong shall survive. This is herd mentality. This is real estate. So many agents, just waiting on that big sale…so many not doing any more than is absolutely required of them. Even answering the phone seems to be too much at times! The herd is thinning, those [...]
Buyer?s are in the driver?s seat
Wow! What a great week. We have put two under contract and both buyer’s got SCREAMING deals. To be a buyer in this market is to be in control! It is great to watch a buyers face light up when they realize the deal they just got! And there are more to be had. If [...]
Hey, first-time homebuyer: How does $8,000 from your Uncle Sam sound?
Want an extra $8,000? If you?re a first-time homebuyer then we have a nice surprise for you. Last fall, the Federal Government introduced a financial incentive to prospective first-time homebuyers ? an income tax credit of up to $7,500. The rules were simple: you must have been a first-time homebuyer (as defined by not owning a [...]
What A Great Time To Be A Buyer!
Interest rates are still historically low and lenders are finding ways to make these loans work. Credit is slowly beginning to loosen. Prices are basement low!!! Foreclosures are taking the spotlight right now, and they should, but there are some fantastic deals in the resale market. People that are serious about selling are cutting their prices [...]
We Beat the Competition Twice!
Wow! What great news we received yesterday. First of all, Keller Williams has just been awarded the prestigious J.D. Power & Assoc. #1 Customer Satisfaction Award among Home Buyers. Customers have ranked us the #1 real estate company to use when purchasing a home. That speaks volumes! Secondly, our office has sold more homes than any [...]
4039 Mountain Side Trail, Dacula, Ga. 30019
Foreclosure with Incredible Value at $487,900. Nothing in the neighborhood comes close…last sale in June 08 was at $699k. 4/3/1 with master on main, hardwoods throughout, master has fireplace & awesome spa bath. Gourmet kitchen w/ double ovens, separate cooktop overlooks keeping room with fireplace. Full unfinished basement. Small neighborhood of upscale homes in Mill Creek!!
Points: To Pay Or Not To Pay
Numerous closing costs come with any mortgage. There?s a fee for an appraisal and a fee for a credit report? and the lender has its fees, too. And don?t forget about the attorney fee, title insurance and escrow charges. Closing costs can vary from state to state and province to province, but you really don?t [...]
