Archive for December, 2005

Weekly Interest Rate Numbers

Here’s the latest numbers on interest rates for five common consumer products for the week of December 25th - December 31st. This national survey was performed by Bankrate.com on Wednesday, December 28th.

Mortgages - 6.28% (30 Year Fixed)
Home Equity Lines - 7.25%
Auto Loans - 7.90% (48 Month - New Car)
CD - 3.28% (One Year Yield)
Credit Card […]

Advice To Avoid Foreclosure

The Atlanta Metro Area is near the top of the nationwide list of foreclosures every month. Over 3000 homes go into foreclosure each month here. It’s a huge problem. Many times foreclosure can be avoided by speaking frankly with your mortgage servicer. Before you call an attorney or just stop payments on your mortgage, call […]

Mortgage Rates May Be On The Way Down

In Bankrate.com’s weekly survey, mortgage experts try and gauge which direction mortgage rates will head in the next 30-45 days. This week…

80% think rates are going down
20% think rates are going up
0% think rates will remain unchanged

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2005 Real Estate Tax Tips

Whether you have sold your home in 2005 or have made an investing purchase or two, this article from Forbes will help you with some 2005 real estate tax tips

Which Direction Are Mortgage Rates Heading?

In Bankrate.com’s weekly survey, mortgage experts try and gauge which direction mortgage rates will head in the next 30-45 days.

25% think rates are going down
25% think rates are going up
50% think rates will remain unchanged

Foreclosure In Deer Run

I’ve found a foreclosure in the Towne Lake community of Deer Run. This 2 story traditional has hardwood floors, a screened porch and sits on a lot that sized between 3/4 of an acre and an acre. Here’s some more information:

5 Bedrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Full Finished Basement
2 Car Garage
Asking Price: $259,900

If you would like more information […]

River Green Sales Information

Here are some basic sales figures for the last 12 months (12/12/2004 - 12/12/2005) regarding the River Green subdivision in Canton:

In the past 12 months 83 homes have sold in River Green
The highest sales price was $495,800
The lowest sales price was $151,407
The average sales price was $325,140
The average number of days on the market was […]

Lake Sovereign

Here are some basic sales figures for the last 12 months (12/12/2004 - 12/12/2005) regarding the Lake Sovereign subdivision in Canton:

In the past 12 months 5 homes have sold in Lake Sovereign
The highest sales price was $598,000
The lowest sales price was $345,000
The average sales price was $458,060
The average number of days on the market was […]

Weekly Interest Rate Numbers

Here’s the latest numbers on interest rates for five common consumer products for the week of December 4th - December 10th. This national survey was performed by Bankrate.com on Wednesday, December 7th.

Mortgages - 6.39% (30 Year Fixed)
Home Equity Lines - 7.13%
Auto Loans - 7.89% (48 Month - New Car)
CD - 3.26% (One Year Yield)
Credit Card […]

Home Improvement Linkage

Before You Buy a Gas Log Fireplace [About]
Kitchen remodeling requires new floor [RealEstateMate]
Cabinet re-facing offers advantages, drawbacks [RealEstateMate]
Cost vs Value - to remodel or not? [The Real Estate Blog]
Remodeling: Cost vs. Value 2005 [Urban Trekker Blog]