August 2010 Short Sale Update

August 9, 2010 by Matt Newman · Leave a Comment 

2010 has been a busy year for us with short sales really dominating the market.  We have successfully closed short sales this year with most of the larger lenders such as CitiBank, Chase, Bank of America, SunTrust and many more.  In addition, we have worked with several local banks and credit unions.  Every situation is [...]

Short Sales will dominate in 2010 and beyond across North Atlanta

January 26, 2010 by Matt Newman · Leave a Comment 

Today’s release of the S & P Case-Shiller Index justifies that any recovery in the Atlanta housing market is only slight and that short sales will be the story for 2010 and beyond.  The numbers released today show an equivalent home price value to what we last saw in June of 2001.   Most homeowners that [...]

Metro Atlanta Short Sale Fraud

December 23, 2009 by Matt Newman · Leave a Comment 

With short sales becoming so prevalent in today’s real estate market, criminals have found new ways to take advantage of the situation.   It is the same scheme that took place during the housing boom when prices where rising rapidly, only now it is reversed and geared toward these changing real estate times.  Unfortunately, these folks [...]

What is in store for Short Sales in 2010

December 21, 2009 by Matt Newman · Leave a Comment 

Short sales have been around for many years but only the recent housing bubble burst has resulted in such real estate transactions becoming so common.  Estimates have been that around 50% of all home sales are so called “short sales”.   For those new to the concept, basically a short sale means that a seller/homeowner is [...]

Under Contract: 117 Townsend Pass, Alpharetta, GA 30004

Under Contract: 117 Townsend Pass, Alpharetta, GA 30004

December 6, 2009 by Matt Newman · Leave a Comment 

Pre-Foreclosure/Short Sale in prestigious Blackberry Ridge located in charming southern Cherokee County.  This custom home was completed in 2008 and features a large gourmet kitchen, keeping room, 2-story great room, 3-car garage with in-law/nanny suite, rocking chair front porch and sweeping mountain views.

Short Sale Action Guide

October 21, 2009 by Matt Newman · Leave a Comment 

Are you a homeowner who is faced with the reality that you owe more than your home is worth? Have you had a recent financial hardship that is resulting in difficulty making ends meet? If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you might qualify for a short sale. A short sale is when your lender(s) [...]