The Best Time?!?

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

Well, the media seems to be turning the corner on its doom and gloom parade. it is good to buy a "home" anytime, as long as you can honestly afford it. everyday the papers are fulled to the brim over record prices or multi-million dollar real estate purchases, do you ...

Subprime Summation!

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

I was at a party on Wednesday that included a group of brokers who specialize in "in-town" communities.We exchanged stories of our respective "war wounds" and found a united voice in blaming "sub-prime" loans. Although we were partying and being jovial, in truth, the market really has swung violently to the other side of the ...

No Money Down?

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

 In the current buyers market, there are a lot of buyers, Obviously. But what is the availability of the money(credit) for all the prospective buyers to take advantage of such an opportune time to buy a home? The current market is the perfect storm for buyers of low financing and lower ...

Where are the Best Schools in Atlanta?!?

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

It depends on what you are looking for. What are the strong points of a good school in your opinion? I often hear the schools in Gwinnett County are excellent, while in the same breath I hear the schools in Douglas, Clayton etc... all with their local supporters espousing the ...

Lower your Property Tax

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

  Are you a home owner? Have comparable properties in your neighborhood sold for less in the past six months, than what you paid?   If your answer is yes, then you were probably very perturbed when you received your recent property tax bill that was assessed at a higher value ...

Foreign investment is strong.

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Originally uploaded by TheHendriksGroup Due to a weaker dollar and the hesitance of the local population, foreign buyers are buying our bargains in droves. At fire sale prices, overseas investors would be crazy not to take advantage of the economic cards they have been dealt. We see this cycle happen every so ...

All Real Estate is Local!!

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Even though we lump our national sales figures together for editorial impact, it remains a very segmented industry. Not even the different faces (residential, commercial, land, etc..) of real estate share similar demand curves, so how could we expect different cities with their individual strong points (location, ...

The Reverse Exodus Continues!

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Originally uploaded by TheHendriksGroup        I am often questioned about the current market for Real Estate in Atlanta and the metro area, It would seem people base their need to buy a property by the demand of others...Well if the herd is guiding your decision to purchase then you are already ...

Can we get more?

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

  It is amazing that with the current market change some buyers are resistant to placing their property for a reasonable ( in-line with comparables) price. In such a slow market it is important that you price properly, anything can sell at the right price. When you decide to follow ...

NACA and Countrywide join forces

Saturday, October 27th, 2007

I have worked with NACA before and they are offering the best deals on mortgages I have seen in my over 9 yrs of real estate experience. At a time when Wall Street seems to be holding money hostage, this program still provides people of modest means to qualify for a ...