Tag Archives: Atlanta Georgia mortgage loans

Spring Is Coming

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Alan Kennedy

The Winter of 2015/2016 has been a good time for people who are getting into the housing market. Wages may still be behind, but the economy is slowly improving as job numbers increase. As Millennials are finally gaining access to … Continue reading →

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A Handy Interview

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Alan Kennedy

We’ve talked often on this blog about preparation for buying a home. Sometimes just reading about these things isn’t the best way to retain the information that you need to know. There’s a brief but excellent interview on Real Estate … Continue reading →

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Builder Confidence Is Up

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Alan Kennedy

There’s something magnetic about confidence, isn’t there? When a person is (or at least appears to be) confident in what they’re doing, we’re naturally wired to take them seriously, and even start following them. That can be a problem in … Continue reading →

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The Governing Report on Gentrification

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Alan Kennedy

Gentrification is a sticky subject, and while we won’t get into it in depth here, it’s hopefully easy to understand why. Governing has a new report out on gentrification in several cities around the United States, and it’s an interesting … Continue reading →

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Georgia leads in month-to-month recovery

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Alan Kennedy

After years of less than ideal circumstances, we’re finally getting back to stability in the housing market. That’s good news overall, but Freddie Mac says it’s even better for the great state of Georgia. It turns out that the home of … Continue reading →

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things are looking good…

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Alan Kennedy

According to a majority (slim as it may be) of economists over at Bloomberg, the Fed is planning on raising interest rates as the economy continues to improve and inflation is low. That lack of inflation is largely due to … Continue reading →

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Mortgage News Highlights 1-15-14

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Alan Kennedy

Mortgage interest rates are a bit higher but still low, with the rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage around 4.5%, and a 15-year near 3.5%. Rising home prices mean fewer homeowners are underwater with their mortgages. An article on … Continue reading →

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5 Smart Home Buying Tips

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Alan Kennedy
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5 New Year Resolutions for the Wanna-Be Homeowner

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Alan Kennedy
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How Much Should I Spend on a New Home?

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Alan Kennedy

In an effort to “keep up with the Joneses” so many people buy homes that strain their budgets, causing stress and lack of funds for other necessities. This can be avoided by forgetting all about the Joneses, looking after your … Continue reading →

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