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Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 7: Remember – Shop, Compare, Negotiate

To conclude our seven part series on mortgages, we’re emphasizing the importance of remembering to shop around, to compare costs and terms, and to negotiate for the best deal. Your…

Written by Charlie Ballard

December 27, 2017

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Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 6: Credit Problems?

Don’t assume that minor credit problems or difficulties stemming from unique circumstances such as illness or temporary loss of income will limit your loan choices to only high-cost lenders. If…

Written by Charlie Ballard

December 22, 2017

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Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 5: Fair Lending is Required by Law

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits lenders from discriminating against applicants in any aspect of a credit transaction on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status,…

Written by Charlie Ballard

December 20, 2017

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Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 4: Obtain a Pre-Approval

Before you set out on your search for a new Atlanta home, we recommend that you get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. Besides allowing you to make a confident and…

Written by Charlie Ballard

December 15, 2017

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Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 3: Obtain the Best Deal You Can

Once you know what each lender has to offer, negotiate for the best deal that you can. On any given day, lenders may offer different prices for the same loan…

Written by Charlie Ballard

December 13, 2017

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Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 2: Obtain All Important Cost Information

Be sure to get information about mortgages from several lenders or brokers. Know how much of a down payment you can afford, and find out all the costs involved in…

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December 8, 2017

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Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 1: Obtaining Information from Several Lenders

Home loans are available from several types of lenders such as commercial banks, mortgage companies, and credit unions. Different lenders may quote you different prices, so you should contact several…

Written by Charlie Ballard

December 7, 2017

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Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series – Introduction

Shopping around for a home loan or mortgage will help you to get the best financing deal. A mortgage – whether it’s for a home purchase, a refinancing, or a…

Written by Charlie Ballard

December 5, 2017

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For Your Protection, Get a Home Inspection

A home inspection gives you detailed information about the overall condition of a home prior to purchasing it. The inspection is not designed to criticize every minor problem or defect…

Written by Charlie Ballard

July 25, 2017

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Ready to Find a Home in Atlanta? What Are You Really Looking For?

The home buying process can seem overwhelming…there are so many things to consider and sometimes it’s hard to know where to even start. To help you stay focused and get…

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July 20, 2017

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Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 7: Remember – Shop, Compare, Negotiate

Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 6: Credit Problems?

Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 5: Fair Lending is Required by Law

Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 4: Obtain a Pre-Approval

Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 3: Obtain the Best Deal You Can

Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 2: Obtain All Important Cost Information

Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series Part 1: Obtaining Information from Several Lenders

Your Atlanta Realtor’s Mortgage Series – Introduction

For Your Protection, Get a Home Inspection

Ready to Find a Home in Atlanta? What Are You Really Looking For?

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