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Gwinnett County Government Sells Real Estate?

Gwinnett County Government is offering properties for sale that have been declared “surplus” and have been approved to be sold by sealed bid to the highest responsible bidder. All bids must be properly submitted to the Purchasing Division. The current properties available for bid are: 2600 Kirkstone Drive, Buford 3201 Cross Road/3267 Gravel Springs Road [...]

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Georgia Housing Tax Credit Bill

Today, House Bill 261 was signed by Governor Sonny Perdue. This bill provides an $1800 tax credit which would be taken over three years. This bill is immediately in effect and is meant to spur the housing market. The amount of the credit will either be $1800 or 1.2 percent of the purchase price (whichever [...]

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Window of Opportunity

In recent months, I have been talking to you about the “window of opportunity” when it comes to mortgage lending.  As I type this post, rates are within a half a point of the lowest rates in country’s history.  If you have been sitting on the fence waiting for 4% interest rates, here are a [...]

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More Positive Economic News Gwinnett County and Beyond

As I continue to monitor the economic news within the US and abroad, more positive signs came across my desk (computer) this morning that I wanted to share: Retail Sales Rebound / Jobless Claims Fall – USA Today article: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2009-02-12-jobless-retail-sales_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip Good News “Foreclosures Down 10%” – USA Today article: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2009-02-11-decline-housing-foreclosure_N.htm Coca-Cola Shares Rise: Reuters article: [...]

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