Laurie Furem - North Metro Atlanta - Lake Lanier

[photo:listing:1511321] 2.4+/- acres on Hopewell Road • 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $555,000 - Steal of a Deal 13365 Hopewell Road, Alpharetta  -  This 1840's farmhouse sits on 2.4+/- acres minutes from GA 400, shopping and dining. Take a walk in the past when you enter this charming cottage featuring 3 ...

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County  -  Announcing a price reduction on 1951 shady creek lane, a 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "cape cod". Now MLS® $158,500 - Rocking chair front porch, private and wooded lot, upgrades.  Up to $1000K in closing costs with preferred lender, Vertical Mortgage. Priced for quick sale, "as ...

[photo:listing:1199847] Charming 3/2.5 with upgrades • 3 bath, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 story - MLS® $169,500 - Rocking chair front porch Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County  -  CHARMING 3/2.5 ON PRIVATE, WOODED LOT. FRESHLY PAINTED EXTERIOR, UPGRADED MASTER BATH, CEILING FANS, BUILT-INS, OVERSIZED DECK WITH LATTICE, LEADED GLASS DOOR, ...

Bethelview Downs, Cumming  -  Announcing a price reduction on 6365 Whirlaway Drive, a 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "traditional". Now MLS® $209,900 - First Time on Market. Property information Wow!  2 days later and we are under contract.  In today's market, we are beating the law of averages.  We are due ...

The 2007 GAR Purchase and Sale Agreement can be confusing unless you read, re-read and then ask a real estate professional for advice - especially in terms of the financing contingency.  We need to be careful in the time period allowed to satisfy the contingency.  If a short time period is involved, make sure that the contract ...

Great news for Sellers and Buyers!  On January 31, 2007 the Feds decided to leave rates alone, What does this mean for the real estate market?  It means that you can still get great rates on new mortgages and refinances. If you'd like more information on how much "house you can afford" or whether refinancing is for you, ...

So far, mortgage rates have held pretty steady in the metro Atlanta area and we sure hope they stay that way! Tomorrow the Feds meet.  This will determine whether or not there will be an increase in mortgage rates. Since consumer confidence has appeared to be mixed, we shall have to wait and see. If you aret thinking of buying that new home ...

Are you ready? Once you decide that it's time to begin the home selling process, it's also time to look at your home objectively - not an easy task.  Ask yourself, if you were buying this home today, what would you see? Walk outside, look at your home...how is the curb appeal?  Does the exterior view make you say "Wow, I ...

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