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RayHRealtor.com - PalmerHouse Properties There was an abundance of good news on the foreclosure front in 2011 that might portend a rosy outlook for 2012 — at least at first blush.U.S. foreclosure activity was down on an annual basis in every month during the year through November, according to Re...

RayHRealtor  PalmerHouseProperties Great news yesterday on High End Homes in the North Atlanta Metro Area. The High End Market has been one that has not had many transactions for many years. Yesterday, it was reported that more High End Homes on the market are starting to sell. Of these transacti...

RayHRealtor  PalmerHouse Properties The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is extending the temporary waiver of its property anti-flipping rule through the end of 2012. The new extension announced late last week will permit buyers to continue to use FHA-insured financing to purchase HUD-owned a...

RayHRealtor - PalmerHouse Properties Good news from many new sources that the Real Estate Market is starting to level off. Analysts are predicting that 2012 will mark a turnaround for the real estate market, after years of a drastic slowdown in activity. Pending Home Sales Index reached its highe...

RayHRealtor - PalmerHouse Properties The multifamily market continues to post gains. "Rents are rising, vacancies are falling, household formations are growing and rental supply is limited," according to a recent report, “2012: The Year of the Landlord,” issued by Morgan Stanley. "We believe the ...

RayHRealtor - PalmerHouse Properties Many buyers are waiting to see if the Housing market is going to continue to drop. According to Kiplinger, the market may finally leveling off and we might start seeing a gain in 2013 . With interest rates still hovering under 4% this is the best time to buy o...

  Interest Rate Update for Friday, December 16, 2011 Rates are Awesome Conventional Conforming:                                            Government:                                        30 fixed: 3.875%    ( .500)                                                  FHA 30 fixed:  3.750% * (1.500...

RayHRealtor - PalmerHouse Properties Interest Rates down below 4% again this morning.  With Home prices and Interest Rates at historical low, now is the perfect time to buy or invest in Real Estate.  Home prices are lower in the Winter months.  Call me today and I can help you find the most ideal...

RayHRealtor - PalmerHoues Properties Are looking for a home and interested in finding the right one? Many buyer are searching for a great deal and think that a Distressed property is the best way to go. As more and more properties sit for years vacant, they are deteriorating and need major repair...

PalmerHouse Properties - Roswell   The market has all kind of options when buying a home. A Short Sale can be a great buy if you know the process. Typically these properties are in better condition than foreclosures as the are usually still occupied and are in better shape. You must have patience...