The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) jumped 5.2 percent in October to 104.8, its highest level since March 2007, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported Thursday. Economists had expected a smaller increase to 100.5. The September index was revised up to 99.6 from the originally reported 99.5. On Wednesday, the Census Bureau and HUD reported jointly new home sales—the equivalent of the PHSI—had declined an ever-so-slight 0.37 percent in October. Both reports measure contracts for the purchase of a home. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, explained the jump in the PHSI by suggesting buyers are responding to favorable market conditions, noting “[w]e’ve had very good housing affordability conditions for quite some time, but we’re seeing more impact now from steady job creation, a... 11/30/2012

Lawrenceville Real Estate Listings NEW AND UPDATED LISTINGS $260,225 NEW 502 Woodburn Lane Lawrenceville, GA 30044 BEDS: 5   BATHS: 3 full baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Chafin Realty Inc. MLS 5086530 DETAILS $224,900 NEW 2015 Spring Mist Terrace Lawrenceville, GA 30043 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 2,906 Listed With Remax Legends MLS 5086699 DETAILS $208,000 NEW 3313 Sean Way Lawrenceville, GA 30044-5545 BEDS: 3   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Keller Williams Realty Chatt Nor MLS 5086677 DETAILS $152,000 NEW 1140 Lexus Ct Lawrenceville, GA 30045 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Keller Williams Realty North Atl MLS 5086509 DETAILS $130,000 NEW 873 Cork Oak Lane Lawrenceville, GA 30045-9719 BEDS: 5   BATHS: 3 full baths ... 11/29/2012

Lawrenceville Homes for Sale NEW AND UPDATED LISTINGS $599,000 NEW 1795 Angus Lee Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30045 BEDS: 5   BATHS: 3 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 6,845 Listed With Realty Professionals MLS 5086430 DETAILS $325,000 NEW 996 Nestling Court Lawrenceville, GA 30045 BEDS: 5   BATHS: 4 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 3,924 Listed With Re/Max Center MLS 5086184 DETAILS $249,900 NEW 1422 Dayspring Trace Lawrenceville, GA 30045 BEDS: 5   BATHS: 4 full baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Era All Points Realty.Com Inc MLS 5086219 DETAILS $239,900 NEW 1938 Greensferry Glen Lawrenceville, GA 30043 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 2,510 Listed With Keller Williams Realty Atl Part MLS 5086386 DETAILS $198,750 NEW 2146 Lake Ridge Terrace Lawrenceville, GA 30043 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full,... 11/28/2012

Many people have failed to notice that the real estate market is starting to show surprising signs of strength. The latest piece of good news has come from a report by RealtyTrac, an internet company that specializes in the foreclosure market. According to their most recent numbers, year-over-year foreclosure filings fell by 16% in September, reaching their lowest levels since 2007. In addition, given that year-over-year foreclosure filings have declined for 24 consecutive months, there is little reason to believe that this trend will not continue in the immediate future. Foreclosures and declining home prices.The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has reported that more than three million homes have gone through the foreclosure process since the financial crisis began; these homes are of... 11/28/2012

Short Sale Update: Starting in December, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have eased short sale requirements on their loans. They've created a new hardship category for short sale qualification... including job relocation, death of a borrower or co-borrower, divorce and even disability. These new rules should allow mortgage servicers to grant faster short sale approval and with less administration. Recall that short sales are the sales process whereby a homeowner avoids foreclosure because the bank forgives the deficiency between market value and what is owed on the mortgage. 30% of all ATL sales in 2012 have been short sales. As a caveat for short sales: Be aware that the 2007 Mortgage Debt Relief Act is about to expire. That means - unless Congress renews it very soon - that the exemption o... 11/28/2012

Ashland Park in Lawrenceville 30045 - Year Over Year Report Ashland Park  (Lawrenceville 30045) is a subdivision in Gwinnett County that investors and first time buyers really enjoy.  Great prices, close to major roads, and other factors make this a good neighborhood.  Below are some market analysis comparing 2012 to 2011. Closed Sales Sales in Ashland Park (Lawrenceville 30045) have been study over the last two years.  From January to October of 2011, there were 10 closed sales in Ashland Park (Lawrenceville 30045).  During the period in 2012, there have been 11 closed sales in Ashland Park (Lawrenceville 30045).  Most of the closed sales have been distressed properties (short sales and foreclosures).  The study production of sales is evidence that Ashland Park (Lawrenceville 30045)is ... 11/27/2012

Lawrenceville Real Estate Properties $219,900 NEW 1123 Whisperwood Lane Lawrenceville, GA 30043-8346 BEDS: 5   BATHS: 3 full baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Virtual Properties Realty MLS 5085789 DETAILS $159,000 NEW 1415 Great Oaks Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30045 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 2,410 Listed With Georgia Realty Brokers International Corporation MLS 5085804 DETAILS $177,900 NEW 1269 Nathan Mauldin Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30043 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Richardson Real Estate Corp MLS 5085797 DETAILS $99,000 NEW 805 Avalon Forest Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30044 BEDS: 3   BATHS: 2 full baths   SQ FT: 1,797 Listed With Focus Realty Investment MLS 5085817 DETAILS $104,900 2705 Burnstone Run Lawrenceville, GA 30044 BEDS: 3   BATHS:... 11/26/2012

Lawrenceville Real Estate $299,000 NEW 1085 Tab Roberts Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 2,726 Listed With Smart Decision- Sharon Dover And Associates MLS 5045308 DETAILS   Listings identified with the FMLS IDX logo come from FMLS, are held by brokerage firms other than the owner of this website and the listing brokerage is identified in any listing details. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. © 2012 First Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Data last updated: 11/25/12 2:22 PM PST.  11/25/2012

Fannie Mae revised its housing forecast higher for 2012 and 2013 in its November economic outlook report. Based on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s purchase-only index, home prices should see an increase of 2.9 percent for the remainder of 2012 and a 1.6 percent increase in 2013. Fannie Mae was also optimistic about originations and expects originations to reach $1.81 trillion in 2012 and $1.54 trillion in 2013. The refinance share of originations should rise to 71 percent in 2012 before dropping to 62 percent in 2013, according to the report. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is expected to stay low and average 3.5 percent in 2013. The GSE also expects the Federal Reserve to continue buying $40 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) each month through 2013. Unemployment is expec... 11/25/2012

Lawrenceville NEW AND UPDATED LISTINGS $166,455 NEW 237 Collingsworth Trace Lawrenceville, GA 30043-7570 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Peggy Slappey Properties Inc. MLS 5085332 DETAILS $164,450 NEW 257 Collingsworth Court Lawrenceville, GA 30043-7570 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Peggy Slappey Properties Inc. MLS 5085322 DETAILS $159,667 NEW 227 Collingsworth Trace Lawrenceville, GA 30043-7570 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 3 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Peggy Slappey Properties Inc. MLS 5085339 DETAILS $150,000 NEW 3739 River Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30044 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Peters Home Team Realty MLS 5085551 DETAILS $119,000 NEW 377 Ravinia Way Lawrenceville, GA 30044 BEDS: 3   ... 11/23/2012

  Welcome to our Lawrenceville GA real estate supersite including Lawrenceville Short Sales. Here you will be able to search all homes for sale in the Lawrenceville GA real estate MLS. This includes all Lawrenceville Georgia properties for sale such as homes, condominiums and houses and also includes foreclosures, short-sales and HUD Homes. If you are ready to buy or sell a house, we can help you out as a Lawrenceville Georgia real estate agent which includes Lawrenceville Short Sales. If you see a house you want more information on or would like to schedule a showing, be sure to call The Mark Spain Team, a great Lawrenceville Realtor, at 770-886-9000. If you would like to buy a new Lawrenceville Georgia home, we can get you in contact with Lawrenceville home builders to see all of yor ... 11/21/2012

Lawrenceville NEW AND UPDATED LISTINGS $499,900 NEW 1639 Newstone Street Lawrenceville, GA 30043 BEDS: 5   BATHS: 4 full baths   SQ FT: 4,046 Listed With Wieland Realty Associates Inc MLS 5084956 DETAILS $179,500 NEW 1868 Libby Lane Lawrenceville, GA 30044-6913 BEDS: 5   BATHS: 3 full baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Virtual Properties Realty MLS 5085217 DETAILS $129,900 NEW 681 Brass Key Court Lawrenceville, GA 30046 BEDS: 3   BATHS: 2 full baths   SQ FT: 00 Listed With Dream Homes Realty Of Georgia Llc MLS 5084968 DETAILS $149,900 NEW 1478 Station Ridge Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30045 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 4 full baths   SQ FT: 3,326 Listed With Atlantic And Pacific Real Estate Us Llc MLS 5085006 DETAILS $139,900 NEW 1215 Livery Circle Lawrenceville, GA 30046 BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part ba... 11/21/2012

New Listing - 246 Ashland Creek Court, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 This short sale listing in the Ashland Park subdivision is a split level home with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms.  Priced at $70,000 this one is a great deal.  Short sale approval is pending.  For more information about this listing, please call our office at 404-418-8092.         11/20/2012

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  Lawrenceville NEW AND UPDATED LISTINGS $164,500 NEW 2210 Vinings Lane Lawrenceville, GA 30043BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 2,657Listed With J Stedman And Associates Inc MLS 5084102DETAILS $183,900 NEW 1161 Fountainwood Court Lawrenceville, GA 30043BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 00Listed With Richardson Real Estate Corp MLS 5084001DETAILS $187,900 NEW 1150 Fountainwood Court Lawrenceville, GA 30043BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 00Listed With Richardson Real Estate Corp MLS 5084012DETAILS $136,000 NEW 1915 Keswick Place Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30043BEDS: 4   BATHS: 3 full baths   SQ FT: 2,274Listed With Remax Legends MLS 5083974DETAILS $143,000 NEW 2980 Cove Crossing Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30045BEDS: 4   BATHS: 3 full baths   SQ FT: 3,4... 11/18/2012

Lawrenceville NEW AND UPDATED LISTINGS $249,000 NEW 895 Rose Brooke Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30045BEDS: 4   BATHS: 3 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 2,748Listed With Darlene Phillips Real Estate MLS 5083546DETAILS $215,000 NEW 1055 Grace Hadaway Lane Lawrenceville, GA 30043-4662BEDS: 5   BATHS: 3 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 3,462Listed With Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners MLS 5082774DETAILS $139,800 NEW 474 Allen Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30043BEDS: 3   BATHS: 2 full baths   SQ FT: 1,437Listed With Re/Max Center MLS 5083410DETAILS $119,000 NEW 1880 Furlong Run Lawrenceville, GA 30043-4012BEDS: 3   BATHS: 2 full, 1 part baths   SQ FT: 2,142Listed With Advanced Property Solutions MLS 5083508DETAILS $124,900 NEW 484 Lobdale Falls Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30045BEDS: 4   BATHS: 2 full, 1 pa... 11/16/2012

This time of year I often get asked about selling your home during the Holidays here are 11 good reasons why you should list your home during the holiday season. 1.) People who look at your home over the holidays are serious buyers. 2.) Serious buyers have fewer homes to choose from over the holidays as most sellers take their homes off the market. That means less competition for you and more money for you. 3.) Since the supply of homes will drastically increase in January, they’ll be less demand for your particular home. Less demand means less money. 4.) Houses show better when they’re decorated over the holidays. 5.) Buyers are more emotional during the holidays and tend to spend more money on getting your price. 6.) Buyers have more time to look over the holidays and can come during ... 11/15/2012

A recent survey from the National Association of Realtors recent survey shows that with a recovering housing market and more borrowers choosing higher down payment conventional loans versus FHA loans, home buyers are now investing more into their new homes.    Of the surveyed homebuyers, 87% used a mortgage for the purchase. Typically 91% of the home was financed, requiring a 9% down payment. These numbers suggest that the real estate market is showing signs of stabilization and that those looking to purchase a home want to settle in somewhere long-term and are willing to invest in a larger initial payment.  With tighter credit standards than before, homebuyers are different than in years past. Married couples comprised 65% of recent homebuyers, the highest share since 2001. When marrie... 11/15/2012

Homes in Lawrenceville GA - November 2012 from http://www.homeslawrencevillega.com There are currently 380 active homes for sale in Lawrenceville GA. The average listing price for Homes in Lawrenceville GA during the month of November is $191,786. The median list price in November for single family residential and condo/town home properties in Lawrenceville GA is $159,900. The typical home for sale during the month of November in Lawrenceville GA is a 3.82 bedroom, 2.51 bath home built in 1997. To break down pricing further we can look at price by bedrooms in Lawrenceville GA. During the month of November a 3 bedroom homes average for sale price is $131,535 while a 4 bedroom homes average for sale price is $178,609. The 5 bedroom homes are listing for an average of $260,418. All market ... 11/14/2012

Property in Lawrenceville GA - November 2012 from http://www.homesforsalelawrenceville.com There are currently 383 active homes for sale in Lawrenceville GA. The average listing price for Property in Lawrenceville GA during the month of November is $192,188. The median list price in November for single family residential and condo/town home properties in Lawrenceville GA is $159,900. The typical home for sale during the month of November in Lawrenceville GA is a 3.82 bedroom, 2.52 bath home built in 1997. To break down pricing further we can look at price by bedrooms in Lawrenceville GA. During the month of November a 3 bedroom homes average for sale price is $131,386 while a 4 bedroom homes average for sale price is $179,643. The 5 bedroom homes are listing for an average of $260,456. ... 11/14/2012