Honest Market Insights that help owners sell Gwinnett County Properties Fast, Smoothly, and for More

Manage the assessed value of your Gwinnett County Home to make ownership more affordable and to keep the property competitive when the time comes to sell. As we know, the start of Spring means that tax season is upon us, a time when many are thinking about their income taxes.  But it’s also a time when Gwinnett County Homeowners with mortgages can influence their future monthly payments, specifically the tax portion, and all homeowners, including those without mortgages, can ensure their property is competitive when the time comes to sell. Occasionally, buyers I work with faced an interesting situation: two identical properties in the same area priced equally, but with different estimated mortgage payments.  Why was that?  While the estimated principal and interest payments on the mortgage to buy the properties were usually the same, the property with lower taxes often had the advantage and sold sooner than the other, possibly because one owner regularly validated the cou...

There are a few common loss mitigation options available to distressed owners of Gwinnett County Property that may protect their equity and save their homes from foreclosure. Foreclosures have been on the rise in the U.S. lately, and while Metro Atlanta is not currently among the cities most affected, that could soon change. We all like to be prepared for hardships, including those that put home ownership at risk, but how does one plan for a sudden job loss, illness, or other catastrophic event?  Unfortunately, some of our former neighbors lost their homes to foreclosure, presumably because they didn’t know their options during a disastrous financial hardship. They may also have left behind thousands of dollars in badly needed equity, which could likely have easily been converted into cash through a sale. How Loss Mitigation Options May Help Gwinnett County Property Owners Avoid Foreclosure This article provides an overview of seven common loss mitigation options available to homeo...

Did you buy a new home last year?  Act now to keep your Gwinnett County, Georgia home mortgage payments affordable. New homeowners can limit the future property taxes they may owe on their primary residence in Gwinnett County.  As you may know, your total monthly mortgage payment includes the principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, and changes in property taxes can suddenly make those payments unaffordable.  But new residential owner-occupants can limit increases in the county’s portion of their property tax bill when the value increases by applying for one or more of the homestead exemptions available to them.   Examples of Homestead Exemptions The regular exemption Several senior and surviving spouse exemptions A disability exemption And exemptions for public service employees. Here’s a link to more information on the Gwinnett County Tax Assessor’s Website . If managing fluctuations in your mortgage payment is of interest to you, please consider acting now ...

Avoid surprises in your move to Gwinnett County, GA by reading about vehicle registrations, entertainment venues, and more in this Northeast Metro Atlanta area.  More Information on Gwinnett County, GA that Newcomers Should Know Gwinnett County, GA offers lifestyle amenities that are unmatched anywhere else in the State of Georgia, including schools that are ranked among the highest in the nation, sensible ordinances protecting the quality of our lives, award-winning parks, entertainment options, and more.  While many of those area amenities appeal to some lifestyles more than others, it’s helpful to know of the more notable facts that typically apply to us all when planning a move to Georgia and the county.  Please read on to learn more information that can ease your pathway into Gwinnett County, GA. Registering your vehicle can be an investment when moving to Georgia from out of state. To register a vehicle in Georgia , new residents must pay a tag fee, a title fee, an...

Find your dream home in the Georgia Multiple Listing Service while avoiding real estate agents and other business calls until you’re ready to speak with someone. Search the Georgia Multiple Listing Service The information about you is a product!  Of course, you, the person, are far more than that, but to those with whom you share your nonpublic personal information, you are nothing more than a source of data that will be sold several times a day.  Still, real estate consumers share their personal information with companies found over the internet, particularly when a residential property of interest is found.  In turn, those big real estate platforms call, email, text, reach out over social media, and any other way they can sell your information to us real estate agents as a “lead,” but it doesn’t stop there.  Once shared, your information may also be shared with insurance providers, home inspectors, and others interested in serving a home buyer's needs.   ...

  How Georgia Landlords sell a Home with a Tenant Real Estate Agent Solomon Greene describes how a past credit-eligible client with limited resources obtained a mortgage and down payment assistance that helped her buy a property rented with her late mother.    Read more about some of the zero-down financing options and down payment assistance programs in Metro Atlanta and Georgia that are available to credit-eligible borrowers who may want to buy their rental home. Please call Real Estate Agent Solomon Greene when Selling a Home with a Tenant in Georgia at (770) 271-2156.

The cities of Gwinnett County are frequently cited by several national publications for being among the most desirable areas to live in Metro Atlanta, Georgia, and the country.  Residents here enjoy the finest in modern infrastructure, affordable housing, healthcare, high-quality education options, easy access to regional vacation destinations, mildly seasonal climates, entertainment, and more.  But according to the National Association of REALTORS®, one reason consistently given by homeowners nationwide for selling a home is to correct a home buying error.  And while homes in Gwinnett County are still affordable, they can still be a bit pricey in this time of higher interest rates and limited inventory, so it is important to get it right the first time. The website, Solomon Greene, Drake Realty, Inc. , was created to provide some insights into the lifestyles here in Gwinnett County so that visitors can have some information to use when making a decision on the best pl...