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Happy New Year!!

It’s time to  reflect and prioritize – this could be YOUR year to make the Real Estate purchase you’ve been waiting for. Land? Commercial? Residential?  Area West Realty is ready to help you through this process. Follow us on Twitter @AreaWestRealty , continue to read our Blog and LIKE us on Facebook to receive market […]

{RePost} “the City Too Busy to Hate”

Sometimes remembering hurts but it’s always good to know how far we’ve come. I found the history of Cascade Heights to be bitter-sweet, as what occurred was not very long ago. As per Wikipedia: Cascade Heights is an affluent predominantly African-American neighborhood in southwest Atlanta. Along with Sandtown and other portions of unincorporated South Fulton […]

Happy New Year!!

Can you believe it’s 2014- already?  Time truly does not wait for no man!  This is magnified when I look at my children, see their development- no longer needing me for their day to day activities and often beginning their day while I’m still in bed. Today,  on the first day of the year,  I have […]

6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home

Investigate local, state, and national down payment assistance programs. These programs give qualified applicants loans or grants to cover all or part of your required down payment. National programs include the Nehemiah program, www.getdownpayment.com, and the American Dream Down Payment Fund from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, www.hud.gov. Explore seller financing. In some […]

Party over here!

Tonight the History West End will host their annual Porch Party!  **did you get the invite?** Sorry this is not open to public as it will be at the homes of our dear neighbors, but most all WEND members and friends were invited. Yes, I will  make my rounds – of course, to get pictures […]

10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership

Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you’d like to live in, taking […]

What is a VA Home Loan?

My “Nana” is 90.. and she’s buying her first home!  As the wife of a deceased veteran she is able to use a VA loan.  You wouldn’t believe how easy and smooth the process has been in working with a loan officer who is no stranger to processing these loans. Academy Mortgage proudly offers loan products […]

What is a Conventional Mortgage?

 A Conventional Mortgage is simply any mortgage loan that is not insured or guaranteed by the federal government. Conventional Mortgages typically require a higher down payment, usually 3%–20%. They also have higher income and credit score requirements than government loans. Conventional Mortgages can have a fixed interest rate or an adjustable interest rate. Typical fixed-rate […]

What is an FHA-Insured Loan?

FHA-Insured Loans offer many benefits and a level of security that you won’t find in other loans. While these loans are funded by Academy Mortgage, the Federal Housing Administration (part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) insures these mortgages so Academy can offer you a better deal. With flexible qualification guidelines, these […]