Sally English Atlanta Real Estate: Georgia

Better Than New Homes Priced UNDER New Construction Prices In Metro Atlanta

Having been a custom home builder in a previous life, I have always appreciated the value of a newly constructed home.  Yes, there are some minor punch out pains to deal with but the attraction of all new appliances, HVAC, roof etc is strong.  For about two years we have had a huge oversupply of new homes on the market and that has pushed the price of a new home way down.  Prices have stayed low but I have some recent observations I would like to share

1. Many, maybe even most, of the homes that builders (and banks who foreclosed on builders) have left in their  inventory are "dogs".  They are not the best homes the builder had to offer and have probably been sitting for a year or two.  It is the funky floor plans and less desireable lots that remain for sale.

2. Builders have very few premium lots left in inventory.  They do have a many building lots with drawbacks.  These lots back up to railroads, detention ponds, power lines, commercial buiuldings etc.  Not really a "deal" in my book.

3. Builders are pricing new construction with a premium on what would have been just a run of he mill lot in the old days.  However, you can get a deal if you take one of the "dog" lots.

I just worked with a buyer who struck a nice deal on a home to be built by Ryland Homes.  We had to work around some of the obstacles mentioned above.

BETTER THAN NEW HOMES May Be the Best Alternative

Purchasing a recently constructed home may be the best alternative to new construction.  These homes have the features and design of new construction but lack some of the drawbacks.  If you are looking for a home convenient to Emory, CDC or Midtown Atlanta, consider these options.

 

3491 Montreal Way Tucker GA 30084

$215,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5660 Martin Grove Drive Lilburn GA 30047

$219,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1170 Parkwood Trace Stone Mountain GA 30083

$182,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3146 Henderson Walk Atlanta GA 30340

$279,900

Find A Tucker Georgia Home with Online Search of MLS Listings

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Sally English and The English Team have Tucker Georgia Homes for Sale

Sally English and The English Team at REMAX Executives have home listings in Tucker Georgia.  We are the most active Realtors in the Tucker Georgia neighborhood and always have a large selection of homes for sale on our website.  Visit http://englishteam.com/ and take a look at what we have to offer today.

TUCKER Georgia 30084

Georgia's best small town is located right in the heart of metro Atlanta. Join us for lunch at Matthew's Cafeteria on Main Street and we will have you speaking southern in no time at all. Tucker has the best combination of home values and a convenient commute to Emory, CDC or downtown because of its location just outside I-285. Tucker has easy access to I-285 and I-85 and is a great place to live. The English Team is your number one choice for buying or selling a home in Tucker.

 

4507 Lashley Drive Tucker Ga 30084 Amazing 4 BR Home with Renovated Kitchen and Fabulous Back Yard

 

 ¨ 4 BRs. 2.5 BATHS.  Lashley Acres Subdivision. Tucker GA 30084

¨ New Corning Roof (2010) - 25 year warranty. New LR/DR carpet (2010)

¨ FORMAL LIVING ROOM open to entrance foyer and DR.  New neutral carpet (2010).  2 windows.  Crown molding.

¨ DINING ROOM open to LR. Door to kitchen. New neutral carpet (2010).  Double windows. Wood blinds. 

¨ COMPLETE KITCHEN RENOVATION: Lots of Ash wood cabinets with natural stain. Granite countertops with undercounter double stainless sink.  Tumbled marble back splash with ceramic tile inlay.  Pendent light over sink.  Moen pull out single lever faucet (stainless finish).  Cork floor.  Open to breakfast room.

¨ PREMIUM APPLIANCES include a Kenmore range with solid surface burners and warming drawer (black glass finish).  Thermador Ventahood (stainless).  Maytag dishwasher in a black glass finish.

¨ BREAKFAST  ROOM overlooks family room and is open to kitchen.  Glass doors to deck.  Cork floor. Steps down to family room. Ceiling fan and light.

 

¨ Family room, BR 4 and home office/bonus room on lower level.

¨ FAMILY ROOM on lower level has a masonry fireplace with raised brick hearth.  Glass fireplace doors.  3 sided mantle. Door to patio. Bead board paneling with new paint.  Door to hall.

¨ DOWN BED ROOM has entrance from hall.  Spacious room with carpet, beadboard paneling, recessed lighting.  2 windows.  2 double closets.

¨ HOME OFFICE / BONUS ROOM is also accessed from hall.  Vinyl floor.  Bead board paneling. 

¨ POWDER BATH also accessed from hall.  Ceramic tile floor, sink.

¨ Door & steps to two car drive under GARAGE.  Hot and cold water taps.    

¨ Second floor has Master BR/Bath and BR's 3&4, Laundry, Hall bath.

 

 ¨ MASTER BEDROOM SUITE has carpet, double closet with sliding doors, ceiling fan and light.  Two windows.

¨ MASTER BATH features a large vanity cabinet (stain finish) with simulated marble top and sink.  Ceramic tile floor.  Walk in shower with glass doors. Window. Large mirror/medicine cabinet.

¨ BEDROOM # 3 has a blue sky and clouds motif.  Ceiling fan and light.  Double door closet.  Double window + single window.

 

¨ BEDROOM # 4 has carpet, double closet, ceiling fan and light.

¨ HALL BATH features a tub/shower combination, ceramic tile floor, large white vanity with simulated marble top and sink. 

¨ LAUNDRY room with entrance from upstairs hall.  Nice shelving.  Washer and dryer combination. Vinyl floor.

¨ NEW SIDING is highly energy efficient.  Extra insulation under siding! 

 

¨ Fabulous BACK YARD has a gazebo, deck, patio and fire pit.  Amazing collection of perennials, flowering shrubs and trees. Ducane gas grill.

¨ Walk to 68 acre Lucky Shoals Park and recreation center.

¨ Subdivision backs up to Celebrity (Heritage) 18 hole golf course.

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 New Tucker library, shopping and services just minutes away.

¨ Nesbit ES

¨ Meadowcreek HS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Atlanta Home Buying March Madness: First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit DEADLINE is April 30th

March Madness may mean frantically searching for a home to buy for thousands of Atlanta Home Buyers as the April 3oth deadline approaches to qualify for the $8,000 Federal Tax Credit for Home Buyers.  Home buyers must have a home UNDER CONTRACT by April 30, 2010 and then close in 90 days. 

All procrastinators are thinking they can wait until the last week or two of April to make this decision but doing so puts most of the negotiating cards in the hands of sellers.  Why so? 

1. FOUL trouble: It will take a couple of weeks to have the house inspected and then negotiate the repair of any defects.
2. NO SUBS: Lenders are going to get backed up as they try to pre-qualify home buyers for home mortgages.
3. MANAGE THE CLOCK: The best inventory will go first! Don't wait until the buzzer to sink the winning shot.

 WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES for the $8,000 Federal Tax Credit For Home Buyers?

The National Association of Realtors published an analysis of the November 2009 legislation Congress passed to extend and enlarge the Federal Tax Credit for purchasing a home.

"As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that:

• Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.
• Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new or existing home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010

Who Qualifies for the Extended Credit?

• First-time home buyers who purchase homes between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
  
• Current home owners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, who have used the home being sold or vacated as a principal residence for five consecutive years within the last eight.

To qualify as a "first-time home buyer" the purchaser or his/her spouse may not have owned a residence during the three years prior to the purchase. 

Which Properties Are Eligible?

The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit may be applied to primary residences, including: single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and co-ops.

How Much Is Available?: The maximum allowable credit for first-time home buyers is $8,000. The maximum allowable credit for current homeowners is $6,500.

How is a Buyer's Credit Amount Determined? Each home buyer's tax credit is determined by tow additional factors:

1. The price of the home.
2. The buyer's income.

Price: Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, credit may only be awarded on homes purchased for $800,000 or less.

Buyer Income: Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, which is effective on November 7, 2009,  single buyers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000-may receive the maximum tax credit.

These income limits have changed from the 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit limits. If you or your client purchased a home between January 1, 2009 and November 6, 2009, please see 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.

If the Buyer(s)' Income Exceeds These Limits, Can He/She Still Get a Credit? Yes, some buyers may still be eligible for the credit.

The credit decreases for buyers who earn between $125,000 and $145,000 for single buyers and between $225,000 and $245,000 for home buyers filing jointly. The amount of the tax credit decreases as his/her income approaches the maximum limit. Home buyers earning more than the maximum qualifying income-over $145,000 for singles and over $245,000 for couples are not eligible for the credit.

Can a Buyer Still Qualify If He/She Closes After April 30, 2010? Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, as long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close.

Will the Tax Credit Need to Be Repaid? No. The buyer does not need to repay the tax credit, if he/she occupies the home for three years or more. However, if the property is sold during this three-year period, the full amount credit will be recouped on the sale"

For more information see the National Association of Realtors website or call Sally English at 770-939-3174. 

If you have specific questions or need additional information, please contact a tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service at 800-829-1040.

Call Sally English at 770-939-3174 for advice about buying or selling a home in Atlanta Georgia.

EMAIL Sally English and the English Team at sallyenglish@englishteam.com

2200 Aldah Drive Tucker Georgia 30084 WIth Renovated Kitchen and New Roof

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estate Owned Brick Ranch just placed on market.  New paint.  Newly refinished hardwood floors (in progress).  A steal of a deal. at $199,900

FOUR SIDED BRICK RANCH.2 CAR CARPORT.NEW INT PAINT(NO WALLPAPER) FAM RM W/FPLC & SLIDE DRS TO BEAUTIFUL FENCED BKYD.NEW TILE FLRS IN MSTR & HALL BTHS.HDWD FLRS IN LR,DR & BDRMS.HALL LAUNDRY CLOSET.

Property Features
Single Family Property Status: Active Area: DEKALB-EAST County: DEKALB Subdivision: LAVISTA WOODS Year Built: 1963 3 total bedroom(s) 2 total bath(s) 2 total full bath(s) Single story Style: Ranch, Traditional	Living room Dining room Family room Bathroom(s) on main floor Bedroom(s) on main floor Hardwood floors Fireplace(s) 2 car carport Attached parking Heating features: Forced Air, Gas Central air conditioning	Cooling features: Central Electric Exterior construction: Brick 4 Sides Energy Info: High efficiency system Community swimming pool(s) Community tennis court(s) Approximate lot is 105X173X60X180 Lot features: Level driveway, Level lot, Private backyard Utilities present: Public water Elementary School: MIDVALE Jr. High School: TUCKER High School: TUCKER

Interior FeaturesBreakfast area, Crawl space basement, Dishwasher, DSL available, Gas water heater, Kitchen cabinets - white, Kitchen counter top - laminated, Laundry in hall, Master bedroom on main level, Roommate floorplan, Separate dining room, Shower, Split bedroom plan, Wall/Wall carpet Exterior FeaturesKitchen level parking, Patio, Paved road, Public maintained road

 

Atlanta Home Prices Tweaked for Tax Incentive Buyers Before April 30th Deadline

Atlanta home sellers are sharpening their pencils and punching calculators to determine their best asking price on homes for sale before the April 30th Deadline to qualify for the $8,000 home Buyer Tax Incentive.  Home buyers must be under contract by April 30th and then close in 90 days to meet all the qualifications for the $8,000 Federal Tax Incentive.

Newer Tucker Home Price Changed to $215,000

 

3491 Montreal Way

3 BEDROOMS.  2.5 BATHS.

¨ Montreal Woods Subdivision in Tucker Georgia 30084.

 

¨ Nine foot ceilings

¨ New interior paint.

¨ Carpets just cleaned.

¨ Storage building

¨ Fenced back yard: Privacy fence around perimeter of back yard.  Gate.

 Renovagted Tucker Ranch Price Droped from $234,900 to $229,900

 

 2150 Aldah Drive Tucker GA 30084

3 BEDROOMS.  2 BATHS.

¨ Hardwoods in kitchen, family room, LR, DR, all BRs.

¨ Updated inside! Baths gutted to studs and totally renovated.  All new finish!  Kitchen renovated.

¨ Hunter fans throughout.

¨ Convenient to Emory / CDC / VA / downtown.  Access to MARTA, CLIFF

¨ MIDVALE ES  ¨ TUCKER MS  ¨ TUCKER HS

 CALL SALLY ENGLISH AND THE ENGLISH TEAM

Call Sally English and the English Team At RE/MAX Executives to see these homes or others in the neighborhood.  770-939-3174.  sallyenglish@englishteam.com

 

Fabulous Backyard and 4 Bedroom Split Level in Tucker at 4507 Lashley Drive

Ready to move in split level floor plan with 4 Bedrooms plus a bonus room is located at 4507 Lashley drive, Tucker GA 30084.  The subdivision backs up to Celebrity (Heritage) 18 hole golf course and the property is an easy walk to Lucky Shoals Park and Recreation Center.

 

 

¨ 4 BRs. 2.5 BATHS.  Lashley Acres Subdivision. Tucker GA 30084

¨ New Corning Roof (2010) - 25 year warranty. New LR/DR carpet (2010)

¨ FORMAL LIVING ROOM open to entrance foyer and DR.  New neutral carpet (2010).  2 windows.  Crown molding.

¨ DINING ROOM open to LR. Door to kitchen. New neutral carpet (2010).  Double windows. Wood blinds. 

¨ COMPLETE KITCHEN RENOVATION: Lots of Ash wood cabinets with natural stain. Granite countertops with undercounter double stainless sink.  Tumbled marble back splash with ceramic tile inlay.  Pendent light over sink.  Moen pull out single lever faucet (stainless finish).  Cork floor.  Open to breakfast room.

¨ PREMIUM APPLIANCES include a Kenmore range with solid surface burners and warming drawer (black glass finish).  Thermador Ventahood (stainless).  Maytag dishwasher in a black glass finish.

¨ BREAKFAST  ROOM overlooks family room and is open to kitchen.  Glass doors to deck.  Cork floor. Steps down to family room. Ceiling fan and light.

¨ Family room, BR 4 and home office/bonus room on lower level.

¨ FAMILY ROOM on lower level has a masonry fireplace with raised brick hearth.  Glass fireplace doors.  3 sided mantle. Door to patio. Bead board paneling with new paint.  Door to hall.

¨ DOWN BED ROOM has entrance from hall.  Spacious room with carpet, beadboard paneling, recessed lighting.  2 windows.  2 double closets.

¨ HOME OFFICE / BONUS ROOM is also accessed from hall.  Vinyl floor.  Bead board paneling. 

¨ POWDER BATH also accessed from hall.  Ceramic tile floor, sink.

¨ Door & steps to two car drive under GARAGE.  Hot and cold water taps.    

¨ Second floor has Master BR/Bath and BR's 3&4, Laundry, Hall bath.

¨ MASTER BEDROOM SUITE has carpet, double closet with sliding doors, ceiling fan and light.  Two windows.

¨ MASTER BATH features a large vanity cabinet (stain finish) with simulated marble top and sink.  Ceramic tile floor.  Walk in shower with glass doors. Window. Large mirror/medicine cabinet.

¨ BEDROOM # 3 has a blue sky and clouds motif.  Ceiling fan and light.  Double door closet.  Double window + single window.

¨ BEDROOM # 4 has carpet, double closet, ceiling fan and light.

¨ HALL BATH features a tub/shower combination, ceramic tile floor, large white vanity with simulated marble top and sink. 

¨ LAUNDRY room with entrance from upstairs hall.  Nice shelving.  Washer and dryer combination. Vinyl floor.

¨ NEW SIDING is highly energy efficient.  Extra insulation under siding!

¨ Fabulous BACK YARD has a gazebo, deck, patio and fire pit.  Amazing collection of perennials, flowering shrubs and trees. Ducane gas grill.

¨ Walk to 68 acre Lucky Shoals Park and recreation center.

¨ Subdivision backs up to Celebrity (Heritage) 18 hole golf course.

¨ New Tucker library, shopping and services just minutes away.

¨ Nesbit ES

¨ Meadowcreek HS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sally English and The English Team At RE/MAX Executives Launch New Atlanta Real Estate Website

Sally English and The English Team are pleased to announce the launch of our new websites today at

http://englishteam.com/

Our web designers and programmers have been busy for the past few months putting together the tools you need to make informed decisions about the purchase or sale of a home in metro Atlanta Georgia.

SEARCH All Atlanta Georgia Homes on the MLS

http://www.searchatlantagahomes.org/

Check out our new Atlanta MLS search engine.  You can search ALL ATLANTA Georgia homes at http://www.searchatlantagahomes.org/

Our search engine is map based and allows you to zoom in to a neighborhood by clicking on a map.  As you drag the cursor over a property a photo fo the home and a few details like price and address pop up in a bubble over the map.  It's a cool tool!

Need to be alerted when new listings pop up in a neighborhood you are watching?  No problem, just sign in and you will receive email notices when a new listing hits the market.

Free Market Valuation of Your Home

Looking for answers about how much your home is worth.  We have a couple of options for you to consider.

1. First option: We email the comparables to you.  You never have to talk to an agent and you get some real time info that will help you with a market valuation of your Atlanta Georgia home.

2. CMA or Comparative Market Analysis.  This is the traditional market valuation for home sellers and folks who are considering putting their home on the market.  We need to actually walk through your home to do this one.  But, you get a value that is a pretty good estimate of what your home would sell for in today's market.

THE ENGLISH TEAM ATLANTA GEORGIA Real Estate

The English Team specializes in homes and neighborhoods convenient to Emory University and the CDC.  We offer advice and assistance with for both Buyers and Sellers and look forward to your visit to our new website.

Sally English and The English Team sell homes in neighborhoods throughout Atlanta Georgia including Northlake, Tucker, Decatur, Emory University, Centers for Disease Control, VA Medical Center, Mercer University, Lakeside High School, Briarcliff, Briarlake, Brockett, Buckhead, Chamblee, Doraville, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, Eastlake, Embry Hills, Evansdale, Hawthorne, Henderson, Idlewood, Intown, Lilburn, Livsey, Midtown, Midvale,  Oak Grove, Pleasantdale, Sagamore Hills, Stone Mountain, and Winding Woods.

Will Short Sales Meet the 2010 Federal Tax Deadlines?

Will home buyers be added to the list of consumers suffering financial harm because of the actions of soulless Big Banks and major lenders?  I am concerned because this may be the last shot first time home buyers have at the $8,000 federal tax credit.

What deadlines?

Home buyers must be under contract by April 30, 2010 and then close in 90 days.  From IRS.gov 

"an eligible taxpayer must buy, or enter into a binding contract to buy, a principal residence on or before April 30, 2010 and close on the home by June 30, 2010"

Sounds generous at face value.  BUT, I have been doing short sales for a while and banks have not significantly shortened their response to contract offers despite promises to the contrary to Congress and to the American consumers.

Banks Still Dragging Their Feet When Responding To Contracts

When we send a contract in on a short sale, we are still sitting by the phone and waiting,,,,,and waiting    and waiting for the bank to get back to us with an answer.  Probably just a matter of not allocating personnel to a "work out" department in the banks structure.

But, the lack of communication puts the home buyer seeking the $8,000 tax credit AT RISK.

HOME BUYERS Only Get One Shot

Home buyers only get one shot at the Federal Tax credit.  I am going to advisel my buyers to make offers in MARCH if they want to buy a short sale home AND get the benefit of the $8000 Federal TAX credit.  Anything beyond the latter half of March and I would be concerned the Banks will not respond in time to be Under Contract AND close by the qualifying deadlines.

 

 

 

She's Back: Wanda Is Cruising The Neighborhood

Wanda is back in the neighborhood and she is a real turkey.  That's right, a real American turkey.  Wanda walks the neighborhoods off Henderson Mill Road and Evansdale Road looking for a mate every spring.  If you have seen her in your neighborhood, drop a comment in below with the sighting location.

I confess to naming Wanda as a show of respect to her instincts for "wandering" around.  This is truly an urban bird.

Did you know Wanda's ancestor was the runner up in the contest to name a national bird.  The bald eagle was almost knocked off by the American turkey.  Thomas Jefferson proposed the American Turkey be named the national bird.  Wanda, you were almost somebody!!!!