Monday, August 19, 2013

FHA shrinks waiting period for families that have had foreclosures and short sales - Now is the time to buy

FHA shrinks waiting period for families that have had foreclosures and short sales - Now is the time to buy. If you have had a home that was foreclosed on or were forced to do a "Short Sale" and were told the waiting period to be able to purchase again was 5-7 years, please read this.


I have been talking about and hearing for a year or so that this was coming but now it is great to hear that help is on the way for those who were put into a position of having to do a short sale or had their homes foreclosed on.  It was apparent from the outset that the government was not going to be able to enforce the extended wait times initially expected for those who suffered the loss to be able to purchase homes again. The economy relies heavily on the housing market and in order to get us moving in the right direction I felt this was coming. 

The FHA has revised their guidelines to assist borrowers in being able to purchase homes in as little as 12 months after a foreclosure or short sale. Borrowers must demonstrate they have fully recovered from the event that caused the hardship and complete housing counseling but this is welcome news to anyone who has had to go through losing a home.

You can read the full article from DSNews.com here:

FHA Trims Waiting Period For Purchases

If you or someone you know has had to do a Short Sale on their home or have had their homes foreclosed on and are on the road to recovery please reach out to us and let us put you in touch with one of our preferred lenders so we can get you back into your OWN home.

Call us at 678-775-2718.

"EggZone" Big Green Egg giveaway. Presented by Hermes Realty Group - Keller Williams Realty

"EggZone" Big Green Egg giveaway. Presented by Hermes Realty Group - Keller Williams Realty and American Casual Living in Buford Georgia, across from the Mall of Georgia.


Want to win a FREE Big Green Egg just in time for college and professional football? If so, make sure you register to win the large Big Green Egg we are giving away in conjunction with American Casual Living in Buford across the Mall of Georgia. 

The "EggZone" give away kicks off today!

There are three simple steps you need to do in order to qualify to win the Big Green Egg we will be giving away on September 8th at the end of the huge Tent Sale American Casual is having for Labor Day weekend.

1. Like the American Casual Living Facebook page
2. Like our Hermes Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty Facebook page
3. Stop by American Casual Living at 1955 Mall of Georgia Boulevard and let them know you want to register to win. Once you are there, fill out the registration form and you will be entered into the drawing.





The drawing will be held at 5pm on September 8th at the end of the American Casual Living "Tent Sale". You do not need to be present to win but if you are we are going to throw in a additional prize just for being there.  American Casual is also going to offer a one time discount when you walk in to enter the contest. Don't delay, get registered soon and make sure to "Like" both pages. 


PS: Looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate? Give me a call and let's talk. 678-775-2718.

Monday, August 12, 2013

How Much Is Your Home Worth In Todays Market? Guaranteed Sale in Gwinnett and Forsyth County

How Much Is Your Home Worth In Todays Market? Guaranteed Sale in Gwinnett and Forsyth county Georgia will provide a free confidential market analysis of your homes value.

In the ever changing real estate market, home values are fluctuating constantly and Hermes Realty Group is providing this absolutely free service to homeowners nation wide. Homes in Gwinnett and Forsyth county in Georgia are selling fast and homeowners need and want to know a fair and reasonable price that can be expected.

The Guaranteed Sale website is also a must for potential buyers as purchasing a home is more than likely the largest investment you will make in your lifetime so you need to know you are not about to overpay for your new home.

Looking to sell and found your homes value on the Guaranteed Sale website? We offer a Guaranteed Sale program so let us know how we can help you.

Check out the site and let us know how we can Guarantee you are in a new home in as little as 100 days.

Matt Hermes
Hermes Realty Group
Keller Williams Realty
Atlanta Partners
678-775-2787
Matt@MattHermes.com

Monday, July 29, 2013

Hermes & Associates Sells Hamilton Mill - Dacula, GA

Hermes & Associates sells Hamilton Mill - Dacula, GA and just last week we helped two Hamilton Mill homeowners sell their homes.  Both of these Hamilton Mill homes were under contract in less than 10 days and both sold for over 98% of asking price.

Hamilton Mill is a master planned community located in Northeast Gwinnett County with over 2,100 homes with prices from the mid $100's to high $600,000 price range.

Hermes & Associates's, Matt Hermes, is a neighborhood resident for over 10 years and has sold more Hamilton Mill homes than any other agent for a number of years. 2012 was no exception as Hermes & Associates again led the charge of home sales.

So far in 2012, over 50 homes in Hamilton Mill have already sold which again shows why Hamilton Mill is one of the most sought after subdivisions in the Atlanta market. Currently there are only 38 active Hamilton Mill homes for sale. The most expensive home in located on Regalview Landing and priced just under $650,000 and the least expensive is priced at $180,000 which is located on Ridgemill Terrace.

With only 38 active homes for sale this bodes well for Sellers as limited inventory tends to drive prices upwards. Matt Hermes, however knows of at least a dozen homes that while not "officially" on the market would sell if the price dictates. Looking to buy but can't find your new home online? Give us a call, we may have one for you.

As the leading Hamilton Mill agent and the #2 Realtor in Northeast Atlanta in 2012, Hermes & Associates is ready to provide exceptional service to you, our newest client. We offer a "No Hassle" listing that allows you to terminate your listing agreement with us if you are not happy with are service. If you or someone you know is looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate please give us a call.

Hermes & Associates
Keller Williams Realty
678-775-2718
AtlantaHomesGuru@Gmail.com
www.AtlantaHomesGuru.com


Tuesday, June 18, 2013

New Home Construction up 6.8% in May / Matt Hermes - Keller Williams Realty

New Home Construction up 6.8% in May according (Matt Hermes - Keller Williams Realty) to the latest figures from the Commerce Department.  While this is great news for the new home industry it can and in my opinion, will cause the current rate of home price appreciation to flatten in Metro Atlanta. 

Matt Hermes with Keller Williams Realty and the Builder Trade In Program says that "With the low inventory of homes currently available and the current numbers of Buyers in the market, Atlanta has seen price increases that will flatten once new home construction starts to catch up with the demand.  As the new homes come on the market, the current inventory levels will start to level out and when this happens the price increases we are seeing will level off as well. New home construction has been caught a little bit behind the 8-ball and builders are trying to catch up with the demand for homes. Once this happens new home sales will take off." according to Hermes.  The Builder Trade Program is a national organization that has been helping Buyers, Sellers and Home Builders for over 35 years.

Here is a link to the article from Fox News: New Home Construction up 6.8%

Our Builder Trade In Program (BTIP) is designed to help homeowners who would like to purchase a New Construction home but have a home to sell. The BTIP is designed to specifically work with new home builders and those looking to buy new homes solve the problem of selling a existing home prior to purchasing.  With a three tier approach to removing any type of contingency on the sale of a existing home the BTIP is the number on resource for new home Buyers.

"This unique system allows both the Builder and Buyer to work together to come up with a solution to either sell or lease a current home in order to be able to move right into a brand new home" Hermes stated. The BTIP currently is working with a number of local home builders to bring this opportunity to the general public. Builders such as Chafin Home Builders and Acadia homes have joined with the BTIP to make new homes available to those who are looking to buy new construction.


If you would like to get more information on the Builder Trade in Program, please contact us at 678.775.2787 or email us from the BTIP website.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Atlanta Luxury Homes Website Launch - www.LuxuryHomesGuru.com

Atlanta Luxury Homes Website Launch - www.LuxuryHomesGuru.com just recently launched in the Atlanta market and is getting rave reviews from both Buyers and Sellers.

Hermes & Associates with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners has created their Luxury Homes division in order to offer the Luxury home Buyer and Seller the opportunity for unique marketing opportunities not offered by other Luxury Realtors.

The real estate market in and around greater metro Atlanta has made a paradigm shift from a strong Buyers market to a more balanced market which allows both Buyer and Seller clients the opportunity to find exceptional homes at fair and balanced prices.

Price levels are still not in line with the market conditions prior to 2008 however a rebound is in the works. Hermes & Associates, your Luxury Homes Guru, is pleased to offer clients exceptional marketing exposure and expertise to handle all areas of the metro Atlanta market.

If you or someone you know is looking to purchase or sell your estate or luxury property please give us a call to arrange your private, confidential consultation.

Hermes & Associates was ranked as the #2 Realtor in Northeast Atlanta in 2012 by providing our clients with exceptional service and results. Give us a call today or email us and we will be happy to meet with you at your convenience.