Buyer Tips | Ariel J Baverman, Property Consultant in Atlanta, GA

What the New Mortgage Rules Mean for Borrowers

by Ariel | Jan 27, 2014 | Blog, Buyer Tips, Mortgages

Whether you’re refinancing your home loan or planning to buy a home in 2014, you’ll be among the first consumers to apply for a mortgage under new rules established by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Known as “Qualified Mortgages” or QM regulations, these...

Weekly Home Maintenance Tips

by Ariel | Jan 16, 2014 | Blog, Buyer Tips, Home Improvement, Money Saving Ideas & Tips

Organize your home. It’s “Get Organized Month.” A well-organized home will save you tons of time. No more sorting through mounds of paperwork to find that missing bank statement. No more re-buying items you already own because you can’t find...

Death, Divorce and Distress in Closings

by Ariel | Dec 1, 2013 | Blog, Buyer Tips, Mortgages

eathivorceistress The 3 D’s will almost always delay a closing if they are discovered late in the game. DEATH If the property is held by someone who has passed away there are steps that must be taken to sell the property. If the property is held as “Joint...

Mechanic’s And Materialman’s Liens

by Ariel | Nov 20, 2013 | Buyer Tips, Money Saving Ideas & Tips

Georgia law permits a person who has supplied goods and or labor to the improvement of real property the right to place a lien on said property if the work has not been paid for within 3 months after the date of completion of the work. After that time, the lien shall...

How to Spot Rental Scams

by Ariel | Nov 14, 2013 | Blog, Buyer Tips

There’s no doubt that fraudsters are becoming more adept at duping renters, but common sense still goes a long way. So does the old adage, “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Find A Rental—Not A Scammer These days it’s easier...

Credit Repair: How to Tell Fact from Fiction

by Ariel | Oct 22, 2013 | Blog, Buyer Tips, Mortgages

While the real estate market and the overall economy continue to demonstrate signs of improvement, the current lending environment is still a dicey road for many prospective homebuyers. Stringent credit requirements are still widespread among lenders, making improving...