Gwinnett County GA

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How will an Increase in Mortgage Rates Affect Me?

Sunday, January 24th, 2010 at 7:37pm. 692 Views, 0 Comments.

To understand the effects of mortgage rates, we have to first understand how they work.  Mortgage rates are based off of Mortgage Backed Securities. 

Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) are basically investments in mortgage loans.  MBS’s represent mortgage bonds and are made up of pools of mortgages.  MBS’s are traded just like stocks and their value fluctuates on a daily basis.  Rates are constantly changing just like stocks.  Throughout a trading day, rates are changing up and down.

In January of 2009 The Federal Reserve announced that they would buy up $500 billion dollars in Mortgage Backed Securities. 

This would drive mortgages rates down, which it did.  Then in March of 2009 The Fed realized that they will need to keep rates low, much longer, so…

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Lake Lanier Real Estate News

Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 7:33am. 481 Views, 0 Comments.

Shore to Shore

Lake Lanier GA and AL Gulf Coast Real Estate News


December, 20, 2009

In this Issue:

The NorthGaLife.com Team World: December activity strong

The GulfShoresLife.com Team World: December activity strong

Special Report: Are you prepared for survival?

Featured Article: Focus on investments you control

Recommended Resources: “Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mogul”

The NorthGaLife.com Team world

The NorthGaLife.com Team is seeing more buyer activity.  It seems that the Alabama Gulf Coast vacation market locked up much sooner than the Atlanta metro area and also is coming out of that lockup a little sooner.  More than likely this is the difference in buyer behaviors for primary homes versus vacation / second home buyers. None the…

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St Marlo Country Club Subdivision in Duluth, GA

Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 2:02pm. 212 Views, 1 Comments.

St Marlo Country Club is one of the premier golf communities in Georgia. 

Located in the newly created city of John's Creek, St Marlo enjoys Fulton county's reasonable taxes and convenient location.  John's Creek is also known for their great public and private schools.  St Marlo is set on over 900 acres of rolling hills and wooded terrain, and is gated with 24 hour manned security.  The homes are mostly traditional and European style, and range from the $600s to over $5 million.  

The 18 hole Denis Griffiths designed championship golf course is the star of St Marlo.  

Recognized by the AJC as one of the top 3 courses in Atlanta and by Golf Digest and one of the top 10 best new courses, St Marlo is a highly sought after playing…

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Trilogy Park is located in one of the most desireable areas in Gwinnett County.

Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 9:52pm. 226 Views, 0 Comments.

  Trilogy Park is located in one of the most desireable areas in Gwinnett County. The homes in the community are well designed traditional homes with floor plans to fit every buyer. You get a feel of an old-fashioned neighborhood where the streets are narrower and the trees shades the sidewalks. It is like living in your own private park. dsc00576_566 The community has lots of great amenities. These amenities include: playground, swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, and picnic tables. You can take a stroll down the sidewalks or toss the ball with your children. The surrounding area has great schools, plenty of shopping and much more. Just minutes from major interstate for an easy commute. Come see what Trilogy Park has for you! dsc00575_566

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GA Foreclosures and Bank Owned Properties

Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 3:35pm. 297 Views, 0 Comments.

GA Foreclosures and Bank Owned Properties 

The NorthGaLife.com Team (formerly the Laura Allen Team) has totally revinvented its web presence to streamline and expand your searching abilities. We hope that you will drop by and check us out!

There has lately been quite a lot of interest in distressed properties, foreclosures and bank owned properties.

If you seek those type buying opportunities, we have set up two special pages specifically for those property types. Check them out below and let us know if there are any you would like to tour.

You can find foreclosures for Hall, Dawson, Forsyth, Gwinnett, and Jackson Counties including foreclosures in Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch, Braselton, Buford, Cumming, and Dawsonville, GA.

  • Northeast…

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Lake Lanier Real Estate on the "New" NorthGaLife.com!

Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 4:59pm. 211 Views, 0 Comments.

The NorthGaLife.com Team has just taken their new site live!

Be sure to stop by and check out the specialized searches for:

  • Lake Lanier Homes 

  • GA Luxury Homes

  • GA Specialty Properties

Take a look around and let us know what you think about our new search functionality!

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St. Ives Country Club Homes in Duluth, Georgia

Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 8:06pm. 397 Views, 0 Comments.

St Ives Country Club is the epitome of tradition and luxury in Atlanta's Country Club Homes.   

A well established community that is fully built out, St Ives offers a true country club experience situated among rolling hills and mature landscaping.  

The home styles in this John's Creek community vary widely, and offer real estate options for all types of buyers. Homes are priced from the $400s to well over $1 million.   The John's Creek location offers easy access to both I-85 and GA400 and an attractive tax rate.

The focal point of St Ives Country Club is the English Manor style clubhouse which faces the award winning private 18 hole golf course.  

The Clubhouse has a supremely elegant and opulent feel, and offers the best in…

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Hamilton Mill Subdivision in Dacula, Georgia

Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 4:52pm. 151 Views, 0 Comments.

There’s something for everyone at Hamilton Mill.  

Hamilton Mill in Buford, GeorgiaKnown as a “Home Town”, Hamilton Mill has convenient access to everything you need to enjoy life in Dacula, GA.

Hamilton Mill is home to the first golf course designed by “America’s Favorite Golfer” Fred Couples and architect Gene Bates.  His extensive knowledge of the game breathes life and challenge into this beautifully landscaped course.

The clubhouse is home to a members only dining room, over 4,800 square feet of meeting space and a spectacular covered veranda with magnificent views of the golf course.  The clubhouse also boasts the Great Hall which with its huge stone fireplace is a fantastic place for special events of all kinds.

Canon Gate Golf Club at Hamilton Mill in Buford, GeorgiaThe Practice Center located on the grounds has…

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Sugarloaf Country Club, Duluth, GA - Atlanta Metro Luxury Homes in Gwinnett County

Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 4:20pm. 194 Views, 0 Comments.

Sugarloaf Country Club - Luxury Homes in Atlanta Metro, Duluth, Gwinnett County, GA

Live extravagantly at the majestic Sugarloaf Country Club!

Located on 1200 acres of North Georgia hillside in the middle of lively Duluth, GA in Gwinnett County.

Sugarloaf Country Club, Duluth, GAThe Players Club at Sugarloaf offers an award winning tennis facility with 14 lighted courts including clay and hard court surfaces.  There are typically 25 to 30 USTA and ALTA teams that play out of TPC Sugarloaf.  From 1997-2008 TPC Sugarloaf hosted the PGA TOUR’s AT&T Classic.  Personalized instruction is available on site from top tennis pro’s and PGA of America professionals.

The Clubhouse at Sugarloaf is a luxurious 60,000 square foot center for dining and relaxation.  

Sugarloaf Country Club Golf Course, Duluth, GeorgiaThere are private meeting rooms and elegant banquet and reception areas suitable for corporate…

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Lake Lanier, Georgia

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at 4:00pm. 176 Views, 0 Comments.

Lake Lanier is the largest lake in Georgia with over 690 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands.  

open_water_400In 1996, Lake Lanier was host of the Olympic Games rowing competition.  Lake Lanier is world famous for fishing and sailing.  Aqualand Marina is the largest inland marina in the world.  Water skiing and jet skiing are popular activities on the lake.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the shoreline of Lake Lanier to preserve and protect the lake’s environment and at the same time provides a balanced use of the lakeshore.  The corps operates 46 parks around the lake for boat launching, picnics, hiking and swimming.

browns_bridge_400Lake Lanier Islands is a 1,200 acre resort with campgrounds, an equestrian center and a breath taking lakeside golf…

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