Brenda Franklin
REALTOR® Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS)
Atlanta Communities
From North Atlanta to the North Georgia Mountains, from Lake Allatoona to Lake Lanier.
It might be time to a home that will support, energize, and fulfill who you are today properly. Let's get there!
It might be time to a home that will support, energize, and fulfill who you are today properly. Let's get there!
Mobile: 678.761.6699
Office: 770.240.2000
Email: Brenda@BrendaFranklin.com
Website: brendafranklin.atlcommunities.com
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423 Eagle Ridge Trail in Canton - Available
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<p><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong>Conventional loan</strong></span></p><p>Conventional loans, the most popular type of mortgage, come in two flavors: conforming and non-conforming.</p><p><span style="font-size:21px;">PROs</span><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong> </strong></span>of conventional loans</p><ul><li>Available from the majority of lenders</li><li>Can be used to finance primary residences, second or vacation homes and investment or rental properties</li><li>Can put down as little as 3% for a conforming, fixed-rate loan</li></ul><p><span style="font-size:21px;">CONs</span><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong> </strong></span>of conventional loans</p><ul><li>Need a credit score of at least 620 to qualify</li><li>Lower debt-to-income (DTI) ratio threshold compared to other types of mortgages</li><li>Need to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) premiums if putting less than 20% down</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong>Government-backed loan</strong></span></p><p>The U.S. government isn’t a mortgage lender, but it does play a role in making homeownership accessible to more Americans by backing three main types of mortgages: FHA, VA and USDA </p><p><span style="font-size:21px;">PROs</span><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong> </strong></span>of government-backed loans</p><ul><li>Much more flexible credit and down payment guidelines</li><li>Help borrowers who wouldn’t otherwise qualify</li></ul><p><span style="font-size:21px;">CONs</span><span style="font-size:19px;"><strong> </strong></span>of government-backed loans</p><ul><li>Additional cost for FHA mortgage insurance, VA funding fee and USDA guarantee fees</li><li>Limited to borrowers buying a home priced within FHA loan limits or in a rural area, or servicemembers</li></ul>
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Brenda Franklin - Your Realtor
A Quick Hello - Meet Brenda Franklin
LOCAL DATA - IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO BUY OR SELL? Call Brenda 678-761-6699
LOCAL DATA - FMLS Market Report March 24th, 2025
Ready to Make Your Next Move - Helpful Tips
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Buy vs. Rent
6 Tips for Selling a Home
6 Reasons to Own a Home
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Dee Dee Norman - Sr Mortgage Banker - Atlantic Bay - "The Georgia Dream Queen" Top-ten Georgia Dream Program lenders - Offering multiple programs and education for first-time home buyers and buyer assistance programs
Georgia Dream Brochure
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Seller Checklist - Please Fill Out Pages 1-3 Email to Brenda@BrendaFranklin.com
Brenda's Listing Agent Services
Fill Out Feature Card Template - Print and Post on Wall After Photography
Return on Investment - Repairs and Updates
Cost vs Value 2024
Working with a Real Estate Agent in 2025
How Real Estate Professionals are Compensated
Moving
Moving Checklist
Homestead
Filing For Homestead Exemption 2025
Available Properties
423 Eagle Ridge Trail in Canton - Property, Schools, and Neighborhood Report
423 Eagle Ridge Trail in Canton - Property, Schools, and Community Report
423 Eagle Ridge Trail in Canton - Seller’s Property Disclosure
108 Brighton Boulevard in Woodstock
