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
102 Carney Drive in Ball Ground - Open House Saturday October 5th 12-3
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601 Ashwood Court in Woodstock - Available
172 Avery Landing Way in Canton - Available
325 Coppergate Court in Canton - Available
311 Sky High Trail in Canton - Available
777 Bishop Dive in Canton - Available
163 Nix Street in Ball Ground - Available
Cherokee County Communities HOA (More coming soon!)
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<p>Join Our Monthly Mailer – "Market Update - What You Need to Know in One Minute!"</p><p>Stay informed with a monthly one-minute market update. See how last month's activity compares to last month, last year. (This month is still happening, these are final numbers from the previous month. Daily stats available by request.)</p><p>As you know, real estate has had an INTERESTING last few years! It can be hard to differentiate the FACTS from the RUMORS. As soon as the MLS shares its official numbers for last month, this goes straight to print, and right to your mailbox! Comparing the month to the year prior can be helpful as real estate has seasonal activity.</p><p>The PURPOSE of receiving “Market Update – What You Need to Know in One Minute”, is to provide you with fast facts and keep you moving with your day (and to let you know I am thinking of you:) </p><p>You will also find Helpful Tips and a brief statement of the Latest Real Estate News, simplifying and bringing clarity to what you might be hearing.</p><p>How do I receive it? Click the CONNECT button and a form will pop up for you to fill out. In the NOTES write MARKET UPDATE and provide the address where you’d like it sent! You can add additional requests as well, or just drop me a note to let me know you are thinking of me too. Hey, what are friends for?</p><p>When you have questions, want to know more, or if you'd like to share an idea, reach out. I am here for you!</p><p>-Brenda</p><p>OH! BTW… I’m happy to email more detailed reports specific to your needs and goals. Instead of scrubbing the internet, reach out to me with your questions. Report examples you can ask me to provide you with could be Specific Properties, Market Activity, Neighborhoods, Schools, and more.</p>
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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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Videos
Home Selling Process
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6 Reasons to Own a Home
Buy vs. Rent
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Selling - C.L.U.E. Property Request Form
Selling - Preparing Your Home for Appraisal
Selling - a Pre-Inspection Checklist
Selling - Vacant Homes Utility Checklist
Selling - Home Showing Guidelines
Selling - Photographer's Checklist
Selling - Determining a Timeline for Selling
Selling - Preparing Your Home Worksheet
Selling - Increasing Your Home's Marketability Worksheet
Selling - Features and Upgrades Worksheet
Attorney Fee Schedules
Campbell and Brannon 2024 Fee Schedule
Thomas and Brown 2024 Fee Schedule
Cook and James 2024 Fee Schedule
Hartman Law 2024 Fee Schedule
Homestead
Filing For Homestead Exemption 2024
102 Carney Drive in Ball Ground- Documents
102 Carney Drive in Ball Ground- Download Property Report
Carney Drive in Ball Ground - Download Open House Flyer
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102 Carney Drive in Ball Ground - Download Property Disclosure
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102 Carney Drive in Ball Ground - Community Association Disclosure
601 Ashwood Court in Woodstock - Documents
601 Ashwood Court Woodstock - Download Property Report
601 Ashwood Court - Download Open House Flyer
F301 - Seller___s Property Disclosure Statement Exhibit
172 Avery Landing Way in Canton - Documents
172 Avery Landing Way in Canton _ Full Property Report
172 Avery Landing Way in Canton - Download Open House Flyer
172 Avery Landing Way in Canton - Download Loan Program
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172 Avery Landing Way in Canton - Download Property Disclosures
325 Coppergate Court in Canton Documents
325 Coppergate Court in Canton - Download Full Property Report
325 Coppergate Court in Canton - Download Open House Flyer
325 Coppergate Court in Canton- Download Loan Program
325 Coppergate Court in Canton - Download Property Disclosures
311 Sky High Trail in Canton Documents
311 Sky High Trail - Download Property Report
311 Sky High Trail in Canton - Download Property Disclosure
777 Bishop Dive in Canton Documents
777 Bishop in Canton - Download Property Report
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777 Bishop Drive in Canton - Download Property Disclosure
163 Nix Street in Ball Ground Documents
163 Nix Street in Ball Ground - Download Property Report
