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Elementary Schools in Dunwoody, GA, 30338

5 Elementary Schools found in the area.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher
Vanderlyn Elementary School Phone: (678) 874-9002 1877 Vanderlyn Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338	Public	PK, K-5	939	15
Austin Elementary School Phone: (678) 874-8102 5435 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338	Public	PK, K-5	764	15
Chesnut Elementary School Phone: (678) 676-1200 4576 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338	Charter	PK, K-5	506	14
Kingsley Elementary School Phone: (678) 874-8902 2051 Brendon Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338	Charter	PK, K-5	410	14
Atlanta North School of Seventh-Day Adventists Phone: (770) 512-8456 5123 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338	Private	PK, K-8	54	9

High Schools in Dunwoody, GA, 30338

2 High Schools found in the area.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher
Dekalb High School of Technology-North Campus Phone: (678) 874-8402 1995 Womack Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338	Public	9-12	230	10
Dunwoody High School Phone: (678) 874-8502 5035 Vermack Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338	Public	9-12	1355	15

Middle Schools in Dunwoody, GA, 30338

1 Middle Schools found in the area.

School	Type	Grade Level	Enrollment	Students per Teacher
Atlanta North School of Seventh-Day Adventists Phone: (770) 512-8456 5123 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338	Private	PK, K-8	54	9

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Attached is an article today in CNN Money about plunging home sales in July. First, don’t freak out. Home sales dropped, and were expected to drop, when the home buyer tax credits expired. Second, we are in the middle of the summer which is historically the slowest time of the year for home sales.

 http://money.cnn.com/2010/08/24/real_estate/existing_home_sales/index.htm?hpt=T2

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The Anderson Group had an excellent turn-out last weekend at our three open houses. Real Estate news is still pretty lousy, but the traffic at our properties has certainly increased. We have three new listings that will hit the market this weekend -

1. 859 KIRSTEN JANE CT in Lawrenceville. This is a steal — completely updated and move-in ready.

2. 4667 WHITESAND WAY NW in Acworth. This 3 bed 2.5 bath home is all new. New hardiplank siding, new roof, new carpet, new hardwoods….priced liked a foreclosure at $130,000.

3. 215 QUAIL RUN in Roswell. This 3 bed 2.5 bath brick townhome is in the ideal location and has been completely renovated.

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We have three great open houses this Sunday.

1. 7850 Fawndale Way, Dunwoody, GA 30350 - Completely renovated 5 bed / 4.5 bath Dunwoody traditional on nearly 1 acre lot. Full basement, brand new master bath, guest baths, kitchen, and more 7850 Fawndale Way OPEN SUNDAY 8/22 from 2PM to 5PM.

2. 4051 Hillhouse Road, Smryna, GA 30082 — Nearly new 4 bed / 3.5 bath amazing Barnes Mill neighborhood. Large landscaped lot, open kitchen and great room, stacked stone fireplace, hardwoods….looks brand new and is priced like a short-sale but is NOT!!! at $349,000 this one won’t last long 4051 Hillhouse Road OPEN SUNDY 8/22 from 2PM to 4PM

3. 215 Quail Run, Roswell, GA 30076 — Gorgeous Townhome in best “close-in” location. Totally Renovated & Updated…Hardwood Floors throughout. Large Living Room w/Bay Window, Kitchen open to Family Room w/fireplace, refinished cabinets, newer appliances and new French Door opens to b’ful private stone patio w/garden and separate locked Storage Unit 215 Quail Run OPEN SUNDAY 8/22 from 2PM to 5PM

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I cannot believe these rates…3.75% for 15 year 4.0% for 30 year fixed — Jumbo at 5.25%…this is amazing. If you are considering buying or selling — this is a great time to do it. With rates this low, your pool of potential buyers or properties expand. Give me a call to discuss your situation in more detail — Tom Anderson / 404-277-9581

3.990% is the new PAR rate for the 30 year fixed product. This rate has held for the second day, with yields remaining steady. Expect the majority of investors to move to the 4% level soon. The FHA/VA fixed money has finally made a move downward. ARMs are still the cheapest money on the board, but it is hard to argue those products over fixed right now. Jumbo money continues to go lower. Bias is floating.

Christensen Financial Inc.
678-373-9974
CONFORMING/ FHA/VA/JUMBO/HELOCS/Commercial,SBA 7(a),USDA

Conforming 

 Interest Only
30 Year FIXED @5%
3/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM @2.875%
5/1 LIBOR FIXED PERIOD ARM @3.125%
7/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM @3.5%
10/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM @3.875%

JUMBO

 30 YEAR FIXED @5.25%
20 YEAR  FIXED @4.7%
15 YEAR FIXED @4.45%
1/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM @2.35%
3/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM @2.75%
3/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM INTEREST ONLY @3% 
5/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM @3.35%
5/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM INTEREST ONLY @3.65% 
7/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM @4.35%
10/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM @4.75%

 Portfolio ARM’s
5/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM @ 3.625%
 7/1 FIXED PERIOD ARM @ 3.875%

 FHA/VA
30 YEAR FIXED @4.125%
15 YEAR FIXED @3.75%
3/1 FIXED PERIOD TREASURY ARM @3.25%(1-1-5)
5/1 FIXED PERIOD TREASURY ARM @3.25%(1-1-5)
7/1 FIXED PERIOD TREASURY ARM @3.75%(2-2-6)

Rates shown are base rates ONLY, no adjustments added, rate lock period will vary. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Yield spread premium” (YSP) is the money or rebate paid to a mortgage broker for giving a borrower a higher interest rate on a loan in exchange for lower up front costs, generally paid in Origination Fees, Broker Fees or Discount Points. This “may [be used to] wipe out or offset other loan costs.The YSP is derived through the realization of a market ‘price’ for a loan that is above 100%. For example, a $300,000 loan with a price when sold of 101.00% would ‘yield’ a 1% rebate to the originator, it’s important to understand that the term ‘originator’ refers to either a retail bank or mortgage broker.

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New Georgia Law changes Property Tax Assessment Procedure

Georgia recently passed “The Property Tax Assessment and Appeals Reform Bill” (Senate Bill 346) on June 7, 2010.

Highlights include:

1.   Every property owner will receive an Annual Notice of Assessment and the right to appeal;

2.   Every Notice of Assessment must contain the estimated property tax (in dollars);

3.   Appeal period has been extended to 45 days;

4.   Alternative streamlined appeal option for properties valued over $1,000,000;

5.   Automatic taxpayer victory on appeals when government fails to respond within 45 days;

6.   Requirement that all relevant sales, including distress sales, be included when determining Fair Market Value (FMV);

7.   Requirement that only “current use of property” be used in determining FMV;

8.   Taxpayer must be given access to all data used in determining FMV;

9.   Sales price establishes FMV for next tax year.

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We have another great listing that just hit the market. It is a 4 bedroom 3 full bath ranch on an awesome 3/4 acre lot for $525,000. An amazing price for a great property considering builders were paying $600,000 a few years ago just for the lot!!!

www.65lakeforrestdrive.com

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I have been asked the same question time and time again –”Do open houses really help sell homes?”. The answer is a simple yes. When sitting down earlier this year to review our numbers from 2009, my partner and I were not that surprised to learn that almost 19% of the business we closed was as a result of an open house.

A few of the open house attendees actually made offers, but more times than not, the people coming to the open house were great referral agents. In short, they told all of their friends, coworkers, and family about this great house they saw over the weekend. Word-of-Mouth marketing is one of the most powerful sources of marketing available to any industry….and it is critical to our success in being able to quickly market and sell a home.

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This nearly new craftsman is one of the best properties for $885,000 in Oak Grove. It has everything you would expect, finished terrace level, 6 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 car garage and much more. Located in one of the best school’s in metro Atlanta, this is a gem of a house in move-in condition. Please visit www.1462montevallo.com for pictures and additional information.

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The tax credit may be gone, but the City of Atlanta in partnership with other agencies is offering an awesome downpayment assitance program for eligible households / individuals. There are a couple of different programs with different income limitiations — go to http://www.atlantada.com/buildDev/HomeAtlanta.jsp for more info

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