Cheri Clipper, Realtor

08/27/2025

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08/19/2023

5 things you should know before choosing a mortgage lender
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Buying a home is a major financial decision and it is important to shop around and compare different lenders and loan programs before making a commitment. Today, there are many online and marketplace lenders competing for business, which has resulted in improved service, process, and cost. When look...

08/12/2023

How to Renew Your Mortgage in 2023
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Mortgage renewal in 2023 can be a daunting process, with current interest rates being at their highest in over 10 years. It is important to understand your options and consult with a mortgage broker to secure the most appropriate loan terms. Shorter-term fixed rate options like three year fixed may....

08/06/2023

Atlanta's Rental Housing Market Promises Resilience, Despite Near-Term Challenges
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Despite the challenging dealmaking environment in 2023, rental housing in the Southeast remains relatively healthy, particularly in Atlanta. Occupancy and rent growth are up, with the vacancy rate falling below the national average and the median rental rate increasing by 4.3%. As mortgage rates sur...

07/29/2023

South Fulton Police warns about rental property scams
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The South Fulton Police Department has warned potential buyers of rental property about scammers who list properties at low prices and collect deposits or rent payments before disappearing. The police have listed five signs of a rental scam, including rental pictures that look too good to be true, r...

07/20/2023

The General Trend Expected for the US Housing Market

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07/11/2023

Atlanta's approved private housing units see steady decline as home prices escalate
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Atlanta has seen a decline in the number of approved private housing units in 2023 compared to the previous year, which may contribute to the city's impending housing shortage. After surpassing the 4,000-unit benchmark for four months of last year, the number of approved units in the greater Atlanta...

07/03/2023

Is Atlanta's general fund the best way to pay for affordable housing and tenant-protection initiatives?
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The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a $790 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year, allocating $8 million to the affordable housing trust fund. Critics have argued that this amount is too little, and that tapping the general fund is not the optimal solution. Instead, Sherman Golden Jr. has...

07/02/2023

Atlanta City Council approves $100 million bond for affordable housing in the city
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Atlanta is taking steps to address its lack of affordable housing with new legislation that provides additional funding, including a bond of $100 million. Private donations are also helping to fund the effort. The Woodruff Foundation has pledged $100 million and the Community Foundation for Greater....

06/24/2023

Chamblee officials propose near-7% property tax increase
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The City of Chamblee is hosting public meetings on a proposed tax increase for property owners, which could see their taxes go up by nearly 7% for 2023. The millage rate will remain the same, but the property assessments are increasing. An example of this is a home valued at $400,000, the increase w...

06/18/2023

3 things to know when financing a home with 401(k) withdrawal
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The real estate market in Arizona has cooled down, with the median home price in Phoenix being $410,500. For those who want to enter the market, there is an option of borrowing against their 401(k) funds with no penalties for purchasing a primary residence. However, this type of loan must be repaid....

06/06/2023

When you should use your home equity (and when you shouldn't)
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Home equity loans and HELOCs are a unique form of credit that can be used for a variety of expenses without prohibitive interest rates or terms. It is important to consider when to use your home equity, such as when home prices are high, when you need money for home repairs and renovations, and when...