Charles Lawrence Realty

06/30/2026

.....this may not surprise many people..

Shelton said affluent communities would not have become what they are today without the flow of wealth from lower-income neighborhoods.

05/27/2026

Breaking News!! I am pleased to announce that MY VERY 1ST GAMLS SCHOLARSHIP Recipient ( SCHOLARSHIP assistance to allow students to enroll in the GAMLS pre-license class via CHARLES LAWRENCE REALTY) after passing the class and becoming licensed by the State of Georgia MY DAUGHTER became her 1st RE client and closed on her home last week. Congrats to My daughter and her Husband to be!!! ... --- cannot wait to post the 1st closing of the next SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPEINT !!! for more information feel free to contact me at [email protected]...

07/28/2025

From MONEYWISE
HOW TO SPOT A REAL ESTATE SCAM

You don't necessarily have to be older to fall victim to a real estate scam. But if you're vigilant, you can potentially avoid one.

First, be wary of properties that seem like too much of a bargain. If you do some research and find that the average home price in your area for a three-bedroom is $400,000, a similarly sized home being sold for $200,000 should raise a red flag.

Also, be careful with off-market properties. If a given home isn't listed on MLS, you may want to stay away.

It's also important to verify the credentials of anyone who tries to sell you a home. Before you agree to a transaction, get references for the real estate agent involved and check up on their license to make sure it's valid.

Unfortunately, it's possible for someone to have a valid license and still engage in fraud, but it's an extra layer of protection nonetheless, which means the fraudster has more to lose.

Finally, always read your paperwork thoroughly and dig up all of the necessary property details. Inspect the deed and title of the property and review your contract carefully.

Your best bet may be to hire a real estate attorney who is not only able to review your contract, but help with their expertise to do due diligence so you get extra peace of mind.

07/28/2025

Taken from MoneyWise

REAL ESTATE SCAMS ARE AN ONGOING PROBLEM

In 2024, there were 9,359 real estate fraud complaints filed, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report. All told, consumers lost more than $173,000 million to real estate fraud.

Sadly, it was older people who were most likely to lose money to real estate scams.

In 2024, people ages 50 to 59 lost $22,466,504 to real estate fraud, compared to $6,623,054 among people in their 30s and $9,331,733 among people in their 40s. But people ages 60 and over reported 1,765 real estate crimes last year totaling an astounding $76,324,236 in losses.

Because so many older people live or retire in Florida, it's not surprising that the state ranks among those with the most fraud complaints. In 2024, Florida came in third in that category, following only California and Texas. It was also third in terms of total financial losses.

A big reason older people may be more likely to fall victim to real estate fraud is that they have more assets than their younger counterparts. And as the FBI states about scams in general, "Seniors are often targeted because they tend to be trusting and polite. They also usually have financial savings, own a home and have good credit — all of which make them attractive to scammers."

In the context of real estate, the problem is that it's not difficult to create documents that look legitimate. Scammers can download public records and duplicate or manipulate them in a way that seems official.

06/09/2025

Congrats to MARCIE WYNN !!! 2025 EMMA HARPER EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR !!!

05/30/2025

Congrats to Jontae Gilbert !!! 2025 Anthony Flanagan Player of the Year Winner!!! ( Atlanta Public Schools )

05/11/2025

✨Customer Spotlight✨ Quovadas purchased my book, “Buying Your First Home?”, and has now successfully closed on her new home. I hope to inspire many more individuals to purchase their first home after reading my book. Congratulations again, and thank you for your support! 🎉

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03/26/2025

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Sold As-Is. This beautiful vintage home is four-sided brick. There are ceiling beams and ceiling fans throughout the home. The living Room has built-in bookshelves. There are two masonry fireplaces. There is a separate Dining Room with a large country kitchen. The front porch is covered and L-shaped...

03/15/2025

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