Calling All Buyers!

If you are looking for a new home, now is the time to buy! With the interest rates being low and the great programs that are out there to help home buyers, it is a great time to purchase your new home! I spoke with Susan Coleman of Opteum Mortgage and she gave me some information for home buyers.

*FHA loans are popular now. The down payment is only 3.5% of the purchase price and the current market interest rate is 4.875%. The seller can contribute up to 6% of closing costs to include prepaids (this is inerim interest, homeowner's insurance premium and setting up the escrows). This is a great loan for not only a first time buyer but any home buyer. There are no income limits on an FHA loan and no georgraphic restrictions. The maximum loan amount is $271,050.

*First-Time homebuyer's tax credit. This is a credit for up to 10% of the cost of your new home or a maximum of $8,000. Any home purchased for $80,000 or more qualifies for the credit. This credit is for first-time home buyers only! Individuals are eligible for the credit if their income is no more than $75,000 and $150,000 for married couples. This credit does not have to be repaid and most financing arrangements are acceptable. There is no pre-purchase authorization. You simply claim the credit on your 2008 (if purchased and closed before April 15, 2009) or 2009 tax return on the new IRS for 5405. The deadline for this is December 1, 2009. This means you must purchase and close on your home before December 1, 2009 to be eligible.

These are just a couple of options available to home buyers! We at RE/MAX would love to help you find your new home! Also, you may contact Susan Coleman from Opteum Mortgage at 912-660-0303 to get started buying your new home!!

New Listing!!

We signed a new listing agreement yesterday for a great home!

This home is located at 1402 Buckingham Court. It is in Lennox Hills subdivision between Brooklet and Statesboro. It is zoned for the Brooklet School District! This home has a great floorplan with high ceilings, large den and livingroom with its own fireplace! It has a 2 car garage plus a 4 car garage! Check out the pictures!

This home was listed my Michelle Rushing our managing broker!

Contact Michelle for more information or to set up an appointment at (912)531-1172!

Also, don't forget you can search all listings in this area by going to www.georgiamls.com.

If you are looking for a list of foreclosures in the area, please give us a call. Mrs. Louise Dailey is our foreclosure specialist! (912)489-4529

My Agents!!!

As I said yesterday, I recently purchased RE/MAX Preferred Realty in Statesboro, Georgia. It is a new and exciting time for me. I am learning a lot and getting to know my agents. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce all of you to this wonderful team of people in my office. If there is anything we can do to help you with the process of buying or selling your home please give us a call. Also, if you have general questions about real estate, please let us know!

Cindy Osborne, Broker/Owner

(912)601-6000

http://www.cindyintheboro.com/

Michelle Rushing, Managing Broker

(912)531-1172

www.michellerushing.com

David Lumpkin, Associate Broker

(912)531-5999

Desmond Bailey, Sales Associate

(912)531-6329

Heather Strickland, Sales Associate

(912)690-7557

Gigi Costlow, Sales Associate

(912)489-4669

(912)687-5589

Lauren Rogers, Sales Associate
(912)536-2763

Rodney Poole, Sales Associate
(912)682-1682

Janna DeLoach, Property Management

(912)682-1095

www.sellingstatesboro.com

Not Pictured: Louise Dailey, Associate Broker & Foreclosure Specialist

(912)489-4669

Please check out our website at www.sellingstatesboro.com to search Southeast Georgia for homes, foreclosures and rentals!!

RE/MAX Preferred Realty

1211 Merchants Way

Suite 301

Statesboro, GA 30458

(912) 489-4529

www.sellingstatesboro.com

Under New Ownership!

Welcome to my blog!

My name is Cindy Osborne. I am the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Preferred Realty in Statesboro, Georgia. We specialize in putting home buyers and sellers together as well as the management of rentals in the Statesboro and Georgia Southern University area. I hope that you enjoy!

Here are some of the reasons to go with RE/MAX Preferred Realty when buying or selling your next home!

• Re/Max.com is currently ranked in the top 3 websites used by prospective buyers and sellers, with an expectation of reaching #1 in the near future. The Georgia MLS is currently accessible through http://www.sellingstatesboro.com/.
• Prospective buyers can access Re/Max.com to find homes for sale in the area, or may go through our local website, http://www.sellingstatesboro.com/. Here they can view property information and multiple pictures.
• Through "Lead Street," Re/Max.com puts prospective buyers and sellers in direct contact with one of our agents. Our agents are notified immediately of any questions or interest in a listing. Our office receives leads every day concerning properties in and around Statesboro.
• Re/Max is #1 nationwide in home sales. The Re/Max logo is one of the most recognizable logos in the real estate industry. Name brand recognition plays an important role in advertising rel estate, from "For Sale" signs in yards to print ads. Highly recognizable name brands also instill a sense of trust in the consumer.
• Re/Max Preferred Realty advertises in both the Real Estate Today and Homes and Land.
• Multiple website exposure!
• All of our "For Sale" signs feature the listing agents' mobile number so that potential buyers can have direct access to information concerning the property.
• Re/Max Preferred Realty is a member of the Georgia Multiple Listing Service which exposes our properties to every agent in the surrounding area with a prospective buyer.
• Re/Max Preferred Realty utilizes additional sources of print media such as brochures, flyers and commercials to feature our properties.

Home is where your journey begins, let your journey begin with RE/MAX!