All Blog Entries by Cathy Meder 
There are currently 38 blog entries published by Cathy Meder.
I need to rent a home!
Thursday, February 7th, 2013 at 10:35am. 298 Views, 0 Comments.
Do you need a home to rent? Call Us!
If you are looking for a home for rent in the Marietta, Acworth or the Kennesaw area, give us a call. We will send you a list of homes in the price point you are looking for. We live and work in West Cobb.
Also, many people call us and think that they have no choice but to rent when there are often options for you that you may not know about. Or, you may be able to buy in a year instead of renting for two or three more years. Give us a call and we will discuss what options may be available to you at the present time.
Call us to place your home for rent!
Monday, February 4th, 2013 at 11:19am. 354 Views, 0 Comments.
Do you need to RENT your home in Marietta, Acworth or Kennesaw Area? Call us! Rentals? You ask, “What about rentals?” Well right now we need a lot of rentals. There are so many people who are short selling their houses and need a place to live. There are people who come into the area who want to live here for a while who just want to make sure they buy in the right area for them. There are people who just don’t have a down payment and need to rent until they save enough money. So, is there a need? Yes, a very definite need. I used to never handle rentals but now it has become a new part of our business. We have many people who call us to put their homes up for rent. We still do professional photography on our rental homes and provide the same great…
Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 25th, 2012 at 6:54am. 393 Views, 0 Comments.
We are in Connecticut and it snowed last night. It is very cold and very beautiful. You all have a wonderful day and here's to an improving real estate market in the coming year.
Thanks to all who used our services in the past.
RE/MAX Wins the 2011 J.D. Power & Associates Real Estate Broker Satisfaction Award
Saturday, July 30th, 2011 at 9:59am. 1263 Views, 2 Comments.
There is certain information that is just good to know when you hire someone for your real estate needs. This is that kind of information so I want you to know that:
RE/MAX is the 2011 award recipient of the J.D. Power & Associates Real Estate Broker Satisfaction for both Home Buyers & Home Sellers! That's pretty good!
I am really busy right now listing homes and showing buyers. Really! That is a good thing, but I want you to know that I am here for you to answer your questions. Email me, text me or call me or go here and fill out the contact form and I will contact you. http://www.cathymeder.com/contact.php
List with me! I am not “just another” Realtor®
Monday, April 18th, 2011 at 2:49pm. 1382 Views, 0 Comments.
Subtitle: We know what to do and we are here to help!
My husband Bud has been asking me to write a blog about what we do when we list a home. He is always saying, “Why don’t you tell people all the things you do?” I am not one to toot my own horn, so this has been difficult to write and I am sure I will leave things out that we do. But you might get bored if it is too long.
I do all the stuff you’d think such as all the paperwork, contact information, sign, lockbox, listing/pictures on the two Multiple Listing Services in Atlanta, etc. Your home goes on our website at www.CathyMeder.com/listings.php — but before it does, Bud does his thing—he takes professional digital photographs of your home and puts them in the aforementioned FMLS & GAMLS, plus…
Time Lapsed Photography
Monday, April 11th, 2011 at 1:05pm. 1266 Views, 0 Comments.
We thought this is cool and thought we'd share it with you. It is time lapsed photography shot from a commercial airliner between San Francisco and Paris.
Just click HERE!
Okay, not much to do with real estate except that this covers a lot of it. Hope you enjoyed it.
Another Mortgage Idea & Rate
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 at 4:14pm. 458 Views, 1 Comments.
10 year fixed rate mortgage anyone?
Have you considered doing a 10 year fixed rate mortgage? It's an idea and its time has (probably) come. At least for some people because being debt free is very cool. It gives you a freedom that is hard to describe and easy to enjoy.
So, I just saw this rate today from one lender. A 10 year fixed rate at 3.5% - the low rate is certainly enticing and only 10 years to a Dave Ramsey moment! It does sound kinda good, doesn't it?
Here are some more specifics: the APR is at 3.75%, the loan is less than $417,000, you gotta have a 740 credit score and they want you to have a 20% stake in the home. So, 20% down is a chunk of change but that is the idea isn't it - home ownership mortgage free in 10 years is a great goal!
I…
Marietta GA Current weekly interest rates, January 21, 2011
Friday, January 21st, 2011 at 6:28pm. 373 Views, 0 Comments.
Current Interest Rates for January 21, 2011
Rate Trend for the past week: FLAT
30 year fixed 4.625% 0 points APR 4.790%
15 year fixed 3.875% 0 points APR 4.150%
30 year fixed jumbo 5.250% 0 points APR 5.415%
15 year fixed jumbo 4.750% 0 points APR 5.025%
7/1 ARM 3.75% 0 points APR 3.915%
5/1 ARM 3.250% 0 points APR 3.415%
3/1 ARM 2.875% 0 points APR 3.040%
FHA 30 year fixed 4.500% 0 points APR 4.950%
These rates are subject to change. For the latest rates contact a mortgage broker or…
Current Interest Rates for January 14 - 17, 2011
Monday, January 17th, 2011 at 3:37pm. 364 Views, 0 Comments.
30 year fixed - 4.625% 0 points APR 4.790%
15 year fixed - 3.875% 0 points APR 4.150%
FHA 30 year fixed - 4.500% 0 points APR 4.950%
30 year fixed jumbo - 5.250% 0 points APR 5.415%
15 year fixed jumbo - 4.750% 0 points APR 5.025%
7/1 ARM - 3.625% 0 points APR 3.790%
5/1 ARM - 3.125% 0 points APR 3.290%
3/1 ARM - 2.875% 0 points APR 3.040%
These rates are subject to change. For the latest rates contact a mortgage broker or…
Short Sales - Get On with Your Life
Monday, January 17th, 2011 at 3:18pm. 312 Views, 1 Comments.
I am holder of a certificate called, “Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certified.” The designation is referred to as “SFR”. It seems these days more and more “short sales” are coming up for sale. There are so many people, not just in the Marietta area but in the nation as well, that are upside down in their homes. Upside down means that they owe more on their loan than their home is worth.
I recently got an offer on a house I have listed. My client, the seller, and I were so happy because it is a good offer and I believe that we will work it out (it did work out!). The only problem is the seller will bring nearly $20,000 to the closing table. The seller is, however, delighted to get the house sold and get on with their life.
But not everyone can…
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