Mortgage

For the Self – Employed Buyers

By Tamera Shearon / April 9, 2026 / Comments Off on For the Self – Employed Buyers

Bank Statement Loans: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in 2026 Are you self-employed, a freelancer, small business owner, or 1099 contractor? Traditional mortgages can be frustrating because your tax returns often show lower “qualifying income” after legitimate business deductions. That’s where a **Bank Statement Loan (BSL)** comes in. Instead of relying on tax…

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Making Sure You Have All the Funds for Closing: What Lenders Need to Verify and Why It Matters

By Tamera Shearon / April 8, 2026 / Comments Off on Making Sure You Have All the Funds for Closing: What Lenders Need to Verify and Why It Matters

Making Sure You Have All the Funds for Closing: What Lenders Need to Verify and Why It Matters Buying your first home is exciting, but the financing process can feel overwhelming — especially when it comes to proving you have enough money for the down payment, closing costs, and any required reserves. One of the…

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How Peachtree Battle Realty & Green Olive Tree Farm Sow Seeds of Hope Together

By Tamera Shearon / November 11, 2025 / Comments Off on How Peachtree Battle Realty & Green Olive Tree Farm Sow Seeds of Hope Together

How Your Home Sale Sows Seeds of Hope Together Sowing Seeds of Hope When you work with Peachtree Battle Realty, 10% of every commission funds Green Olive Tree Farm — an 80+ acre regenerative sanctuary in West GA. Your Closing = Real Community Impact Your Closing = Real Impact Your Deal Funds Farm Feeds Plants…

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Probate in Georgia: What is It, Why It Hurts, and How to Skip It with a Trust.

By Tamera Shearon / November 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Probate in Georgia: What is It, Why It Hurts, and How to Skip It with a Trust.
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Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth

By Tamera Shearon / July 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth

You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that helps your net worth grow over time. Homeownership Builds Wealth Regardless of Income Level You may…

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Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

By Tamera Shearon / July 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

If you are in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you are having trouble finding something you like, don’t forget that a newly built…

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Reasons Your Home May Not Be Selling

By Tamera Shearon / July 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Reasons Your Home May Not Be Selling

When it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that with the fewest hassles. And, while the current housing market is generally favorable to sellers due to today’s limited housing supply,…

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The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners

By Tamera Shearon / July 7, 2023 / Comments Off on The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners

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Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates

By Tamera Shearon / June 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates

If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while things like mortgage rates are a key part of your decision on what you’ll buy next, it’s important to not lose sight of the reason you want to make a change in the first place. It’s true mortgage rates have…

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The Real Estate Market is the Strongest of Our Lifetime

By Tamera Shearon / June 27, 2023 / Comments Off on The Real Estate Market is the Strongest of Our Lifetime

This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime – if not the strongest housing market of our lifetime. Here…

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