Published: 5/22/2023
A day to honor mothers has existed for as long as, well, there have been mothers. Festivals honoring mothers in ancient times were often tied to gods and goddesses and maternal symbols of fertility, birth, creativity, and cycles of growth. Read more in this link:
Happy Mother's Day!
Published: 4/14/2023
We are celebrating Autism Awareness Month! Also check out the changes for 2023 GAR.
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Published: 3/15/2023
Check out our Spring Newsletter
Spring is in the air! And get to know out featured agent of the month!!! Read more here https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spring-is-in-the-air-.html?soid=1126568102881&aid=QHfM7xUPjSM
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Published: 1/17/2023
It's all about January! And check out our Duluth office....getting really popular!!! Read more here:
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Published: 12/15/2022
| WE WON! 2 YEARS RUNNING!
We are ecstatic to be among the ranks of talented professionals again this year! Thank you for placing your trust in us & we look forward to serving more of our Agent and Lender friends in 2023! |
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December Newsletter 2022
Published: 11/15/2022
We wanted to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are to have clients like you. We wish you and your family nothing but the best this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season. |
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| Are there any Thanksgiving promotions? Both Walmart and Aldi are offering Thanksgivings.Walmart announced that they would offer Thanksgiving staples at the same price they were at in 2021 to help consumers save money for the big day.
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Published: 10/17/2022
Check our our October Newsletter! Enter our Halloween Costume Contest today! And see more news from Russ's Corner - Georgia Real Estate Stats and Trends for 2023. Read more here
Published: 9/19/2022
Time for a little contest! For adults only! Send us your best Halloween picture in costume and be in the running for a $50 gift card, if you win! And coming to a mailbox near you: 2022 Property Taxes. Read more here
Published: 8/15/2022
Check out our August Newsletter!
Real Estate Hacks that could save you thousands and celebrate National Aviation Day! Read more here
Published: 7/15/2022
Check out this month's Newsletter. Who is eligible for a VA Mortgage, National Ice Cream Day and our featured agent! Read more here
Published: 6/17/2022
The importance of an accurate legal description of the property.
The legal description of a property is the method of identifying the boundaries for that property as clearly and completely as possible. Read more here
Published: 5/16/2022
More news from "Russ's Corner".
Wire transfer schemes target mortgage payoffs, Secret Service warns.
The U.S. Secret Service issued an advisory warning of a drastic increase in wire transfer fraud related to real estate transactions and mortgages. Read more...
Published: 3/21/2022
Legislative Update
RE: House Bill 974 (requiring real estate documents to be e-filed for recordation)
The Executive Committee of the Real Property Section has heard numerous concerns about House Bill 974 since it was filed in the General Assembly on January 24, 2022. Read more
Published: 1/14/2022
Greetings all,
We've got some exciting news we want to share soon, but first, we want to thank all of our Agent and Lender friends for our success!
A new year is upon us, signifying new beginnings and new opportunities for growth. Read more here...
Published: 11/17/2021
Report: Closing Fees as Percentage of Purchase Price Decreases
Countering skyrocketing home values, the title and settlement industry continues to find ways to manage homebuying fees as closing costs as a percentage of purchase price declined during the first half of 2021.
According to the latest data from Closing Corp, closing costs as a percentage of purchase prices declined to 1.03% this year, down from 1.06% in 2020. Read more...
Published: 10/15/2021
What is “Good and Marketable Title”?
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B.1 of the GAR Purchase and Sale Agreement provides that the “Sellers warrants
that at the time of closing Sellers will convey good and marketable title to
said property…subject only to (1) zoning; (2) general utility, sewer and
drainage easements of record; (3) declarations of covenants, conditions and
restrictions of record; (4) leases and other encumbrances specified in this
Agreement.” Read more...
Published: 9/15/2021
Nothing about 2021 has been what anyone expected, and this fall will be no exception. As we did in spring and summer, we’ll have to come up with new things to do in fall—fortunately, it was easy to find great spring activities and fun things to do in the summer during COVID-19. Read more
Published: 8/13/2021
| Celebrate V-J with us! |
| And get educated about Mortgage Scams |
V-J Day, or Victory over Japan Day, marks the end of World War II, one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in history. When President Harry S. Truman announced on Aug. 14, 1945, that Japan had surrendered unconditionally, war-weary citizens around the world erupted in celebration. Read more...
Published: 7/15/2021
The General Economy
Economic Update 2021/Despite the pandemic and severe weather, consumers and the housing industry signaled they were eager to put the dark winter behind them. Read more
Published: 6/30/2021
What Closing Costs Are Required?
When closing on a home, buyers want to save as much as they can, and sellers want to profit as much as possible, but the deal cannot close until each pays their share of closing costs. Read more
Published: 4/21/2021
Voice of the
Title Agent survey said although 2020 was an unpredictable year, it was a profitable one. Nine in 10 said they saw their business improve from 2020, most of them saying the improvement was significant. Read More...
Published: 2/15/2021
Russ's Corner! 3 scenarios where it is crucial to possess an owner's title insurance policy. It is protection for all kinds of situations you might not think could happen to your buyer. Read more
Published: 1/18/2021
Wishing you good times, good cheer and a memorable new year! All of us at The Law Office of Russell C. Petersen want to thank you for your business, loyalty and support this year. We hope to see you again in the new year! Please check out our entire January newsletter with news from Russ's corner Read more...
Published: 11/11/2020
Veterans Day, honoring all who served. Help support our local veterans. And check out our featured agent of the month. READ MORE
Published: 10/22/2020
Introducing our featured Agent of the Month and some great "October" facts! Read more