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Atlanta Mortage Rate Update May 30, 2008

May 30, 2008

Atlanta mortgage rates are inching upward as a result of what we are seeing in the fixed-income securities market.

Conforming APR

Payment

per $1000

Jumbo APR

Payment

per $1000

30-Year Fixed 5.875% 6.013% $5.92 7.25% 7.35% $6.82
15-Year Fixed 5.5% 5.730% $8.17 7.00% 7.16% $8.99
5-Year Fixed ARM 5.25% 5.383% $5.52 5.875% 5.967% $5.92
5-Year Interest Only 5.5% 5.635% $4.58 5.875% 5.967% $4.90

*Rates are subject to change due to market fluctuations and borrower’s eligibility.

Jumbo ARMs are making a comeback. Call my cell phone (404-992-6547) if I can assist over the weekend.

MLS Moments

May 26, 2008

I took a few moments for a quick review of multiple listing home sales in North Atlanta this Memorial Day weekend.

MLS Listings Market Review - May 25, 2008
City / Zip Code
Closed Sales
Average Sales Price
Average Market Time
North Atlanta Area 2201 $368,456 90 Days
Marietta (30062) 217 $307,271 88 Days
Marietta (30067,30068) 158 $432,649 70 Days
Roswell (30075) 158 $399,569 80 Days
Johns Creek* 411 $396,580 86 Days
Alpharetta (30004,30009,30023)
157 $518,903 110 Days

*The zip code of Johns Creek is 30022 and 30005, 2 Suwanee zip codes (30024 and 30076), and 1 Duluth zip code (30097). NOTE: Sales in the individual areas total less than 100%. Our broad geographic area includes additional cities and zip codes.

Want information on an area not reported? Add a comment to let me know. I’ll get you updated right away.

And, be sure to check this week’s detailed market report.

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