economic collapse was predicted for sept....

[titan2k10]

Not lowers, unless you're a dealer.

Smart man right here. Don't run afoul of the ATF trying to buy lowers and resell at a higher price...big no no now.

The real estate market in Atlanta is very very hot right now. The only complaint is that you aren't getting value for your dollar on new builds.

 

[Realtor]

i am in the market for purchasing a new home in around 2 years...hoping this market quits acting crazy.. 200,000 doesnt buy you a nice home anymore

 

[Tylerls1]

i am in the market for purchasing a new home in around 2 years...hoping this market quits acting crazy.. 200,000 doesnt buy you a nice home anymore

It does if it's out in the woods.

 

[Jeddak]

i am in the market for purchasing a new home in around 2 years...hoping this market quits acting crazy.. 200,000 doesnt buy you a nice home anymore

Come out my way. Still cheap, and commute is easier than east side.

 

[Realtor]

It does if it's out in the woods.

Come out my way. Still cheap, and commute is easier than east side.

Ideally I'd like to be in cartersville , but the prices are insane

 

[IMaDad]

@JeepGirl

 

[GeauxLSU]

i am in the market for purchasing a new home in around 2 years...hoping this market quits acting crazy.. 200,000 doesnt buy you a nice home anymore

I guess it depends on your definition of "nice". I wouldn't say these are exactly slumming, especially if it's a first home. http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Cartersville_GA/price-180000-220000
If you can head up the road a little it looks even better. http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Adairsville_GA/price-180000-220000

 

[Realtor]

I guess it depends on your definition of "nice". I wouldn't say these are exactly slumming, especially if it's a first home. http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Cartersville_GA/price-180000-220000
If you can head up the road a little it looks even better. http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Adairsville_GA/price-180000-220000

i guess i have extremely high expectations for my first home.. i have saved my entire life and plan to buy at age 25.. i should have around 100k to put down and i will be making really good.. fingers crossed!

 

[Gadgetsrfun]

My son is trying to get a house bought in the new stadium area.. Bidding wars and 5-6 people in the driveway the day they hit the MLS.. Crazy..

 

[GeauxLSU]

i guess i have extremely high expectations for my first home.. i have saved my entire life and plan to buy at age 25.. i should have around 100k to put down and i will be making really good.. fingers crossed!

Well only you can answer that. I bought at 29 and now 22 years later I'm in a much nicer/bigger home and it's paid off. Had I done that for my first home, probably wouldn't have been in the same shape. With $100k down you could buy a well above average home with a low $100s mortgage and if you are making "really good" money have it paid off in 10 years. I'd go that route.
If all the homes linked above, particularly in Adairsville, are below your standards for a first home, it becomes opinion about your expectations. I'd tell you it's a house, it's not your wife.
The Atlanta metro area (the burbs, not the city) is some of THE most affordable housing in the country. If you doubt it, look around at any other metro area (except for perhaps Detroit and Houston) and see what your dollar buys.