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As the owner of Kenny Cook Realty Metro Atlanta, Kirkwood's top Listing Brokerage, and as Kirkwood's top-selling agent, Sean Casey knows a thing or two about Kirkwood, Eastlake, Edgewood and the surrounding areas.
As a 10-year Kirkwood resident, Sean has played a key role in many of the projects and planning efforts that have contributed to Kirkwoods resurgence. Sean has served as an officer on the Kirkwood Neighbors Organization (KNO) http://www.historic-kirkwood.com, founded the Kirkwood Business Owners Association ( KBOA) http://www.kirkwoodbiz.com as well as the Kirkwood Security Patrol (KSP) http://www.kirkwoodsecurtitypatrol.org.
Whether you are considering the purchase or sale of a home, please call Sean or one of the agents at Kenny Cook Realty for world-class customer service and a positive client experience. When you like what you do it really shows, and we LOVE it!
Any comments and contributions I provide on Trulia, or any other electronic or print media, do not establish an agency relationship with any party. All parties in need of legal, accounting, tax, or real estate guidance are directed to the licensed professional of their choice for review of all details. An appointed and retained representative can provide specific guidance.
As a 10-year Kirkwood resident, Sean has played a key role in many of the projects and planning efforts that have contributed to Kirkwoods resurgence. Sean has served as an officer on the Kirkwood Neighbors Organization (KNO) http://www.historic-kirkwood.com, founded the Kirkwood Business Owners Association ( KBOA) http://www.kirkwoodbiz.com as well as the Kirkwood Security Patrol (KSP) http://www.kirkwoodsecurtitypatrol.org.
Whether you are considering the purchase or sale of a home, please call Sean or one of the agents at Kenny Cook Realty for world-class customer service and a positive client experience. When you like what you do it really shows, and we LOVE it!
Any comments and contributions I provide on Trulia, or any other electronic or print media, do not establish an agency relationship with any party. All parties in need of legal, accounting, tax, or real estate guidance are directed to the licensed professional of their choice for review of all details. An appointed and retained representative can provide specific guidance.
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"We really enjoyed working with Sean Casey during the purchase of our first home. Sean understood our financial limits and our desire to stay in the Kirkwood area. Sean knows Kirkwood like the back of his hand and gave us honest information on each street's pro's and cons. We found a great house in our price range. We felt comfortable and trusted Sean's advice during the negotiations. The closing went as smoothly as possible and we are happy homeowners."
Jessica H. (Kirkwood Communtiy, Atlanta Sat Aug 30
Jessica H. (Kirkwood Communtiy, Atlanta Sat Aug 30
"Sean's strengths lie where it matters most- He is very knowledgeable about the market and is a bit of an historian in that he knows, or will learn, the history of the neighborhood he is listing the house in so that he can marketing it appropriately. He fields all questions from buyers and their agents and does so very effectively, so the seller only need concern themselves with making the house presentable and available for scheduled showings. One very important thing for us - our other agent would grant agents 3-hour blocks, putting us out on the street for that long. Sean narrows it down to the hour. He is also a superb closer, working hard to get the seller the best price while continuing to maintain goodwill with the buyer and their agent. I highly recommend him."
Eva V. (Edgewoood Community, Atlanta) Sat Apr 19
Eva V. (Edgewoood Community, Atlanta) Sat Apr 19
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Sean Casey "The Intown Guy" answered:
Karen,
Working with a number of investor renovators, I have a number of financial institutions that are providing non-owner occupied rehab loans. Most are offering 75% of the after renovation value (ARV), which if you are doing things right, should be everything but your profit, or if you are holding the property long-term, should allow you to finance out of the completed property with an 80% loan and still have a nice amount of equity. Feel free to contact me directly for lender contact information as the type of project you are undertaking will dictate who I refer. Thanks!
Working with a number of investor renovators, I have a number of financial institutions that are providing non-owner occupied rehab loans. Most are offering 75% of the after renovation value (ARV), which if you are doing things right, should be everything but your profit, or if you are holding the property long-term, should allow you to finance out of the completed property with an 80% loan and still have a nice amount of equity. Feel free to contact me directly for lender contact information as the type of project you are undertaking will dictate who I refer. Thanks!
Sean Casey "The Intown Guy" answered:
Mrs. Key,
The 3 mile section of memorial running through 30317 is a bit touch-and-go. The property inventory varies from shopping centers and gas stations to single family homes, appartments and condos. If you are planning to live in the area, the largest drawback is that Memorial is a VERY busy road...it is actually a state highway. Crime along memorial is primarily relegated to the commercial sections.
If you have questions about a specific property/location along Memorial, please feel free to contact me directly, I am very familiar with the area.
The 3 mile section of memorial running through 30317 is a bit touch-and-go. The property inventory varies from shopping centers and gas stations to single family homes, appartments and condos. If you are planning to live in the area, the largest drawback is that Memorial is a VERY busy road...it is actually a state highway. Crime along memorial is primarily relegated to the commercial sections.
If you have questions about a specific property/location along Memorial, please feel free to contact me directly, I am very familiar with the area.
Sean Casey "The Intown Guy" answered:
Karen,
I would suggest looking in nearby Westview. The area is slightly more stable than Westend, but has still been plagued by the same mortgage fraud that has devastated the values in both communities. 30310 has the dubious distinction of having the highest mortgage fraud rates in the nation, however, I feel that the resulting glut of homes currently on the market on this area will pass as the inventory is reabsorbed into the market and that prices will stabalize. Remember that rental investment is about cashflow and ROI, equity building and appreciation are strong secondary objectives, but rents are still relatively strong in the area.
I would suggest looking in nearby Westview. The area is slightly more stable than Westend, but has still been plagued by the same mortgage fraud that has devastated the values in both communities. 30310 has the dubious distinction of having the highest mortgage fraud rates in the nation, however, I feel that the resulting glut of homes currently on the market on this area will pass as the inventory is reabsorbed into the market and that prices will stabalize. Remember that rental investment is about cashflow and ROI, equity building and appreciation are strong secondary objectives, but rents are still relatively strong in the area.
Sean Casey "The Intown Guy" answered:
This home is in Edgewood. The schools are Whitefoord Elementary, Coan Middle and Southside H.S.
Sean Casey "The Intown Guy" answered:
Kenny Cook Realty typically does not hold openhouses during a tour-of-homes event. Our belief is that the TOH is an opportunity for the community to market its history and archtecture. Typically TOH's are always looking for volunteers to work homes, or sponsors for the event. Why not apply all of the knowledge we have of showing homes to one that is on the tour, or provide a sponsorship to bring more people into the communities we serve?
P.S. we go back and forth on this every year for the Kirkwood TOH. The sense is that it is not hitching to thier star, but hijacking the purpose of the event.
P.S. we go back and forth on this every year for the Kirkwood TOH. The sense is that it is not hitching to thier star, but hijacking the purpose of the event.
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