Are you a homebuyer in the market for a mortgage? If so, then consider yourself lucky. The rates recently dropped to historic lows -- as low as 2.75% for top-tier borrowers on a 30-year fixed mortgage. It's the first time that rates have ever fallen below 3%. Since borrowing is a bargain, savvy house hunters are locking in now.
Who would have thought that having a golf membership in Georgia could be such an asset during a pandemic? While most everything else is closed, the golfing is one of the few activities allowed to continue in our state. Those that have golf memberships here at Harbor Club on Lake Oconee are even more fortunate. Our members not only continue to play, but they also get to enjoy delicious food and drinks from our Clubhouse Restaurant.
We are fortunate to live at a place where we can enjoy multiple outdoor activities that comply with current social distancing requirements. Not only can we play golf on our award-winning golf course, but we can also go boating on beautiful Lake Oconee. There are a few things to keep in mind if you're preparing to head out on the water.
Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures for keeping ourselves healthy, well, and fed. As you know, all of Georgia's restaurants were required to close due to state-wide shelter-in-place orders. Since we could no longer cater to our restaurant patrons "in-house," we've come up with creative alternatives to help our residents, members, and even our golfers enjoy great food.
When purchasing a new construction home, you would think that it would be perfect, right? Depending on the builder, that's not always the case. To ensure your home is built to the highest standards, you'll need to do some research before making the purchase. Before signing any contracts, research the homebuilder.
Even during this COVID-19 crisis, Harbor Club is finding creative ways to maintain it's real estate dealings. With interest rates as low as they are right now, several people are taking advantage of the excellent real estate opportunities in our area. If you're curious as to how it works, we're sharing answers to some of the top questions we're being asked regarding our real estate operations.
