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Redfin Mortgage, LLC is now offering loans to homebuyers in Georgia, announced Redfin Corp., the next-generation real estate brokerage. Redfin Mortgage offers fixed- and adjustable-rate conforming mortgages as well as jumbo loans for higher-priced homes in every state where it operates.
Building on Redfin’s existing technology platform and customer-centric model, Redfin Mortgage aims to be the fastest and easiest way for homebuyers to receive a quote, get pre-approved for a loan and finance their home purchase.Redfin selling mortgages in Georgia
Redfin Mortgage offers a 30-day closing guarantee, demonstrating its commitment to fast, on-time closings. If Redfin Mortgage is unable to fund a mortgage in 30 days, it will give the homebuyer a $1,000 credit toward closing costs, subject to terms and conditions.
The closing guarantee is enabled by Redfin Mortgage’s fully-underwritten pre-approval, in which all required borrower information is underwritten by the company in advance of the homebuyer finding a property to purchase. This gives the buyer and the seller a stronger commitment that the loan will be approved as long as the home has a clean title and appraises for the proposed sale price. The buyer must also provide proof of homeowners insurance to complete the transaction.
“The Redfin Mortgage 30-day closing guarantee gives homebuyers an edge in the current real estate market driven by low inventory and strong competition,” said Jason Bateman, head of Redfin Mortgage. “By earning the seller’s confidence that the sale will close on time, offers from buyers with a Redfin Mortgage pre-approval letter will stand out from the crowd in a bidding war.”
Redfin Mortgage also offers:
- Low Rates: Because Redfin Mortgage uses technology to streamline the lending process, it can pass along savings to its customers.
- No Lender Fees: Redfin Mortgage does not charge any lender fees, so customers can rest assured there will be no surprises on closing day.
- A Commitment to Customer Service: Redfin Mortgage shares Redfin’s commitment to personal service, with mortgage advisers who are rewarded based on service, not just sales.
- A Smooth Closing: When the customer’s lender and real estate agent work on the same technology platform, everyone stays informed, which leads to a smooth closing.
Redfin Mortgage is built to seamlessly integrate with Redfin’s home-buying service. Redfin real estate agents are not compensated for recommending Redfin Mortgage and will continue to encourage customers to work with a lender that offers the best service and value.
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Come out to the Royal Peacock at 186 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 to experience the Juneteenth Market Gala on Saturday, June 23, 6 to 10 p.m.
If you know anything about Juneteenth, it’s a day to celebrate #FreedomDay as we honor those that came before us and had to endure the evils of enslavement in America.
To effect proper respect for the event, attendees are asked to please come dressed in African attire (if possible).
$5 DONATION @DOOR
$3 DRINK SPECIALS
Catering by Mangos Caribbean RestaurantThere will be an #AfricanMarket, #Live #Entertainment, #Dancers, #Drummers, Speakers, Food, and more!
6PM ~ #LIBATION TO OPEN THE WAY FOR #EGUN(ANCESTORS)
8PM ~ DONT MISS THE AFRIKAN AWARD CEREMONY!!This is a free market event, however, they are asking for a small donation. Will you show us some love? See you there! -
Black Girls CODE is thrilled to bring to Atlanta an exciting workshop that’s all about ROBOTS! Join us for a fun and captivating educational experience where girls will learn about robots and how they communicate in an engaging atmosphere. They will combine hands-on activities using Lego WeDo/NXT kits with live demonstrations from area robotics organizations where the girls will interact with sophisticated robots, and learn real-world/business applications and uses for robotics.This class is intended for girls ages 7-17.Check-in begins at 9:00 AM. The event starts promptly at 10:00 AM.Participants do not need to bring their own laptops. Lunch will be provided.Space is limited, so sign up soon to secure your spot! Limited scholarships are available by applying here.Once you register for this event, please complete the online student profile forms and emergency contact forms which can be found at this link. -
It’s back and better than ever. The 3rd Annual HiFi Buys Guy’s Night Out takes place Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. ET. at HiFi Buys located at 3157 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30305.
Guys Night Out – Thursday, June 21 in Buckhead
The Buckhead event will feature an evening for the connoisseur of fine luxury items and high end audio.
Enjoy complimentary hot shaves, luxury showcases and demos, select cigars, as well as light bites & libations.
Local vendors include: Brown & Co. Jewelers, Davidoff Of Geneva, Groomed, Don Nacho Tequilla and MotorCars of Georgia.
Audio vendors doing demos include: Audioquest, Bluesound/NAD, Brinkmann/PrimaLuna, dCS, Vandersteen, KEF, Monitor Audio, Pro-Ject Audio, Sonance, Sonos and Sony.
This event is complimentary and open to the public.
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Atlantans may be curious about some of the more fascinating buildings being refurbished in the city. Now’s your chance to learn more about one in them in particular.
On Friday, June 22 at 1 to 2 p.m., come tour the Switchyards Downtown Club and get the scoop on the only startup hub in the country focused exclusively on creating beautiful startups for consumers.
The space holds events like The Consumer Show and more. The Switchyard is located at 151 Ted Turner Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
The tour will be led by founder Michael Tavani and you’ll hear the vision for SDC as more than just a building, see the 1920’s renovated space, and learn about our membership options.
To get a feel for the soul of SDC, we encourage you to arrive 15 minutes early to grab a cup of coffee or stay after to hang-out/work in Western & Atlantic, the country’s first members-only coffee shop. Getting to Switchyards.
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None other than Sir Lucius Leftfoot performed at SunTrust Park on Saturday, June 23 after the 4:10 p.m. game against the Baltimore Orioles. Big Boi, known mostly around the world as one-half of the Atlanta rap duo Outkast, bumped a number of his hits from his third full-length solo album “Boomiverse.”
Big Boi, (real name Andre Patton) is a seven-time Grammy Award winning, RIAA diamond-certified musician with a string of hits to his credit.
The “Boomiverse” album track “All Night” was featured in Apple’s Animoji commercial. Big Boi is also well known for songs such as “In The South” featuring Gucci Mane and Pimp C and singles “Mic Jack” featuring Adam Levine and “Kill Jill” featuring Killer Mike & Jeezy.
Let’s Go Braves ! #Atliens @Braves @MLB pic.twitter.com/lqrrVbjnUz
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) June 23, 2018
After OutKast went on hiatus, Big Boi burst upon the scene by himself with his 2010 solo debut, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. The project reached #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and received unanimous critical acclaim with Pitchfork proclaiming it one of the “100 Best Albums of the Decade ‘So Far'” and topping year-end lists from Time, Paste, Vibe, and more.
@BigBoi did that at the #braves game !!! #Atlanta pic.twitter.com/6WJORvdNRG
— Work Hard Travel Well (@wh_travelwell) June 24, 2018
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Atlanta-based Bounce is set to kick off Season Four of its hit original comedy series In The Cut on Monday, July 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, with new episodes every Monday night this summer.
“In The Cut” stars Dorien Wilson (The Parkers, Dream On) as Jay Weaver, an accomplished entrepreneur and barbershop owner who is kept on his toes by Cheryl, played by Kellita Smith (The Bernie Mac Show, The First Family), the co-owner of the beauty salon next door and his love interest-turned-fiancee.
‘In The Cut’ Returns To Bounce On July 2
Ken Lawson (The Parkers) returns as Jay’s thirty-something illegitimate son from a short-lived fling now in on the family business, as does John Marshall Jones (The Smart Guy) as fellow barber and pal Smitty.
Among this season’s storylines: Marriage planning, pressures of single life, love triangles, hilarious barbershop/beauty shop camaraderie and much more. Guest stars will include Dorion Renaud, Michael Jai White, Kyla Pratt, Emmanuel Hudson, Angie Stone, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Vanessa Simmons, Flex Alexander, Milan Christopher and more.
In 2017, the season three double-episode premiere of “In The Cut” ranked as Tuesday night’s #1 sitcom vs. all ad-supported cable programming in its time period in Households, Persons 18-49, P25-54 and Total Viewers among Bounce’s target audience of African Americans. This series was created by Bentley Kyle Evans and is produced by Evans and partner Trenten Gumbs, both of whom produce the Bounce TV hit original series Family Time.
In anticipation of season four of “In The Cut”, viewers can binge-watch seasons one through three on Brown Sugar, the popular subscription video-on-demand service from Bounce.
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The Atlanta Hawks are going to be making some big moves at the NBA Draft. Fans are invited to cheer the team on Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at STATS for the 2018 Draft Viewing Party Driven By Kumho Tire.
The city’s biggest fans will get together to watch the team make three first-round selections during the 2018 NBA Draft.
The watch party is free and open to the public. There will be appearances by the Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders, Harry the Hawk, Flight Crew, and more.
Tickets are FREE and required for entry, so claim them before they’re gone!
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Nope, everyone is welcome!
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Although we strongly advise taking MARTA or Uber, there are plenty of cash/card lots in Downtown Atlanta walking distance from STATS.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket(s) to the event?
Save the trees! No need to print your ticket(s). They will be emailed to you once you submit your order. On the day of the event, upon entering STATS, please show your mobile ticket.
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“You can do whatever you want to do. The only limits are the ones you set yourself. You have all you need in you right now.”When Atlanta theater impresario Kenny Leon’s grandmother told him to “take you wherever you go,” she could hardly have anticipated that he would establish himself as one of Broadway’s most exciting and acclaimed directors. But through years of hard work, Kenny would migrate from a small wooden house in rural Florida to the Tony Awards’ stage, where he would win Best Direction of a Play for his 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun.In “Take You Wherever You Go”, Leon reflects on the pillars of wisdom he learned every step of the way from the most important people in his life-from his grandmother’s sagacious and encouraging motivations to the steady hand of his mother to the deep artistic and social influence of iconic American playwright August Wilson.“Take You Wherever You Go” is a poignant, ruminative, and inspirational memoir that empowers you to be true to yourself as you navigate your own path.Here is an excerpt from Leon’s interview with ArtsATL:
When I was first named artistic director, I got some beautiful letters of support, from all kinds of people. It was a great feeling.
I also received this one:
When we come to the theater, we come to support our own kind.
Not some uppity coon.It concluded with a death threat.
Carol and I were a bit nervous at first. But then we both quickly came up with the same reaction.
“This is just weakness, cowardice. A weak person hiding behind a letter.”
“Right. And all we’re doing is running a theater,” said Carol. “You’re not Dr. King. Can you imagine what his life was like?”
We laughed it off together. This was before social media so the impact was less striking. Still, it reminded me that our plans for the theater would meet resistance.
Samuel L. Jackson and Kenny Leon met while they were undergrads at Clark College, now Clark Atlanta University. We focused on the positive and the support. At that time, there was nothing I would do that I wouldn’t talk to Sam Jackson about. He was kind of the reason I was doing theater. When I told him about the offer, he said, “Oh, my brother! Go and kill it, man! You can do it!” And when I told him about the hateful letter, he said, “Fuck that. Go run your theater. Many more people want you in that job than don’t. Do your thing.”
On Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Carter Center, Kenny Leon discusses his new memoir with Lois Reitzes of WABE Radio. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow.This is a ticketed event. Tickets include a signed copy of Take You Wherever You Go.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNTmcVt4BSMA Cappella Books if the official bookseller for this event. -
Kick off the summer season at our next Mix-It-Up Midtown event! Network with your neighbors who live and work in the district, and chat with the leadership and staff at Midtown Alliance to learn about projects and initiatives going on in the area.
This event will be held at one of Midtown’s newest residential towers, Icon Midtown. Located on the corner of 14th Street and West Peachtree, Icon Midtown is one of Atlanta’s tallest residential towers featuring panoramic vistas of the city – perfect for picture worthy selfies with friends and coworkers.
ADMISSION:
$8 Midtown Alliance members / $15 non-members / $15, if available, for all at the door100% of ticket proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, a Midtown non-profit that provides free, quality day care, emotional support, and an educational curriculum for homeless children as well as social services for their families.
If you wish to make an additional contribution to the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, please do so under “Additional Donation.”
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and specialty drink will be served.
DETAILS:
Thursday, June 21, 2018
5:30pm – 7:30pmHosted and Sponsored by:
Icon Midtown
22 14th Street NW
Atlanta, GA
30309
