So something like $250,000 at 5% for 30 years.

I run a call center for real estate so deal with this stuff all the time. 

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So far I’ve only had minor repairs and have used Angies list to find most of my people.

If you buy a property as your primary residence and live in it for 2 years then rent it for up to 3 more (so you've still lived in it for 2 out of the 5 years prior to sale) you would get the entire 121 exemption tax free. 

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So higher inventory, longer days on market, but prices are still up approx 5% from last year, and pending sales are up. 

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

So we are selling our Atlanta home.

Because of your loan size, I would advise to buy the rate down using up to 2 points as those usually have the quickest ROI for the payment savings and you will not see rates drop low enough probably to do a refinance that makes since as it would take longer to recoup the cost of the refinance.HomeStyle Renovation loan does require all work be done by a GC so you cannot help with the repairs.