Pre-qualifying will help you in the following ways: 1. Generally, interest rates are locked in for a set period of time. 2. You will know in advance exactly what your payments will be on offers you choose to make. 3. You wont' waste time considering homes you cannot afford.
Pre-approval will help you in the following ways: 1. A seller may choose to make concessions if they know that your financing is secure. You are like … (2 comments)
maryellen vanaken: Cumming, GA Fair/Festival & Near By Homes
- 09/27/15 11:07 PM
Cumming, GA Fair/Festival & Near By HomesThe Cumming, Georgia Fair and Festival, established in 1995, is an 11 day fun filled event. This fall fair is very affordable with free daily attractions, free concerts, discount days and free living history exhibits. The Fair also offers a 1900’s rural town and a Heritage Village with demonstrations of farm machinery such as a cotton gin, corn mill, syrup mill, chicken house, and a cider press. Also, one will find at the Fair an amazing 44,000 square foot covered arena with a permanent seating capacity of 3,051 and expanded seating of 6,000. Held in … (0 comments)
maryellen vanaken: Milton Georgia Homes Available Near Milton High School
- 09/25/15 01:51 AM
Milton Georgia Homes Available Near Milton High SchoolMilton High School is one of many high schools in the Fulton County area. The school is located between Birmingham Hwy and Freemanville Road. The current campus opened in 2005 and in 2008 was named a National School of Excellence. To learn about Milton High Schools history click HERE. Milton, Georgia, established in 2006, estimates its area to be about 23,000 acres. From Great schools to Equestrian Estates, Milton offers convenience to all the major nearby cities of Cumming, Canton, Atlanta, Johns Creek, Alpharetta and more.
Convenient to the GA 400 and the West … (0 comments)
maryellen vanaken: Determine How Safe A North Atlanta Neighborhood Is
- 04/21/15 12:41 AM
Determine How Safe A North Atlanta Neighborhood IsOne of the things that frustrates both clients and REALTORS® is that due to Fair Housing laws, we are prohibited from commenting on whether or not a neighborhood is “safe.” The web, however, fills that void nicely with a variety of tools when you Determine How Safe A North Atlanta Neighborhood is. One tool that’s very useful: CrimeReports.com. Just enter an address and the map populates with recent crime data, including police calls and arrests.
Another valuable tool as you narrow the search is the local police department. Just give them a call … (0 comments)
maryellen vanaken: Creekstone Estates Cumming Favorite
- 04/15/15 10:59 PM
Creekstone Estates Cumming FavoriteCreekstone Estates Cumming Georgia is a family friendly community with luxurious homes in a variety of sizes and styles. Creekstone Estates was created in 2001 and presently has a few remaining construction lots available. The community offers approximately 350 stunning homes on 370 acres. With homes in the $700,000's to $1.5 million+ range, Creekstone Estates offers families an excellent neighborhood to call home.
Residents in Creekstone Estates Cumming Georgia are able to enjoy remarkable amenities to make lifelong memories including an 8,000 square foot Clubhouse, 11 lighted tennis courts with Tennis Pro and Pro Shop, an Activities … (2 comments)
maryellen vanaken: Alpharetta Georgia Community of Lake Windward
- 04/14/15 12:33 AM
Alpharetta Georgia Community of Lake Windward Lake Windward in Alpharetta Georgia is gorgeous! Imagine living in a private lake community with fantastic tennis that produces club level fun and competition. Windward has one of the top golf courses in Georgia along with swimming and diving pools. The community also offers a sports park for basketball, volleyball, softball and more. Windward is set in a 3,400 acre community among rolling, wooded hills in North Fulton County. Conveniently located near Georgia 400 in Alpharetta, Windward is just 15 miles north of I-285 and 26 miles from downtown Atlanta. Alpharetta Georgia Community of Lake … (0 comments)
maryellen vanaken: North Atlanta Home Inspection Reports
- 04/13/15 12:14 AM
North Atlanta Home Inspection ReportsIf you are thinking that you might sell your home in the next year, consider this, most buyers will hire a home inspector that will inspect your home for any and all issues. Wiring, foundation, installation, etc. In the case of a Home Inspection, you do not want to be surprised!
When you accept an offer on your home, you want to close the deal with as little hassle as possible. More and more North Atlanta home owners will purchase North Atlanta Home Inspection Reports and provide a home inspection report to buyers as this can … (1 comments)
maryellen vanaken: Atlanta Top Moving Destination
- 02/10/15 04:21 AM
Atlanta Top Moving Destination According to Penske Truck Rental's 2014 report, Atlanta is the number one moving destination! Warmth and sunshine is one of the many features that attracts people to Atlanta, Georgia.
Penske’s 2014 top moving destinations list is compiled via analysis of its one-way consumer truck rental reservations made. Penske Truck Rental's top 10 moving destinations for 2014 include: Atlanta Tampa/Sarasota Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Orlando Seattle Denver Houston Chicago Las Vegas Atlanta is one of the primary cities of … (0 comments)
maryellen vanaken: N. Atlanta Home Sells In One Day as Home Values Have Increased
- 04/01/14 07:04 AM
The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team has sold a N. Atlanta home in only one day as home values have increased this spring. This property, a 5 bedroom and 4 bath home, took only one day to sell at $516,000. This home, located at 385 Wilde Green Drive in Roswell, Georgia, produced multiple buyer interest within days of listing. “The North Atlanta Estate Market is improving daily,” says Mary Ellen Vanaken, owner of The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty. “Home prices have increased and we are seeing multiple offers within minutes sometimes of putting a home on … (0 comments)
A home is not a home because of its room dimensions or the color of the walls. It is about how you feel when you walk through the front door. And the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there.
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Obtaining Mortgage Pre-qualification And Pre-ApprovalMany buyers apply for a loan and obtain approval before they find the home they want to buy. Why?
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