Anabelle Parry Joins The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty

Anabelle Parry Joins The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team

Anabelle Parry, a real estate professional from Texas has moved to the Alpharetta, Georgia to join The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of KellerWilliams Realty of North Atlanta.

“We’re excited to welcome Anabelle Parry to the Keller Williams Realty family,” says Mary Ellen Vanaken, team leader of The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team. “This company succeeds through its people, and having Anabelle on our team is a huge win for us.”

Anabelle Parry spent the last 8 years as an educator in Texas and Georgia after 25 years in the food industry as a chef, restaurant owner and general manager for Aramark Managed Services Higher Education. While in Texas, Anabelle began her passion for real estate by becoming a licensed realtor and selling homes in North San Antonio. After relocating many times with both her company and her husband, she has settled in Alpharetta, Georgia where she continues to pursue her passion as a realtor.

 “I joined Keller Williams Realty because I wanted to be a part of something exciting,” Parry says. “I noticed many well-respected, top-producing agents were making the move to Keller Williams Realty and that piqued my interest. This company promotes an agent-centric business model that focuses on cutting-edge training, profit sharing and wealth-building opportunities. When I decided that I wanted to take my business to the next level, I knew joining Keller Williams Realty was the next logical step.”

The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams, located at 5780 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, was established in September 2004 and has four associates. The team includes team leader Mary Ellen Vanaken, realtors Susan Jennings and Anabelle Parry and real estate assistant Claire Wilson. The team’s primary focus is luxury homes in the North Atlanta communities of Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell, Duluth and Milton, Georgia.

To learn more about The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty, call Mary Ellen Vanaken at 678-665-2887 or visit www.mevhomes.com. 

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Buying A New Home vs Buying a Resale Home

Buying A New Home vs Buying a Resale Home

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There will be many opinions as to whether buying a new home vs buying a resale home is best.

New Homes

• A newly constructed home will have the option to customize upfront to include kitchen appliances, flooring, counter tops, color-scheme, and alternative floor plans.
• Less maintenance because all materials are new.
• Materials used are less of a health risk compared to older homes.
• Homebuilders provide home warranties in the event of defect.
• Homes are usually prewired for the latest technology.
• Homes are built with added security such as burglar systems.
• Homes tend to be energy efficient in design - windows, insulation, and more efficient heating and cooling systems.
• Master suites tend to be larger in size as well as the kitchen.
• Homes are clean, untouched, and undamaged.

Resale Homes

• Resale homes are older and more likely near the metro areas  - your city commute is closer.
• Like to do renovation projects? Resale homes are your best way to go.
• Resale homes tend to have larger lots and larger secondary bedrooms.
• Neighborhoods are established.
• Mature landscaping adds to the charm of resale homes.
• More negotiation power with resale homes than new homes.  Builders tend to be set on price.
• Taxes and closing costs may differ between new homes and resale homes.

For more information on buying a new home or buying a resale home, contact The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty today. http://www.mevhomes.com 678-665-2887

As  a real estate team who are experts in this local area, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. We are eager to serve you. Here are some of the things we can do for you:

Find Your Next Home
You need someone who knows this area inside and out! We can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home
Sell a Home
When it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. We can take care of everything you need, from start to close.
Consult on Home Selling Tactics
Oftentimes buyers don't visualize living in your home the way you do. We can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.

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Buying A New Home vs Buying a Resale Home

Ten Great Reasons To Buy A Home in 2013

TEN GREAT REASONS TO BUY A HOME IN 2013

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1.        Quality of life – a home provides stability and security for you and your loved ones, and membership within a community of neighbors.

2.        Pride of home ownership – a home is a personal haven, a place that you can decorate, shape, and share over time because it’s yours.

3.        Excellent affordability – lower home prices combined with low interest rates means there are tremendous opportunities for buyers.

4.        Historically low interest rates – around 4 percent in the U.S. gives better purchasing power to those who qualify.

5.        Appreciation potential – your home investment can grow in value.

6.        Equity buildup and debt pay down – homeowners enjoy an average net worth of approximately $184,000 vs. $4,000 for renters.

7.        Leverage – where else can you buy an investment of this magnitude with 5-10 percent down?

8.        Tax deduction advantages – property tax and mortgage interest write-offs.

9.        Tax exemption – up to $500,000 per married couple or $250,000 per person on sale of a primary residence in the United States.

10.    The real cost of renting – at $800 per month, with the average
6 percent rental increase per year, you will pay $126,536 over a 10-year period but have zero ownership of the property.

       Let’s find your perfect home today! Contact The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty – 678-665-2887 http://www.mevhomes.com 5780 Windward Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, Georgia

TEN GREAT REASONS TO BUY A HOME IN 2013