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It’s the first day of Spring, and all over Metro Atlanta “For Sale” signs are popping up in front yards as more people plan to take advantage of the busy spring market. More homes for sale will inspire more buyers to jump in, too, and competition can get fierce. Already, our agents are reporting an increase in multiple offer situations, and calls for “highest and best” happen daily. How can you, as the buyer, be a top contender and, hopefully, the winner when it comes to the home of your dreams? Not surprisingly, your financial health plays a big role in making you an attractive buyer.

Examine Your Finances

If you’re like most buyers, you’ll need to secure financing with a lender before you can buy. Before speaking with one, gather all the

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EMC Homes and Peggy Slappey Properties invite you to tour Silver Ridge, a Gainesville community where prices start in just the $140’s.

Perfect for first-time homebuyers, this quaint, well established community offers affordable homes on beautiful, wooded lots. Located in Gainesville, Silver Ridge is ideally situated for families in search of a peaceful retreat away from busy city life. Enjoy water sports at Lake Lanier, visit a local park, or take a short drive into downtown Gainesville for dining and shopping. Homes are under construction now, ready soon for the right buyer to choose final touches!

3531 Silver Wood Walk

Listed at just $194,900, this home is now available with EMC’s “Welcome Home Package,” a limited-time offer that

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Most people start their search for a new home by swiping through photos online. This is a great way to get excited about the possibility of a new home, but the best place to start is by deciding how much you can spend.  That’s why every good REALTOR® will ask, “Are you pre-approved for a loan?”

Price matters – so much so that it could mean you’ll need to look in different locations, or at town homes instead of detached homes.  Or maybe you can afford more house than you think.  The only way to find out is to speak to a qualified mortgage expert and get that magic pre-approval letter. 

Most buyers use some sort of financing to purchase their home.  The amount you qualify for is a huge determinant of what kind of home you can buy and the location

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Make a new home in Silver Ridge your “Home Sweet Home” and receive $3,000 in closing costs plus a matching refrigerator and microwave!*  EMC Homes is excited to offer these sweet incentives in its new Gainesville community, but be sure to act quickly.  This limited offer applies only to contracts written between February 14, 2018 and March 15, 2018. 

Silver Ridge is perfect for first-time homebuyers, with prices starting in just the $140’s and 100% financing options available. This quaint, well-established community offers affordable homes on beautiful, wooded lots. Located in Gainesville, Silver Ridge is ideally situated for families in search of a peaceful retreat away from busy city life. Enjoy water sports,  visit a local park, or take a short

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