Blogs by Author - Stephanie Crawford

Down Payment Assistance Programs for Nashville Home Buyers

Looking for info about Down Payment Assistance in Nashville? James & Steph with the Nesting In Nashville Team and The Housing Fund have you covered.

Staying Connected With The Market (Even When You’re Not Buying or Selling)

Whatever is on your mind, we’re just a phone call or email away. Our extensive local knowledge of the Nashville real state market is at your disposal.

Why Does The Appraisal Process Take So Long?

Right now we are working on a transaction where the appraisal was ordered two weeks ago, but it still hasn’t happened. What gives? It generally takes 30-45 days to move loan financing from contract to close. Part of the reason it takes so long is that the appraisal process is more complicated than it once […]

Homeowners Insurance in Nashville

When you purchase a home it’s important that you decide on a homeowner’s insurance vendor well in advance of closing. It will be a required chore if obtaining lender financing, but you should also secure a policy if paying all-cash. You will often find the best rates with an outfit that you already have a […]

Our Magazine Feature

Click To Read… Click To Read…

Checklist: What You’ll Need To Gather For Loan Approval

Some of the most challenging things about buying a home is the mortgage process. A lender can run a credit report and grant a quick basic pre-qualification letter in a matter of hours, but full-on loan approval will be contingent on your gathering a lot of paperwork. The more complex your assets, the more docs […]

New Spot Approval Rules for FHA Mortgages and Nashville Condominiums Starting This Week

When you are a seller or a listing agent for a property, there are pros and cons to receiving an offer that includes FHA financing. Since the Great Recession, most listing agents have been displeased to see FHA offers. There are many reasons for this. One is that FHA (and VA) appraisers seem to often be […]

What You Should Know About Buying a Condo in Downtown Nashville

[Updated November 2018] Many buyers don’t know that buying a condo is unlike buying a single family home. Banks have different rules when financing condo units. It isn’t just about the Buyer and their qualifications; it’s also about the Building. Post-recession there have been huge changes to condo financing rules. Some Nashville condos simply won’t support […]

Securing Your New Home

[VIDEO] What Do You See On EVERY Home Inspection Report? #NashvilleAgentsAnswer

Getting your home ready for market? Here are a few items you should be on the lookout for.