Will The Gulch’s Twelve Twelve Building Go Condo? Prelim Reservations Available Now.
The super high-end Twelve Twelve building which is now under construction in the Gulch is considering making a move from apartments to condominiums according to the Nashville Post. Last week the building's co-developer Ray Hensler began taking non-binding...
FHA Decreases Loan Limits in Middle Tennessee
FHA recently changed their upper loan limits for mortgages in Middle Tennessee. $393,300 for a single family home $503,500 for duplexes $608,600 for triplexes $756,350 quad development This limits are slightly lower than previous limits and are in effect for the...
Fun Home Buyer Infographic
Thanks to Market Leader for providing this fun infographic on the home buying process. Looking to get started, but not sure where to begin? We'd be happy to do a quick no-obligation consult via phone, Skype or over coffee. Need a lender to start the pre-appoval...
Just Listed in Normandy Heights, Mt Juliet
158 Normandy Drive in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee is 3024 square feet of gorgeous, renovated space in Normandy Heights. Constructed in 2008, this home is by far a better value that the new homes,
Mortgage Interest Rate Predictions
Last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association released its predictions for rates and loan originations in 2014 and 2015. Jay Brinkmann, MBA's Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Research and Education, released the following statement highlighting key points...
8 Amazing Waterfront Homes Around Nashville
Check out these 8 spectacular homes that are right in our backyard! For additional information on these listings, email us at [email protected]. Click on the listing to view more incredible photos! Wine cellars, guest houses & outdoor kitchens… need I...
Downtown Nashville Residential Report 2013
If you are interested in downtown real estate, you must check out the newest Urban Residential Report from the Downtown Partnership. Of note is the complete lack of new condominium builder inventory. New rental buildings continue to go up, and occupancy rates are...
The Case for Giving Loyalty to your Buyer’s Agent
Have you ever given only part of your attention to a project and gotten lackluster results? Might you have given it your full attention if you were assured of a reward upon successful completion? Well, that is kind of how real estate works. All agents WANT your...
Fannie Mae To Increase Down Payment Requirements from 3% to 5%
This just in... An update to Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriting (DU) system, scheduled to take effect on Nov. 16, includes an option that allows the system to ignore foreclosure information on a credit report if a pre-foreclosure sale is also documented. While this...
DIY Pest Prevention
Loving this infographic from BobVilla.com on DIY Pest Prevention Ideas. Do you have any tips to add?
Credit Scoring
The following was excerpted from a CRS finance class I took a few years back: Part I: Good Credit Translates into Lower Rates for the Consumer In the 1960s, Fair Isaac Corporation started working on a system lenders could use to evaluate the likelihood of receiving...
Steps to Selling Your Nashville Home
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A New Craftsman-Style Community is Coming to Salemtown/Germantown!
Salemtown Cottages, comprised of 24, 3 bedroom, single-family homes in the heart of Salemtown/Germantown, is only a short distance to Downtown Nashville, shopping, some of the city’s best restaurants and more. Ranging in size from 1450-1750 square feet, each...
Can I Break A Buyer Representation Agreement With My Current Agent?
[SOURCE: TAR's Legal & Ethics Hot Line Attorneys] QUESTION: We have an agent that showed a buyer a property. Afterwards, we learned the buyer had signed a buyer's rep agreement with another agent; however, the buyer does not want to use that other agent. Is there...
Buying Condos in a College Town (Vanderbilt & Belmont Grad Students Take Note!)
Buying Condos and Homes near Vanderbilt University (Updated post. Originally printed in Fall 2010). A few months back I wrote about post about how a substantial portion of my business every spring typically involves helping the parents of local grad students at...
Real Estate Glossary
Acceptance: the date when both parties, seller and buyer, have agreed to and completed signing and/or initialing the contract. Adjustable Rate Mortgage: a mortgage that permits the lender to adjust the mortgage's interest rate periodically on the basis of...
Beginners guide to being a real estate agent
If you are new to real estate or considering a career change. Placester recently posted a free eBook that I found to be informative and thorough. It's absolutely worth the read. I'm also excited to be one of the agents quoted in the book! Don't hesitate to call me if...
In Nashville, Buying is Cheaper than Renting
Thanks to my very favorite local mortgage broker, Mark Neely at Legacy Mutual Mortgage for the great handout highlighting home affordability in Nashville. In recent year rents have been raising at rates over 10% year over year.... Check out our newest listings:...
Rising mortgage interest rates: A make or break moment for homebuyers?
I happened upon some excellent commentary today on NPR. Take 12 minutes to listen to this podcast on the future of interest rates and what to expect when applying for a mortgage. Read the full article here...
Why are Closing Costs Higher in New Construction?
It's true. It can cost more if you decide to buy a brand new home. It's all about the cost of title insurance policy. Title insurance can vary in price. A half a percent of purchase price is a decent estimate. In Nashville, it's generally accepted that the seller will...