FHA Eases Condo Financing Guidelines
Breaking News from the National Association of REALTORS I've been complaining for years about how tightened loan guidelines from FHA, Fannie, and Freddie have been hindering housing recovery. Here is a tiny step forward as reported by NAR: Some positive news from FHA...
KW Technology Infographic
Check out this cool new infographic. It outlines our rockin' KW technology package - and I just thought is was cool. About this PDF: Get an inside look at the breadth of KW | Technology available to KW associates versus industry standards. Download this poster-sized...
For Sale: A Loft Above Germantown Cafe
1200 5th Ave N. #404, Nashville, TN 37208 Learn more about this property and other homes and condos in Germantown Nashville. The latest Germantown Condos for sale [idx-listings linkid="66549" count="10" showlargerphotos="true"]
For Sale: A Gem of a Home in Donelson, TN
2800 Airwood Dr. Nashville TN 37214 Learn more about this and other amazing homes for sale in Donelson. The newest home listing in Donelson [idx-listings linkid="66525" count="10" showlargerphotos="true"]
What’s the difference between loan pre-qualification and pre-approval?
PRE-QUALIFICATION is only a loan agent's opinion that you'll be able to obtain financing. No or fre verifications are made so formal approval is not issued. PRE-APPROVAL on the other hand, means the loan application has been made though a rigorous procedure....
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Home Construction Costs – How does it add up?
Construction Costs: Learning the Basics I recently stumbled across an article on Zillow regarding home construction costs that I thought was really interesting for both agents and consumers. It highlights the differences in builder costs when it comes to different...
Is that Nashville home already under contract?
That's a tricky question; and one that I get ALL the time. As Realtors, we often go out of our way to be the gatekeepers of information. It's a defense mechanism we use as an industry to help us from going the way of the travel agent, er, dodo. In the past, if you...
Independence Day Events in Nashville
Are you going to brave the heat? I've scoured the interwebs to compile a list of local events this Independence Day. Stay cool out there! Let Freedom Sing Music City July 4th Spectacular – July 4, Nashville. This annual event is Nashville’s largest one-day party and...
The Costs of Life as a REALTOR – real estate industry insider
Hey there everyone! Today I'd like to announce a new section on the NestingInNashville.com blog. I'm going to create a real estate Industry Insider section that will mainly be geared towards the technology of real estate. I'm not going to feature these articles in in...
Where Should I Be Searching For Homes Online In Nashville?
Where have you been searching for homes online? There are literally thousands of websites out there where you can view homes. A very large proportion of my clients originated from the web so I make it a point to research all the options thoroughly. Here are are my...
The Chesterfield – Coming to Hillsboro Village
A new Craftsman-style community is coming to 37212! Core Development is launching their newest cottage community, The Chesterfield. Located in the Hillsboro Village/West End neighborhood and close to the sought-after Eakin Elementary, as well as West End Middle,...
The Villages of Donelson Hills
There isn’t any official news yet, but it looks like developers have their eye on the old Cumberland Yacht Harbor site with intentions to build 126 dwelling units and 18,000 square feet of commercial space to be called The Villages of Donelson Hills. I live about a...
The Best Tennessee High Schools
The ratings are in from this year's US News Of the Tennessee schools in the U.S. News Best High Schools 2012 rankings, 4 were awarded gold medals, 12 earned silver medals, and 67 received bronze medals. The two top-ranked schools in Tennessee are located in Nashville,...
Nashville is America’s 7th Fastest Growing City
According to data compiled by Austin Realtor, Sam Chapman and the folks at AGbeat, Nashville is growing by leaps and bounds. The graph below shows net migration per 10,000 population by Metropolitan Statistical Area from July, 2010 to July, 2011 for the 40 largest...
8 Tips For Purchasing a HUD Home
Receive HUD & Foreclosure Listing Updates Daily What is a HUD Home? A HUD home is one owned by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). If a foreclosed home was initially purchased with a loan from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the lender...
Nashville Ranks First In America’s Top Growth Cities
U-Haul has released the results of their annual “U-Haul National Migration Trend Report” which is often used to measure top growth areas based on where people are moving. The 2011 Top U.S. Growth Cities Report names Nashville, TN as the top growing city for areas with...
9th Annual Downtown Nashville Home Tour
Mark Your Calendar! The 9th Annual Downtown Nashville Home Tour presented by Summit Property Management will be held on Sunday, April 22 from 12 noon until 6 pm. You don't want to miss this event! This year's tour showcases private residences, rental units and...
Spring Time Events In Nashville
I look forward to daylight savings every year. I wish we could have it all the time! Here comes the sun so make sure you take the time to jot these fabulous events on your calendar. PS - I'll be at Steeplechase this year! Who else is in?
MDHA Affordabile Condos Available at 5th & Main
I get *LOTS* of inquiries about MDHA condos through my website. For whatever reason Google really likes my site when it comes to MDHA inquiries. There hasn't been much available on the Affordable Condo front for quite some time because most buildings are now sold out,...