Study Finds Connection Between Neighborhood Walkability and Home Values
Here's an interesting story I recently stumbled upon at the National Realtor Blog. Nashville isn't well-known to be a walkable city, however www.WalkScore.com ranked Nashville the 39th most walkable city earlier this year. If you are interest in a walkable lifestyle...
Big Draw: 12 South
What’s The Big Draw? The Big Draw is an annual event comprised of activities centered on drawing. Initiated in 2000 by the wildly successful UK Campaign for Drawing, The Big Draw promotes John Ruskin’s belief that drawing is a key to understanding and knowledge....
Online Marketing: Welcome to the new reality
I wanted to give Darrin Freedman of CB Blog Estate a shout out for his video blog post on new media marketing for today's social networks. I keep promising myself that I am going to start a video blog but the thought of seeing myself on "tape" is still a little...
Condo Purchases May Require Extra Steps
Homebuyers who are contemplating purchasing a condominium should review a long list of documents and other information to make sure that the property they are fully informed. The following information is at the top of the must-consider list: Budget. Examine the...
Velocity Special – IKEA & ModerNash design package
Here's a fun little special at Velocity in the Gulch. If your interested in taking a preview of this development, please let me know and I'll get it set up. MDHA pricing from the 130's.
6 Reasons why it’s a good time to buy:
The housing market is looking healthier. Here are six reasons why now is the time to jump into the market.
1. Uncle Sam is willing to help. First-time buyers (defined as anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the last three years) are entitled to a maximum $8,000 tax credit; interest rates are at record lows; and the Federal Reserve is doing its best to make mortgage loans available.
2. People have to live somewhere. About 800,000 new households are formed each year in this country, ensuring that the housing market will tighten, even if the economy doesn’t soar.
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When Seller Expectations Are Too High…
…it often falls to the real estate agent to help set realistic expectations. The Market judges a home’s value – not appraisers, not agents and believe it or not – not past home sales in the neighborhood. A home’s value is totally and completely based on what a buyer is willing to pay for it at any given time.
Rolling Mill Hill may go rental
You probably already no that the initial phase of the Rolling Mill Hill condo development entered receivership a few months ago. Bank receiver John Cheadle talks with the Nashville Business Journal about the future of the project.
Rate Up A Little
Freddie Mac confirms that average interest on 30-year fixed mortgages rose this past week to 5.29 percent from 5.22 percent a week earlier. Meanwhile, the average rate on a 15-year fixed loan climbed to 4.68 percent from 4.63 percent. Five-year adjustable-rate...
Buyers can purchase AND renovate in ONE loan
FHA Program Offers Purchase, Renovation Aid “The Federal Housing Administration is encouraging use of its little-known 203(k) loan program. The 203(k) lets an owner-occupant borrow money for both the purchase and renovation in one loan, and put down only 3.5 percent....
Coming Soon to Franklin: Barclay Place from the 290s
Franklin’s newest traditional neighborhood development where every home will be certified GREEN by NAHB Research Center and ENERGY STAR® Certified! Barclay Place, located in historic, charming Franklin, at the corner of Willowsprings and Downs Blvds., will feature two...
First-Time Buyers: It’s time to jump off the fence
D i d y o u k n o w ? First time homebuyers who buy a home by November 30, 2009, are eligible for an $8,000 tax credit. You do not have to repay the credit, provided the home remains your main home for 36 months after the purchase date. You can claim 10 percent of...
NES: In Home Energy Evaluation
NES, in partnership with TVA, offers the In-Home Energy Evaluation. Reduce your power usage and receive cash incentives for installing energy-efficiency improvements. Participants pay an up-front fee of $150 for the evaluation. If any recommended improvements are...
Our Tennessee Senators
MEET YOUR TENNESSEE SENATORS It is always interesting to learn more about the elected officials that represent you! Senator Lamar Alexander Senator Bob Corker
Buyers Rush to meet Tax Credit Deeadline
“Real estate professionals report that first-time home buyers are flooding the sale market, pressed to finalize a deal before the federal government’s $8,000 tax credit offer expires on Nov. 30. Because mortgage approvals, residential inspections, and other steps in...
10 Best Cities for Condo Deals
I recently spotted this Forbes Magazine article raking the 10 Best Places for Condo Deals. If you are thinking of investing in a condo in one of these cities I would be proud to make you a referral to a qualified, experienced agent in their urban market. As a...
Affordability: Perception vs. Reality (you might be suprised at what you can afford)
Affordability • 76.4% of consumers think a median-income family can only afford 50% or fewer of the homes for sale in their area. In reality, a family earning the national median income can afford nearly 75% of the homes for sale today on Realtor.com. Foreclosure •...