The trees are blooming in Middle Tennessee!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the blooming of the trees brings our thoughts of spring.  Warmer weather and kids getting out of school.  Is it time for a move?  The best time in years is right here right now.  If I can be of help in any way just contact me.

New Listing Caravan

It has been a few weeks since we have had a caravan.  It was good to get out a look at houses again.  The first home we looked at is in The Highlands subdivision.

3735 Henricks Hill Dr.  Smyrna, TN  $260,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This 3 level home has a great open floor plan.  The main level has beautiful hardwood floors.  The basement has large rec. room.  4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 3464 Square feet of space make this home great for growing families.  The back yard has a park like setting with a nice waterfall foing into a koi pond.  This home is a great buy!!

From there we went to Ivy Pointe

5001 Monaco Dr.  Smyrna, TN  $204,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1886 square feet of space.  Hardwood floors in the great room, foyer, and dinning room.  Brushed nickel hardware & fixtures are a very nice modern touch.  Another great deal in the Smyrna area.

From there we moved on to the last home on the caravan in Cedar Forest subdivision.

302 Shadowood Dr.  Smyrna, TN.  $214,899

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impressive in every way!! Formal Living room, Dining room, and family room with fireplace.  3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2619 square feet on space make this home the best value of the whole caravan.  This home should go fast.

Smyrna Real Estate Agent recognized for service

I was awarded the Bronze level of achievement for outgoing referrals sent thru the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.  I want to thank all my family and friends that helped this happen.  I would also like to ask everyone to help me this year so I can move up in the ranking to GOLD!!!  The ways you can help are simple and few.  Keep your ears open when you hear your friends or family talking about buying or selling real estate simply give them my name and number or give me their information.  It does not matter what state you are in I can refer them to agents all around the world.  By doing this you also are helping your friends and family because they will be helped by an agent that will take care of them as well as I would.

New Listing in Murfreesboro

1807 Peartree Ct. Murfreesboro, TN  37128   $126,900

This beautiful home is ready for it’s new owners.  The carpet has been cleaned, walls painted, and the entire outside of the home and garage have been pressure washed.  This home has close to 1300 square feet of space.  3 bed rooms,2 baths and a formal dinning room. 

Large living room with vaulted ceiling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Large eat in kitchen has alot of cabniets, new stove, dishwasher, and refrigerator.

Low or no cost way to get your home ready to sell.

In today’s market if you need to sell your home then it needs to look better than every other home on the market.  The following tips & tricks will help get a home show ready without breaking the bank.

1.      Rearrange the furniture:  Simply adding or removing furniture, lamps, rugs and accessories from different parts of the house can create a whole new look.

2.      Patch and paint:  Paint is one of the most cost-effective and easiest ways to make a dramatic change. Have a wall with minor dents and dings?  Paintable wall paper is a great fix for this.

3.      Houseplants:  A well maintained plant is a great design component that adds warmth, texture, and color to any room.

4.      Get Organized:  There are many ways to pick up clutter in a home natural baskets, canvas bins, hooks on the inside of a door, and shelving.

5.      Replace old hardware:  Cabinet handles, switch plates, and other small hardware.  For just a few dollars a piece you could replace old, worn, and outdated pieces.

6.      Lighting:  Lighting can have a major impact on the appearance of a home.  To bright or dark will make a room seem harsh. 

7.      Clean up:  A good detailed cleaning takes a little hard work but is well worth the effort.  The cost to you is minimal unless you hire some one to do it for you.

 

I hope this information is very helpful to everyone.  Your real estate agent should be able to help you with ideas on any of these topics and many more.

New listing caravan

This week’s caravan started in Gatewood Estates.

116 Wildmaple Ct.  $165,00

This home is in Murfreesboro, TN.  it is 6 years old and still looks new.  3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths with 1376 Square feet.  This home has a 2 car attached and  2 car detached  garages very nice for the family that need the extra space.  The home sits on a treed lot in a cul-de-sac.  It is a very nice home and with a little lower price I think it could be a great buy.

From there we moved on to La Vergne.

108 Highland Ct. $105,00

Great renovated home on a cul-de-sac.  3 Bedrooms and 1 Bath with 1045 Square feet.  Hardwood floors in the livingroom and hall.  Huge laundry room off of the 2 car garage.  This is a good home with a little work on the outside it could be a great home.

From there we moved to the last home of the day in the Cottages of LaVergne. 

5033 73rd Ave.   $103,000

This townhome boasts 2 nice sized bedrooms upstairs with there own baths.  It is 8 years old and has been very well taken care of.  A great floor plan makes this home feel much larger than 1200 Square feet.  Best of all besides the price is the fact that it is an end unit.

New Listing Caravan

This week’s New listing caravan we started off in the Green Acres subdivision.

131 Long Rifle Rd.  $114,000

This home is a 3 bedroom 1 bath with 1110 square feet of room.  New double-hung winyl insulated windows, fresh paint, new carpet, large lqundry, storage building, and nice sized lot make this a great home.  This home would also make a great reatal home.  Low taxes and a great price with a home in this condition it won’t last long.

From there we moved to Key estates subdivision

6601 Scenic Dr.   $120,900

A large corner lot is where this 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath 1187 square foot all brick home sits.  Fenced in back yard has a large covered patio and a storage shed with electricity.  The home has tile in the bathrooms and all bedrooms have extra large closets. 

From there we moved to the Enon Springs subdivision.

412 Lawson Rd.  $119,900

This home is a 3 bedroom 2 bath with 1196 square feet of space.  The floorplan is very open.  This home sits almost at the end of a cul-de-sac.  Very nice rocking chair front porch.

New Listing Caravan

6017 Inglenook Dr.  $279,900

This home was the first stop on this week’s caravan.  It brought us into The Vineyards subdivision located in Smyrna TN.  This all brick home has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and 2761 sqft.  This home is in excellent condition.  It has vaulted ceilings, beautiful windows in the den that overlook a scenic creek,  and spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry.  The community pool is very nice to have this time of year.  At this price I would not be suprised to see this home SOLD soon.  And we are off to the other side of Smyrna.

506 E. Kings Rd.  $145,000.

This home is sitting on 1/4 acre of land with lats of mature trees.  A 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with 1355 sqft.  Fresh paint, NEW hard wood floors, big fenced back yard, oversized 2 car garage, and Seller is willing to pay $2500 of Buyers’ closing costs.  Great home that has been well maintained.  Off to Cane Ridge, TN. 

4916 Alexis Dr.  $189,000

In Oak Highlands subdivision this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, and 1964 sqft. is waiting for you to call it HOME.  Private deck with hot tub, Unfinished area in partial basement ideal for studio/office.  The community boasts a large playground and tennis courts.  Yet another great home with a good price.  All these great home priced to sell and intrest rates are still the lowest they have been in years sounds like it is a excellent time to buy.

See you next week!!

New Closing Fee for Borrowers.

Conventional lenders are changing the way they do business and have employed 3 new closing fees.

1.      Adverse Market Delivery Charge.    

Its objective is to give lenders/investors incentive due to concern in the lending market.  The cost per mortgage originated is .25% of the loan amount.  On the plus side the borrower can either pay it at close or add it to the loan.  On a $300,000 purchase and a 90% loan to value ratio loan, the cost would be $675.

2.      Loan-Level Price Adjustments (LLAP).

The LLPA fee is designed to reduce the lender/investor risk levels.  This is based on the borrower’s credit score, loan-to-value on the mortgage, multiple-unit properties, and any secondary payment of interest-only.  The borrower will pay the adjusted fee based on the risk type and amount of risk to the lender/investor.

3.      Higher Down Payments Apply in Declining Markets

If you buy a home in an “Declining Market”, an area where the economy has a negative economic growth factor, you will be required to make a extra 5% down payment at closing.  This will be applied to loans with a loan-to-value ratio of greater than 80%.

One of the first things, besides finding the right Realtor©, is to find a lender who has the knowledge and experience to explain every aspect of the loans.  That way there are no surprises at the closing table.

 

Famous Quote of the Month.

God’s gifts put man’s best dreams to shame.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning