Quick tidbits of advice and ideas about real estate.

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There are plenty of ways for first-time shoppers to lock in a great deal on the starter home of their dreams. However, they may not know about them due to the fact that they’re relatively inexperienced when it comes to shopping for a property, in addition to the conditions that currently exist in the housing market. Working with an experienced real estate professional can help quite a bit in this regard, but it’s also important to do as much research as possible on how to effectively cut costs.

One of the biggest issues in the current housing market – which has a huge impact on affordability over the life of a mortgage – is the rate homeowners pay on their home loans, according to…

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How is the market? It’s a question our agents get asked a lot, and for good reason. If you’re considering buying a new home or selling one you already own, the market trends and predictions are important in the decision making process. Below is our most recent market update information for Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, Rutherford, and Sumner counties to help you make the most informed and beneficial choices possible.

DAVIDSON COUNTY MARKET UPDATE

Homes For Sale
• Up 5.7% compared to the last month
• Down 0.7% compared to the last year

Homes Closed
• Up 23.9% compared to the last month
• Up 1.8% compared to the last year

Homes Placed under Contract
• Up 14.2% compared to the last month
• Down 0.5% compared to the last year

 

WILLIAMSON…

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Buying a home can be a stressful, challenging process. There is usually a steep learning curve for first-time buyers, who may find themselves surrounded by jargon and more steps than your typical Irish folk dance. Even seasoned buyers usually don’t look forward to this long process.

However, nearly all experienced buyers say that one thing definitely makes the process less complicated: communicating clearly with your real estate agent. This article will give you the tools you need to open the channels of communication between you and your agent in order to establish a great relationship for the duration of the home-buying process.

Following are four key steps that will help you communicate effectively with your real estate agent.

STEP…

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Finding SchoolsIf you’re preparing to make a move to a new home, you already know that it’s a monumental decision in one’s life. It becomes even more significant if you have children who are (or will soon be) of school age.

 

Whether they’re already enrolled in school or their school career is just around the corner, moving house is one of the most impactful moments that can happen in any child’s life. You can make the transition easier by ensuring that their new school measures up.

 

Regardless of your preference for public or private school, there are a number of important factors to consider when deciding where to move. Even if you’re locked in to a generalgeographic location because of your job requirements, you can examine all of the schools –…

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It can be difficult to find the best places to live so that your children or child can go to a good school. But with the PARKS new features to the website and mobile app, there is now an easier and more convenient way to locate schools in your desired area.

 

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The PARKS website now has a new, organized design to assist PARKS website visitors in making well-informed decisions about neighborhoods and communities in Middle Tennessee. One of the great features is the school locater in the “neighborhoods” section of the website where there are boxes that you can select such as schools, hospitals, banks, churches, restaurants and theatres, that display your selection in your desired area(s). For example, if you select Williamson County,…

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DIY: Floral Arrangements for Your Home

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Whether you’ve just moved house or simply want to add some flair to your current home, floral arrangements are a visually interesting way to add color to almost any room.

 

Purchasing pre-designed arrangements will cost you a pretty penny. A great way to save money while still enjoying the beauty of flowers is to create your own floral arrangements!

 

Working with fresh cut flowers versus faux (silk) flowers

There are some differences to be aware of when deciding whether to create your floral arrangements with fresh flowers and plants or the artificial variety:
  • Artificial flowers will last virtually forever.
  • Fresh flowers have a pleasant aroma.
  • Silk or faux arrangements don’t…

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What to Plant in Your Yard for Curb Appeal this Spring

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One of your first chances to impress potential buyers is when they first pull up to the exterior of your property. Typically, buyers are brought in through the front of the home, which gives them a chance to have a brief look around the front yard (if applicable), as they make their way to the front door. This period of time, although brief, is extremely important. Your home is making its first impression. Everyone knows you never have a second chance to make a good first impression!
 
With that being said, wowing your potential home buyers with attractive curb appeal really doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Make sure your front lawn is manicured and that there is fresh mulch in all plant…

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How To Stage Your Home To Sell

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A very important step in the process of selling your house is ‘staging’ your home in order to attract as many potential buyers as possible. If it is within your budget, you can hire a professional staging company to take care of this detail for you.

 

If you’re working with a smaller budget, however, staging your home is something that you can do yourself with a little effort and minimal investment. The following tips and suggestions will give you impressive results that will wow everyone who passes through your home.

 

Complete Any Repairs

Take the time now to do any small projects that you’ve been meaning to get around to, like replacing a cracked window or putting a sliding door back on its hinges. By doing…

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Common Questions when Preparing to List Your Home This Spring

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If you are considering putting your home on the real estate market this spring, you’re on the right track to successfully selling your home. Studies show that year after year, springtime is the best time to sell a home. It’s true that many potential home buyers prefer to wait out the harsh, bitter winter weather for the sunny days of spring to tour properties of interest.

 

That being the case, as a seller, you likely have questions about how you can best prepare your home for its springtime debut. We’ve listed some common seller questions and answers below:

 

What type of spring care should be given to my home’s exterior?

 

Ensure that your home has great curb appeal by…

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Negotiating Tips to Get the Right Price on Your Dream Home

Negotiating Tips to Get the Right Price on Your Dream Home

Whether you’re looking to purchase your first home or your fifth home, you instinctively want to get the most for your money. In order to make sure that the house of your dreams comes with the right price tag, it’s important to go into the negotiation process well-informed.

 

Of course, the price of every home is at least somewhat negotiable, but what really matters is your negotiation style and plan of attack. By incorporating the following strategies into your home search, you’ll have a much better chance of landing the perfect deal.

 

Enter the home search process financially prepared. In other words, know your finances inside and out before you even think about calling a real…

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