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When it comes to purchasing your new home; you have two choices, a new home or an existing home. Some buyers only want a new home but for some they are undecided. Several buyers don’t understand why you would buy an existing home when you can buy a new one for the same price. I have listed pros for both purchasing existing and new homes.
Some of the pros of purchasing an existing home are: most existing homes already have blinds and curtain, some have added fence and landscaping, fixtures and carpeting may have been upgraded, the home has already settled so the existing owner may have already done all of the fixs due to nail pops and hairline cracks. A pro to purchasing in a established neighborhood vs. an new construction subdivision is that you can drive around to see the existing environment fo the neighborhood.
The pros to purchasing a new home are: you can build to suit in; some cases, you may also be able to pick out carpet, paint and countertop colors. No one has lived in the home yet so you can still enjoy that new home smell. HVAC units, appliances, the roof and hot water heaters are new so don’t have to worry about replacing anytime soon. You also have a one year builder warranty so you can contact your builder when things go wrong.
If you decide to purchase a new home; just remember that you need to have money set aside for small things. The things that you may need to purchase right away are a refrigerator and blinds. Some new homes also do not come equip with bathroom mirrors, towel racks and toilet paper holders.
I hope that this helps determine whether a new or existing home is right for you.
Shauna Mason, ABR
Turn Key Team
Benchmark Realty
c: 615-585-3239
o: 615-890-2323
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I was so excited when I saw this article that I had to post this information. I am so excited to see that jobs are coming to Rutherford County!
Nissan is holding a job fair this week to fill hundreds of positions at its Smyrna plant. The job fair will be held on Wednesday at the Embassy Suites located in Murfreesboro from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 1,100 positions are available. Beginning in 2012, workers at the Rutherford County plant will begin making the Nissan LEAF.
Shauna Mason, ABR
The Turn Key Team
Benchmark Realty
c: 615-585-3239
o: 615-371-7000
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Freddie Mac reports that they expect a rebound in Nashville soon! It's a great time to buy in Middle Tennessee. Rates are still at an all time low.
Shauna Mason, ABR
Keller Williams Realty
405 St. Andrews Dr.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
c: 615-585-3239
o: 615-895-8000
Forbes Magazine listed Nashville, TN as number 16 as Recession Proof city. We still have a lot of growth in this area. Smyrna, TN has been named again as one of the best places to retire. Downtown Nashville has been recently listed as an area that will have one of the largest business booms.
Middle Tennessee is a great place to live and buy a home!
Shauna Mason, ABR
The Turn Key Team
Keller Williams Realty
c: 615-585-3239
o: 615-895-8000
We have decided to take a new approach with our blogs. Rather than talk about the housing market; we are going to talk about houses that we have seen or shown our clients. If there are exciting things going on with the market; we will post them once in a while. The entire reason that we got into Real Estate was because we had a passion for homes. So that it was we have decided to focus on our passion.
We love going into homes and seeing different styles, colors and layouts. So we have decided to go back to the basics and tell you all about houses in Middle Tennessee. We realize that the housing market has changed within the last 6 years but the inventory is exciting.
Okay, so here we go….Shauna will be describing this home since she saw it but Bobbie Jo will be posting her stories as well.
I have a passion for historical homes. I love the awkwardness that comes with them. The uneven flooring, the imperfect wall texture, etc…I could do without the tiny closets; but that is nothing that a big dresser could not fix. I kept pulling this particular home in MLS (Multiple Listing System) but noticed that it was only a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home. The square footage was in the 2,000′s though. It was built-in the 1800′s and was in an older neighborhood in Smyrna. I love this area by the way. Then, I noticed that the home was next door to my sister’s home. I looked at the pictures and thought they were amazing.
I was at my sister’s house a month or so later and the owner was outside. I proceeded to tell her how much I adored her home and she invited me in. I was very excited and of course kindly accepted.
I walked on to the rocking chair front porch and she opened the big, wooden squeaking door. We then stepped into a large foyer. The ceilings were high, the hallway was about 6 feet wide and the walls were made of wooded logs. It was amazing! At this point, I could not wait to see the rest of the house. (This still is not the best part by the way).
She took me into the living room and the walls were also wooded and the ceiling was as well. The bedroom connected to this room. The door knobs were antique and there were little windows above every door. The bedroom had a slight unevenness to it but it was solid.
She then took me into her bedroom that had a beautiful master bath with a claw bathtub and a pass thru fireplace. The fireplace shared a wall with a parlor that could easily be used as a third bedroom if a closet was installed.
We walked down the wide hallway into a small bathroom that had a little claw bathtub. The bathtub was for a small child and the walls were decorated with newspaper like wallpaper. The wallpaper was a really nice touch. The bathroom was remodeled but still help its originality.
The dining room was beautiful and the kitchen was updated but still historical at the same time. She did an excellent job on the kitchen remodel. Even the pots and pans hung from a rack about the stove. The cabinets had older cottage feel but were still modern.
Now here is the best part…She opened the door to the backyard. I had to gasp slightly. The deck was huge and the backyard was amazing. There was a picket fence and beautiful gardening with a bird feeder and wonderful landscaping. The backyard was large but quant. Quiet but the sound of the birds were relaxing.
I couldn’t help to think about who had lived in this home in the late 1800′s and what this home looked like then. This was truly one home that anyone would be lucky to wake up in every morning. I did not ever want to leave.
Shauna Mason, ABR
The Turn Key Team
Keller Williams Realty
c: 615-585-3239
o: 615-895-8000
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Most buyers are aware that FHA loans now require 3.5% down unless you are eligible for THDA down payment assistance or you are purchasing a home in an area that allows for Rural Development. Buyers may or may not have 3.5% and they may not want to purchase in a Rural Development area.
HUD homes can be purchased with $100 down through FHA insured funds. The hundred dollar down program is only for owner-occupied homes. Additionally, you may have to put down more than $100 in earnest money but you will get all but $100 back at closing.
HUD homes are growing in Middle Tennessee so the opportunity to obtain a HUD with this program is very likely. For more information, please contact your Realtor or mortgage person of choice.
Shauna Mason, ABR
Kelller Williams Realty
The Turn Key Team
c: 615-585-3239
o: 615-895-8000
Sellers want to make more money than what they paid for their homes. Upgrades are a great way to make this happen but not all upgrades and renovations pay off. Just because you like something and think that it may add value; doesn't mean that it will. Your home is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. The attached article is a great road map for renovation awareness.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/First-Person-10-Home-ac-4117717167.html?x=0
Your Realtor,
Shauna Mason
The Turn Key Team
Keller Williams Realty
c: 615-585-3239
o: 615-895-8000
Home Buyers and Credit Repair Seminar at First Community Mortgage on Robert Rose Dr in Murfreesboro, TN on February 22 from 6-8.
Please RSVP by 02/20 due to limited seating.
Shauna Mason, ABR
Keller Williams Realty
c: 615-585-3239
o: 615-895-8000
The Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS® made a substantial donation to the Food Bank at the Rutherford County Emergency Food Bank in Murfreesboro Monday as part of their “From Our Home To Yours” Food Drive Program. REALTORS® from Rutherford County collected canned goods and other non-perishable food items for the drive, which can be distributed to hungry families in our area. This contribution is part of a larger initiative by MTAR, which held similar food drives in 4 other counties across Middle Tennessee.
“It was important to us that the food we raised within our communities stay in our communities,” explained MTAR 2010 President-Elect Janet Nettles of Coffee County Realty & Auction in Manchester. “We wanted to make sure that our friends and neighbors were the ones to benefit from our food drive, which is why are proud to call this project ‘From Our Home To Yours.’ This was our second year hosting such a Food Drive, and we’re thrilled to already see an increased response and participation over last year!” Within Rutherford County, MTAR members from Bob Parks Realty (Smyrna), Clark Maples Realty & Auction, Exit Realty Bob Lamb & Associates, Keller Williams Realty, Priority Partners Realty, and T. Wright Properties contributed to deliver bundles of food to the Food Bank.
“REALTORS® have a responsibility to improve and contribute to the communities in which we live and work,” noted MTAR 2010 Public Relations Chairman Marty Holder of Exit Realty Bob Lamb & Associates in Murfreesboro. “I’m thrilled to see so many of our members get behind an effort to provide food to the needy in our own communities. I’m hoping that, thanks to our efforts, at least a few more families can have a great Thanksgiving this year.”
The Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS® is a not-for-profit trade association serving over 1,500 real estate professionals across the Middle Tennessee region. The mission of MTAR is to provide its members with state of the art tools, training and support to ensure that all members have the ability to become ethical, professional and successful REALTORS®. MTAR engages in several community service and charity projects each year, including the 4th Grade Foresters project, National Make-A-Difference Day, Toys for Tots, and multiple charity golf tournaments to raise money for college scholarships, diabetes research, and the Coffee County Readers of Tomorrow program. For more information, visit www.mtar.org or call toll-free 877-893-2242.
The holidays are about building lasting memories with your family. If you have not started a tradition with your family for the holidays, start this year. Take the time to be with your family this holiday season. I have listed some holiday ideas below to help you build your traditions.
Visit a Christmas Tree Farm. You and your family can find your tree and they will chop it down for you to take home right way. Click here for a list of farms in your area. http://tinyurl.com/333272p
Shop at The Christmas Village at the Fairgrounds. The Christmas Village is here November 12-14. It's $10.00 to get in and you get to kick start your shopping. It's a blast!
Visit local mansions that are decorated for the holidays. Belmont Mansion, Cheekwood, The Hermitage and Traveller's Rest are just to name a few.
The Opryland Hotel is reopening from the flood. I can't wait to see the decorations this year. I have a feeling that it's going to be beautiful.
Go see Christmas Lights. One of my favorite memories as a child was looking at Christmas Lights. We would bundle up with a thermos of hot chocolate and drive around to see spectacular homes decorated in lights. This is something that I still do today with my family. I love to see my daughter's face light up when she sees the trees and homes glowing in the pitch black of night.
Pick a child, senior or family to help. I don't know about your family, but I think that mine has enough to last us many years. Instead of complaining about the amount of stuff that you have; spend some of your budget on a needy family. There are many family's that need your help. You can check with the Salvation Army, Youth Villages & nursing homes. There are many other organizations out there that can use your help.
I hope that the holidays are fantastic for you and your family. Hold your family close this year!
Shauna Mason, ABR
Keller Williams Realty
c: 615-585-3239
o: 615-895-8000
