As an Army Veteran and a Realtor, I naturally gravitate toward helping my fellow veterans and service men and women, young and old, buy and sell homes. I'm a big advocate of the VA loan and I'm intimately familiar with its advantages and disadvantages.
Read MoreAs a veteran, I've used the VA loan to purchase 4 different homes. It's an incredible benefit that allowed me to become a homeowner years earlier than I would have been able to without it. And, it's no more difficult to use than any other type of loan.
Read MoreValuing a home is an art form. It's very easy to lose money or price yourself out of the market and never sell your home. When buying a home, you don't want to overpay and be upside down in your mortgage should the market decline.
Read MoreIt's hard for people to wrap their head around the fact that homes are only as valuable as what the local housing market allows. It's a fluid, sometimes maddening concept that can seem arbitrary. Buying a home or selling a home - it can be frustrating.
Read MoreDon't worry, we've asked the same question. Before becoming real estate agents we had no idea how much work and responsibility were involved when buying or selling a home.
Real estate agents are licensed to provide certain services and protections to you. Aside from the professional knowledge and support, we're also strategic marketers that know our area.
Read MoreA research study in July, 2017 by Dr. Michael Sklarz and Dr. Norman Miller from Collateral Analytics found that FSBOs sold for an average of almost 6% lower than comparable homes sold through an agent.
Read MoreWe've all experienced lingering, bad odors in our home, at some point. Some are quite an undertaking to get rid of and some are removed with simple soap and water. If you're selling your home, you definitely want to read on - but even if you're not, bad smells are no fun.
Read MoreIt takes several steps in the selling process just to get a buyer in your home. Once you do, the flow and feel of your home makes a big difference. Follow these home staging tips that will have buyers falling in love and making offers.
Read MoreSelling a home is more than throwing a sign in the yard, uploading some pictures, and eating popcorn while you wait for a bite.
Read MoreIf you're thinking about relocating to the Nashville area or if you're making a move within middle Tennessee, here are some steps to take and things to consider. Middle Tennessee offers many diverse areas!
Read MoreThere's a saying related to selling a home that goes, "if it's not compelling, it's not selling". I love this saying. It reminds us that a home must stand out from the crowd to draw buyers in.
Read MoreIt's possible to earn tens of thousands of dollars more by putting in some time, money, and/or effort preparing your home for the market. Your home needs to be compelling to sell quickly for the most money.
Read MoreIn Dec, 2017, a ribbon cutting ceremony kicked off a 20 year, billion dollar development called Stephens Valley. It is located in north Williamson and south Davidson counties around Temple and Sneed just southeast of Bellevue.
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