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buying a home in knoxville tn: Are Foreclosures Always a Good Deal? - 03/30/11 10:37 AM

Many Buyers today are in search for the infamous "great deal".  Therefore, it is only natural that they direct their home search towards foreclosures.  However, in reality are foreclosures really the holy grail of real estate?  As a Knoxville REALTOR® I stay on top of the Knoxville TN real estate market and have seen an increasing number of "fantastic deals" in non-bank owned homes.  Just because a home is listed as a foreclosure does not mean that it is "a good deal", in fact I have seen many foreclosures that in my opinion and according to the comps are way … (6 comments)

buying a home in knoxville tn: The Search for The Good Deal - 01/15/11 05:13 PM
In the past year or two I have noticed an interesting trend, when asking buyer clients what they are looking for in a home often times the #1 response I get is "a good deal".  Then they usually follow up with their desired number of bedrooms, features they like, and then usually end the conversation with "but mostly I am looking for a good deal".
While sure everyone would like to get a good deal, I mean who wouldn't, is this really the most important thing to look for when you are picking out a home for yourself or your family. 
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buying a home in knoxville tn: How to Buy a Home in Knoxville TN - Step 5- The Ins and Outs of Inspection Contingencies - 08/23/09 10:32 PM

Knoxville TN is a great place to live.  If you are looking to buy a home in Knoxville TN you need to consider getting a home inspection on your new home.  If you are just starting your Knoxville home buying process make sure you go back and revisit these important first steps:
How to Buy a Home in Knoxville TN- Step 1- Secure Your FinancingHow to Buy a Home in Knoxville TN-Step 2- Determining the Best Knoxville Neighborhood For YouHow To Buy a Home in Knoxville, TN - Step 3 - Determining Your Wants and Needs How to Buy a … (0 comments)

buying a home in knoxville tn: How to Buy a Home in Knoxville, TN - Step 4 - Researching Comps & Preparing The Offer - 08/23/09 08:10 PM



You've been pre-approved, you've researched your neighborhoods, you've determined your wants and needs and you have found the house you want to buy.  So what happens next?  It's time to talk with your Realtor to start the offer process.  Make sure you have a buyer's agent representing you.  It is not recommended to use the listing agent as they represent the seller and are looking out for the seller's best interests, not yours.
The first thing to do is have your real estate agent research the comparable sales from the past 3-6 months.   Based on the recent sales … (0 comments)

buying a home in knoxville tn: How To Buy a Home in Knoxville, TN - Step 3 - Determining Your Wants and Needs - 08/21/09 10:16 PM

Congratulations on taking the first steps by getting pre-approved and researching your neighborhoods.  You are now ready to seriously start looking at homes.  The first thing you should do is come up with a list of wants and needs.  It's important to differentiate the two.  Your "needs" are the aspects of a home that you won't compromise on - your "must haves".  For example, you may have to have a minimum of 3 bedrooms, at least a 2 car garage or it must be zoned for a particular school.  Your "wants" are the things that you would be willing to compromise … (0 comments)

buying a home in knoxville tn: How to Buy a Home in Knoxville TN-Step 2- Determining the Best Knoxville Neighborhood For You - 08/16/09 10:01 PM

Now that you have armed yourself with the purchasing power of a pre-approval letter from a trusted mortgage professional and know what price range you can qualify for, it is time to start looking for a place to live.  If you are not pre-approved check out the first part of this series: How to Buy a Home in Knoxville TN- Step 1- Secure Your Financing.  However, with so many homes for sale how do you know where to begin?
Narrowing down a place to live can seem overwhelming, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area and relocating to Knoxville TN.  When … (0 comments)

buying a home in knoxville tn: How to Buy a Home in Knoxville TN- Step 1- Secure Your Financing - 08/13/09 09:38 PM

Many Knoxville Home Buyers first start their home buying search by looking at homes first and then start working on the financing aspects of purchasing a home.  The Knoxville TN real estate market is picking up and in several areas and price ranges have actually entered into a Sellers Market. 
If you are serious about buying a home in Knoxville TN, Maryville, Alcoa, Oak Ridge, or surrounding areas you should start by getting your financing in order first.
There are several reasons for this:
You may waste your time looking in the wrong price range- there is nothing more disheartening … (0 comments)

 
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