the daniel hayes team: 10 Real Estate tips to see you through a more promising 2013
- 01/05/13 12:17 AM
Tip 1: Get off the sidelines For good-credit buyers waiting for the bottom of the market, it has passed, but the good news is that home prices and interest rates are still quite low. For sellers waiting for market improvements, they're here. Stretch, take a deep breath and jump back in the game if your budget allows. The rules have changed a bit, however, and lenders want buyers to put a little more skin in the game. So expect to make higher down payments than in those pre-bust years. Another caution: Sellers will likely find that buyers have a harder … (4 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Beware of Credit Card Texting Scams
- 01/04/13 11:10 PM
Don't panic if you get a text message stating that there's a problem with your credit card or that it's been deactivated. Chances are that everything is fine with your card. The message you received is likely a scam. Bill Hardekopf, CEO of credit card comparison site LowCards.com, says that there is a common texting scam that prompts people to call a number to solve an alleged problem with their credit cards. If you call, you'll be asked to enter your credit card number. At that point, you'll be handing over valuable information to scammers. Hardekopf recommends that you take the following steps … (6 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Zig Ziglar A Real Life Success Story
- 01/04/13 10:31 PM
"You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want." These words spoken by the "The Master of Motivation," also known as the late Zig Ziglar, have been coined as one of the keys to finding success in life. Read on to learn more pearls of wisdom from one of the world's best success teachers. Born in 1926 in Alabama, Hilary Hinton Ziglar was the tenth of twelve children. Ziglar spent the earlier part of his working career as a top salesman at various companies before becoming a motivational speaker and author. … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Nashville Tennessee named a Top 5 tourist destination worldwide
- 01/04/13 09:54 PM
Conde Nast Traveler, a national travel magazine and website, has added another entry to Nashville’s growing list of accolades. The site has named Nashville one of the top five cities to visit in the world in 2013. Lisa Gill, a senior editor with the magazine, unveiled the list on NBC’s “Today” show on January 3, 2013. “The new Nashville offers two things worth traveling for: a hot, trendy new food scene and its famous, funky music scene,” according to the magazine profile of Music City. Just another reason to take a look at Nashville as not only a destination for your … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: P.A.W.S. PET OF THE WEEK
- 05/12/08 10:03 AM
Rutherford County PAWS Animal Shelter Murfreesboro Tennessee 37128 (615) 898-7740 press 5 -- Fax (615) 898-7994 Open Mon - Fri -- Noon till 6pm Open Saturday --11am till 2pm Closed Sundays & Holidays Animal: Dog Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler[Mix] Sex: Female Age: Baby Size: Small ID: A036967 ID#A036967 I am a female, black and brown Australian Cattle Dog mix. The shelter thinks I am about 4 months old. I have been at the shelter since Apr 28, 2008. Animals at the shelter have a limited time. Please take the time to view the information on this animal and … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Developers: “Bible Park USA will be “Green” Tourist Destination
- 05/12/08 09:45 AM
Officials with SafeHarbor Holding, LLC, developer of the Bible Park USA have committed to developing the Park in a way that is both "sustainable and carbon-friendly," according to Armon Bar-Tur, the Park's developer. Developers said in a release today that the geothermal energy used to heat and cool the Park to the significant green space that surrounds it, the grass pavers that replace traditional asphalt in parking areas, and an aggressive recycling program inside the Park will make the development a model of environmental responsibility for Rutherford County and indeed all tourist attractions. "We are committed to ensuring the Park itself, … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Petition may force two-thirds vote to APPROVE Bible Park
- 05/12/08 09:40 AM
A petition may make it much harder for the developers of the Bible Park USA to get their development approved. The petition, signed by landowners of property surrounding the 282 acres where developers hope to build the Bible theme park, has been submitted to the Rutherford County Planning Department. If validated, that petition would require that a proposed rezoning of the land be approved by two-thirds of Rutherford County Commissioners rather than by a simple majority. The 21 member commission is set to vote on the rezoning Thursday. In order to force the two-thirds vote, the petition would have to … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: New appraisal practices could affect the PRICE of your next Home
- 05/12/08 09:32 AM
According to a recent article I read in The Washington Post, by Ken Harney, "A major legal brawl is breaking out over how homes are appraised, at what cost, and by whom. The outcome could directly affect the price you pay for your next piece of real estate, and the amount of mortgage money you can obtain. The fight centers on an unusual agreement reached in March among Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, their federal regulator, and New York attorney general Andrew M. Cuomo. The agreement took the form of an out-of-court settlement under which Cuomo terminated an investigation of the mortgage … (2 comments)
the daniel hayes team: 8 REASONS WHY FSBO NEED YOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
- 04/18/08 03:15 AM
Have you ever gotten the objection, "Why should I use a Realtor rather than sell my house myself," from a FSBO? If so, here are some great reasons why EVERY FSBO should be using a Realtor. 1. You can sell their house for more money.According to the 2003 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the typical FSBO home sold for $145,000, compared to $175,000 for a salesperson-assisted home. This means that even if FSBOs pay you a 6-percent commission, they will realize $164,500. 2. You understand how to complete the many contracts, forms and disclosure statements required in a … (2 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Why Clients Won’t Move Forward and How I Respond!!!!
- 04/18/08 02:01 AM
As many of us know all too well, what buyers and sellers tell you may not be the real story. It's up to you to uncover the truth about a client's ambivalence. A savvy Realtor can infer a lot from the stated objection and determine how to proceed effectively. I recently read an article in which Dennis Caracciolo of RE/MAX Accord in Danville, Calif. gave great ideas on why clients won't move forward in the home buying/selling process. Here's his outline for responding to common client objections:1. NO MONEY. Buyer: $555,000 for this? I won't and can't pay that much!(Money may or … (3 comments)
the daniel hayes team: WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT THE HOUSING MARKET MAY BE PICKING UP
- 04/18/08 01:54 AM
According the the NAR there's one sign that your market is improving that you can't miss, and that's when your phone rings with new customers ready to buy or sell. But there are other indicators - not including the familiar days-on-market, new listings per month, and new contract activity - you'll want to monitor to see if a sales turnaround is imminent. Here are a few signs that NAR suggest that the housing market may be picking up in your area:Fewer Builder Concessions Look for new-home builders in your area, as a sign of new confidence, to curtail their offerings of … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Bible Park USA (Update)....
- 04/08/08 09:43 AM
Destination Rutherford, an economic development initiative for Rutherford County, announced today it endorses the proposed Bible Park USA project currently being considered by the Rutherford County Commission and several of its committees. According to Bill Jones, chairman of Destination Rutherford, the project meets many of the objectives of Destination Rutherford. He noted the importance of business development and attraction, tourism, job creation and the diversification of the local economy to Rutherford County and its economic base. "We endorse the continued informational processes currently underway through the Commission and its committees and encourage the County Commission to vote in favor of the economic … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Bible Park Should Be Clearly Defined.......
- 04/08/08 09:32 AM
Two public hearings and two votes into the Bible Park USA deal, and the picture is about as clear as the Book of Revelation. The county's Industrial Development Board passed a resolution giving the Rutherford County Commission the opportunity to set up an economic impact zone in the Blackman community under which property taxes could be garnished to pay back bonds used to build the park. But it made no recommendation to the commission on the proposal to forgo $27.9 million in property taxes in increased property and sales taxes from the Bible Park and other businesses that would pop up … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Budgeting and Money Management Tips for Rookies Like ME!!!!
- 04/08/08 09:16 AM
Being a new Realtor brings with it a lot of new challenges in my professional/business life. I can still remember my old job where I just had to show up and I would get a paycheck every other week. All my taxes were taken out for me and what I had left was what I could keep for savings, pay bills, and spend on myself. But now, I'm in real estate sales - and getting paid is an imprecise concept with no guarantees. There are no regular paychecks, tax withholdings, or automatic retirement savings. Yet, no one told me when I … (8 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Listing Presentation; Are You a Winner or Loser? (Part 4)
- 04/08/08 08:48 AM
This is Part 4 on a series of post about how to present a GREAT listing presentation. 4. Believing that one size fits all.With today's technology, real estate professionals have never had it so good when it comes to presentations. Unfortunately, many real estate professionals tend to develop one stand-alone presentation that they use for all of their appointments. In reality, one size does not fit all. Prospective sellers, types of properties, and other factors determine what type of presentation you should give and what information should be contained in the presentations. For example, a buyer's presentation for "first-time" homebuyers will need to … (2 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Bible Park would BOOST Rutherford Co. Tourism
- 04/07/08 06:14 AM
A lot of attention in the past weeks and months in Rutherford County has been focused on the proposed Bible Park USA. There are valid questions from many perspectives about the project, as there are with any large-scale development. From a tourism standpoint, the Bible Park would mean a huge boost to our economy. The goal of the Convention and Visitors Bureau is to bring more visitors into the county. Tourism is one of the largest industries in Tennessee. Employing 381,400 individuals and generating $13.4 billion in revenues in 2006, tourism indeed has become one of Tennessee's most important "cash crops." What … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Meet Murfreesboro City School Board of Education Candidate Tim Roediger.....
- 04/03/08 01:04 AM
A recent article in Rutherford A.M. gave the citizens of Rutherford Co. an inside look at the candidates for the Murfreesboro City School Board election that will take place on April 15, the candidates also have shared their views at two forums and other appearances on multiple educational issues. Among the issues they've talked about include socioeconomic balance vs. neighborhood schools and public participation at board meetings vs. policies requiring personal issues to be dealt with by educators outside the public events. Now it is time to take an in depth look at each candidate: Name: Tim Roediger Address: 1179 Ithaca St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Meet Murfreesboro City School Board of Education Candidate Nancy Phillips.....
- 04/03/08 01:02 AM
A recent article in Rutherford A.M. gave the citizens of Rutherford Co. an inside look at the candidates for the Murfreesboro City School Board election that will take place on April 15, the candidates also have shared their views at two forums and other appearances on multiple educational issues. Among the issues they've talked about include socioeconomic balance vs. neighborhood schools and public participation at board meetings vs. policies requiring personal issues to be dealt with by educators outside the public events. Now it is time to take an in depth look at each candidate: Name: Nancy Phillips Family: Husband Mark; two children, including one … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Meet Murfreesboro City School Board of Education Candidate Patrick McCarthy.....
- 04/03/08 12:55 AM
A recent article in Rutherford A.M. gave the citizens of Rutherford Co. an inside look at the candidates for the Murfreesboro City School Board election that will take place on April 15, the candidates also have shared their views at two forums and other appearances on multiple educational issues. Among the issues they've talked about include socioeconomic balance vs. neighborhood schools and public participation at board meetings vs. policies requiring personal issues to be dealt with by educators outside the public events. Now it is time to take an in depth look at each candidate: Name: Patrick McCarthy Address: 1714 Waterford Road, Murfreesboro TN 37129 … (0 comments)
the daniel hayes team: Meet Murfreesboro City School Board of Education Candidate Andrew Jacks.....
- 04/03/08 12:53 AM
A recent article in Rutherford A.M. gave the citizens of Rutherford Co. an inside look at the candidates for the Murfreesboro City School Board election that will take place on April 15, the candidates also have shared their views at two forums and other appearances on multiple educational issues. Among the issues they've talked about include socioeconomic balance vs. neighborhood schools and public participation at board meetings vs. policies requiring personal issues to be dealt with by educators outside the public events. Now it is time to take an in depth look at each candidate: Name: Andrew Jacks Address: 302 N. Church St., Apt. No. … (0 comments)
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