The End Of The Third Quarter Might Mean A Good Deal On A New Home - 09/28/09 09:09 PM
I visited a new home site last weekend, and the on site sales person was very friendly and eager to 'make a deal' with our buyer.  She hinted that our buyer might be able to get concessions, like a fence built, a refrigerator for the kitchen, etc., and she said that the prices on the homes are negotiable.
I asked her if management was being flexible because the end of the third quarter comes up on September 30, and she said 'yes.'  Builders will close out their books for the quarter and would like to lower their inventory by having as many properties as possible be under … (2 comments)

Magic Jack Should Hire Me! - 09/25/09 11:43 AM
I had heard about Magic Jack on TV and from other Realtors.  This is the little connector that attaches to your computer, and you attach your phone to Magic Jack. And you get really cheap phone and long distance service.  I had heard raves about it.Yesterday I went to Radio Shack and purchased one and the salesman said he also has one which he loves.  So simple to install he said.I plugged it into my computer and nothing.  I clicked on the 'chat with me now' button and spent at least 2 hours trying all the solutions 3 customer service people … (4 comments)

Reverse Mortgages Might Help A Senior Buy A Home - 09/24/09 08:41 AM
I admit that I don't even try to be a mortgage expert.  I leave that to professionals who keep up with the daily changes in the mortgage market.  I like getting information, however. One email I received this week from Michael Sigmon, Churchill Mortgage, Brentwood, TN was very interesting: "Did you know that Senior clients (62 years of age and older) can use a Reverse Mortgage to fund the purchase of a home? 
The typical client for this type of loan has a substantial down payment for their home purchase. Most are folks that have sold a home and have available … (1 comments)

The $8,000 Tax Rebate and NonResident Aliens - 09/19/09 10:15 PM
A young couple from another country is working with us to buy a home.  They are post graduate researchers at a large medical school here.  They have mentioned getting the rebate when they close on their home, and it occurred to me that they may not qualify because they may come under the category of 'nonresident alien.'  Not knowing what 'nonresident alien' means exactly, I searched the IRS website for information.  
The IRS says that a person is are considered a resident alien if they met one of two tests for the calendar year.
The first test is the "green card test." … (3 comments)

Let's Say It One More Time! First Time Home Buyers--What Are You Waiting For? - 09/18/09 08:18 PM
IRS Newswire, IR-2009-083, issued September 17, 2009, states that the First-Time Homebuyer Credit has so far provided rebates to 1.4 Million families, and more claims are expected. 
Also, with the deadline quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded potential homebuyers they must complete their first-time home purchases and close by Nov. 30, 2009 to qualify for the special first-time homebuyer credit.
The credit of up to $8,000 is generally available to homebuyers with qualifying income levels, who have never owned a home or have not owned one in the past three years. The IRS encouraged all eligible homebuyers to … (2 comments)

Surplus of High-End Homes May Mean Good Deals For Buyers - 09/11/09 01:07 PM
Market For Million+ Dollar Homes Thinning Out
Sarah Rummage in NashvilleEmailSearch Nashville TN Listings
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Historic Nashville Inc Names Most Engandered Properties - 09/10/09 07:59 PM
HISTORIC NASHVILLE, INC, ADDS 9 PROPERTIES TO LIST OF MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PROPERTIES
The list is complied by Historic Nashville, Inc., a local nonprofit that works to promote public awareness of endangered historic sites and encourage preservation.
Historic Nashville, Inc. a non-profit, has advocated for the preservation of historic buildings in Nashville TN, including downtown landmarks such as the Ryman Auditorium, Union Station, Printers Alley and Lower Broadway historic districts.
Three of the nine properties include:Jackson House, 3500 Brick Church Pike in the Bordeaux area. This Victorian farm home was built around 1885, but the rear ell contains an earlier building, probably dating to the antebellum period. The … (0 comments)

Fun Run This Saturday Will Go Past Hobbs House Condos, Nashville TN - 09/09/09 02:40 PM
To: Hello Hobbs Condo Neighbors! 2116 Hobbs RdNashville TN 37215This is to give you a "heads-up" that the YMCA will host a Christie Cookie Fun Run, this SATURDAY, September  12, 2009, from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. The run will block off Hobbs Road, and will require the front entrance of Hobbs House to be blocked off. In the past, we haven't really had any issues. If someone wants out or in, they usually wait until there's a sparse period with no runners, then you can exit across to Stammer Place and leave. Usually a policeman is nearby to direct traffic. If you … (1 comments)

California Residents Excluded From Buying - 09/04/09 07:24 PM
I am working with a California resident who wants to buy a house for a family member in Tennessee.  The buyer, himself, is not moving here.One lender at a large, regional (maybe even national) bank left me a message that their bank does NOT lend to residents of California to buy here.  While I wait for the lender to call me back with a little more information as to 'why,' does anybody here know 'why.'
Thanks,Sarah in Nashville
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