Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin TN Homes, Real Estate & Life News

Featured Foreclosure - 512 Landau Dr, Nashville TN 37209

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:33:27 -0700

512 Landau Dr,
Nashville TN 37209,

Charlotte Park, near Nashville West
Shopping Center

2BD, 1BA

$119,900

1,000 sq ft up &
500 sq ft basement.

New carpet and paint.
Ready to move into.

Great investment rental or for first time home buyer home.

Fenced back yard.
Screened deck.
Detached 2-car garage.

Listing courtesy of Bob Parks Realty.

Call Sarah Rummage, Benchmark Realty, LLC, to work with you as a buyer's agent for Nashville TN foreclosures and REO properties, or any new or re-sale properties in the Nashville TN Realtracs MLS. 615-516-5233. This property may go fast, so call so that we can see it quickly!

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I make it easy to get your Tennessee property sold if trips back to the Nashville area are inconvenient for you. We are glad to use email or fax to send documents and disclosures to you, or if you don't have access to email, we can email or fax to your attorney or financial professional's office. We can also meet you part of the way if you live only a few hours from Nashville. Contact me directly, Sarah Rummage, Benchmark Realty, LLC, 615.516.5233, if you are thinking of selling. Or Email. Closing attorneys are also extremely helpful. They can overnight your closing documents to you and you may not have to come to Nashville to close. All you need to do is have an attorney in your home town notarize documents, and then 'overnight' back to the Nashville closing attorney. They will make it a very simple process. You can call anytime with questions.

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

www.NashvilleRTeam.com

Email us for a current list of foreclosures in the Middle Tennessee area. Put 'foreclosures' on the subject line.

Sarah is your Nashville, Middle Tennessee, USA, realty specialist. She specializes in executive homes. Also, seniors' downsizing, foreclosures, bank REO & Fannie Mae properties, investor buying and selling.

Why Are So Many Buyers Walking After Inspections? My Theory.

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:16:32 -0700

A couple of years ago, there were a lot more houses on the market, and a lot more to choose from. Buyers had looked at many of them, and when they decided to put an offer on a property, they were fairly satisfied that this was the best home for them. In their mind they were committed. Even if there were inspection issues, they were willing to work with the seller, because they felt good about this house, after having eliminated so many others.

These days, when the market is so hot, the buyer has usually lost out on at least one or two homes that they wanted, plus they may not have even gotten in to see others because the home was under contract in the first couple of days. So they have to move fast to make an offer.

They move so fast that they are not totally sure that this home is the one for them. They have not had the chance to eliminate many others so that they feel good, and committed, about their decision.

When the inspection comes back with some needed repairs, even minor ones, the buyers bolt, and want an earnest money refund. Many times they don’t give the seller a chance to offer to take care of issues.

Maybe this is another good reason for sellers to have the home pre-inspected, and at least take some of the objections away.

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

The Bubble Buster, Better Known As -The Home Inspection-

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:43:57 -0700

Have you showed a buyer a renovated house lately, which was gorgeous, and tastefully staged, and they immediately wanted to make an offer?

After the offer is accepted, the next step is probably getting a home inspection. Ideally, no major problems turn up in the inspection, nothing to kill the deal.

However, sometimes the beautiful home is a façade,
a piece of fluff, and when the inspector looks at the
‘inner workings,’ that is when the bubble bursts.

With all the expense of renovating, a few additional steps to get the house sold are a good idea for the seller. Look at it as the cost of doing business. Workmen don’t always remember if they hooked up the duct work, or installed the right kind of plugs, or capped the chimney. They may think that their partner, coming in the next day did what they didn’t have time to do. And the partner didn’t know to finish.

The inspection is their report card. We hope they get an ‘A.’ But sometimes they don’t.

Suggestions for sellers, especially those who have renovated an older home:

1. Have a reputable home inspector inspect, and look at the beautiful home with buyers’ eyes, and point out all the defects that need addressing. Better to know now what needs fixing or repaired, than to be shocked and embarrassed when that buyer has her inspection done and is totally disillusioned with all the little things wrong with your house.

2. Get a termite letter. Treat if necessary.

3. Get a radon test. Provide the letter.

4. Provide codes inspection reports if needed.

5. If you have unique energy efficient appliances, provide booklets with information, in the event that these appliances do not need installation like standard appliances. The inspector may not be familiar with their way of operating.

The buyer will probably do his own inspections, and should. But you will have gotten most of the big surprises behind you, and be confident that you have a good product.

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

It's Easy. Auto Air Quality Inspection, Nashville, Davidson County TN

Tue, 28 May 2013 10:48:21 -0700

Your vehicle must pass an air quality inspection in Nashville, Davidson County, TN, before you can renew your license plate tags.

The easy way is to go here, find the most convenient inspection station for you. Click on the station name to see the current lineup of cars waiting for testing, so that you will know approximately how long you will have to wait.

If another station is about the same distance from you, and their line is shorter, you may want to try that station.

Looking for a Realtor® in the Middle Tennessee area? Sarah Rummage will make time for you and make it convenient for you to get current real estate information so that you can buy or sell quickly.

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Great new listing! East Nashville, TN! Renovated! 3BD, 2BA. $165,000

Sat, 04 May 2013 12:51:22 -0700

$165,000 , 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 0 half baths, 1,156 square feet

Sarah Rummage | BENCHMARK REALTY, LLC, 2500 - 21st Avenue S | sarah@houseinnashville.com | (615) 516-5233

1010 Elvira Ave, Nashville, TN

Beautiful Renovation of this cute Cape Cod! Building behind could
be studio or workshop.

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $165,000

Year Built	1945
Sq Footage	1,156
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Uncovered spaces
Lot Size	.21 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

New HVAC, deck, plumbing & electric. New stainless range & dishwasher. Refrigerator negotiable. Energy efficient washer/dryer. 26x13 storage building, w/electricity, could be converted to workshop or art studio. Two fenced, gated dog yards; one could be used for garden spot. Quick possession! Buyer to confirm sq ft.

Nashville

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Dining room	- Living room	- Master bath
- Sun room	- Dishwasher	- Dryer
- Stove/Oven	- Washer	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Garden	- Yard	- Central A/C
- Central heat	- Off-street parking	- Fireplace
- Granite countertop	- Tile floor

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- MLS 1448232.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front of home	Storage building/workshop
Kitchen	Master Bath upstairs
Hall bath downstairs	Living Room

Contact info:

Sarah Rummage

BENCHMARK REALTY, LLC, 2500 - 21st Avenue S

TN Lic #221117

sarah@houseinnashville.com

(615) 516-5233

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: May 4, 2013, 10:39am PDT

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Forbes Says Belle Meade TN, 37205, Is A Top Spot To Retire Rich.

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:31:43 -0700

Forbes Says Belle Meade TN, 37205, Is A Top Spot To Retire Rich.

Homes range from contemporary to traditional in style.

Since 10/1/2012, 28 homes in Belle Meade have sold on MLS, sales price $367,500 to $7,200,000. Median price is $970,000. Median square footage is 4,110.

Currently, 46 active listings are in
Belle Meade, TN (Nashville TN area)
price range $470,000 to $19,500,000.

Email me if you would like a list of current offerings. Many owners require mortgage preapproval, or proof of funds to close, before viewing. And, for many showings, schedules have to be arranged for the listing agent to be present also.

We would love to have you retire to our city!

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Rock Harbor Condos, Nashville West

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:30:48 -0800

Rock Harbor Condos, Nashville West

Find similar condos for sale to the Rock Harbor Condos.

Get more information on our listing at Rock Harbor Condos, near Nashville West.

Rock Harbor, Live on the Cumberland River.

Units are 1 and 2 bedrooms. We are listing a ground level, 1 bedroom/1 bath condo, with only 3 steps to enter the patio door. There is also a breezeway covered entrance, with a view of the river. Price is $55,000. MLS 1427120.

There are boat parking spaces onsite, a pool, clubhouse, and a marina next door.

HOA monthly fee is $131 on a one bedroom condo. This covers exterior maintenance, insurance, maintenance on pool and clubhouse, landscaping, and trash pickup.

Rock Harbor is about a mile from Nashville West Shopping Center, with Costco, Publix, Target, Books-A-Million, and many other stores and restaurants.

Vanderbilt, Belmont, Tennessee State University, Fisk, Meharry are about 10 minutes away. This unit is perfect for a student.

Rock Harbor Condos near Nashville West are a great place to call home. You will not be disappointed if you end up living here. You can find condos for sale in Rock Harbor (if there are any available today) as well as all MLS Area 2 and 3 on my website.

Email for more information on 515 Basswood Dr, M-122 (Rock Harbor Condos near Nashville West), Nashville TN 37209, or to set an appointment to see!

Already working with a Realtor? No problem. Ask them to find this great condo on MLS and call for an appointment for you to visit. I love to cooperate with other Realtors!

MLS #1427120
1 Bedroom
1 Bath
Remodeled, Great Storage, Kitchen appliances, 2 covered entrances, pool, boat parking, eating area, more!

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Proud to support! Adoption Benefit, Lipscomb University, Nashville TN

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:01:54 -0800

Lipscomb University,
Nashville TN,

is hosting their 2^nd Annual Adoption Rally on Saturday, March 2,2013. Lipscomb Athletics will give 100% gate-ticket revenue from the March 2^nd basketball games to adopting families who have qualified to participate in receiving grants for adoption expenses.

Come enjoy the games, and help a family bring their child home!

The women’s game is at 6:00.

The men’s game is at 8:00.

Go here to purchase tickets online!

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

One Bedroom Condo Near Marina! Short Drive to Vanderbilt, Nashville TN

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:10:53 -0800

This main level, one bedroom condo is waiting to be your quiet retreat. Totally remodeled, it is a pleasure to visit and show! Building has a view of the Cumberland River, and it is next door to Rock Harbor Marina. On the weekends, take your boat out, and visit it any time you want! Also near Nashville West shopping, restaurants and other services. Very few steps so groceries are easy to bring in. Lots of storage, and bedroom has walk-in closet. All kitchen appliances are included. Some furnishings are negotiable. Ten minutes to Vanderbilt University and Medical Center. Go here for a photo tour.

515 Basswood Dr, M-122
Nashville TN 37209
1 bedroom, 1 bath,
dining area,
patio,
refrigerator w/ice maker,
Bosch range,
dishwasher.
Great storage!

Pool and boat parking onsite.

$55,000

Taxes: $490

MLS #1427120

Call or email Sarah Rummage, Benchmark Realty, LLC, for more information. Or ask your Realtor to set an appointment for you to see. Easy to show and quick possession is possible!

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Pets They Are Part Of The Family But They Do Make Renting Harder

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:10:07 -0800

Yes, having pets can make it more difficult to find a place to rent.

However, I have had one rental in which I allowed one pet. A couple of the renters had fairly large dogs, like a lab.

This property was clean, but it wasn't fancy, that is with nice carpeting and nice cabinets in the kitchen and bath. I didn't worry too much about the property, like I would if it had been beautifully updated. But renters with dogs, paid on time, and stayed a fairly long time, because they didn't want to have to go looking for another pet-friendly place to rent.

When the last pet owner moved out, I updated and put a new kitchen in, and at this time I don't plan to rent to tenants with pets.

My pet rule worked fairly well for me.

Via Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (CJ Realty Group, Inc.):

The first pet to come into our family when I was 5 was a dachshund named Fritz. Then along came a long hair Siamese named Annah. Since those two I've owned a number of pets. My husband and I even took a dog and cat with us when we moved to Okinawa. However we never tried to rent a home with more than 2 of any combination of animals. We understood the issues we faced even with military housing when a pet was involved.

Every week I get a call from a family relocating to the. Northern Virginia area with a pet. If they have one or maybe even two pets or a pet not listed as a dangerous breed there is a chance we can find a rental to accommodate you. But in the last few weeks I've had calls from folks with 4 or 5 pets who need to find a rental home. I've also had calls from folks with a Bullmastiff, Great Dane and a Rottwelier.

Right off the bat there are a couple of things working against a renter with a large number of pets or a large pet. Some HOA developments will only allow 2 pets. So this immediately eliminates any property in an HOA. In Northern Virginia that's quite a few. Second there are many condo complexes that have a size restriction of 35 pounds on a pet so there goes any chance for a condo with a big dog.

Finally and most importantly most landlords even those who are "pet friendly" are leary to rent to anyone with more than one or two pets. The potential for damage, even with the best behaved pet in the world can't be dismissed. Recently a client had to deal with over $4000 in damages left behind by a tenant with just one dog. The total security deposit and pet deposit only came to $2100, leaving them out of pocket for the additional funds, unless they want to go to small claims court.

If you know renting is in your future due to the nature of frequent job changes remember your pets could make it hard to find the home you want. You need to be realistic about the obstacles you may face, the limited number of choices you will have for a home AND the extra fees you will pay for multiple pets.

No Hassle-No Pressure-Just Straight Talk About The Northern Virginia Real Estate Market
If you are interested in learning more about the Northern Virginia Real Estate market including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William Counties give Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Group, Inc a call at 703-346-2213.

Military Relocation Specialist serving military families relocating to and from the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir, Quantico MCB and all of the Military District of Washington installations.

Check out www.varealestatetalk.com and www.cjrealtygroup.com for more information.

Licensed in Virginia

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Do You Really Want To Be a Landlord?

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:29:48 -0800

Joan has had some typical, both good and bad, experiences with being a landlord.

I have heard from several friends who have been in the landlord business a while that they are only doing 30 day leases now, that they (the landlords) don't want to be in a long term lease with anybody, in case they turn out to be someone they want to evict. What do you landlords think of this idea?

We have always had fairly good luck with our own renters. Never, in 15 years have we lost money on rent, although rent has been a week or two late at times. I can live with that.

I always charge a little under market, and try to rent to people to have sense enough to know that they are getting a good deal. I have seen landlords try to rent at a premium price and the renters move in and never pay after the first month. If they feel like you are being fair with the rent, they aren't starting to look for a new, cheaper place the minute they move in. If they move soon, you have to find a new renter, plus probably having an empty unit with no rent coming in.

Also, several renters have been friends of friends and they want to keep their good reputation, as they know that people talk. Nice to know to whom you are renting.

It is tricky, and I have heard all kinds of horror stories. I count myself blessed with my own rentals, but I don't manage other person's properties in my business. I refer that business out.

Via Joan Patterson-Inland Empire Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty, Short Sales Specialist):

I had a client ask me yesterday if it were a good idea to rent their existing home and purchase another home because the rental market was so hot right now.

I told them that there are pros and cons to renting out your home. The cons are that you don't really know how the renters will take care of your home and if you have put in a lot of upgrades, when they move out, you may be very disappointed at the damage that was done to your home. Renters are not always bad, but I have had 2 homes that I have rented out and I have had 50/50 chances as to what I would find.

Take for example a nice 3 bedroom home that I had in Moreno Valley. I had spent thousands of dollars making it into a home that I lived in for 4 years. It was an average home when I moved into it, but I put in new cabinets, new bathrooms etc. I had one tenant that treated it great, another that ruined the kitchen cabinets by hanging wet towels on the nice cabinets. I had the cabinets fixed and rented to another couple that then proceeded to not pay the rent on time. They thought since I was renting this to them that I must be rich and could carry the extra mortgage-NOT!!!! The last time I saw this couple the husband came to the door with his shirt off and had a gun in his hand. I backed up and ended up calling an eviction service. I hated having to do that, but I am not the bank and needed to pay the mortgage on this rental.

When they left, I was so sad to see the damage they had done to the house. They spilled top ramen all over the floors, put gum on the carpet along with dye and oil. Kicked holes in the walls and kitchen cabinets. Broke the glass door on the master shower. I basically had to come in and redo everything again. And, the real estate market had not come up in price still from the time that I had purchased the house, so if I sold it, I would still be at a loss.

We had another home that we rented out and those people took care of it like it was their own home. When they moved out, we sold both homes, but took a loss on my house in Moreno Valley.

Being a land lord is not fun, it can be quite challenging getting phone calls that the toilet won't flush at 10:00 p.m. and you drive out to see the problem and all it was wrong was the chain had come loose in the tank. I would get a property management company to manage any rentals to avoid this and they will also check their credit and basically do everything for you.

If I had to do it over again, I would hire a property management company. They save you a lot of time, stress and worry!

After I went over both scenarios with my client, I am not sure if they want to be land lords or not. Only time will tell if they have the desire!

If I can be of any help, give me a call at 951-204-1864 or visit my website at http://inlandempirerealestate.kwrealty.com

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Do The Basics To Sell Mom's Home Quicker And For Money.

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:31:27 -0800

We love working with seniors who want to downsize. The fortunate seniors are those who can still make the decision for themselves about where to move, and when, and manage the logistics of the move themselves.

Sometimes we work with adult children whose mom and dad have had an unexpected and sudden decline in health, or have died. The time frame to put the home on the market can range from almost immediately, to several months (or years) later. We work with the family on their time frame, not ours. The family has a lot to do to get the house ready to sell, emotionally, logistically and legally.

When the decision is made to list the home and put it on the market to sell, the sellers usually want suggestions on repairs or upgrades to get the most money and in the shortest amount of time, with the least expense. A house, that has been a long time family home may have, gradually over the years, become dull and dirty, inside and out. The owners may have had a long period of failing health and have not been able to keep the house up, and updated to today’s standards. Sometimes the home has smoke and pet odors. The owners may have been at one time meticulous, but over the years they have not have the energy, the money, or a combination of both, to keep the home maintained.

We have found that if we put a house on the market which looks forlorn and like a tear down, and try to sell ‘as is,’ we get only low ball offers from investors, which are insulting to the sellers.

We have written a report with 10 things to consider doing for the home of a senior, or a seller of any age actually, before putting it on the market. Do as many as needed, and that the family can afford, to get the most money from the sale of the house. It is understandable that the family does not want to do a total renovation on a home that is to be sold, but if any of the sellers have access to a few thousand dollars to invest in the home (and perhaps be paid back out of the proceeds at closing) it will probably pay off for the owners. Of course, get bids on each item. A reputable and reasonably priced tradesman for one of the items may be able to refer you to other good service people and companies for the others.

Here are the first 2 items on the list:

1. Get a home inspection. It is amazing how many owners of properties have been taken by repair people and repairs are half done, and some are dangerously done, or may have been done and were not needed. The family can try to remedy as many repairs as possible which are suggested by a trusted home inspector

2. If landscaping is unkempt and overgrown, call in a lawn crew to trim hedges and trees, clean out flower beds, and haul off brush. If it is spring or summer when selling, some plantings of annuals, and a load of mulch for the flowerbeds, will greatly improve the curb appeal. A nice exterior appearance will make buyers want to come inside.

To have the complete list of 10 suggestions emailed instantly to you, go to www.OurSeniorRealEstate.com and order the report. Then call or email us to talk!

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Extended Family Homes - Multi Generations Under One Roof

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:34:28 -0800

According to the New York Times,
builders are recognizing that some extended families are once
again wanting to be under the same roof, and builders are adjusting floor plans to tuck 'a home within a home.'
Usually this is a small apartment discreetly built into the home with a separate entrance not necessarily visible from the street. Some local zoning laws permit; others may not.

This may be a change for a lot of us
who have had our own space for years. Privacy is important to us.

Will this new trend work for your family?

Granted, it is convenient to have another family member close by to watch the children or the pets, and to check on if frail, but do you think your family is ready for constant advice, possibly, from another generation?

Or are you tolerant and respectful of the older/younger generation, and does living under the same roof work for you?

Sarah and John Rummage will understand your needs and help you find the perfect home for your family, whether small or extended. Call us to talk!

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

For You And Your Pet - Microchip Clinic, Nashville TN

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:56:31 -0800

THIS SATURDAY -
Home for the Holidays:
Microchip Clinic
Date: 12/01/2012
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Location:
Nashville Humane Association, 213 Oceola Avenue,
Nashville TN 37209

Microchip cost is $25.00,
including registration.
No appointment needed!

This Westie is available! Click on the photo for more information!

If you have a pet and need a new home, call Sarah or John Rummage to start the search.
You may be in your new home by the holidays!

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Out of Town Sellers?

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Citizens' Transportation Workshop - Nashville TN - Sat, Dec 1, 2012

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:44:33 -0800

Transportation is critical in our lives.
We all need to get to work, to the grocery, to our child’s school, to a relative’s home for care giving, to our place of worship. Most of us think that we can’t do anything about a city’s larger transportation plan.

If you would like to know more about Nashville TN’s plan for
mass transit and smaller, more personal transportation options, and how to influence them, come to the:

Transportation Solutions for Neighborhoods Conference,
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012,
8:30 AM to 2:00 PM,
Neighborhoods Resource Center,
1312 - 3rd Ave N, Nashville TN 37208

No cost to attend, but you must RSVP to reserve a seat!
Contact Melissa Gordon at mgordon@tnrc.net or 615-782-8212

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Number of "Days On The Market" Is Dropping In Most Areas.

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:57:17 -0800

If you have been working with buyers lately in the Nashville TN area, you have probably been in multiple offer situations. This is a change from a year or two ago when properties stayed on the market for several months without so much as a showing.

There is also national press that median days on the market is dropping nationwide.

I did a bit of research for the months of October, comparing median days on the market in 2011 and 2012. All MLS areas I tallied had a decrease in 'days on the market,' except one.

If days on the market is decreasing, can price increases be far behind?

If you are a potential buyer in our area, we welcome the opportunity to help you find that special property. Call us or email us so that we can talk!

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Out of Town Sellers?

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

TV SHOW "NASHVILLE" NEEDS EXTRAS

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:37:06 -0800

The TV show, Nashville, is in its first season. It is shown on ABC, Wednesday, 9:00 p.m. CST.

ABC has decided to extend the show to a full season, and the production staff is calling for extras to be a part of a concert audience on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. This is on a volunteer basis. You may not be paid, but you may get free food and prizes, a concert performances by 'Rayna Jaymes' and 'Juliette Barnes'. AND you might get to see yourself on TV when the episode airs! You must be 18 or older, and you must go to the website and pre-register. Go to http://nashvilleextras.com for more information! Good luck!

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Hey, Real Estate Experts. Let's put our thinking caps on.

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:49:11 -0800

Our hearts go out to residents on the eastern seaboard.
The problems caused by hurricane Sandy are enormous and mind boggling.

The New York Times states that 20,000 to 40,000 homes need to be found immediately for people whose homes, or infrastructure around their homes, were damaged. This is only in New York City. There are doubtless lots of other destroyed homes in the larger area whose residents need temporary homes.

Government officials are working on the problem.

I wondered. What if the mayor asked us, real estate experts, how to find homes? What would we tell him?

What are some ideas about finding quickly accessible shelter, when there is no time to build, or haul in mobile homes or campers, before freezing weather arrives? What would we do if our city had a disaster and homes were needed?

One idea I had was to put out a plea for Realtors to each find one home suitable for temporary housing. This could be a duplex, an habitable basement, a vacant home, a foreclosure.

Other ideas?

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Out of Town Sellers?

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

This Nashville TN Charity Can Use Your Left Over Candy.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:23:42 -0700

If the kids and you are sick of candy,
and you would like to donate it to a good cause,

We understand that NeedLink Nashville, formerly Big Brothers of Nashville, can use it for treats in food baskets which they will prepare during the holidays.

Address and Phone (call before you go):
295 Plus Park Blvd., Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 269-6835

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Out of Town Sellers?

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Nashville TN Upscale Foreclosures Previewed In MLS Area 2

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:31:00 -0700

We have previewed two upscale foreclosure properties this week in MLS Area 2 of Nashville TN. This MLS area is home to Vanderbilt University and Medical Center, Lipscomb University, Belmont University, Green Hills Mall, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens, and other Nashville attractions. Both homes could use some updating, but have lots of nice features and nice lots.

Give us a call or email us to see these properties, or others in the area!

3307 Wimbledon Rd, 37215, MLS 1391533. Click on photo for more details.

6336 Bresslyn Rd, 37205, MLS 1401909. Click on photo for more details.

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Out of Town Sellers?

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Come To Tennessee In The Fall Of The Year For The Beauty!

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:20:20 -0700

Enjoy the fall leaves of Tennessee in these photos. Made this year at Fall Creek Falls State Park, Pikeville TN

More About Tennessee.

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Out of Town Sellers?

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Tennessee State Parks Are Beautiful in the Fall of the Year!

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:03:47 -0700

Fall Creek Falls State Park has long been one of my favorite getaway sites. I have been going there since high school. My sister and niece took a day trip there last weekend and loved the scenery and the autumn leaves. There are cabins, a restaurant, and hiking trails. My niece took this photo with her Ipad!

Fall

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Out of Town Sellers?

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Search for foreclosures in Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:12:15 -0700

Go here, and save the link to search for foreclosures in the Nashville Davidson County TN area anytime. The list is automatically updated with new listings as they are added to MLS.

The Nashville "R" Team, John and Sarah Rummage, would like to help you find a good investment property or new home. Call for more information on any listing that you have an interest in. If you are out of town, we will be glad to preview for you. We constantly look at new properties on the market so that we may have already seen the property.

Information is not warranted, but is thought to be reliable.

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Out of Town Sellers?

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Which is easier to fix? The house OR the neighborhood?

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:10:48 -0700

I understand why a buyer wants a
turnkey, ‘ready to move into’ home.
The home search is so tiring, and sometimes stressful, that the thought of moving, but FIRST having to scrub and paint the walls, refinish the floors, and do whatever else needs to be done, is just so overwhelming and unappealing.

Lately I have shown cute, renovated homes in neighborhoods that may be questionable. I say questionable because not all homes on the street are cute with neat lawns. Some homes look abandoned, and some are not well maintained. The grass is high and uncut on several lawns.

And then we look at a home on a street where all homes were well maintained, a street that feels safe to jog on. The house needs a new kitchen, and the bath could use new tile. The house could use cleaning from top to bottom.

Our first time buyer is still contemplating, and hasn’t bought anything yet. Hopefully, we can find a cute home, already renovated, reasonably priced, and on a street with homes which all show pride of ownership.

But if I were looking for myself, and had to pick between a neighborhood OR a house, I would pick the neighborhood. You can fix the house much more easily than you can fix the neighborhood.

Sarah in Nashville

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Out of Town Sellers?

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

Historic Distruct Overlays in Nashville TN - what do they mean?

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:40:35 -0700

Some of theneighborhoods in Nashville, TN, with homes built generally 1940 and before, have a historic overlay, and new construction or remodeling has to have approval, and get a city permit before starting work.

Go to this city government site to start.

We previewed a listing (by The Wilson Group) at 412 Greenway Ave, Nashville TN today. Information n on the Richland, West End Addition, where this property is located is here. This home is just waiting for a face lift to be a gem in the neighborhood.

Information on the links
includes phone numbers to call to inquire as to whether the guidelines pertain to your property or not, what restrictions there are, and
how to get an on-site consultation with city planners to see what you can, and cannot do, with the property. The area of this home is charming, and much thought is going into keeping the neighborhood character.

We would be privileged to help you find a new home in this area, or one in the area which is a rehab candidate. Call on us!

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Out of Town Sellers?

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Sarah Rummage
ePRO, BPOR
Sarah Direct: 615-516-5233
Sarah@NashvilleRTeam.com

2500 - 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37212
Office: 615.432.2919

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THIS SATURDAY - Home for the Holidays: Microchip Clinic Date: 12/01/2012 Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Location: Nashville Humane Association, 213 Oceola Avenue, Nashville TN 37209Microchip cost is $25.00, including registration. No appointment needed!

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If you have a pet and need a new home, call Sarah or John Rummage to start the search. You may be in your new home by the holidays!

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Tennessee State Parks Are Beautiful in the Fall of the Year!

Search for foreclosures in Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Which is easier to fix? The house OR the neighborhood?

Historic Distruct Overlays in Nashville TN - what do they mean?

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Find similar condos for sale to the Rock Harbor Condos.

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THIS SATURDAY -
Home for the Holidays:
Microchip Clinic
Date: 12/01/2012
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Location:
Nashville Humane Association, 213 Oceola Avenue,
Nashville TN 37209

Microchip cost is $25.00,
including registration.
No appointment needed!

If you have a pet and need a new home, call Sarah or John Rummage to start the search.
You may be in your new home by the holidays!