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Amazing Spring Hill TN Steal! - 11/30/07 12:47 PM
Brentwood Real Estate
Vanessa Stalets
Your Brentwood Real Estate Expert!
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2008 CONFORMING LOAN LIMIT Holds At $417,000 ! - 11/28/07 07:00 AM
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3010 Jubilee Ridge, Franklin TN - NEW PRICE ! - 11/26/07 08:57 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
NEW PRICE $1,130,000
3010 Jubilee Ridge, Franklin TN
Here is the Virtual Tour Link!
http://tours.imprev.net/03782F07/6483/415887
This is an awesome tree top home! This home is truly a work of art, nesteled in the tree tops!
Very private and quiet, enjoy watching the deer as you drink your morning coffee overlooking
almost 6 acres of gorgeous scenery. Every detail was thought of and implemented , you will not be disapointed!
Too many amenities to list, this is a MUST see!
Call Vanessa for a private showing! Agent must be present at all showings.
Vanessa StaletsYour Brentwood, Franklin, Williamson County Tennessee Real Estate Expert!
RE/MAX Elite615-661-4400
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What To Do When Your Home Isn't Selling - 11/25/07 08:59 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
What To Do When Your Home Isn't Selling
When you sell your home, the process is almost like going to a job interview. Selling a home involves presentation, which is one of the key factors that determine the outcome. Although this may sound a bit weird, presentation is a way of life in the world of real estate. Buyers in today's market look for good presentation - many basing their final decisions on it.
If the property you are selling comes with a garage, you'll need to go through your garage before you sell your home. Chances are that you … (7 comments)
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Decorating for Christmas, Why You Should Make it a Family Event! - 11/24/07 07:29 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate:
Decorating for Christmas, Why You Should Make it a Family Event!
Do you plan on decorating your home for Christmas this holiday season? If so, do you plan on doing it by yourself? While decorating for Christmas by yourself makes it easier to get the decorating done in an effective and timely matter, you may want to think about turning your Christmas decorating into a family event. You will find that there are, literally, an unlimited number of benefits to doing so.
Perhaps, the biggest benefit of turning your Christmas decorating into a family event is the time that … (7 comments)
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Decorating for Christmas, Using What You Already Have Inside Your Home - 11/23/07 09:37 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate:
Decorating for Christmas, Using What You Already Have Inside Your Home.
Are you planning on becoming one the millions of Americans who decorate their homes for Christmas? If so, where do you plan on getting your Christmas decorations from? When it comes to Christmas decorations, there are many individuals who choose to buy new Christmas decorations each year. While it is nice to have new Christmas decorations each year, you may not have or want to spend the extra money. If so, you are lucky because there are a number of different ways that you can go about decorating your … (5 comments)
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What is the best way to store paint? - 11/21/07 07:37 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
What is the best way to store paint?
First, cover the opening with plastic wrap and then make sure the lid fits securely so the paint doesn't leak. Then store the paint can upside down. This will create a tight seal around the lid and keep the paint fresh.
What should you do with leftover paint once your painting projects are completed? That's a question that thousands of homeowners ask each year. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that as many as 69 million gallons of paint are left over annually in the United States.
Here are some … (5 comments)
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Reasons To Stage Your Home For Sale - 11/20/07 07:46 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate:
Reasons To Stage Your Home For Sale
If you've been thinking of selling your investment house or your home, you should make sure that you take full advantage of home staging trends. There are several advantages to home staging trends, which we will take a look at below.
One of the best things about staged homes is that they sell in less time. This is great news for sellers, as these types of homes will sell really fast. In most cases, you won't have to worry about your home staying on the market for a long period of time. Research … (3 comments)
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Three Top Reasons NOT to Tile over Vinyl Flooring! - 11/19/07 08:30 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate Home Improvement:
Three Top Reasons NOT to Tile over Vinyl Flooring
Though more and more people are tiling right over their existing flooring, there are many disadvantages to this. Though you may think that this will save you time, tiling right over vinyl can compromise the stability and look of your ceramic tile. Here are the top three reasons not to tile directly over vinyl flooring.
1. It won't stick well.
The top layer of vinyl is similar to plastic and it is very difficult to adhere anything to it. Vinyl is shining with an artificial shine and as your … (5 comments)
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Drywall Dilemmas: Ten Do's and Don'ts to make your Job Easier - 11/18/07 07:45 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate:
Drywall Dilemmas: Ten Do's and Don'ts to make your Job Easier
If you're new to drywalling, then there are some basic tools and methods that you need to familiarize yourself with. Here are the ten top things you should know to make your next drywalling project as easy as can be.
1. Do the proper preparation
Before beginning any new project, you should have an inspection done to make sure that your work will comply with local building codes. You also want to measure your space carefully so you buy the right amount of drywall.
2. Maintain a consistent climate
You may … (5 comments)
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Christmas Tree Themes: Are They Really Worth It? - 11/18/07 07:07 AM
Brentwood TN Real EstateChristmas Tree Themes: Are They Really Worth It?
Do you celebrate Christmas? If you do, chances are you will celebrate the holidays with a Christmas tree. Each year, the majority of Americans purchase a Christmas tree for their homes. Whether that tree is real or an artificial one, it is often decorated with Christmas decorations. Different individuals decorate their Christmas trees in different ways. Many choose to theme their Christmas trees. If you are planning on decorating your Christmas tree this year, you may be wondering whether or not it is really worth it to decorate your Christmas … (3 comments)
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Mortgage Calculator, Lose that Stress from Doing the Math Yourself! - 11/16/07 07:30 AM
When considering a mortgage loan, knowing how much money you have and will have and how much you are willing to pay for the loan including the interest and principal is very, very important. To help you decide on projecting how much you will be paying bi-weekly or monthly, depending on the payment term you choose for the entire loan period of your mortgage, various mortgage calculators are available.
These mortgage calculators are categorized into 15 classifications depending on the type of mortgage you want and the terms in interests and principal you want to apply. These classifications for mortgage calculators are … (6 comments)
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Getting a Home Mortgage, 6 Steps To Your Dream Home! - 11/16/07 07:19 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
So, you're interested to get a mortgage for your dream house. In order to do this, there are some steps you need to get the right home mortgage for you.
Step One is to order your credit report from the country's three major credit reporting agencies which are Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. Your credit report is very important in your home mortgage because this determines your ability to pay off the home mortgage you are applying for. Your credit report reflects how up to date you are on paying your credits, your outstanding balance and the amount of money you … (5 comments)
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Spackle, Shmackle: Five Easy Tips to Patch a Hole in the Wall ! - 11/15/07 08:15 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
It's easy to make a hole in a wall, but how easy is it to fix one? It's easier than you might think to fix any size hole in your wall. Here are five easy tips to follow.
1. Determine the Size of Your HoleDifferent size holes require slightly different repair methods. If you have a nail or small hole all you need to do is patch it with compound. After it has dried; sand the spot for a smooth finish.If you're hall is slightly larger (about the size of a switch box opening), you can fill the hole … (8 comments)
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Money Tree or Money Pit?Real Estate Flip Tips! - 11/15/07 07:24 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
When you are first starting out with investing in houses it is essential to have an experienced REALTOR(R) to guide you through the sometimes complicated process of finding, purchasing, remodeling and then selling a flip!You should look for ugly or bad houses that need a lot of work. These homes are much cheaper to purchase, although they will take some work to improve. You should start out by looking for houses that need some work, such as clean up, painting, and in some cases new carpet. You don't want to buy something too run down, as it could … (4 comments)
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Decorating for Christmas While On a Budget! - 11/14/07 07:32 AM
Are you one of the millions of Americans who loves to celebrate Christmas? When asked, the majority of individuals respond that Christmas is one of their favorite holidays, if not their favorite. If you love to celebrate Christmas, there is a good chance that you may be interested in decorating your home for Christmas. Unfortunately, as you likely already know, decorating your home can get quite expensive. However, if you want to decorate for Christmas, but you do not have an unlimited amount of money to do so, there are a number of ways that you can go about decorating … (9 comments)
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Carpet Capers, Picking the Carpet that Suits your Lifestyle! - 11/13/07 05:30 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
There is no other flooring option that offers the comfort and quiet of carpet. Now there are not only many colors and patterns of carpets to choose from - there are also a variety of types to suit any household and décor.
Carpet is a good choice because it is warm and soft, particularly on children when crawling or playing on the floor. Carpet is much quieter than other flooring options, particularly hard wood surfaces. Carpeting is also an economical option because the product itself and installation fees are much lower than other flooring types.
Here is an overview of … (3 comments)
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Feeling Floored? How to decide which Floor is best for you! - 11/13/07 05:23 AM
There are more flooring options than ever before, but so much variety can lead to confusion. How do you choose which floor is best suited to your space?
There are three main things you need to keep in mind when choosing a floor: your room type, amount of traffic and budget. You need to determine what type of room the flooring is needed for and then consider how much traffic will be going through that room. After determining that, you should consider how much you're willing to spend on flooring, because that will make a difference in terms of the flooring you … (5 comments)
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LOTS OF ROCK 'N ROLL BUT NO PARTY! - 11/12/07 12:46 PM
Vanessa StaletsRE/MAX Elite615-957-6333615-661-4400
http://www.VanessaStalets.com
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Furnace Fall - out - Three Things to Check before Calling an Expert! - 11/12/07 07:14 AM
As winter approaches and the temperatures drop, many will be turning on "the heat" for the first time this season and find a problem somewhere.
Before you start losing it and screaming at your furnace in the dead cold , stop and take a deep breath. Your furnace might not be working because of a few simple issues that can be fixed quickly. Sometimes the simplest thing is right before your eyes, and when you're agitated you can miss them. Take a few moments and read about 3 common things that can go wrong, and more importantly what you can do … (2 comments)
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Want To Buy a House? Look at Mortgages First, Not Last! - 11/12/07 06:12 AM
Mortgages are going to be what enables you to buy a home unless you are rich in cash. If you aren't rich in cash, then you need to begin doing some mortgage lending research. Otherwise, when you sign on the dotted line to make a new real estate purchase, you'll be signing something promising to buy real estate with no idea of how you will pay for the property. Now, doesn't that sound like a plan? When you set out on your quest to buy real estate, you need to recognize you will need a home loan to secure your … (7 comments)
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Finding a Mortgage When You Have Little $$ in Your Pocket! - 11/11/07 06:15 AM
Mortgages can be tricky. It is hard to decide which mortgage is right for you when you are unsure if you can afford a home. In fact, if you are in the market for a home, then you likely need to begin talking with a mortgage broker before you begin your search for homes. Sometimes, national real estate chains with real estate offices across the county will have mortgage counseling available through their licensed real estate agents. These agents are able to tell you what you can afford and let you know what you need to do to begin to … (3 comments)
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Tips For Kids in The Kitchen! - 11/11/07 06:08 AM
Household nightmares often begin when you discover that your children begin to cook when you are still at work and these kitchen savvy kids aren't just stirring up some chicken noodle soup. No, that's not what they choose to eat when they dine in! Maybe it's time to choose some things to put into the pantry that will have you and your kids feeling secure about what's easy to cook or bake when mom and dad aren't there to help. Keep in mind while you can easily put things into the pantry for your children to fix in a hurry, it … (1 comments)
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Mortgage Company or Banks? - 11/11/07 05:50 AM
When choosing to obtain a mortgage, it is important to decide if you can afford the loan origination fees and other fees associated with the loan you are trying to secure. This is often when you begin to wonder if you should have dealt with another lender and by that time, it really is too late to switch horses, so to speak.Mortgage companies and banks can be quite competitive on some of their fees and very much the same on others. This is one reason why it is important for you to shop around for different options before you decide on … (1 comments)
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Easy Entertaining! - 11/09/07 08:02 AM
Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker don't have to have anything on you when it comes to entertaining and planning an award-winning party. You can put together fruit trays, whip up some beautiful desserts and bake casseroles like nobody's business and best of all you only take about two days to prepare for the big party!Two days seems like a lot of time to spend on planning and preparing the menu for a simple party. Who has that kind of time? And moreover, who wants to take that kind of time to throw a party. Shouldn't you be able to just whip … (4 comments)
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Thinking of refinancing? Then, stop and think again! - 11/09/07 07:51 AM
Thinking of refinancing? Then, stop and think again. You may need to refinance, you may want to refinance, but why are you really going to refinance? The fact is, many people find something they want and discover they have a little equity in their home and often rush right out to take out the equity for something frivolous which they could have later if they started to save now for it. Instead, the "have to get it now" syndrome sets in and before you know it, another refinance is in the works.If you are thinking of refinancing, then do it for … (2 comments)
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Need To Cut The Household Budget? Here are Some Tips! - 11/08/07 03:45 PM
Household budgets are not the favorite topic for the heads of households. Still, the fact remains that many people must face the music sooner or later in regards to budgeting and the fact also remains that the music can ring loud constant reminders of a thing called debtors prison if you don't get it together sooner rather than later!Household budgets are usually tight when raising a family. However, you can certainly do something about that if you just put a pen to paper and plan ahead. While planning your family household budget, think of tips to cut the household budget … (4 comments)
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Household Tips for the Lazy Housewife - 11/08/07 03:41 PM
Molly Maid may be on your budget and you may not gather at luncheons to talk with your friends over the greatest and latest fad recently introduced by Martha Stewart, but household chores will still loom. There's no way around it. And while you may hire the Flying Broom cleaning service to sweep around some dust, you still have to find a way to manage a clean home when the house cleaning service is all but a memory!Martha Stewart and many shows like hers made all of the women of this world feel as if they were failing in the … (3 comments)
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GREATER NASHVIILLE HOME SALES DECLINE IN OCTOBER - 11/08/07 02:35 PM
*information courtesy GNAR
So once again comes the reiteration regarding correct pricing for listings and the crucial element of seller cooperation in that. This is not the market to make a "killing" on selling your home. However, with reasonable pricing and comps used fair value should still be attainable. Buyers are coming back to a degree but there is little tolerance for perceived price inflation and a general idea in the buyers mind that they can get "the deal of a lifetime" . The truth is somewhere in the middle, and the key word here is middle. Negotiating and willingness to give … (0 comments)
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226 ORLANDO AVENUE, WEST END AREA Nashville TN- NEW PRICE! - 11/06/07 01:50 PM
226 ORLANDO AVENUE, NASHVILLE TN- WEST END/WHITEBRIDGE AREA
Offered at $324,900
3 bed/2.5 bath colonial/contemporary home just minutes from West End, Dwn Twn Nashville, Sylvan Park and more! This gorgeous home was built in 2006 has 1900 sq ft, 2 car detached garage, immaculately maintained!
Entire first floor is hardwood, crown moulding, stainless appliances, granite counters, breakfast bar as well as gas fireplace in living room, dining room and den. Ceramic tile in all baths, contemporary brushed nickel lighting, tons of windows and light. This home boast double verandas that would make Scarlett proud! Master is huge with french doors to own veranda … (2 comments)
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5759 S New Hope Rd, Hermitage TN - NEW PRICE - 11/06/07 01:45 PM
NEW PRICE! Seller says SELL! Gorgeous Home in Nashville, Hermitage, TN
Rock Bottom for seller, bring offers!
Fabulous 3 bed/2 bath brick home in upscale Baypointe subdivision(lowest price in subdivision), located in quiet peaceful Hermitage! Just MINUTES from lake, downtown Nashville, shopping and dining! Built in 2003 this home a true winner with almost 2200 sq. ft, over 1/3 acre level lot and more amenities than can be listed here! Tradition meets elegance from the many Palladian windows to the incredible arches through out this open floor plan! Vaulted soaring ceilings, large eat in kitchen w/bay window overlooking peaceful back yard. Huge … (0 comments)
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3010 Jubilee Ridge, Franklin TN - NEW PRICE - 11/06/07 01:40 PM
NEW PRICE $1,130,000
3010 Jubilee Ridge, Franklin TN
Here is the Virtual Tour Link!
http://tours.imprev.net/03782F07/6483/415887
This is an awesome tree top home! This home is truly a work of art, nesteled in the tree tops!
Very private and quiet, enjoy watching the deer as you drink your morning coffee overlooking
almost 6 acres of gorgeous scenery. Every detail was thought of and implemented , you will not be disapointed!
Too many amenities to list, this is a MUST see!
Call Vanessa for a private showing! Agent must be present at all showings.
Vanessa StaletsRE/MAX Elite615-957-6333615-661-4400
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FEDS Say no more freebies, market report Nov 5,2007 - 11/05/07 12:20 PM
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When Should You File a Homeowners Claim? - 11/05/07 10:10 AM
In an attempt to make a special dinner for you last night, your spouse started a small grease fire. Although the fire was contained to a small section of the kitchen and extinguished quickly, you have some obvious damage as well as smoke damage throughout the main level of house. Repairs can cost thousands of dollars.
Bad things occasionally happen to all of us and that's why we carry insurance. When something like this does happen, you wonder "Should I file a claim?" You hear people talk about insurance companies refusing to renew policies because a homeowner filed a claim.
Anytime there … (2 comments)
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FED DROPS RATE AGAIN AND BUYERS SWARM! - 11/02/07 09:05 AM
The FED dropped rates again this week a quarter percent. Some hoped for another half percent like last time, but this will do! With consumer confidence on the rise buyers are swarming back into the home market! Traffic at websites is increasing and buyer calls are flowing in! Williamson County Tennessee, one of the HOT places to buy always, is seeing a marked upsurge in buyer activity. At least in my experience. I have more houses to show and buyers looking to close before the end of the year than I can almost handle! As the end of the year approaches, buyers … (7 comments)
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Brentwood TN Homes, Real Estate Vanessa Stalets REALTOR®
Brentwood,
TN
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Address: 109 Westpark Dr, Suite 100, Brentwood, TN, 37027
Office Phone: (615) 661-4400
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Vanessa Stalets, RE/MAX Elite Brentwood TN
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