AR Member Jason Crouch...NEEDS OUR HELP for his friend DAVID WILDER - 02/28/08 12:00 PM
I am passing this blog post on from Melissa Grant so it will get into more groups.
Please help!
Fundraising Efforts for David Wilder, close friend to AR Member Jason Crouch
*Breaking news, I AM SELLING 10,000 POINTS TO HELP AR MEMBER JASON CROUCH'S FRIEND..PLEASE READ AND JOIN THE EXCITEMENT OF WATCHING MY POINTS … (15 comments)
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The Sky Is Not Falling! Why This Is The Time For Smart Buyers To buy! - 02/26/08 06:50 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
Everyday seems to bring more bad news for the Housing Industry. Lenders caught in the sub-prime melt down are closing their doors while banks and prime lenders are tightening loan requirements. Mortgage rates are rising and PMI (private mortgage insurance) showing industry wide narrowing of guidelines and options … (28 comments)
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Update on FHA and Raising Conforming Limits - 02/25/08 11:06 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
President Bush signed HR 5140 aka: The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 into law on February 13th. The law took effect immediately and is effective through December 31st of this year. A major point of the bill for those of us in the mortgage industry is that it … (2 comments)
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Finance Market Update - Week of February 25, 2008 - 02/25/08 10:03 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
Mortgage bond prices fell last week pushing mortgage interest rates higher. Stock strength the beginning of the week hurt mortgage bonds. Stronger than expected inflation data also pressured bonds. Inflation erodes the value of money received in the future. Bond investors require a higher rate of return as … (0 comments)
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A Beautiful Story For Sunday Morning! - 02/24/08 09:29 AM
This is beautiful!
She jumped up as soon as she saw the surgeon come out of the operating room. She said: 'How is my little boy? Is he going to be all right? When can I see him?' The surgeon said, 'I'm sorry. We did all we could, but your boy … (21 comments)
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Changes in PMI - Industry Wide! - 02/22/08 01:06 PM
The following mortgage insurance companies have issued bulletins announcing a number of eligibility changes going into effect soon. United Guaranty: Effective March 10th the following changes will go into effect:
DU Expanded Approval Level I and LP Caution 500 Eligible loans with LTV > 95% will be ineligible Pay Option ARMs with potential … (20 comments)
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Things We Know In The South ~ Y'all Are Fixin' To Learn Something Here! - 02/22/08 08:21 AM
Only a Southerner knows the difference between a hissie fit and a conniption fit, and that you don't "HAVE" them, you "PITCH" them.
Only a Southerner knows how many fish, collard greens, turnip greens, peas, beans, etc., make up "a mess."
Only a Southerner can show or point out to you the … (79 comments)
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Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight 9 PM CST - 02/20/08 04:25 PM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
Never seen a total lunar eclipse? Then look up tonight about 8:45 CST. The partial eclipse will start around 7:30 pm. The entire event will be over by 11 or so and if you miss it it will not come again until December 2010. If the skies are … (37 comments)
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Updated - Rates RISING-Bond Market fell worse today! Brentwood TN Real Estate - 02/19/08 05:52 PM
Notice the above 90 day rate history chart. RED is RATES MOVING HIGHER and GREEN is IMPROVEMENT.So as you can see rates on most programs have moved almost .50% higher. Therefore, buyers looking and not locking a week ago will have significantly higher rates today. Tomorrow strong reports are coming out, we … (12 comments)
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Finance Market Update - Week of February 18, 2008 - 02/18/08 02:44 PM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
Mortgage bond prices fell last week pushing mortgage interest rates significantly higher. Stock strength the beginning of the week hurt mortgage bonds. Stronger than expected retail sales, shocked the market. The weakness was compounded as investor concerns about exposure to mortgage bond risk grew. Fed Chairman Bernanke expressed … (4 comments)
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Low Cal- Veggie Pasta - Per Request! - 02/16/08 10:24 PM
Low Cal Veggie Pasta
1 package angel hair pasta cooked al dente
3-4 small baby summer squash sliced small
package fresh mushrooms sliced
4 Roma tomatoes large diced
Red onion slivered, about 1/4 of a sm onion
4-5 fresh cloves of garlic minced
equal parts olive oil and heart smart spread(gives butter taste without it … (22 comments)
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Nightmare On Never Going To Sell Street! - 02/16/08 10:01 PM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
" Are You Sure This Is The Right House? " When a showing starts with this question it's all downhill from there.
Today I was out with buyers looking at homes in Brentwood TN. We were looking in the $250- $300,000 range and had seen a couple fairly nice … (29 comments)
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Do You Want A Pay Check? Follow Up Is Crucial! - 02/16/08 09:24 PM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
Today I received a voice mail from a buyer out of state interested in Brentwood TN property and asking me to return his call. I missed the call because I was on the other line with a client, but within 20 minutes or less I was calling him … (19 comments)
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Williamson County Housing Sales January 2008 - 02/13/08 05:33 PM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
January 2008 Closings Median Price Average Price DOM
Residential 145 $395,000 $451,792 87
Condominium 28 $174,308 $182,131 36
January 2007 Closings Median Price Average Price DOM
Residential 245 $388,757 $451,494 66
Condominium 32 $157,965 $185,573 35
January 2006 Closings Median Price Average Price DOM
Residential 301 $294,000 $358,305 52
Condominium 24 $181,000 $191,768 46
*Figures Courtesy of WCAR*
To … (8 comments)
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Finance Market Update - Week of February 11, 2008 - 02/13/08 05:02 PM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
Mortgage bond prices fell last week pushing mortgage interest rates higher. Trading was volatile but most of the negative movement occurred the latter portion of the week. Traders remained concerned about inflation, which erodes the value of bonds. Philadelphia Fed President Plosser did very little to alleviate those … (0 comments)
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Brentwood TN, A Great Place To Live! - 02/11/08 08:29 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
With the current real estate market concerns nation wide, many are afraid to buy, fearing decreasing values. Here in Middle Tennessee, especially Brentwood, the market is stable. Home values are steady and prices are increasing. Why? Middle TN is rich with businesses and the economy is good. Many … (13 comments)
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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie or Wake 'Em Up? How To Not Sell Your House! - 02/08/08 03:07 PM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
Today I had an appointment to show a home to my buyers in Brentwood TN. When I called yesterday to make the appointment I was told it had to be confirmed with the seller and they would call me back. They called back and confirmed my apt. for … (33 comments)
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2097 Spring Lake Dr, Spring Hill - Sold ! By Brentwood TN Real Estate Agent Vanessa Stalets - 02/08/08 12:44 PM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
Yesterday my seller closed after a 1/4 as long on the market as the rest in this community. Why? She priced it right. Priced it to sell and did all the repair items we talked about prior to listing. She was a dream client, I wish they were … (8 comments)
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Active Rainers, TN Needs Your Help!Please Help Us Help Them! - 02/07/08 06:03 PM
Some of you may have seen my post regarding the deadly tornadoes that ripped through Tennessee this week.Deadly Tornadoes in TN, TN Members Check In Please! Relief Fund Info too! The death toll at last report was 32 but expected to climb higher as emergency personnel make their way into areas … (48 comments)
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Deadly Tornadoes in TN, TN Members Check In Please! Relief Fund Info too! - 02/06/08 10:31 AM
31 Reported dead, after storms and tornadoes hit Middle TN.
Here is the link to a post about Donating to the TN Relief Fund! Active Rainers, TN Needs Your Help!Please Help Us Help Them!
To donate to the Storm Relief fund, call 615-321-4939.
Super cell storms hit TN early evening yesterday, Feb 5 … (85 comments)
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Finance Market Update - Week of February 4, 2008 - 02/04/08 09:36 AM
Brentwood TN Real Estate
Mortgage bond prices rose last week pushing mortgage interest rates lower. Trading was volatile with most of the positive improvements coming early in the week. The anticipated Fed rate cut and mixed economic data sent bonds up and down the latter portion of the week. Unemployment was stronger … (16 comments)
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