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Pat Starnes, Realtor in Brandon, MS, shares real estate news and current events in the Jackson Metro area, as well as market information.

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2017 

One question I hear frequently from home buyers is how much down payment will they need to buy a home.Down payments typically start at 3%, 3.5%, 5% and go to 20%, but in some instances, loans are available where NO down payment is required. THREE OPTIONS FOR NO DOWN PAYMENT (Zip, Zero, Nada): VA ...
06/30/2017
You found a house you love and want to make an offer. You discuss price, terms, etc., with your Realtor, write the offer, and mentally start making plans for the future.The next day, your Realtor tells you another offer was more favorable, and you lost the house. What went wrong?You may be shocke...
06/30/2017
A home seller asked this question ~ "Should I get a home inspection before I place my house on the market?"Family members shared with this client a horror story where someone they knew put a home up for sale. Once a contract was on the table, the inspector found major issues. The repairs were sev...
06/29/2017
If you look beyond the blooming petunias, you'll see an antique bicycle planter that was lovingly passed down to an appreciative friend of mine. The planter belonged to her grandparents and it is treasured by the family.You know I HAD to take the picture. No flower left unphotographed. Happy Wedn...
06/28/2017
Mississippians know how to put on a 4th of July celebration. Mark your calendar for these events happening throughout the week preceding the holiday, and may the fourth be with you! June 29, 2017 ~ 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., Shiloh Park, Brandon United We Stand - Tribute of Praise to God & CountryImage co...
06/28/2017
I hear this question all the time from owners who want to sell their Brandon MS home or condo, "What should I do to get my house ready to sell?"CLEAN:The first thing that needs to be done is a thorough house cleaning. From top to bottom, inside and out, the grounds, gardens, flower beds, door fra...
06/26/2017
One of the things I love about my job is helping sellers prepare their home for sale.After several consultations with my seller client, he is making repairs to his condo prior to putting it on the market. I stopped by to observe the progress and lend advice. One thing led to another, and the next...
06/25/2017
Talk about a unique container garden! This old truck couldn't be more charming. It's rusty bed is filled with knockout roses and what appears to be sweet potato vines. Blooming daylilies surround the truck, while old churns and milk jugs are used as plant stands.Someone else obviously shares my l...
06/23/2017
You all know my love of flowers. Recently I've been experimenting with photo editing apps and discovered how to make a collage. Most of these photos were taken from my yard, but a couple were taken on my nightly walk. The app I used was S Photo Editor for Android.If you look closely in the top mi...
06/16/2017
Living on the golf course has its perks, like sitting on your patio/deck watching golfers go by. There's an added perk of golf course living; someone else maintains the greens, but YOU get the enjoyment.This photo was taken on the 6th tee box at Castlewoods Subdivision overlooking one of the many...
06/14/2017
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Pat Starnes, Realtor in Brandon, MS, shares real estate news and other items of interest in and around Brandon, Flowood and the Reservoir area.