Some people try everything they can to get around the law. That results in laws that try to cover every possible situation. Lucky for us, and this article, we get to sit back and be entertained by what is illegal in our Middle Tennessee towns.
Read MoreHas your home been sitting on the market for months and you can't figure out why it won't sell? It's likely that you are guilty of, at least, one or two of these home selling fouls:
Read MoreThe man at the front of the room was saying....something. I knew he must be - his mouth was moving - but my brain couldn't make out the words. He wore distorted traces of spreadsheets and power point slides as he wandered into the path of the oncoming projector. His monotone voice echoed off the painted cinder block walls to the eardrums of 20 IT professionals.
Read MoreSome home owners are tempted to sell their home on their own. If you're considering this route, or even if you've made up your mind, here are 5 things you should consider
Read MoreSitting in my favorite chair with my oldest two daughters, my phone begins to ring. I dig it out of my pocket and glance at the screen. It's from a number that has called me every day for two weeks. Oh, if it was only a lawyer frantically trying to get in touch to let me know I inherited a fortune.
Read MoreDistracted driving crashes in Tennessee went up 129% from 2008 to 2017. If you're wondering why the new hands-free law is going into affect July 1st in Tennessee, this is the major "driving" force. (see what I did there).
Read MoreIn our last article, we showed the cost of a realtor. This time, we'll show you a realtor's expenses and give you an example of a yearly realtor salary. A realtor in the Nashville, middle Tennessee area.
Read MoreMost Realtors rely 100% on commission and only get paid when, and if, a home is sold. You have the right to try and negotiate realtor fees, but they may be unwilling to budge depending on the success of their approach and their perceived worth.
Read MoreBecause our society finds every way to break the law, our towns have to write laws that can seem silly or oddly specific. We're not lawyers, so don't take our word for it. This is a fun look at some city laws in Spring Hill, TN and how they can be interpreted.
Read MoreSo, you're ready to move into a new place - congratulations! Whether you just bought a new home or simply changed apartments, there is a certain thrill that comes with a new living situation that you get to personalize and make your home.
Read MoreMoving into a new house is a lot of work, and when you’re settling in a different city, it can be overwhelming to get used to everything being thrown at you at once. Unpacking, getting to know the neighborhood, and setting up your home takes a lot of your time and energy, and you may end up overlooking important things, like figuring out when trash day is and where to find the emergency shut-off valve for the water.
Read MoreYou don't have to spend much time in Spring Hill, TN to realize it's a busy place. The population has shot up to 40,000+, as of the 2018 census; almost double the population in 2007.
Read MoreFrom 200 year old colonials to 3 year old millenium mansions, here are some of the home styles in Spring Hill TN and the details that make them what they are
Read MoreDuring the purchase of a home, you should negotiate a final walk-through to take place before close. Don't just go through the motions on this one. It could save you a headache and hundreds or thousands of dollars. Here is the language used in our Tennessee purchase and sale agreement:
Read Moreou've probably heard the word "escrow" used in a couple of different ways when it comes to real estate. Typically, you'll hear reference to an "escrow account" when dealing with a lender and your mortgage.
Read MoreEarnest money shows a seller you are serious about purchasing their home. When a buyer offers to buy a home, they will almost always include an immediate good faith payment, known as earnest money or trust funds, to solidify the purchase and sale agreement. Earnest money isn't an extra payment to the seller.
Read MoreWhen offering to buy a house there are times you want to make sure that your offer is dependent on something being proven true. You may want to ensure that the home is really in the good condition the seller says it is. We may include a home inspection contingency that essentially says, "we'll buy this house if it's in the condition you say it is. If we have it inspected and it's not, we reserve the right to walk away without losing anything."
Read MoreIt can be frustrating, during your home search, when your agent gives vague answers to your questions. There is a perfectly good reason, however. Real estate agents can be fined and/or lose their license for steering you to or away from any given area no matter how subtle or unintentional. When buying a home, the choice in neighborhood or area should be yours, alone.
Read MoreThe Fed, interest rates, 10 year treasury yield - these topics make most homeowner's eyes glaze over. But, we get questions all the time asking how interest rates affect buying or selling a home. if you're entering the housing market, you don't want to make decisions without an awareness of what's going on.
Read MoreAny good title company acts as the glue for all the different parts involved when you buy a home. They work with everyone involved to complete the closing of the sale: lender, realtors, buyers, and sellers.
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