Luxury Home Building Products for your TN Remodel or New Construction

February 18th, 2009 jstaler Posted in Buyers information, Equestrian Communities, Gated Communities, Golf Communities, Green Home, Luxury Homes, Sellers information 1 Comment »

Great luxury home building products for your Tennessee remodel or new construction home….

M Series Cabinet with Cold Storage robern.com  Small details add up to luxury, and this cabinet is a great example.  This cabinet has a refrigerated interior storage space.  Imagine keeping your eye cream refreshingly chilled or grabbing a cool beverage during your morning routine. 

SmartScan Biometric Lock kwikset.com  All you need is a fingerprint to get inside.  It is programmable for up to 50 different fingerprints and can be installed on most exterior doors.

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Vetrostone & Oysterstone are unique engineered stone quartz surfaces combined with gems from the ocean for your countertops and flooring in your Nashville luxury home.  These new products reflect the growing trend of building with green productsVetrostone USA uses organic certified pigments, sea glass and oysters in their green products. The surface is designed for a variety of applications including kitchen and bathroom countertops, backsplashes, tabletops, fireplaces, flooring and shower stalls.shower

JoAnne Staler, TN luxury home REALTOR has represented buyers and sellers in luxury home and golf club communities such as The Reserve at Temple Hills, Govenors Club, Annandale, Laurelbrooke, Legends Ridge, Fairview Plantation, Avalon , Milky Way Farms, and many others in Williamson and Southwest Davidson counties.stalls etc.

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Tips for Tennessee Luxury Home Buying

February 2nd, 2009 jstaler Posted in Buyers information, Equestrian Communities, Gated Communities, Golf Communities, Luxury Homes, Sellers information Comments Off

I’ve represented buyers and sellers in luxury home and golf club communities throughout Middle TN since 1994.  Throughout the years I’ve come up with some solid dos and dont’s specific to buying TN luxury homes that I thought might be beneficial for me to share with you.  I also came across two  good articles on FrontDoor.com titled Luxury Home Buying Guide and Top 10 Expert Tips for Buying a Luxury Home that I’ve paraphased below along with incorporating my own tips.

1. Learn the search process.

While the majority of home buyers start their search on the Internet, many high-end properties aren’t officially listed on the MLS or major search engines.  Many Tennessee luxury homes go unlisted to protect a seller’s privacy. These properties are often found through the Realtor’s personal connections as opposed to the TN MLS I’ve represented buyers and sellers in  luxury home and golf club communities throughout Williamson and Southwest Davidson counties in TN so I often have the inside scoop from both luxury home owners and other area realtors whom I’ve worked with in the past. 

2. Go beyond the photos.

Make sure you don’t dismiss properties based on their front elevation photos. Many large homes are best appreciated in person and many sellers, protective of their privacy, refrain from putting extensive photos of their homes on the Internet. 

3. Work with a local expert.

It’s critical to have a good buyer agent who is familiar with the area you want to buy in. There’s a bit more control on access to high-end properties.  I have over 14 years of experience in the local Tennessee luxury home market and with credentials such as (CLHMS) Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and my membership in the CLHMS Million Dollar Guild I can advise on schools, nuanaces of specific TN luxury neighborhoods as well as property specifics.  

4. Bank on your relationships.

I suggest all the home buyers I work with get pre-qualified for their TN mortgage loan prior to searching for their new home regardless of price range .  However, the aforementioned is especially important when searching for high end real estate as luxury home sellers will typically ask their Realtor to bring them only pre-qualified buyers and may ask for proof of such prior to opening up their homes for review.  Also, expect a longer financial approval process. Even if your financials are in good order, count on 45 to 60 days so have your mortgage broker, loan officer or personal banker obtain your financing approval early on. 

5. Documentation is everything.

There is more scrutiny today in the high-end market. Financial documentation is critical. Be prepared with bank statements, W-2s, tax returns from the last couple of years and other financial statements. This type of loan can be different than the typical mortgage prequalification process and could require showing asset statements and demonstrate which assets will go toward the purchase.

6. Making an appropriate offer.

Making the appropriate offer isn’t as easy as it looks. In some cases, luxury home sellers have the financial wherewithal to hold on to a property until they get the right price. 

To determine an appropriate offer price avoid over-reliance on consumer-based property evaluation sites. Instead, have your agent research similar properties in the form of comparable prices for active, pending and sold properties in the last three months from the TN MLS for the most accurate picture of what the property is worth. 

If you are thinking of selling or buying a luxury home in Nashville, Brentwood or Franklin TN you should know exactly what it’s worth before making such an important decision.  Click here for a quick “Comparative Market Analysis” with data taken from the TN MLS for free, and with no obligation.

7. Don’t Forget the Details

The complexity and scale of luxury homes raise the stakes.

  • Never skip the inspection process. From the potentially hazardous to the structural, you always want to know what it is you are buying. Click here for more information on the TN home inspection process.
  • Be prepared for closing costs. Who pays for what varies by the customs of the given market and the details of the home purchase contract.
  • 8. Look into the future.

    Make sure you know what building is planned around you. What happens if someone pushes the bar and builds another building or home and blocks that lovely view you paid top dollar for?  This is where having a local real estate expert with extensive knowledge of the community is essential. 

    Click here to read FrontDoor.com’s Luxury Home Buying Guide in its entirity.

    Click here to read FrontDoor.com’s Top 10 Expert Tips for Buying a Luxury Home in its entirity.

    Real Estate in Nashville TN consists of a handful of different communities and towns that are within the Middle TN area. Those communities consist of, but are not limited to, Green Hills, Bellevue, Belle Meade, West Meade, Belmont, East Nashville, Hillsboro/West End, Oak Hill, Vanderbilt, Forest Hills, Crieve Hall, Downtown Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin. You can find out more about the Nashville communities by clicking on the links above.

    JoAnne’s has over 30 years in Middle Tennessee, and her 14 years of full-time real estate practice with an emphasis on luxury, golf and equestrian communities. Her 3 children have attended area public, private, and parochial schools, so she can help you find the BEST SCHOOL for your child. Whether looking for a Williamson County estate, a Belle Meade mansion, new construction in Brentwood, a Vanderbilt area cottage, a downtown or midtown loft, a gated community in Green Hills, or a historic home in Franklin, JoAnne’s extensive knowledge will help you find the RIGHT HOME in the RIGHT LOCATION!

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    Exquisite New Construction Luxury Golf Course Community Home For Sale Franklin TN

    January 16th, 2009 jstaler Posted in Buyers information, Gated Communities, Golf Communities, Luxury Homes Comments Off

    6509 Stableford Lane The Reserve at Temple Hills

    6509 Stableford Lane The Reserve at Temple Hills

    This Exquisite 5 Bedroom 5.5 Bath luxury home is being constructed by Michael Shears Construction on a Wooded Golf Course homesite in the Franklin TN gated community, The Reserve at Temple Hills. This elegant home boasts a luxurious Master Bedroom on the main level, four bedrooms upstairs, impressive fireplaces in both the Family Room and Study. Enjoy the serenity of your screened in porch with wood burning fireplace. Additional features of this Franklin, TN golf course oriented home include exceptional moldings, granite countertops and breakfast area, tile backsplash,wet bar, stainless appliances, gas cooktop, fully sodded and irrigated yard and MUCH MUCH MORE! The superior craftsmanship and attention to detail are apparent throughout any home built by this Custom Builder.
     
     
    JoAnne has represented buyers and sellers in  luxury home and golf club communities such as The Reserve at Temple Hills, and many others in Williamson and Southwest Davidson counties TN.  She is the realtor of choice for TN home buyers who desire a certain lifestyle afforded by a luxury neighborhood.  If you would like more information on about TN neighborhoods such as Brentwood, Franklin, Green Hills, or Belle Meade click here to speak with JoAnne directly  or visit her website at www.JoAnneStaler.com
     
     
     JoAnne’s 3 children have attended area public, private, and parochial schools, so she can help you find the BEST SCHOOL for your child.  Click here for free school reports.’
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    Customize This New Construction Luxury Home in The Reserve at Temple Hills

    January 13th, 2009 jstaler Posted in Buyers information, Community Growth & Development, Gated Communities, Golf Communities, Luxury Homes Comments Off

    New Construction 4 bedroom 3.5 bath Luxury Home in the gated community of The Reserve at Temple Hills can be customized to your specifications! 

    6508 Stableford Lane

    6508 Stableford Lane

     

     

    This spectactular home is located in Franklin TN on a wooded homesite and features a Master Suite and secondary bedroom downstairs, hardwood floors, 10′ ceilings & exquisite finishes. The upper level has the 3rd bedroom and an entertainment room, plus the option to finish an additional bedroom. There is a 3 car garage and covered patio.

    The Reserve at Temple Hills Lake

    This Franklin TN golf community, which is adjacent to the Temple Hills Golf Club offers a gated stone and iron entrance with gas lanterns, street lights, sidewalks and hedgerows, extensive preserved natural areas, and enhanced architectural review. The neighborhood is convenient to shopping, Natchez Trace Parkway & Loveless Cafe. Some of the area’s best public, private and parochial schools are located nearby. Stringent, professional architectural review and keen attention to every detail will ensure that this community retains its distinctive character for generations to come. Residents choosing to join the Temple Hills Club can join at a reduced rate and will have access to 27 holes of championship golf, a gold shop staffed by PGA professionals that offer lessons for all ages. Members will also have access to pool and tennis court. The Reserve is truly a community with universal appeal, but no compromises. Residents of the Reserve may choose to join the Temple Hills Club at a reduced rate. Pool, golf, tennis, while right next door, are not included in HOA dues. Our Sales Center is open Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM and Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. We are located in Franklin Tennessee off Temple Road just past the Temple Hills Clubhouse.  Hurry to make your selections!

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    JoAnne has represented buyers and sellers in  luxury home and golf club communities such as The Reserve at Temple Hills, and many others in Williamson and Southwest Davidson counties TN.  She is the realtor of choice for TN buyers who desire a certain lifestyle afforded by a luxury neighborhood.  If you would like more information on about TN neighborhoods such as Brentwood, Franklin, Green Hills, or Belle Meade click here to speak with JoAnne directly  or visit her website at www.JoAnneStaler.com

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    Milky Way Farms Equestrian Club Underway in Lynnville TN

    November 26th, 2008 jstaler Posted in Equestrian Communities, Golf Communities Comments Off

    Milky Way Farms is an Equestrian and Golf Community nestled in the southern portion of Middle Tennessee less than an hour from Nashville.  This community is an ideal location if you’re looking for that special place to call home.  Milky Way Farms offers estate lots, lake cottages, equestrian cottages, golf cottages, condos and will cater to all standards of horsemanship.

    The barns, track, trails and polo field now being built or renovated are worthy of Milky Way’s own 1940 Kentucky Derby winner, Gallahadion. Once renovated, the Club barns will provide world-class boarding facilities and will include indoor riding and training arenas. The hub of the Equestrian Club is the original Mars’ stone Show Barn.

    The Milky Way Farms Equestrian Facilities will include;

    Miles and Miles of Trails   There are currently 10 miles of winding, scenic riding trails.

    Historic Stone, Show and Galaxy Barns  The plan estimates 70+ stalls, a hay/feed storage, outdoor and indoor riding and training arenas, tack rooms, grooming areas and much more!

    Mars Thoroughbred Training Track  The original 5/8 mile thoroughbred racing training track that produced many famous champions such as ‘Reaping Reward’, ‘Sangreal’ and the winner of the 1940 Kentucky Derby ‘Gallahadion’.

    Pub and Bistro

    Polo Grounds

    Click here for additional information on Milky Way Farms Equestrian offerings and to see additional photographs.

    JoAnne is a designated Milky Way Farms Specialist so please contact her for additional information or to arrange a private tour of this Equestrian and Golf community located in Lynnville, Tennessee .  Click here to speak to JoAnne or email JoAnne directly.

    JoAnne Staler, Tennessee REALTOR with Rochford Realty & Construction Company is providing a unique level of service to buyers and sellers in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Williamson County, Green Hills, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Vanderbilt, Belmont, Midtown, Downtown, Historic Areas, Spring Hill, and Thompson Station Tennessee.  Whether Buying or Selling Real Estate locally or Relocating to Middle Tennessee, let a Top Selling Nashville Real Estate Agent help.  To find out more about JoAnne Staler or search for real estate via the Middle Tennessee MLS visit www.JoAnneStaler.com.

     

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    Extraordinary Franklin TN Home for Sale on Temple Hills Golf Course with Lake View

    September 22nd, 2008 jstaler Posted in Golf Communities Comments Off

    This extraordinary 4,137 square foot, four bedroom, four and one half bathroom home for sale in Franklin Tennessee was custom built for the original owners. Located at 250 St. Andrews Drive the homesite is large, treed & situated right on the Temple Hills golf course with a lake view.

    250 St Andrews Drive in Franklin TN home for sale

    From the moment you enter through the glass-paned front door, the architect’s attention to detail is apparent.

    Franklin TN estate home foyer

    The Great Room features built-in bookcases and two sets of French doors which open to a vaulted screened porch and expansive deck.

    250 St Andrews Drive Screen Porch

    The large breakfast bay overlooks the lake. Utilization of all space was a major focus of the design.

     

     Breakfast nook overlooks the lake in Temple Hills Franklin TN

     

    There is a large sitting room/office off the master bedroom and two of the upstairs bedrooms have adjacent space for hobbies, sewing, exercise or storage. All rooms are spacious, and the flow throughout the home encourages gracious entertaining or comfortable family life.

     

    Master Bedroom in FranklinTN gofl course home for sale

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    This new listing was brought to you by JoAnne Staler, Franklin Tennessee REALTOR with Rochford Realty & Construction Company is providing a unique level of service to buyers and sellers in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Williamson County, Green Hills, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Vanderbilt, Belmont, Midtown, Downtown, Historic Areas, Spring Hill, and Thompson Station Tennessee.  Whether Buying or Selling Real Estate locally or Relocating to Middle Tennessee, let a Top Selling Nashville Real Estate Agent help.  To find out more about JoAnne Staler or search for real estate via the Middle Tennessee MLS visit www.joannestaler.com.

     

     

     

     

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    Brand New Overlooking Golf Course With Professional Grade Kitchen Franklin TN Home For Sale

    August 13th, 2008 jstaler Posted in Golf Communities, Luxury Homes Comments Off

     

    Stringent, professional architectural review and keen attention to every detail will ensure that this Five Bedroom, Four Bathroom new home for sale located in The Reserve at Temple Hills retains its distinctive character for generations to come. Just a few of this beautiful 3,795 square foot home’s features are a Screened porch overlooking the Temple Hills Golf Course, Professional grade kitchen, 10′ ceilings, Two Fireplaces, Hardwood Floors and a Hi-efficency HVAC.  Residents choosing to join the Temple Hills Club will have access to 27 holes of championship golf and a gold shop staffed by PGA professionals that offer lessons for all ages.

     

     

    6545 Stableford Lane Golf Course home Franklin TN

     

    6545 Stableford Lane Second Story Floorplan

     

    Click here for more information on this golf course home located at 6545 Stableford Lane in Franklin Tennessee or speak to JoAnne directly.

    JoAnne Staler, Tennessee REALTOR with Rochford Realty & Construction Company is providing a unique level of service to buyers and sellers in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Williamson County, Green Hills, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Vanderbilt, Belmont, Midtown, Downtown, Historic Areas, Spring Hill, and Thompson Station Tennessee.  Whether Buying or Selling Real Estate locally or Relocating to Middle Tennessee, let a Top Selling Nashville Real Estate Agent help.  To find out more about JoAnne Staler or search for real estate via the Middle Tennessee MLS visit www.joannestaler.com.

     

     

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    New Construction Luxury Golf Course Home With Panoramic Views For Sale in Franklin TN

    August 13th, 2008 jstaler Posted in Golf Communities, Luxury Homes Comments Off

    This Brand New Luxury Golf Course Estate Home, just listed for sale by JoAnne Staler with Rochford Realty and Construction, has wonderful views from the screened porch with fireplace and is located in the sought after community of The Preserve at Temple Hills in Franklin Tennessee.  Lush landscaping, tree-lined streets, sidewalks and preserved natural areas work together to showcase the superior craftmanship and attention to detail in this Five Bedroom, Five and one half Bath, 4,000 square foot estate home.  

    The Preserve at Temple Hills features stone & iron gates, gas lights, street lamps, and sweeping views of the Tennessee hills as well as the privledge of  joining the Temple Hills Club at a reduced rate to enjoy the golf course, pool, tennis courts, playground and clubhouse.

     

    6509 Stableford Lane Golf Course Home Franklin TN

    Click Here for more information about this Golf Course Estate Home located at 6509 Stableford Lane in Franklin, TN or speak to JoAnne Staler right now via Click Phone.

     

    JoAnne Staler, Franklin Tennessee REALTOR with Rochford Realty & Construction Company is providing a unique level of service to buyers and sellers in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Williamson County, Green Hills, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Vanderbilt, Belmont, Midtown, Downtown, Historic Areas, Spring Hill, and Thompson Station Tennessee.  Whether Buying or Selling Real Estate locally or Relocating to Middle Tennessee, let a Top Selling Franklin Real Estate Agent help.  To find out more about JoAnne Staler or search for real estate via the Middle Tennessee MLS visit www.joannestaler.com.

     

     

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    JoAnne Staler Williamson County REALTOR Awarded Milky Way Farms Specialist Designation

    July 29th, 2008 jstaler Posted in Equestrian Communities, Golf Communities 2 Comments »

     Milky Way Farms is an exciting new lifestyle development catering to the Equestrian, Golfing, and Outdoor lover. This historical estate, built by candy king Frank C. Mars in the 1930’s, consists of over 1100 acres offering a private Equestrian Club and will boast a Jay Haas designed golf course. The Milky Way Farms community has awarded a select group of experienced REALTORS® to become Designated Marketing Specialists for this exciting property.

    JoAnne Staler, Williamson County Tennessee Realtor, earned this designation through the successful completion of two 3-hour sessions that were held at the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® followed by a 6-hour on-property session where she became well versed on the Mars family history, equestrian operations, golf course design, and the overall project.

    Milky Way Farms will feature estate lots, lake cottages, equestrian and golf cottages & condos. Exclusive “Founder’s Ridge” premium homesite locations & incentive packages now available for purchase. From the low $200,000’s.  JoAnne is an expert on this Equestrian and Golf community located in Lynnville, Tennessee so please contact her for additional information or to arrange a private tour.  Click here to speak to JoAnne or email JoAnne directly.

     Milky Way Farms, Lynnville TN

     

    JoAnne Staler, Tennessee REALTOR with Rochford Realty & Construction Company is providing a unique level of service to buyers and sellers in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Williamson County, Green Hills, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Lynnville, Vanderbilt, Belmont, Midtown, Downtown, Historic Areas, Spring Hill, and Thompson Station Tennessee.  Whether Buying or Selling Real Estate locally or Relocating to Middle Tennessee, let a Top Selling Williamson County Real Estate Agent help.  To find out more about JoAnne Staler or search for real estate via the Middle Tennessee MLS visit www.joannestaler.com.

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