Real estate

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

By jstaler | Published: January 20, 2012

The rule that ranks the highest when buying a home is “location”. There is a lot of data available on the Internet. One can simply search PlotOrNot or Trulia and investigate the property in question in the comfort of your living room. The data available is a good guideline, but can not tell you everything … Continue reading WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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CREATE A NEW FRONT YARD

By jstaler | Published: January 18, 2012

A homeowner can improve the home’s curb appeal and save money in the process. Before you start, the most exciting and important part is to take a “before” photo. You will be surprised once you see how your plants can change and grow.   Plan your bedding on paper. This can come in handy when … Continue reading CREATE A NEW FRONT YARD

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LIVE IN NASHVILLE AND HAVE ENOUGH MONEY

By jstaler | Published: January 12, 2012
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With the current economy a lot of potential home buyers are looking at the prospects of finding the cheapest place to live. The east and west coast areas are more expensive considering living costs and home prices. The most affordable and even cheap areas to live in can be found in the mid-western states. The … Continue reading LIVE IN NASHVILLE AND HAVE ENOUGH MONEY

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DO NOT WASTE TIME IF YOU WANT TO BUY A HOME

By jstaler | Published: January 10, 2012
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Lending costs are about to increase. The government proposed tightening lending standards, which created quite a stir. The Quality Residential Mortgage (QRM) feels strongly that standards must be raised. It will cost a home buyer more to borrow in order to buy a home.   The J.P. Morgan brand is used by the investment banking as well as the asset … Continue reading DO NOT WASTE TIME IF YOU WANT TO BUY A HOME

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

By jstaler | Published: December 29, 2011
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To all my clients, friends and family: I wish you a happy and prosperous 2012!   Understanding the basics of Real Estate:   To buy your first home can be difficult. The decisions that need to be taken regarding the financing of the property are hard to understand at first. Most people gain their knowledge … Continue reading HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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HOW TO PRICE A HOME

By jstaler | Published: December 27, 2011
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To understand “fair market value” one has to look into the meaning of comparable prices.  Comparable prices are the major factor that determines the market value. When buying a home in a neighborhood the value is determined by recent sales of homes in the same area. Houses that are similar in size (floor plan) and … Continue reading HOW TO PRICE A HOME

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AFFORDABLE PLACES TO LIVE

By jstaler | Published: December 21, 2011
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With the current economy a lot of potential home buyers are looking at the prospects of finding the cheapest place to live. The east and west coast areas are more expensive considering living costs and home prices. The most affordable and even cheap areas to live in can be found in the mid-western states. The … Continue reading AFFORDABLE PLACES TO LIVE

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GET WHAT WAS AGREED UPON

By jstaler | Published: December 16, 2011
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When a seller and a buyer come to an agreement a “purchase and sale” contract outline the terms and conditions involving the finances and the property. The very fundamental function of the contract is to state that the seller is selling the house and the purchaser wants to own the house. The basic information that … Continue reading GET WHAT WAS AGREED UPON

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A SOLUTION TO PREVENT FORECLOSURE IS A SHORT SALE

By jstaler | Published: December 13, 2011
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The big factor for homeowners to slip into foreclosure is unemployment. Other reasons can be not having any savings for the tough times or not receiving regular wages. By missing a couple of mortgage installments can lead directly to the loss of a home. The Home Affordable Modification Program was made known at the beginning … Continue reading A SOLUTION TO PREVENT FORECLOSURE IS A SHORT SALE

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THE BEST WAY TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS

By jstaler | Published: December 9, 2011

Be sure to enjoy all the exciting festive season events: Take a tour through our listing of the Best & Most Well-liked Annual Events that take place in and around Nashville every year in the month of December. Until the week after Christmas, Gaylord Opryland Hotel is host to many holiday events including the viewing their spectacular holiday … Continue reading THE BEST WAY TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS

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