How to Make Your HUD Home Energy Efficient
July 04, 2019
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty Dreaming of lower utility bills?The consistently increasing cost of utility bills is a source of concern among many homeowners. When you are trying to pay off the monthly mortgage of your Charlotte home, put food on the table, send children to school, and save some amount for rainy days, each ...
Beware of Yellow Jackets at your listing
July 03, 2019
Entomologists are warning the public to beware of giant colonies of nests that may have multiplied by the thousands in places that had milder winters this year.In Alabama, a colony of 15,000 stinging yellow jackets—the size of a Volkswagen Beetle—was found attached to a home that spanned 7 feet wide along the wall. Entomologists are ...
HUD List Agent Availability or "Is There A Doctor in The House?"
July 03, 2019
Durning Realtor interactions, I have told the agent of my availability in order to answer any HUD questions he/she may have. My hours of availability (office hours, after office-hours, week-ends) are disclosed. I even offer to visit their office and assist them when they are ready to input an offer. I am like the old country doctor who used ...
Student Debt -How it Affects a Home Purchase
July 02, 2019
Student Debt-How it Affects a Home Purchase By Michele Karl While many young people and millennials have graduated college and found a job, they are still unable to afford home. Why is this? Student loan debt. The U.S. is saddled right now with $1.4 trillion of student loan debt, 10 percent of all outstanding debt and ...
Need the Independence of a Home?
July 01, 2019
There are so many different ways to become a homeowner but buying a HUD home requires a knowledgable agent. It can be an easy process with a veteran Realtor. As your buyer's agent how many HUD homes he/she has sold and when was the last time they closed one. You can also find a list of Realtors on ...
Why You Should Invest in a Rental Property
July 01, 2019
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FHA Home Loan Mortgage Rates
July 01, 2019
Just as we headed into 2019, the FHA and HUD announced higher FHA loan guaranty limits for the new year, giving most counties a boost in the dollar amount the FHA would back for an FHA mortgage loan.Now, as we read headlines from reputable sources including Marketwatch, about home loan interest rates, it seems like now is a ...
Is There Such A Thing As A Refund For FHA UFMIP Mortgage Insurance?
July 01, 2019
Is there such a thing as a refund for FHA Up-Front Mortgage Insurance or FHA UFMIP? This mortgage insurance premium is required on FHA loan transactions and must be paid either in cash at closing time or must be financed into the loan amount.FHA loan rules do not allow a borrower to pay a portion and finance a ...
Why do I need to REKEY?
June 28, 2019
Everyone waits for the closing day where KEYS are the reward for all the success throughout the buying process for your new home. As a veteran Realtor, it is my advise to have your new home REKEYED regardless of who you purchased it from. You never really know who may have a key to your new home....
Three bedroom home & THREE CAR GARAGE
June 28, 2019
Wow! When can you buy a 3 bedroom home with a 3 car garage for $105,000?I can answer that! Right now is when.Where is at a pretty country setting in Cookeville, Tennessee. 15391 Dodson Branch Hwy.3 bedrooms, 2 baths, @1512 square feet heat living space. Lot size @0.69 ac - ...
The Property Brothers Point Out The Worst Renovation No-NO
June 28, 2019
You may find yourself considering a purchase of a HUD Owned Property, but find it a bit initimidating if the house needs some updating or improvements. There are a wealth of ideas of 'how to' on line. Here is a recent article found on Realtor.com, by Lisa Johnson Mandell | June 6, 2019. You ...
Life in The Great Smoky Mountains
June 28, 2019
Life in The Great Smoky Mountains of Sevier County TN by Sandra C Brown, Broker Dream Catcher Realty LP, Sevierviile TN Sevier County is the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and has over ten million visitors each year. It was settled by the Scottish Irish in the early 1800's who came from Southern ...
PMI
June 26, 2019
Whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts when it comes to buying a home. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with down payments below 20%, you can never have too much information about Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)....
5 steps to buying a foreclosed home
June 26, 2019
Here are some tips to prepare you before buying a foreclosed home:Find an agent specializing in foreclosures.Get a preapproval letter.Look at “comps” before making an offer.Bid higher if other foreclosures are selling fast.Be prepared to buy a foreclosure in “as-is” condition.1. Find an experienced real estate agentHire an agent who is knowledgeable ...
2019 Real Estate Trends: What you need to know
June 24, 2019
2019 Real Estate Trends: What you need to know. Credit goes to Dave Ramsey...
What is a Property Appraisal?
June 21, 2019
A property appraisal is conducted to determine a home’s current value. This is done when homeowners are looking to sell their home or refinance. Value is dependent upon many different factors including location, amenities, home renovations, etc. The appraised home will also be compared against other similar homes that have recently sold in the neighborhood.Why is an ...
Young First-Time Buyers Are Saving for Their Dream Homes
June 21, 2019
Young First-Time Buyers Are Saving for Their Dream Homes Young buyers (Millennials & Gen Z) have waited longer than previous generations to enter the housing market for their first home. However, this hasn’t stopped them from dreaming about the home they will eventually buy. Many spend hours searching listings and building Pinterest boards of their favorite home features....
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers 3 Things To Know In The Housing Market Today!
June 15, 2019
A lot is happening in the world, and it’s having a direct impact on the housing market. The reality is this: some of it is positive and some of it may be negative. Some we just don’t know yet.The following three areas of the housing market are critical to understand: interest rates, building materials, and the ...
What to Repair Before You List
June 15, 2019
When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are five recommended repairs to make before selling your ...
Serious About Selling?
June 15, 2019
We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity!If you’re looking to sell your home fast and for the most money possible, you’ll need a strategy to set it ...
Neighborhood Amenities that Could Increase Your Homes' Value
June 15, 2019
Hiking TrailsMature TreesHistoric HomesRetail & Essentials NearbyWalkabilityOrganized Community GroupsDog ParksFuture AmenitiesMaster Brokers | June 2019 | 828-726-9180...
Summer Home Checklist!
June 14, 2019
Summer Home ChecklistJune☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal☐ Clean range hood filters☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)July☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal☐ Clean range hood filters☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)August☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal☐ Clean range hood filters☐ Inspect your ...
2019: Year of Surprises? Rising interest rates, mid-term elections, GSE initiatives, and outcry for more affordable housing … predictions on a challenging future.
June 14, 2019
The other shoe dropped and scarcely anyone noticed.That’s one way of looking at the market’s surprisingly mild response to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC).Should you expect more of the same in 2019?It’s not too early to start asking the question of key industry players, ...
Which paint color-so many choices!
June 14, 2019
There are so many paint colors, shades, finishes, and undertones its overwhelming! And then the lighting! The light in each room can really change the same color from one room to the next! The same color looks great in the kitchen but entirely different in the living room. If you are like me you can end up with ...
7 Pricing Myths You Need To Get Past
June 13, 2019
When homeowners are preparing to put their properties on the market, one aspect is usually foremost in their minds: money. Setting the asking price accurately can mean the difference between getting an offer quickly and having a house languish for months, drawing little interest.With that in mind, it’s important that potential sellers block out a lot of ...
