When you’re looking for a home in Nashville’s current seller’s market, you need a plan in place to avoid making mistakes that could cost you a bundle at closing. Buyers in a seller’s market can get what they want in the homes that they’re most interested in, but they need to bring their “A” game…
Are you worried that having a low credit score will affect your dream of owning a home in Nashville? I’ve got a few tips to buy a house even with a low score. It’s unfortunate but true that certain numbers can determine much of what we’re accomplish to do in life. Just like a higher GPA is…
You’ve signed and initialed on all the dotted lines. The house is yours — no more landlords or leases. Enjoy it. Revel in it. Even spend a night in your new, empty home on an air mattress with a box of pizza before things start to get real (it’s a memory you might appreciate down…
Wanting to buy an older home? Watch out! Some older homes may look beautiful, but great staging and antique charm can be hiding costly issues! In my experience, it’s the little red flags that sneak up and rob you blind before you can close the front door. Some issues may come up in a home inspection,…
Your loan term might be fixed, but it doesn’t have to dictate when you’ll be mortgage-free. Find out how to speed up the process. A lot can happen in 30 years. Kids become adults, jobs change, and life goals are accomplished and reset. Change during such a lengthy period is inevitable. But if you’re a…
Take a look at the numbers and see why there are very compelling reasons to choose a mortgage payment over a rent payment. With rental deposits significantly lower than most down payments — not to mention the costs of maintenance and upkeep to consider — the rent vs. buy equation can seem like a tough…
