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OK. So some of this video by actress Elizabeth Banks is a bit tongue in cheek, but the information is solid. Great information if you are a first time buyer, or a refresher if you are a seasoned buyer. Not only is it informative, but entertaining and funny as well. Give it a watch and enjoy.
Be ready to learn the answers to the following questions:
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I hope you enjoyed a great 4th of July weekend! It turns out that along with the fireworks, home prices and home sales are shooting up just as dramatically.
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Let me repeat… You do not need a 20% down payment or perfect credit to buy a home!
A recent survey found that much of the American public is still misinformed about what is truly necessary to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The two major misconceptions that the study pointed out were:
The survey showed that potential homebuyers overestimate the amount of money needed for a down payment to qualify for a home loan. The report noted that 36% of consumers think a 20% down payment is always required. In reality, there are a pretty large amount of loans written every day with a down payment of 3% or less. And while folks think that it’s harder now than before to get a loan, the truth is that the number of low down payment loans has actually increased through the first quarter of the year, as shown by the graph below:
The survey also showed that 2/3 of the people that responded believe they need a very good credit score to buy a home. 45% of them are thinking a “good credit score” is over 780. But the truth is that the average FICO scores of approved conventional and FHA mortgages are much lower:
If you are a someone thinking about buying a home, who is ‘ready’ and ‘willing’ to buy, but not sure if you are also ‘able’, sit down with someone who can help you understand your true options. I’d be happy to get you in touch with my preferred lender who has the heart of a teacher. She is always more that willing to take whatever time is necessary to educate you on the process and what is needed to get you into a home.
Have questions? Contact me (my contact info is below) and I’d be happy to help in any way that I can. I am here to serve you! You can also click below on “Mortgage & Refinance” to get the contact information of my preferred lender.
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Hot off the presses! My Summer 2015 Knoxville real estate guides for both buying and selling a home in the current market, are now available. These are full of great information to arm you with the knowledge to make an educated decision, whether you are considering buying or selling real estate in the Knoxville area. They are FREE to you, so just enter your information below and they will arrive in your email within a couple minutes. The information included in these guides is also applicable to other markets across the country, so feel free to share with friends and family. As always, don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions!
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In the latest edition of my “Fixing Your Knoxville Home” video series, we look at how to fix a hole in drywall. Whether the boys were wrestling in the family room or a hammer missed the nail hanging a picture in the hallway, sooner or later you my end up having to patch a hole in your drywall. Here is the easiest and cleanest way to go about this repair.
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Home for sale on 29 acres convenient to West Knoxville and all it has to offer! Enjoy ”Gracious Country Living” on 29.5 manicured acres. The all-brick basement rancher is perched on a hill to take in all the surrounding beauty including a creek. The upper level featuring a large master suite, living/dining area, office with built-ins and spacious kitchen, was updated in 2002. Lower level was updated in 2011 which includes another full kitchen, family room, bedroom and bath, exercise room, and tons of storage. Main level has access to a 10×20 redwood deck and the lower level has access to 20×40 patio, providing ample room for outdoor entertaining. Then there is the ”BARN” – There are endless possibilities here! The 36×72 footprint includes an office, full bath and concrete floor. The rest is a blank canvas to suit any need – cars, horses, additional living space, or storage – you decide!
| Room Name | Room Level | Dimensions | Room Remarks |
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| LR/DR Combination | Main | Open | |
| Master Bedroom | Main | 16.6X14.11 | |
| Office | Main | 13X11.10 | |
| Kitchen | Main | 17X11.9 | |
| Family Room | Main | 18X15 | Open fireplace |
| Bedroom 2 | Lower | 13X15.5 | |
| Great Room | Main | 16.5X27 | |
| Kitchen | Lower | 11X10 |
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