It’s finally done. The driving around. Looking at Knoxville real estate daily on the internet and in person. The offers. The counter offers. More counteroffers. The anxiety. The inspection. Now the time has come. That special day. Closing day, the day the keys are handed over and the movers are packed up and ready to deliver […]
Top 10 Things You Must Have To Apply For A Mortgage in Knoxville
Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team stated, “While there have been rumblings that the guidelines for qualifying for a mortgage in Knoxville may get a little more lenient this year, buyers still need to start the process with the basics.” The following are the Top 10 documents an individual must […]
When Searching Knoxville Homes For Sale, Look On Local Websites
Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team stated, “We’ve witnessed time and again the incorrect information being displayed on many of the top, national real estate websites. The most accurate information can be found on local, brokerage sites, because they are pulling directly from the local Multiple Listing Service.” While local […]
Top 5 Things To Know About Buying Knoxville Foreclosures
Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team says, “Buying a foreclosure in Knoxville may seem like it should be just as easy as buying any home, but there are certain factors that make it more tricky. While some of the processes and procedures are the same, there are steps to take and […]
Knoxville Real Estate: Top 10 Reasons People Buy Homes
Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team stated, “Even though the Knoxville real estate market may change with ebb and flow of the economy, the reasons people buy homes in Knoxville and beyond pretty much stay constant.” The following list of reasons was garnered from the research done by the National Association of REALTORS for […]
3 Necessary Steps Before You Start Your Knoxville Real Estate Search
The home loan process can be daunting for seasoned homeowners, let alone first time home buyers. Paperwork, paperwork and more paperwork, followed by credit checks and more required documentation. Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team at Gables & Gates, REALTORS says, “Today’s strict lending guidelines can call for even more […]
Knoxville Real Estate: Checking Your Credit Could Approve Your Loan
Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team stated, “In today’s home buying process, with the current stringent lending guidelines, a client’s credit score plays a pivotal role in whether or not they will be approved for a loan on Knoxville real estate. One error on a client’s credit report can be […]
Knoxville Real Estate: Incredible Mortgage Percentages MUST READ!
In today’s Knoxville real estate and mortgage markets we are seeing affordability and purchasing power like no other time in history. When rates are at historical lows, as they are now, they expand the home buyers purchasing power. While home prices have been low as well, the ultimate factor to purchasing power in the Knoxville real estate market is […]
Knoxville Real Estate: Low Inventory Brings Buyer Compromises
With current inventory levels of Knoxville Homes For Sale, as well as nationwide levels well below normal, home buyers are finding themselves in situations where they may have to compromise. Gone are the days where buyers had their pick of the litter and could find multiple homes in their price range that had everything on […]
Knoxville Real Estate: You love 2 Knoxville homes. How do you choose?
So you’ve found two Knoxville homes for sale that you absolutely love. In today’s market, because of dwindling inventory, there is serious competition between buyers. How do you quickly choose between them and pick a Knoxville real estate winner? Let’s take a look at what things to evaluate at when trying to decide between two great homes. […]
Knoxville Real Estate: Top 3 Things Lenders Love
So you see that the prices on Knoxville homes for sale are rising and you have made the decision to take advantage of the historically low interest rates being offered by banks on Knoxville real estate. Although the uber-strict lending standards that were suffocating the market are letting up a bit, there are still distinct […]
Knoxville Real Estate: New Mobile Home Search Technology to Buyers
The 865 Real Estate team, the leading Knoxville real estate team at Gables & Gates, REALTORS announces the utilization of a new mobile technology that will provide customers with immediate access to information on all Knoxville homes for sale. The Gables & Gates Curbcall Information System allows homebuyers immediate access to the entire “Knoxville homes for sale” […]