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Franklin Green - Franklin TN 37064

We recently sold a home to some special first time home buyers in Franklin Green, Franklin TN.  They love their new home, and we loved working in Franklin Green. 

A couple of things we all liked were the private back yards in most of the homes.  The developers planned it so most of the yards back up to common area, or  the home is placed on the lot to mazimize privacy.

Also, most homes are very spacious inside.  The living areas are open and suitable for entertaining.

There are many, many floor plans available. We very seldom saw the same floor plan twice.

Amenities include Playground, Pool, Underground Utilities, Walking Trail.


Home Buyers - How To Get Started - First Steps

Are you a potential 'first time homebuyer' who has
been renting and thinking about buying
a home for a Katie and David at the inspection of their new home. long time? 

First of all, it IS nice to own your own place and be able to build up equity and decorate as you please.  

AND time is running out to take advantage of the $8,000 first time homebuyers tax rebate & credit.  Contracts on new home purchases have to be written by April 30, 2010, and closed by June 30,2010.  This is real money that you get back when you file your taxes.  You get 10% of the purchase price of your new home, up to $8,000. Certain restrictions apply.

It may seem overwhelming....where to start?? But I am sure you know that millions of buyers were first time buyers at some time in their lives and made it through 'The High Seas Of Home buying.'  You can even order and download an e-booklet with lots of tips on the process of home buying.

We can help.  The first steps to get started are:

1.  Make a decision to explore the possibilities of owning a home or condo or owner-occupied duplex.
2.  Call or email John or Sarah Rummage or America Realty Resources, Nashville TN and say 'hello' and tell us that you are thinking of buying a home. 
3.  We will recommend that the first thing you do is talk to your lender, OR talk with one of our professional, reliable lenders who have served us well in the past.  These lenders will get basic, preliminary information from you (employment, income, etc) and possibly ask your permission to run a credit bureau report.  They can then tell you what price range is best to look in.
4.  Then we talk about the area of town you prefer, and we tell you how to search the internet for properties which you may like.  We will also be looking for homes for you.
5.  When you find properties that you like, you will let us know, and we will schedule an appointment to go see the homes. The appointments fit your schedule and ours and the sellers.  Don't be surprised if the first few homes are not at all what you want.  They may be beat up, they may be dirty, OR they may be pristine and in good condition.  Sometimes you have to kiss a lot of toads to find a prince. Don't get discouraged.  One day, we will go into a home, and you will all of a sudden say 'this is the one.' 

And we will write the offer and start the negotiation on the terms. We will be with you every step of the way.
(to be continued)

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Navigate The High Seas Of Home Buying - Order Booklet by Email


Does it seem that you are a Nashville TN homebuyer who is drifting in the sea of mortgages, listings, Realtors, Open Houses, multiple homes for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and you don't know where to start your home buying journey?  

And you don't know how the process works?  We, John and Sarah Rummage, of American Realty Resources, Nashville, TN, have put together some information and tips to help you.  Order below by email. It will be sent immediately. No obligation. It's free. Your email address is kept confidential.

After you look it over, it would be our pleasure to work with you as your buyer's agent.  Our buyers receive a $200 Buyer's Reward Gift Card at closing. Yours is waiting!



Information on the process of home buying in Nashville TN




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HUD Foreclosures


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Then call us to see the property and write your offer.
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Should you call the listing agent to see the house?

Buyers, click here to read a blog by Liz and Bill Speer about your representation in a real estate transaction. Some buyers think that they will save money by calling the listing agent; maybe so, maybe not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


4 Key Components To A Successful Closing

There are four key professionals who make a home purchase transaction go smoothly:

1.  a knowledgeable, effective Realtor working for you -- in your best interests.

2. a knowledgeable, effective loan officer/mortgage rep/lender working for you -- in your best interests.

3. a knowledgeable, experienced home inspector working for you -- in your best interests.

4. a knowledgeable, experienced closing attorney working to insure a clean title and smooth closing.

You can ask your friends for references, or we will be glad to provide you with a list of professionals who have served our buyers well in the past.


 

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Sarah Rummage, John Rummage
American Realty Resources LLC
295 Plus Park Blvd, Ste 207, Nashville, TN 37217. Office: 615.457-2188
Sarah Direct, 615.516.5233   -   John Direct, 615.945.1838
Tennessee Real Estate Licenses 221117 and 299512  

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