Brentwood and Franklin Tennessee

WHAT HAPPENED RECENTLY IN OUR AREA?

Lucy Bottorff — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:46:50 +0000

The official opening of Delicious Day Luncheonette came Tuesday, a few weeks after co-owner and caterer Jeanne Giguere had planned. That’s the nature of small business. But now that the doors unlocked, she’s ready to make the diner a household name and favorite destination. The small restaurant, tucked into the corner of the small shopping …

LIVING GREEN

Lucy Bottorff — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:37:46 +0000

The items that homeowners use the most are energy and cleaning products. We are spending so much time on how to survive and fix the economy that we tend to forget about other important things. We have a responsibility in doing our share to make the earth a healthier place. Here are some great tips …

SPRUCE UP THE BACKYARD

Lucy Bottorff — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:13:38 +0000

Front yard landscaping is created to make your home more appealing with a garden area. It is very seldom that one will find the barbeque area, patio or swimming pool in the front yard. Homes, without the luxury of swimming pools and barbeque areas, can easily develop a neglected backyard or become a dumping site. …

A HOME OFFERS MUCH MORE THAN A ROOF

Lucy Bottorff — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:16:58 +0000

The National Housing Survey and the Myers Research and Strategic Services Survey founding’s stated that people are buying homes for reasons that do not include money. However, when you find yourself in a conversation about Real Estate, people talk about the money involved in property. The topics will vary from interest rates to the current …

WHICH IS BETTER: THE NEW OR THE OLD?

Lucy Bottorff — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:10:01 +0000

Potential buyers have a general perception newly built houses are in good condition. But what if the builder used substandard material and practices? So, this statement is not necessarily true. There are houses that have been tested by years and years of use and negligence. Houses built years ago and that stood the test of …

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Lucy Bottorff — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:07:41 +0000

To all my clients, friends and family: I wish you a happy and prosperous 2012! You can afford to transform the rooms and bathroom: Ceramic tiles are expensive. If your bathroom needs care and you do not have the funds to do it now, here is an affordable option: you can paint the tiles and …

BUYING A SHORT SALE – Brentwood and Franklin Tennessee

Lucy Bottorff — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:29:05 +0000

High cost of living, being over indebted or losses of income can worsen the default on mortgage payments. A short sale deals with the lender when the mortgagor can no longer keep up with the payments and the outstanding mortgage is higher than the property market value of the specific area. A short sale must …

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BUY

Lucy Bottorff — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:23:31 +0000

We should live every day like it is a holiday, being thankful and spending time with family, and looking hopefully to the future. Hoping you will be surrounded by love and warmth this holiday season. From Brentwood and Franklin Tennessee I wish you a Merry Christmas. Investing into property makes perfect sense, providing you do plan …

Brentwood and Franklin Tennessee Home Expert

Lucy Bottorff — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:18:54 +0000

Whether you are buying or selling a home, a Real Estate Agent will negotiate his/her commission with you. It is the same as hiring an attorney or accountant. They can save you money. A professional agent can guide you through the pitfalls of the home market. There are two ways one can sell a home. …

REAL ESTATE REVIEW

Lucy Bottorff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:12:56 +0000

A recent real estate review report by RealtyTrac stated: “An estimated 1 million foreclosure-related notices for defaults, auctions, and home repossessions that should be filed by lenders this year will be pushed back until next year.” Sellers can expect prices to remain deflated for another three to four years, optimistically. It remains to be seen …