Jul
27
2009

ABOUT KIM:

As this is your first visit to my blog, please allow me to extend the warmest of greetings. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me - Kim Blanton

equalhousing1Licensed in the state of Tennessee, I am an experienced REALTOR® who can ensure the smooth, timely and effective marketing needed to sell your home.  Put me to work for you today!  View a brief video: Continue Reading »

Aug
2
2010

FHA Loans and What a Buyer Should Know

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1. FHA loans are not only for lower-income borrowers. FHA loans are available to everyone. There is no maximum income restriction associated with FHA loans, but borrowers do need to substantiate income and assets by submitting proper documentation. This requirement ensures that borrowers are well-vetted and truly able to afford their future homes. Continue Reading »

Jul
23
2010

Looking for a Townhome in the Nashville, Tennessee Area?

 631 Glenn Circle   

 Here is a Best Kept Secret -

 A tranquil and inviting lake in Madison, Tennessee.

 Madison, located in north Nashville, is close to downtown, shopping and restaurants and is adjacent to Goodlettsville, Tennessee and Hendersonville, Tennessee.

 

The Harbor Village neighborhood will make you feel right at home.  The community has one of the few pools in the area, tennis courts and a clubhouse.

This luxurious townhome has  many features and special amenities including a fully furnished and equipped media room for your enjoyment and a hot tub with a view of the lake.  This home is very spacious with over 2300 square feet of living space.  You will be pleasantly surprised at all that you will find here. 

For more information and a virtual tour please visit 631GlennCircle.com

For your own personal showing, please contact kim@kimblanton.com or your own Realtor®, to view this masterpiece! 

Remember, if you are looking for a townhome in the Nashville or Goodlettsville, Tennessee areas, be sure to see this home.

For more information on buying and selling homes in Nashville, Tennessee

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Jul
20
2010

Reverse Mortgage Myths - Separating Fact from Fiction

RISMEDIA, January 20, 2010—Because so many Americans over the age of 62 are facing significant financial stress due to dropping retirement and savings account balances, as well as higher healthcare costs, many groups are targeting seniors under the guise of helping them,” said Scott Peters, CEO and President of Generation Mortgage. “HECM reverse mortgages are Federal Housing Administration-insured products and are heavily scrutinized by regulators and legislators looking to protect seniors’ best interests. As a result, more than 600,000 American seniors have obtained reverse mortgages that have enriched their lives by allowing them to stay in their homes and pay off their bills.” Continue Reading »

May
20
2010

Permanent Mortgage Modifications Up in April 2010

mortage_appraisal_papersThe Obama administration recently announced that its program to prevent foreclosures has continued to make slow but steady progress, with the number of homeowners who have received permanently modified mortgages up about 13% in April 2010.

The 295,348 permanent modifications amount to about a quarter of the 1.2 million trial modifications started under the program, which began last year.

During the trial, banks and mortgage servicers reduced a homeowner’s monthly payment for 90 days, with a median reduction of about $500. If the homeowner made the payments and submitted additional paperwork, the servicer made the modification permanent and became eligible for cash incentives from the government. Continue Reading »

Apr
22
2010

Make the Move Easier on Your Teenagers

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Moving from one house to another is seldom easy and fun for adults and it can be especially troubling for the teenagers. To make the move easier on your teenagers, parents need to deal with their children’s concerns and needs thoughtfully, much of that distress and discomfort can be avoided.

Remember that it may be the only home they have ever really known. This is their house, the place they feel safe and comfortable and thoroughly at home. A house is much more than a roof and walls to a teenager. It is the center of his or her world. A move threatens to take that sphere away and leave something totally strange in its place. The familiar friends, schools, shops and theaters, the streets, trees and parks - all will no longer exist for them. Continue Reading »

Apr
12
2010

How to Avoid Foreclosure in Nashville, Tennessee

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 Feeling like there is no other option but foreclosure can be an overwhelming experience. Know that you are not alone.    Thousands of homeowners in the United States are facing the same challenges as you every single day. Now more than ever before there are solutions.

If you are a distressed homeonwer in the Nashville, Tennessee area, you have come to the right place to find your solution. Cities include Madison, Joelton, Inglewood, Old Hickory, Goodlettsville and other surrounding areas.

 With many homeowners facing difficult decisions, it is imperative to have the proper guidance from a qualified Realtor, who specializes in Foreclosure solutions and short sales. A real estate expert is essential to a sucessful short sale and avoiding foreclosure.

When looking for a short sale expert, short sale agent, foreclosure agent or experienced short sale Realtor, in and around Nashville, Tennessee, Kim Blanton with Crye-Leike Realtors can assist you.

If you would like more information, or have confidential questions, please contact Kim Blanton at your earliest convenience to discuss your options.

You will be provided with information about how to avoid foreclosure, explain the effects it can have on you and your family, and offer other options that may be available to you. 

Please know that all communication will be strictly confidential.

Get legal or financial advice, and additional information on Avoiding Foreclosure in Nashville, Tennessee

Apr
11
2010

Home Sellers - Don’t Make These Common Mistakes!

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Mistake #1  Using a Real Estate Agent Instead of a Realtor®

When you’re looking for help buying or selling property in and around the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area, it’s important to remember that the terms “real estate agent” and “Realtor®” are not synonymous. Realtors can provide an extra level of service, and to be a Realtor you must be a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
The National Association of Realtors also has earned a strong reputation for actively championing private property rights and working to make home ownership affordable and accessible. The NAR members adhere to a strict code of ethics founded on the principle of providing fair and honest service to all consumers. Realtor® business practices are monitored at local board levels. Arbitration and disciplinary systems are in place to address complaints from the public or board members. This local oversight keeps Realtors directly accountable to the individual consumers they serve and therefore the consumer is more likely to find better service and accountability by using a Realtor®.

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Apr
2
2010

White House

White House, TN. View this short video that I created for people considering a move to this beautiful part of Tennessee: Continue Reading »

Mar
28
2010

Buying a Home for the First Time in White House, Tennessee

If you are buying a home for the first time in White House, Tennessee, be sure to consider all of the White House communities including homes in Hampton Village. Here is a neighborhood that will make you feel right at home. Imagine pulling up into your own driveway instead of an apartment building parking lot!

You will be pleasantly surprised by all the features and great value in this White House, Tennessee home. Hampton Village will always welcome you home. Continue Reading »

Mar
26
2010

Listing Your Home for Sale

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When making a decision to sell your home, you may want to interview several agents to determine who would be best qualified to handle the sale of your most important asset.  This should be a business decision and should not be based on friendship or family concerns.  You want the most qualified agent to work on your behalf.  

To help you decide, you may want to ask these questions.

 

 1. Do you personally answer all phone calls on the property?

2. Can we cancel the listing if we’re not happy?

3.  Are you a Realtor® and what designations do you have? Continue Reading »