Builders Are At It Again
A sign went up in my East Nashville neighborhood about six months ago that a house was going to be built soon and we saw nothing but the sign. However, over the last two weeks, the builder is not only building on that lot but on two additional lots on the street. What that tells [...]
What is “Forced Insurance”
When you purchase your home you are required to keep home owners insurance on the property until the mortgage is paid in full. This is a part of the mortgage note you sign at closing. However, the mortgage company is not responsible for finding you insurance; that is your responsibility and a part of the [...]
Your Only as Good as the Team Behind You
A mortgage company is just like so many other types of companies where the team behind the scenes is really what makes it all happen. It’s like that in most financial institutions that I have been a part of from banks to investment firms. Those of us who deal directly with the public would be [...]
Should I get a 15 Yr Mortgage?
Getting a loan for 15 years is a great way to reduce the interest you will pay over the timeframe of your loan. With that said, it is also more cash out of your pocket each month so you will need to make sure you can easily handle the monthly payment. If that is not [...]
Having a Great Real Estate Team
I have worked with some great Realtors, some good Realtors, okay Realtors and some not so great Realtors and I’m sure there have been some Realtors that don’t think I’m that great either. Sometimes it comes down to personalities or the way you do the work. Real Estate is a business and we all tend [...]