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Highlands at Northshore Home for Sale Offers Great Floor Plan, Location
February 17th, 2012 categories: Buyers
This Highlands at Northshore home for sale has a great floor plan, prime location and has beautiful views of Lake Loudon and the Great Smokey Mountains. This West Knoxville House of the Week is located at 10322 Evening Ridge Lane, right off of Northshore Drive.
List Price: $389,500
Details: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths
Built in 2004, this Highlands at Northshore home for sale has a great open for plan with hardwood floors on the main level. The kitchen is spacious with an eat-in area and island with additional seating. It also has granite counter tops, dark appliances, and tile back-splash. Read the rest of this entry »
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5 Things West Knoxville Home Buyers Won’t Accept
February 16th, 2012 categories: Buyers, Home Improvement, Sellers
When you are preparing to sell your West Knoxville home, there is a great deal of preparation and planning that comes with it. You may have complete some renovations, put up some fresh pain, or done some organizing and deep cleaning. Still, it can be easy to overlook certain quirks that you have come to know about your home. So, before you put your home on the market, what are some things that West Knoxville home buyers will not accept? Read on below to find out more.
- Mysterious light switches that don’t work or have an unknown function. As a homeowner, you come to accept that certain things don’t work or you have no idea what they do, so they are just there for show. But, before putting your house on the market, take care of these little quirks. What is normal to you, may just seem annoying or unappealing to a potential buyer. Read the rest of this entry »
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Knoxville Named the Most Romantic City in the U.S.
February 15th, 2012 categories: Buyers, Fun Things To Do, West Knoxville Neighborhoods
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Knoxville has been named the Most Romantic City in the U.S. by Amazon.com.
So how exactly does a city earn this title? Knoxville was named the Most Romantic City based on sales data collected from Amazon.com. A city’s romance rating was based on the amount of romantic movies and DVDs, Barry White CDs and MP3s, and romantic novels and relationship books that were purchased over the past year.
Last year Knoxville ranked #15 on the Most Romantic City List. This year, however, it took the top ranking, beating out Alexandria, Virginia, a city which has been top on the list for the past two years. Knoxville was the biggest mover on Amazon’s list of Most Romantic Cities, moving 14 spots this year.
Other cities topping the list included:
(3) Springfield, Missouri
(4) Orlando, Florida
(5) Cincinnati, Ohio
(6) Vancouver, Washington
(7) Miami, Florida
(8) Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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5 Things That Influence Your Credit Score
February 13th, 2012 categories: Buyers
When deciding whether or not to buy a home in West Knoxville, there are many things factors that influence your decision. Are you ready to make a long-term commitment to a home? Are you ready to be your own landlord? And, possibly one of the larger factors, do you have the credit and finances to obtain a loan? Take a look below and the 5 things that influence your credit score.
- Your payments. Mainly, if you have made of all your payments on time. And, if not, how late were the payments, how frequent were they, and how often did late payments happen. Also, things like bankruptcy, liens, and collection history will all also play a role. Even one late payment can make a ding in your credit score.
- How much you owe. Have your overextended yourself? Are all of your credit cards maxed out or close to being maxed out? Or, are you using your credit wisely, and maintaining a good balance on each? How much credit you are using can play a big role in your score. It is good to show that you have multiple accounts with only portion of the balanced used, which you payoff regularly or pay the monthly balance.
- The length of your credit history. The longer your have had accounts the better. Opening and frequently closing credit card accounts can look bad and can negatively influence your score. Having longstanding account history that you have managed over a period of years, looks much better than having a bunch of new accounts. Read the rest of this entry »
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Getting the Most Out of Your West Knoxville Home Inspection
February 10th, 2012 categories: Buyers
So you’ve finally found the perfect West Knoxville home, after looking at countless houses, and picking the perfect West Knoxville neighborhood for you. Your new home looks perfect from the inside and outside, but what about the home inspection? How can you make sure your get all the answers you want? Check out the tips below to make sure you get the most out of your West Knoxville home inspection.
- Be there. If you have questions or concerns about the condition of the home you are buying, it is important to be there during the inspection to make sure all your questions get answered. Plan a day and time that you are able to be there. If it means taking the afternoon off work, the peace of mind will be worth it. In addition to getting questions answered, you will learn a lot from the inspector about your home.
- Don’t wear your Sunday best. Make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you are not afraid to get dirty. Dust, cobwebs, and dirty are always present in basements and attics, which are all areas that your will be going with the inspector. Don’t let the way you are dressed prevent you from getting the answers you need about the home you are buying.
- Take note and ask questions. Be sure to list out any questions or concerns you have about the property prior to the inspection, that way you don’t forget to ask while the inspection is taking place. Also, don’t be afraid to take notes. You could be getting a lot of information about your home and you will want to make sure you remember all the details. Read the rest of this entry »
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Upgraded, Like-New Autumn Ridge Home For Sale
February 9th, 2012 categories: Buyers
This Autumn Ridge home for sale is in great condition, has many upgrades, and a great floor plan, making it a must see for potential West Knoxville home buyers. This West Knoxville House of the Week is located at 1316 Shadybrook Cove Lane, off of Bluegrass Road.
List Price: $294,000
Details: 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
This Autumn Ridge home for sale has beautiful hardwoods on the main level and a spacious open foyer. The kitchen has center island and eat-in area. The kitchen also has granite counter tops and dark cabinets. The master suite is spacious with sitting area and vaulted ceilings. The master bath has also granite counter tops and separate spa tub. This Autumn Ridge home for sale also has a large private backyard and a large deck. Read the rest of this entry »
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Are You Ready to Buy A West Knoxville Home?
February 8th, 2012 categories: Buyers
Deciding whether or not you are ready to buy a home in West Knoxville is a big decision. Despite the many great deals available in West Knoxville and record low interest rates, the choice to buy a home is a personal one. So, how do you know if you are ready to buy a West Knoxville home?
- You are ready to make a long term commitment. That means you are planning to stay at least 3 to 5 years in the home, which is typically how long it takes to earn the money back that it cost to purchase the home. If you don’t plan on staying long in your West Knoxville home, renting may be a better decision.
- Your finances are in order. You will want to make sure you have your debts under control and you’ve taken a recent look at your credit report to make sure everything is in order. [A free copy can be obtained here or through any of the three major credit bureaus.] Also, you will want to talk to a loan officer about getting pre-approved for a loan, so you know what price range you can afford.
- You are prepared to be your own landlord. Are you prepared to deal with the costs of replacing a broken furnace? Or, to deal with the basement flooding? Owning a home comes with many benefits, however, home repairs can be expensive and unexpected. You will want to make sure you are ready to deal with the good and the bad of homeownership. Read the rest of this entry »
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Lakeshire Home for Sale: Move-In Ready, Renovated Home
February 2nd, 2012 categories: Buyers, West Knoxville Neighborhoods
Located in the Lakeshire neighborhood, off of Bluegrass Road, this West Knoxville House of the Week boasts many upgrades, a great location, and move-in ready condition. This Lakeshire home for sale is located at 1436 West Woodshire.
List Price: $159,900
Details: 4 Bedroom, 3 Baths
This Lakeshire home for sale has recently undergone many renovations, making it move-in ready for any buyer looking for home in West Knoxville. There are beautiful hardwood floors and neutral paint throughout the home. The kitchen is nice and open, with beautiful new cabinets and countertops. There are also new stainless steal appliances. The master suite has connected bathroom and a huge custom built walk-in closet. This home for sale in Lakeshire also recently got a new roof, siding, along with new doors and windows. Read the rest of this entry »
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Selling Your West Knoxville Home? A Great Kitchen is Key
February 1st, 2012 categories: Buyers, Sellers, West Knoxville Neighborhoods
Before putting your West Knoxville home on the market, there is a lot to consider. Is it the right time to sell your West Knoxville home? What can you do to make your home sell faster? And, what is the one aspect of your West Knoxville home that buyers are really looking at to stand out? A great kitchen. This is something that many buyer’s consider to be a true selling point of a home.
So what makes this such a strong selling point for your West Knoxville home? Think about it. The kitchen is essentially the heart of every home. It is where meals are cooked and families come together to eat and share their day. When entertaining guests the kitchen is one area of the home guests are likely to see. And, in many new floor plans the kitchen is one of the main focal points of the home, opening up into family rooms and other areas of the house, making it an area where entertaining guests happens. Read the rest of this entry »
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Selling Your West Knoxville Home? Maximize The Curb Appeal
January 27th, 2012 categories: Buyers
When selling your West Knoxville home, achieving great curb appeal is an essential part of attracting buyers. A house that achieves stellar curb appeal is much more appealing to those buying homes in West Knoxville. But, how do you achieve stellar curb appeal when selling your West Knoxville home?
- A well-maintained yard is a crucial and easy fix. Take care of the little aspects that make a difference: mowing and edging you yard, trimming the hedges, pulling weeds, and making sure your grass is well watered.
- A fresh paint job can make all the difference. Look for peeling or chipped paint on the outside of your house. Are doorway and windows free of chipped paint? Touching up a little paint on the outside of your home can make all the difference in how you home looks. Read the rest of this entry »
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