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Upon request, I can send you massively long documents with lists of reasons to use a listing agent including everything we do for you! For the sake of this post, I will attempt to keep it... semi-brief... maybe ;)⁠

Selling a home can be an emotional process for even the least sentimental of folks. You have way more tied up in your home other than just money. There are memories of gatherings, growth, change, and impactful times tied to your home address. Even when you're ready to move onto the next chapter of your life, there are still phases of processing the close of your previous chapter!⁠

Opening your home for sale opens up the door for challenging questions you may not be prepared for. Your listing agent can help to filter the stressors that can…

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We know that getting a mortgage as a self-employed individual can be more challenging than a W2 employee. This is not a reason, however, to let go of your dream to own a house. Follow our tips below for a smooth mortgage approval experience as a self-employed home shopper.

What Lenders Are Looking For?

Self-employed home buyers submit the same application forms as everyone else, the only difference is lenders have more rigorous requirements when it comes to proof of income.

In regards to your self-employed income, you’ll need to prove the following:

  • Business stability

  • Nature and location of your self-employment

  • Financial strength of your business and its ability to generate sufficient income for the foreseeable…

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Built in 1837, this stunning, one-of-a-kind, historic home rests on 2.94 beautiful acres and has been updated to perfection! You will feel the old-world charm and have all the modern conveniences. The home features a new master suite on the main floor, a new kitchen, updated baths, an open concept addition with soaring ceilings and great views, and so much more. The property includes a secondary building with a three-car garage/workshop and a full second story. This home is a must-see!

Listed by Nelle Anderson

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If you want to know if FHA loans permit cash back to the borrower, then you’re in the right place. Here’s what you need to know about getting cashback on this popular government-backed home loan.

How Cash Back Works With Refinancing

A cash-out refinance is designed to give the borrower more than $500 cashback at closing. The FHA’s cash-out program allows you to cash out a portion of your equity and loan up to 85% of your home’s value.

You can receive less or up to $500 cashback when closing either a “no cash-out” refinance or a streamlined refinance. These refinance programs change your monthly payments with the streamlined program resulting in lower monthly payments or better loan terms.   

Note that in cases where an FHA refinance loan…

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, Middle Tennessee! Have you made reservations for your date night yet? Never fear, Parks is delighted to share our top ten date night locations. In Middle Tennessee, as you’ve no doubt experienced, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to delicious meals served in gorgeous environments.

February 14, though, is no ordinary date night—so read on for ten extraordinary destinations, each unique, exciting, and guaranteed to help the sparks fly between you and your beloved.

5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave N, Nashville
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Upscale American cuisine presented in a candlelit, rustic-industrial interior.

5th and Taylor has taken its rightful place as one of Nashville’s most popular dinner…

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Located in the popular Governors Club, this stunning home offers incredible views of the hills and golf course! The home features so many luxurious finishes, fantastic features, and unique details that it must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. You don't want to miss out on this showstopper!

Listed by Lisa Culp Taylor - LCT Team

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Brunch is more than a meal: it’s an event. Brunch is when the night owls and morning larks can come together and eat anything their hearts desire. Where—and when—else can you have a mimosa, a Bloody Mary, coffee, bacon, ham, steak, waffles, pancakes, sandwiches, pasta, salad, and cake on offer at once?

Nowhere. Only at brunch.

In Middle Tennessee, our brunch options are seemingly endless. Delicious aromas waft through the air, inviting you to pull up a chair and spend hours lingering over picturesque, mouth-watering meals. How can you begin to choose where to settle in for your weekend brunch?

We’ve got you covered with our list of our Top Ten Best Brunch Spots in Middle TN! Our team members have gone out for brunch hundreds of times between…

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How is the market? It’s a question our agents get asked a lot, and for good reason. If you’re considering buying a new home or selling one that you already own, the market trends and predictions are important in the decision-making process. Below is our most recent market update information for Davidson, Maury, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson, Bedford, Coffee, Dekalb, Robertson, and Montgomery counties to help you make the most informed and beneficial choices possible.

 

 

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Walkable to everything the area has to offer, this home brings contemporary southern charm to one of the best streets in The Nations! The home features double front porches, a great layout, attention to detail throughout, extensive trim, high-end finishes, a covered back deck, a fenced back yard, and a detached two-car garage.

Located in West Nashville, The Nations is bordered by Briley Parkway, Interstate-40, and 63rd Ave North. This area has gradually separated itself from the Sylvan Park neighborhood and has grown dramatically over the past few years, causing a lot of excitement among locals as it grows. The origin of the name is disputed but, many believe that it gained its name from this land's history of being a meeting place for different…

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