Brentwood TN Real Estate Scoop!

Brentwood TN Real Estate

Welcome home to Spring Hill TN!
This immaculate 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home sits on a gorgeous1.14 acre corner lot,
perfect for family and pets to play.Great starter home boasting a large bonus room
plus full bath in finished walk out basement.
New flooring, carpet and windows are just some of the amenities you will find here!

See more pictures !

Vanessa Stalets

RE/MAX Elite 615-661-4400

 I don't know about you, but being a Brentwood TN Real Estate Agent full time leaves me with precious little time to cook some days, healthy or otherwise. Need an easy meal? Want to be healthier?

Here is an easy take on  weekday spaghetti.
1 lrg jar store bought  low sodium spag sauce
1/2 cup diced onion
3lrg cloves garlic pressed
1tsp sugar
1Tbsp lemon juice
1Tbsp oregano
1 basil leaf
salt substitute & pepper to taste
1-10 drops hot sauce 
1lb ground turkey
1 pkg whole wheat spag noodles

Simmer sauce and ingredients together for 15 mins.
Brown and drain turkey add to sauce, 
serve over spag (or any pasta)
Garnish with grated parm/romano cheese  
serves 6

Vanessa Stalets

Brentwood TN Real Estate

RE/MAX Elite

615-661-4400

 Brentwood TN Real Estate

Basic Closing Costs
The bundle of fees associated with the buying or selling of a home are called closing costs. Certain fees are automatically assigned to either the buyer or the seller; other costs are either negotiable or dictated by local custom. One example is that in Brentwood TN  (Williamson county) sellers most often pay for Title insurance, however move over to Rutherford County and the custom is for buyers to pay Title insurance. Your agent should be aware and up to date for the area you are purchasing in.

Buyer closing costs
When a buyer applies for a loan, lenders are required to provide them with a good-faith estimate of their closing costs. The fees vary according to several factors, including the type of loan they applied for and the terms of the purchase agreement. Likewise, some of the closing costs, especially those associated with the loan application, are actually paid in advance. Some typical buyer closing costs include:

The down payment
Loan fees (points, application fee, and credit report)
Prepaid interest
Inspection fees
Appraisal
Mortgage insurance (typically 1 year's premium plus an escrow of 2 months)
Hazard insurance (typically 1 year's premium plus an escrow of 2 months)
Title insurance 
Documentary stamps on the note

Seller closing costs
If the seller has not yet paid for the house in full, the seller's most important closing cost is satisfying the remaining balance of their loan. Before the date of closing, the escrow officer will contact the seller's lender to verify the amount needed to close out the loan. Then, along with any other fees, the original loan will be paid for at the closing before the seller receives any proceeds from the sale. Other seller closing costs can include:

Broker's commission
Transfer taxes
Recording fees 
Documentary Stamps on the Deed
Title insurance (in many areas but not all)
Property taxes (prorated)

Negotiating Closing Costs
In addition to the sales price, buyers and sellers frequently include closing costs in their negotiations. This can be for both major and minor fees. For example, if a buyer is particularly nervous about the condition of the plumbing, the seller may agree to pay for the house inspection.
Likewise, a buyer may want to save on up-front expenditures, and so agree to pay the seller's full asking price in return for the seller paying all the allowable closing costs. There's no right or wrong way to negotiate closing costs; just be sure all the terms are written down on the purchase agreement.

Proration
At closing, certain costs are often prorated (or distributed) between buyer and seller. The most common is for property taxes. This is because property taxes are typically paid at the end of the year for which they were assessed. Meaning, if a house is sold in June, the sellers will have lived in the house for half the year, but the bill for the taxes won't come due until the following year! To make this situation more equitable, the taxes are prorated. In this example, the sellers will credit the buyers for half the taxes at closing.

I hope this gives you the basic outline and idea about closing costs, feel free to visit my website or call for more information in the area you are purchasing.

Vanessa Stalets

RE/MAX Elite

615-661-4400

 Brentwood TN Real Estate

This one is for Desiree, because she asked so nicely...*wink*

1pkg strawberry jello

3/4 Cup boiling water

2 egg whites, whipped 

3/4 Cups light corn syrup 

2 Cups purreed fresh strawberries(can use frozen defrosted)   

Dissolve jello in boiling water, stir in purreed fruit & corn syrup.  Beat in eggwhites with a wisk. Pour into 13x9 glass dish and freeze for 2 hrs. Scoop 1/2 into blender  at a time and blend  until smooth but not melted, pour  into 1qt container and freeze for 6hrs to overnight. Serve scoop in dish with fresh sliced berries ~
Garnish with a sprig of mint for color!
serves approx. 6  

P.S any fruit can be used with corresponding jello flavor

Vanessa Stalets

Brentwood TN Real Estate

RE/MAX Elite

615-661-4400

Brentwood TN Real Estate

Brentwood TN as well as Williamson County TN, is home to some of the best schools in the country, let alone the state. Many relocate to Brentwood with families for just this reason. Here is a list of the schools, addresses and phone numbers. Feel free to browse the websites given at the bottom for more information.

BRENTWOOD TN  SCHOOLS 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (Grades K-5)

CROCKETT ELEMENTARY

Christopher Nugent, Principal

9019 Crockett Road

(615) 472-4340

EDMONDSON ELEMENTARY

Marvin Wells, Principal

851 Edmondson Pike

(615) 472-4360

GRASSLAND ELEMENTARY

Ann Gordon, Principal

6803 Manley Lane

(615) 472-4480

KENROSE ELEMENTARY

Mike Parmon, Principal

1702 Raintree Parkway

(615) 472-4630

LIPSCOMB ELEMENTARY

John Calton, Principal

8011 Concord Road

(615) 472-4650

SCALES ELEMENTARY

Kay Gilbert, Principal

6430 Murray Lane

(615) 472-4830

SUNSET ELEMENTARY

Lynn Winters, Principal

100 Sunset Trail

(615) 472-5020

MIDDLE SCHOOLS (Grades 6-8)

BRENTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Kay Kendrick, Principal

5324 Murray Lane

(615) 472-4250

SUNSET MIDDLE SCHOOL

Jason Pearson, Principal

200 Sunset Trail

(615) 472-5040

WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Priscilla Fizer, Principal

1500 Volunteer Parkway

(615) 472-4930

HIGH SCHOOLS (Grades 9-12)

BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Kevin Keidel, Principal

5304 Murray Lane

(615) 472-4220

CENNTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

Terry Shrader, Principal

5050 Mallory Lane, Franklin

(615) 472-4270

RAVENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Pam Vaden, Principal

1724 Wilson Pike

(615) 472-4800

Private Schools 

Williamson County

BRENTWOOD ACADEMY (Grades 6-12)

Curt Masters, Headmaster

219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood

(615) 373-0611

BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY (Grades K-12)

Dr. Bill Mott

P.O. Box 1889, Franklin

(615) 794-3501

CURREY INGRAM ACADEMY (Grades K-12)

Susan Hammer

6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood

(615) 507-3242

MONTESSORI ACADEMY INC. (Age 3-6th grade)

Linda Bernstorf

6021 Cloverland Drive, Brentwood

(615) 833-3610

NEW HOPE ACEDEMY (PreK-6)

Gail Sonia

1820 Downs Blvd. Franklin

(615) 595-0324

Not in Williamson County

FRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY (Grades PreK-12)

Steve Harris, Upper School Dean

4700 Franklin Road, Nashville

(615) 832-8845

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN ACADEMY (Grades PreK-12)

Wendy Morris, Principal

5110 Franklin Rd, Nashville

(615) 883-3779

Information provided by the following;

Williamson Co. Schools website  http://www.wcs.edu/

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce http://www.brentwood.org/

Brentwood TN Public Schools - (615) 472-4000

Vanessa Stalets

Brentwood TN Real Estate

RE/MAX Elite

615-661-4400

 Brentwood TN Real Estate

Fabulous Brentwood TN! Located just minutes South of Nashville this quiet, dignified upscale city is high end and small town all combined. Means and manners, heart and Southern soul. Beautiful parks, rolling hilled neighborhoods full of children and smiles. This is the place everyone in America would love to live! Welcome home to Brentwood TN, a new take on the future of your family! 

                                                            Welcome Home!
     
The Govenors Club, pictured above is just one of many incredible neighborhoods to choose from!

Call The Brentwood TN Real Estate Expert today and find your Dream home tomorrow!

Vanessa Stalets

RE/MAX Elite

615-661-4400

615-957-6333

 Brentwood TN Real Estate

Mortgage bond prices fell last week pushing mortgage interest rates higher. Trading was volatile following the unexpected Fed rate cut. Bonds were positive the beginning portion of the week buoyed by a struggling stock market. In a surprise move, the Fed lowered the federal funds rate 75 basis points to 3.5 percent to help the struggling economy. This came ahead of the scheduled Fed meeting January 30th. Stocks reversed the negative trend posting gains following the Fed move. Unfortunately this caused mortgage bonds to suffer and pushed rates higher. For the week, interest rates on government and conventional loans rose by about 1/2 of a discount point.

The Fed meeting Wednesday will be the most important event this week. The gross domestic product, employment cost index, and employment report also have the real potential to cause mortgage interest rate volatility.

Fed Meeting

All eyes will be focused on the Federal Open Market Committee meeting Tuesday. A rate decrease is expected. However, the magnitude of the change remains uncertain.

Keep in mind that a Fed rate cut does not automatically mean mortgage interest rates will improve, as was evident the latter portion of last week. The Federal Reserve has direct control over the level of short-term interest rates. The Fed's influence over longer-term interest rates is less certain.

A cautious approach to float/lock decisions is prudent heading into the Fed meeting this week. Be prepared for potential market volatility.
*Information courtesy Tonya Esquibel, WR Starkey Mortgage, Franklin TN*

Vanessa Stalets

Brentwood TN Real Estate

RE/MAX Elite

615-661-4400

In an article written by Matt Wooley for Forbes.com this week, Williamson County TN was named in the top 20 richest counties in America. With a median income of $81,449 , Williamson County ranked 16.

The listing chosen was 3010 Jubilee Ridge Road, Franklin, TN

Here is an excerpt;

© RE/MAX Elite 16. Williamson County, Tenn. Median income: $81,449 The Nashville metro's two largest counties are Williamson and Davidson, which have very different demographics. Davidson is more densely populated, and thus its median income is lower than that of Williamson, which is home to more affluent suburbs. Listed for $1.1 million, this three-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom house in Franklin has 5,970 square feet of interior space and almost six acres of outdoor space. It is listed through RE/MAX Elite.

This is great news for Williamson County as well as the Real Estate Market in Franklin TN and Brentwood TN, the main areas for luxury homes in Williamson County TN. Sending the message loud and clear that Middle TN is still a strong market and a much sought after place to live!

Vanessa Stalets

Franklin TN Real Estate

RE/MAX Elite

615-661-4400

Special thanks to Matt Woolsey for choosing my listing and picture to represent Luxury in Williamson County!

Franklin TN Real Estate

The article is called America's Richest Counties and is right this minute on Yahoo.com features. The picture is of my listing at 3010 Jubilee Ridge! I knew that pic was great!

America's richest counties

Residents in these U.S. counties enjoyed the highest median income. » Moving to the 'burbs

• Stimulus plan also boosts housing
• Find the most affordable suburbs

• U.S. counties with the richest residents

Fro all your Brentwood, Franklin TN Real Estate Needs

Vanessa Stalets

RE/MAX Elite

615-661-4400

 Brentwood TN Real Estate

Ok, so maybe I am silly, but this just thrills me! I have worked really hard on my site and at learning seo and all the rest. This is so affirming to me! Especially today. Page 1 on Google for Brentwood TN Real Estate with a boat load of competition..I know I may not be page 1 tomorrow, but for today I feel like a Rockstar!

After the paid sites I am # 7 on the first page, how cool is that?!

Brentwood TN Real Estate - 5 visits - Jan 5

Guess I will have to put this site on my next business card huh?