2,550 square feet

3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2 Car Garage

2403 Mission Ridge Drive, Murfreesboro, TN

This Home has it ALL!!

There are gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main living spaces.  The galley-style kitchen has beautiful granite countertops.

THE PERFECT OPEN FLOORPLAN MADE JUST FOR YOU!!  The downstairs living room, the dining room, and the kitchen flow from one to the next without barriers!

The gorgeous Master Suite is on the first floor, and has a separate shower/toilet room.  The downstairs also hosts a 2nd bedroom that can serve as an office!  The laundry room has AMAZING built-in storage and is HUGE!  There’s no laundry room like this on the market!

The second floor has a GINORMOUS bonus room that includes built-ins desk areas, perfect for ALL your hobbies or schoolwork!  There is also a movie projector and screen designed for those great movie weekends you can host for all your friends and family!

Off the bonus room are the other 2 bedrooms and a HUGE full bath!  There’s great access to tons of attic storage space from these bedrooms!

The fenced-in backyard is perfect for gardening, a swing set, and a firepit!  The covered patio is waiting for you, your rocking chair and tall glass of sweet tea!  Quiet neighborhood, yet so close to the conveniences you need!

PERFECT PLACE TO CALL HOME!!  Don’t miss this one! It’s a perfect large family home, as well as an entertainer’s showplace!  Call Kristi today to set up a showing!

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3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1.5 Stories

1945 Square Feet: 1589 first floor, 356 second floor

Great Upstairs Bonus Room!

ZONED BEDROOMS, VAULTED CEILINGS, PLANTATION SHUTTERS ARE JUST A FEW DETAILS THAT MAKE THIS AN EXCELLENT HOUSE TO CALL HOME.

YOU WON’T FIND THIS BEAUTIFUL HILLSIDE BACKDROP ANYWHERE!!

Lascassas Elementary/Middle School, Oakland Middle School, Oakland High School

Built in 2002; 2 car garage; beautifully landscaped in front and back yards!  Even a storage shed for your lawn mower!

This home meets all kinds of needs!!

Contact Kristi today to see this!  It won’t stay on the market long!!

AMAZING ONE LEVEL IN QUIET FARMINGTON COMMUNITY!!

THE VIEW OF THE BACK OF YOUR HOME…NOTICE THE DECK AND LANDSCAPING? GORGEOUS!!

HUGE BACK YARD…WITH AMAZING LASCASSAS VIEWS!

COUNTRY SIDE VIEWS, GREEN ROLLING HILLS, QUIET COUNTRY RETREAT…

SOARING CEILING GREATROOM WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS AND THE STUNNING VIEW OF THE GREEN PLUSH COUNTRYSIDE…

ANOTHER ANGLE OF THE GREATROOM LOOKING INTO THE FOYER AND FORMAL DINING ROOM…BEAUTIFUL!!!

YOUR BREAKFAST AREA…PERFECTLY SNUGGLED AT THE END OF THE KITCHEN LOOKING INTO THE GREATROOM…

YOUR KITCHEN AND BREAKFAST AREA…

ANOTHER SHOT OF THE KITCHEN AND BREAKFAST… NOTICE THE TRIM WORK AND CLEAN LINES…

WELCOME TO YOUR MASTER SUITE WITH DECORATIVE TREY CEILING…

AFTER A LONG DAY RELAX IN YOUR GARDEN TUB BEFORE RESTING FOR THE NIGHT…

ONE OF YOUR TWO GUEST BEDROOMS, IN A ZONED LAYOUT FROM YOUR MASTER..

YOUR SECOND GUEST BEDROOM…

PERFECTLY PLACED BETWEEN YOUR TWO BEDROOMS IS YOUR GUEST BATH…

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, YOUR BONUS ROOM, LOTS OF SPACE, PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING OR HANGING OUT!!!

4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 1.5 stories

2681 sq ft; 1,726 first floor, 955 second floor

1008 Crowel Dr Christiana, TN 37037

ALL BRICK HOME IN PEACEFUL CHRISTIANA, ON A CUL DE SAC, AND A GROWING COMMUNITY!!!

A VIEW OF YOUR GINORMOUS DECK…THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!!! COFFEE IN THE MORNING, TEA IN THE EVENING…

NICE SIZE LOT IN THE COUNTRY…QUIET AND SERENE

THE REAR VIEW OF YOUR STUNNING NEW HOME!!

CHECK OUT THE VARIOUS OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES…COVERED CONCRETE PATIO WITH A GINORMOUS WOODEN DECK, PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING!!

Check out this beautiful home!  More pictures below:

Gorgeous Fireplace!!

Look at all of those windows!

Master Suite

Guest Bath

What a great multi-purpose room! Bedroom, Office, Hobby Room, the possibilities are endless!

Master Bath suite

What an amazing bathroom!! Spacious and well-lit!

GORGEOUS Kitchen! Look at all those cabinets and countertop space!

Can you believe all of the light in these rooms?!

Gorgeous details, like these majestic columns, are all throughout this house!

Bonus Room!!

Bathroom

Great Bonus Room!

More windows in your formal dining room!! Beautiful views and light!!

Spacious laundry room!!!

By Bloomberg Rankings and Nikhil Hutheesing | Bloomberg – Mon, Apr 29, 2013 9:48 AM EDT

Immigration, despite the tortured national debate emanating from Washington, has always been about people seeking better opportunities. Within U.S. borders, Americans are also in search of a better life, one they may find across state lines. Bloomberg Rankings sorted through U.S. Census data for metropolitan areas to rank those with the greatest population growth, then scored areas on growth in gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation. Combine the two scores and winnow the list to regions with more than 1 million residents, and you have American’s fastest-growing cities.

1. Austin-Round Rock, Texas
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2007 Population: 1,598,161
2011 Population: 1,783,519
Percent Change: 11.60
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 3.26%

Austinites proudly wear T-shirts that say “Keep Austin Weird” — something of a challenge as the city and surrounding areas grow in leaps and bounds. The Austin area, home of the South by Southwest festival and Dell Inc., has an unemployment rate of 5.4 percent, compared with 7.8 percent for the nation. Its population continued to rise in 2012, to 1.8 million, and the area is supposed to generate about 25,000 new jobs in 2013, according to Austin-based Angelou Economics. A high-tech job boost will come from Apple Inc., which is expanding its Austin campus with a new, 1 million-square-foot operations center that will be second in size only to its Cupertino (California) headquarters.

2. New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, Louisiana  
2007 Population: 1,030,363
2011 Population: 1,191,089
Percent Change: 15.60
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 2%

Reporter Geraldo Rivera sparked controversy recently by referring to everything outside New Orleans’s French Quarter as a “vast urban wasteland.” The area is growing as it rebuilds from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Tourism is booming, and the New Orleans area gained more residents than any other in the U.S. from 2007 to 2011. The population rose to 1.2 million in 2012, and there’s plenty of job growth in heavy construction and even the television and motion picture industry, according to New Orleans demographer Allison Plyer. The unemployment rate, at 5.9 percent, is below the national average. One worry: Governor Bobby Jindal’s tax plan could change the state’s motion picture investor tax credit, reducing a key incentive to film in Louisiana.

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3. Raleigh-Cary, North Carolina
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2007 Population: 1,047,629
2011 Population: 1,163,515
Percent Change: 11.06
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 1.49%

Southern accents are disappearing fast in the Raleigh-Cary metro area, says Robin Dodsworth, a linguistics professor at North Carolina State University. The culprit: the famous Research Triangle Park, which attracts techies — some 40,000 of them now — from all over the world. While many locals lament the demise of the Southern drawl, the economy here is growing, though unemployment stands at 7.5 percent. The population reached about 1.2 million in 2012, as big companies such as International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), Cisco Systems Inc. and Lockheed Martin Corp. employed not just locals but also transplants from around the globe.

4. San Antonio, Texas
2007 Population: 1,990,675
2011 Population: 2,194,927
Percent Change: 10.26
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 1.47%

Think of San Antonio, and images of Spanish missions, the River Walk and the Alamo come to mind. Here, as in most of Texas, the key driver of growth is oil and gas drilling, particularly from the Eagle Ford Shale formation. A strong military presence, which includes Randolph Air Force Base, also supports the economy. As of March, about 2.2 million people were living in the area, and unemployment was 6.1 percent. “This is not a little city anymore,” says Steve Murdock, a professor of sociology at Rice University. “We are the seventh-largest city in the U.S.”

5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, Texas   
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2007 Population: 5,628,101
2011 Population: 6,086,538
Percent Change: 8.15
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 1.55%

Like San Antonio, Houston has benefited from the oil and gas boom. Mining companies such as BHP Billiton Ltd. and El Paso Mine Machinery Corp. are big employers. So is NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Alec Friedhoff, a senior research analyst at the Brookings Institution, says that while the recession here wasn’t as severe as in other parts of the nation, the economy is bouncing back just as strongly as some of the worst-hit areas. More than 6.1 million people live here, and unemployment stands at 6.3 percent.

6. Washington, D.C. Metro Area
2007 Population: 5,306,565
2011 Population: 5,703,948
Percent Change: 7.49
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 1.46%

People in the Washington area, which includes neighboring towns in Virginia and Maryland, were buffered from the recession partly because of the federal government, which employs more than 140,000 people. Another draw to the region: the defense and civilian contracting sectors with big employers such as Raytheon Co., General Dynamics Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. For younger job seekers, the tech industry, which is growing faster here than in any other metropolitan area, is a big lure, according to Praxis Strategy Group. All this is leading to steady growth. In 2012 the population was 5.8 million. At 5.5 percent, unemployment is below the national average.

7. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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2007 Population: 1,192,989
2011 Population: 1,278,053
Percent Change: 7.13
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 1.44%

Oklahoma shielded itself from the recession with its own stimulus package, says Cynthia Reid of the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. It put more than $1 billion to work funding its own infrastructure projects over a five-year period. That included renovating every school, improving sidewalks and trails and building a new convention center and expo center. Such improvements have attracted more people to the city, which in 2012 had a population of 1.3 million and an unemployment rate of 4.9 percent. There are plenty of jobs available from natural gas companies such as Devon Energy Corp., Continental Resources Inc. and Chesapeake Energy Corp.

8. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tennessee
2007 Population: 1,521,437
2011 Population: 1,617,142
Percent Change: 6.29
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 1.37%

Nashvillians are thrilled about the billboards across the country that scream out, “Nashville.” It doesn’t matter that the billboards are ads for the ABC television show, says Mary Beth Ikard of the Nashville Metropolitan Planning Organization. The publicity will do the area good. Nashville is known for its music industry — country, pop, gospel and rock — which has pumped billions of dollars into the local economy. Nissan Motor Co.’s headquarters are here. The health-care industry is also a big employer, as are publishers including Thomas Nelson Inc., a major Bible printer. Unemployment is relatively low at 6.4 percent. In 2012 the population was 1.7 million people.

9. Portland-Beaverton Oregon, Vancouver Washington  
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2007 Population: 2,175,113
2011 Population: 2,262,605
Percent Change: 4.02
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 5.23%

Portland, known as the “City of Roses” for its many rose gardens, has had the fastest economic growth in the country. It is, however, dealing with a few thorns. The city has invested $1 billion in its transit service to accommodate its growth, with a new “light rail” train service to better connect neighborhoods. Census data, though, show that only a little more than 1 in 10 new workers used the transit system during the past decade. Meanwhile, traffic congestion has increased more than four times the national average.

The population is rising — there were 2.3 million people in 2012 — yet unemployment is 8.3 percent. The television show “Portlandia” dubbed the city “the place where young people go to retire.” A study by Portland State University noted that many college-educated students are drawn by the low cost of living, which allows them to bypass jobs at big companies such as Intel Corp. and Nike Inc. Instead, they try to start their own companies and make a little money through part-time work. Brookings Institution’s Friedhoff says another reason for the unemployment rate is that in the thick of the recession, many people moved to Portland for its lower cost of living.  As companies cut hiring, people weren’t able to find jobs.

10. Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, North Carolina   
2007 Population: 1,651,568
2011 Population: 1,795,472
Percent Change: 8.71
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 0.14%

The big draw to Charlotte has long been the banking industry, which explains the steady rise in the region’s population (2.3 million in 2012). The influx of people has led the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the largest hub to US Airways, to become the sixth-busiest airport in the nation, according to Bob Morgan, president of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. Friedhoff says the financial crisis and layoffs in the banking center explain another trend — high unemployment. Morgan says things could be improving, however, because the area is getting a boost from international companies increasingly doing business here. Among them is German company Siemens AG, which is building turbines in the area.

11. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas

2007 Population: 6,145,037
2011 Population: 6,526,548
Percent Change: 6.21
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 0.84%

The oil and gas industry employs people in the Dallas area, though not to the extent as in cities like Houston, says Friedhoff. The result is an area that’s diverse in employment opportunities, from finance to technology companies. The unemployment rate, at 6.3 percent, is less than the national average. The relatively low cost of living in Dallas, combined with the economic opportunities, has been a draw for many people, according to Lloyd Potter, the state’s demographer. In 2012 the area had a population of 6.7 million.

12. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California   
2007 Population: 1,803,643
2011 Population: 1,865,450
Percent Change: 3.43
GDP Compound Annual Growth: 4.37%

Here in “tech land” the population continues to rise, hitting 1.9 million in 2012. Unemployment, at 7.6 percent, is close to the national average. During the housing crisis the entire state was hit hard, as home prices fell 34 percent. During the recovery, the San Jose/Sunnyvale area has come back strong. The key to its progress, says Friedhoff, is that unlike in other areas, Silicon Valley’s success does not rely on consumer-driven growth locally. Instead, the tech products made in Silicon Valley find markets all around the world.

Methodology
Bloomberg Rankings analyzed population and real (inflation-adjusted) data on gross domestic product for 360 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs). MSAs were ranked on the increase in population and real GDP compound annual growth rate and given a point score from 1 to 100. The two ranks were added together and divided by 720, the highest possible total, to create the final score. The list was then winnowed to areas with at least 1 million residents as of 2011 that showed an increase in both population and real GDP from 2007 to 2011. Census population estimates for the ranking are as of July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2011.

Data Sources: U.S. Census and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN SOUGHT AFTER BLACKMAN FARM COMMUNITY!!!

COZY ROCKING CHAIR FRONT PORCH PERFECT FOR COFFEE IN THE MORNING…

GINORMOUS GREAT ROOM WITH AN OPEN LAYOUT…

YOUR GREAT ROOM OFFERS SO MUCH SPACE IT YOU CAN CREATE MULTIPLE ROOM PURPOSES…

GOODNESS!!!! LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THIS KITCHEN!!! ALL THAT CABINET AND COUNTER SPACE IS AMAZING!!!

HUGE ENOUGH TO FIT YOUR TABLE!!!

YOUR MASTER SUITE… SPACIOUS AND TUCKED ON THE BACK OF THE HOME…

MASTER BATHROOM OFFERS DOUBLE SINKS AND ROOM TO RELAX!!!

CHECK OUT YOUR CLOSET SPACE…YOU HAVE ENOUGH ROOM TO GO SHOPPING SOME MORE!!

ONE OF YOUR TWO SECONDARY BEDROOMS SNUGGLED PRIVATELY AWAY FROM YOUR MASTER SUITE…

THE OTHER SECONDARY BEDROOM…LARGER WITH SPACE TO SPARE!!!

YOUR SECOND BATHROOM, PERFECTLY TUCKED BETWEEN YOUR TWO SECONDARY BEDROOMS!!!

NICE SIZE REAR YARD WITH YOUR OWN ENTERTAINING PATIO…

7 ways to get to know your neighbors

Work with a professional. Before you decide on who’s right for you, here are a few things you’ll want to know.

How Long Have You Been in the Business?

Ask about the experience and history of both the agent you’re talking to and the company they’re with. Agents come in all shapes and sizes, so to speak. An agent with 20 years of experience will have plenty of transactions to draw their professional opinions from. But don’t overlook the fresh approach of a newer agent. Their level of training and access to trusted mentors and managing brokers is what matters. Additionally, selecting the right agent means selecting the right real estate company. Having a strong company with a good reputation is invaluable.

How do you plan to market my home?     

In today’s market, it takes more than putting a sign in the front yard and an ad in the Sunday paper to sell a house. Ask your Realtor how he or she plans to specifically market your home. Do they have a website? Where or how often do they advertise? What kind of online marketing do they use? Is a direct mail campaign appropriate for your property? Can they show you a sample flyer? Is holding an open house important?

How will you keep in contact with me during the selling process, and how often?

Discuss whether your agent will email or call you directly with feedback on showings and progress of sales agreements. Customer service is always a part of a well-designed marketing plan. Ask your agent how often he or she will contact you with feedback and progress reports.

What pricing strategies will you use?

Your Realtor will evaluate your property in comparison to others nearby. Both location and condition affect the selling process, but pricing is the primary factor in determining if a home sells quickly. Your agent will show you a market analysis that includes the information they used for their recommended pricing.

Will you help me find other professionals?

A good agent has great resources. Along the way, you may need assistance from a few other people. Your Realtor should be able to provide you with referrals to preferred vendors including home inspection, storage providers, moving professionals, title & escrow companies, etc.

244  Glenstone Cir Brentwood, TN 37027

2 Bedrooms;  2 Bathrooms;  1313 sq ft

All Brick ONE LEVEL CONDO IN BRENTWOOD, Minutes from downtown Nashville and Franklin!  Can’t beat the location, space, and price!!!

BREATHTAKING HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT THIS SOUGHT AFTER ONE LEVEL CONDO IN BRENTWOOD.

CHARM AND PERSONALITY GREET YOU AS YOU ENTER AND CHARACTER CARRIES YOU THROUGH.

GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND TONS OF CABINET SPACE, IN THE UPDATED KITCHEN!

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO I-65 AND OLD HICKORY BLVD.

GREAT BALCONY, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING,  AND INCLUDES A STORAGE UNIT IN THE BASEMENT!

Clean, great condition, and ready for YOU to move in!!  Don’t miss it!!

Contact Kristi TODAY to see this one!!  It won’t be on the market long!

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Ready, Set… Show! You’ll want to show off your home’s best assets. Here’s a list of easy things you can do when getting your home ready for the market.

De-clutter.  Everyone wants a stress-free, spacious, clean home to live in. Take an objective look around your house and remove extra items. Recycle or store collections of magazines, put the extra blankets in a closet and stow away things you don’t use on a daily basis. These things can include extra chairs, storage boxes, DVDs, toys, exercise equipment and books.

In the kitchen, you’ll want to remove most of your small appliances from the countertop and make sure your pantry is in order. Also, consider packing some of the dishes and glasses you don’t use often to make your cabinets seem larger. The same rule applies to your closets. Removing out of season clothing will give your closets new life… and show buyers that you have an abundance of storage space!

Donate, sell or recycle items you haven’t used in awhile. But don’t be overwhelmed if it seems like you just have too much stuff! A small storage unit can be a great investment and help you get organized early for the big move.

Freshen up.  First impressions last. Sweep the front porch, touch up the trim work where needed and paint the front door. Clean the storm door and even splurge on a new doormat. Add a fresh layer of mulch and remove any weeds from your landscaping. Your curb appeal will improve and buyers will feel great about walking into your home.

Neutral is the way to go when thinking of colors that sell. Buyers want to imagine their own style in a space without being distracted by bold or bright colors. Putting a fresh coat of paint in a soft, neutral color will make a room seem larger, brighter and more inviting.

Remember, the outdoor space can be just as important as the indoor living space. If you have furniture on your deck or patio, wipe off table tops and cushions in seating areas. Set the stage for relaxing weekends instead of weekend projects. Put away bikes and toys. Also, mow the lawn and be sure to keep the sidewalk free of any leaves or debris.

De-personalize.  Make it easier for buyers to see themselves living in your home by taking down family photos, diplomas and other personal items. Remove the artwork and magnet collection from your refrigerator. Also, consider paring down on collectibles and store away items that are particularly special to you and your family. Neutralizing and cutting back on these things now can increase your chances of selling your home… and ultimately your bottom line.

Clean, clean, clean!   Spend an afternoon making the place shine. Dust off your tables and decorative items, clean your mirrors and pay careful attention to high places where cobwebs might collect. Spend a little extra time on baseboards and blinds. Use a soft cloth to gently clean your cabinets, polish your appliances and make your faucets sparkle. Here’s a little secret: after you clean up your dishes after dinner, put a few drops of baby oil on a damp cloth and wipe your sink. It will do wonders to keep water spots at bay.

Stage it.  Home staging is the art of presenting your home in its most perfect light to make it more attractive to prospective buyers. Simply removing a few pieces of furniture or rearranging the space can change the look and feel altogether. You’ll want to show off architectural features of your home, like a fireplace or French doors. And clear natural walkways to encourage flow and make showing easier.

Staged homes show better… and sell faster. Consider hiring a professional home stager to help you prepare for your first showing. It might just make the difference you need.

   Kristi Cochrane can help you with getting your home ready!  Call her today: 615-848-8846

Knowing where to start can be tricky. Here’s a quick list of basically what to expect along the way. Let one of our Parks Realty associates point you in the right direction and help you with the details.

Start your home search with confidence. Contact Legacy Lending Group, LLC for mortgage pre-approval. Our friendly team of lending officers has the experience and know-how to make your dream a reality.

Team up with a good agent. With several offices across Middle Tennessee, we’re sure to be in your area. Let one of our real estate professionals help you find your next dream home.

Research neighborhoods and communities to narrow your search. Maybe you are drawn to life in the more urban areas of town. Perhaps it’s the call of the country you hear… or something in between. Discover what Nashville and its surrounding areas have to offer through our map search.

Find the home of your dreams. Make a list of needs and wants you have in mind for your new space. Be flexible and open to different ideas. Explore homes with your Parks Realty agent and select the one that will best suit your needs.

Make an offer and negotiate with the help of your Parks Realty Agent. There are lots of things to consider and we can help.

Contact your Legacy Lending Group Loan Officer to let them know your contract has been written and accepted. Provide updated financial documents for a final approval, if needed.

Get it inspected. Your Parks Realty agent will be able to provide you with referrals to preferred vendors for a professional home inspection or any other inspections you may need.

Finalize and release any contingencies. You’re almost ready to close! Better start packing.

Contact your insurance agent to obtain an appropriate homeowners insurance policy. If you’re purchasing a condo, be sure to add a contents policy for extra protection.

Schedule your closing with SolomonParks Title & Escrow, LLC. Along with your agent, they will walk you through to the home stretch! Gather any documents needed at closing, as advised by your team of professionals.

Final walk through. Take one last look at the house to ensure everything is ready to go. If you’re buying new construction, this process might stretch out a little. Your agent and builder can give you the details here, as each can differ slightly, depending on the builder’s policies.

Attend your closing. You’ve made it to the final step! Take a deep breath… this is the easy part. Bring your driver’s license or other official form of identification and a cashier’s check for the balance of your initial investment, if needed. It’s time to sign the loan documents and get the keys to your new home. Congratulations! You’re a new homeowner!

  Let Kristi Cochrane assist you with making a new home a reality! Call her at 615-848-8846.