Seaching for a home in Hermitage is now simple!         www.searchingNashvilleRealEstate.com allows you to search, save the listings you like, set up automatic notifications of new listings matching your criteria, schedule appointments to view properties, and immediate access to professional assistance!     www.SearchingNashvilleRealEstate.com 1000's of Active Listings at your fingertips! Verlyn Steward - Prudential Woodmont Realty -  615-661-7800     02/12/2010

First Class! with Master Suite on First Floor! Brick home with private and nicely manicured yard in Hermitage near Percy Priest Lake!  Open kitchen with plenty of cabinet/counter space.  Rarely found master suite on first floor includes whirlpool tub, separate shower, walk-in closet and plenty of space. Priced to sell at $224,800 Over 2300 sq  ft of living space 3 bedrooms 2 and 1/2 baths Covered front porch Custom tile flooring Great features thru-out!  Call today and schedule a tour! 615-394-1823 Verlyn Steward - Prudential Woodmont Realty - 615-661-7800 Search Nashville Real Estate stewardv@realtracs.com   02/12/2010

In an effort to disclose, let me first tell you that I am not a Bankruptcy Attorney....or any other type of Attorney for that matter. This blog is not to be interpreted as legal advice because, it's not. For legal advice you need to speak to a law professional. This blog is just my opinion and should be consider as nothing more.In my opinion, the concept that Bankruptcy guarantees homeowners a stop to foreclosure is a myth! Let me explain why I have this opinion.First off a creditor, your bank, can petition the court to remove the stay you received as protection from creditors when you filed for bankruptcy protection. In many cases, the moment the bank learns you filed for protection, they run to the court and ask for the stay to be lifted.So, why would a court ever agree to this course... 02/01/2010

Regardless of your opinions on the necessity of the bank bailouts aka TARP, let us all agree they haven't worked. I am not sure any other industry knows this better than ours, the default industry because, we still see the direct effects of frozen credit markets, the shadow inventory and bank failures throughout this country.At the quarterly report of the Special Inspector General's office, Neil Barfosky warned our country in a report to Congress that TARP only made things worse because ultimately it never addressed the underlying problems that created the financial crisis from the start. Think of it like this, let's say you break your leg and you are rushed to the Emergency Room for treatment. You get the x-ray and the diagnosis is, your leg is broke. The doctor prescribes some really ... 01/31/2010

                                              721 Hallcrest Court  Hermitage TN 37076 Need a lot of space?  With room to spread out and get comfortable??? You've found what you're looking for!!! 3 Completely separate living areas plus a library/office 4 bedrooms     3   1/2 baths Extra walk-in closets and storage Fenced rear yard Custom design hardwood floors Whirlpool tub in Master Suite Wet bar Nearly 3000 sq ft of living space and priced at a low $219,900!  Great location, wooded area to rear, and convenient to Interstate access! More pictures and information Verlyn Steward - Prudential Woodmont Realty 615-661-7800 Cell 615-394-1823   stewardv@realtracs.com Search all middle Tennessee MLS Listings   01/27/2010

  417 Old Oak Way, Hermitage TN 37076 $224,900 Looking for the perfect place to call home?  This heart warming design transcends the ordinary! 3 bedrooms  and 2 1/2 baths Open design with den/hearth room off kitchen 2 fireplaces, 3 living areas Private fenced rear yard 2 decks provide plenty of outdoor living space Side entry garage Approx 2326 sq ft Living Space   For more information please call Verlyn Steward @ Prudential Woodmont Realty  615-661-7800 Cell 615-394-1823  stewardv@realtracs.com 01/27/2010

1. Unemployment: Until people have the income to afford their mortgages, we will not see a recovery in the housing market. I believe a direct correlation exist between unemployment and mortgage defaults, the higher unemployment gets the more defaults we will see. This ultimately leads to more inventory and of course, lower home prices.2. Tightening Credit Standards: The harder it gets for people to obtain the necessary credit to purchase a home the slower it will take to reduce the inventory we have. Make no mistake, I don't believe in loosening credit standards for the sake of it but, it's a fact that if people can't get credit, inventory won't reduce quickly and therefore slowing if not halting a housing recovery.3. Artificial Government Inventory Control: In other words, arbitrary in... 01/26/2010

The Newest Listings in Hermitage TN 3145 Brandau Rd.   $875,000 4361 Oakcrest Lane $214,900 817 Luxumberg Dr  $156,500 412 Adair Rd  $155,900 1304 Fuller St  $75,000 You can search all of middle Tennessee MLS!  Click here You can book an appointment to see any active mls listing!  Simply call Verlyn at 615-394-1823 or send an e-mail and let us know which properties you would like to see!   Verlyn Steward - Prudential Woodmont Realty - 615-661-7800 01/20/2010

Your source for the newest mls listings for Hermitage TN. Today's New Listings $148,000   Click Here to search all mls listings for middle Tennessee.  Today's Featured Listing  721 HALLCREST COURT  $219,900  Find a listing you would like to see?  Click here to set an appointment by e-mail! or call 615-394-1823.  Verlyn Steward  - Prudential Woodmont Realty - 615-661-7800 - Cell 615-394-1823 01/18/2010

Hermitage Tennessee Housing Statistic Report January 10, 2010 For December 1 - 31, 2009     Closed  35 Properties Found    Square Feet Bedrooms Full Baths Half Baths List Price Sales Price Days on Market MIN 1,124 3 1 0 $57,900 $55,000 0 AVG 2,157 3.43 2.09 0.6 $192,503 $187,956 68 MEDIAN 2,025 3 2 1 $189,900 $175,000 54 MAX 3,856 5 3 1 $399,985 $399,985 327  Of these 35 homes, they accounted for $6,737,627 in listings and 6,578,475 in closings for a 98% List to Sale Ratio. In other words, In Hermitage, homeowners are getting 98% of their list price on average.  10 out of the 35 or 28.57% of the homes sold were Foreclosures or Short. To look at this another way, that means, Hermitage had closed $1,879,470.31in default homes in December '09, almost a third of the closings were distressed... 01/10/2010

Who do you call when you need help?   Do you choose a pro or just someone you know?  Either choice is probably a mistake.  Successful people do not have to choose.  They do their homework before the need arises.  They have the perfect person in mind long before they are needed.  They select who is best to handle the situation, it's not based on being someone they know or being a pro.  A Real Estate purchase is the largest purchase that most Americans make.  If you are contemplating a real estate purchase or sale, start with interviewing real estate professionals.  Out of hundreds of clients, only a handful have called and asked to interview me months before they needed me.  Each of these clients have proven to make successful decisions.  Why?  It may be that I was able to supply the val... 11/17/2009

Finding the home you want in Hermitage TN has never been easier!  Simply click on the price range you desire and the search is done! Under $100,000 $100,000 to $125,000                                     $125,000 to $150,000                                         $150,000 to $175,000                         $175,000 to $200,000    $200,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $300,000 $300,000 and up! There is much more information available that is not included within the MLS listings.  If you have interest in a property and would like more information please contact us by e-mail or call or text 615-394-1823.  Search Middle Tennessee MLS   If you have any questions about real estate in Hermitage TN please contact your local real estate specialist Verlyn Steward with Prudential Woodmont Realty 615... 11/16/2009

No doubt, President Andrew Jackson chose a great location to build his home called "The Hermitage."  His original investment of $3,400 has appreciated nicely over the years.    Back then it was a rural retreat.  Not much nearby...just a few trees and a lot of good farmland.  A great place to live if you wanted to have it all!    The good news is that what was good for our seventh President has gotten even better!   If you are looking for a great location with  all the amenities, shopping and easy access you need to look in Hermitage!  Opryland Hotel and Opry Mills Mall, Percy Priest Lake,Nashville Shores, Providence Shopping Center, Old Hickory Lake, Nashville International Airport and quick easy access to the interstate are all part of the convenience of living in Hermitage.  Homes ar... 11/10/2009

To most people, purchasing a home is a major event and enthusiastic attention is given to a vast number of details.  Selling a home is a different story, at least from the seller's perspective.  As a seller you most likely have only two concerns, how much and how fast. In 2009, more than 25% of the homes that closed in Hermitage TN were under contract within 30 days of being listed.   In 2009, more than 25% of the homes that closed in Hermitage TN did not go under contract until they had been on the market for more than 5 months. What was the difference?   Which group do you want to belong?  The benefits of knowing your specific market, knowing how to market and price your home, and a vast number of other influences will determine which group you will belong.  If would like more informa... 11/10/2009

  Hermitage TN is home to many great communities, but a poll of active buyers ranks The Meadows of Seven Points as one of the top places they would like to live! Featuring approximately 200 quality built all brick homes by Frank Batson Homes on level quarter acre lots with a location that has easy access to Providence in Mt Juliet and the interstate, yet quiet and close to Percy Priest Lake. Homes for Sale in the Meadows of Seven Points   __________________________________________________________________________________  If you would like more information on The Meadows of Seven Points, please contact Verlyn Steward at 615-394-1823.  Prudential Woodmont Realty 615-661-7800   11/07/2009

Selling a home in Hermitage TN under current market conditions may seem to be a challenging proposition, but they sell every day!  In fact, homes priced under $200,000 have been selling at a pace of 1.5 per day, seven days a week.  At this pace, we have an 90 day inventory of available homes. The average number of days on the market for active mls listings under $200,000 is 89 days.  The average number of days on the market for sales closed since August 1st is only 84 days.   For you the homeowner, the market has no doubt changed dramatically from when you purchased. Today's sellers have owned their homes for an average of 7 years.  That was 2003.  Today's market is extremely different and being successful in selling your home is also extremely different.  Strategies that worked best ju... 11/07/2009

Hungry for some real estate?  We offer a wide variety, served the way you like 'em.  Just click on your favorite and our server will have it on your table immediately. Hermitage Mini's...........................................................$ 24,000 A Taste of Tennessee..................................................$129,900 New on the Menu*........................................................$181,900     Garden..........................................................................$ 184,900 Soup and Salad............................................................$ 200,000 All You Can Eat...........................................................$ 269,500 Steak and Potatoes....................................................$ 322,000 Lobster....................................... 11/06/2009

Do they really see things differently when buying a home?  Take a look at these two descriptions advertising the same home.          #1 This irresistible home accents style that provides lasting visual interest! Flexible design ensures perfect comfort and a healthy lifestyle.  Secure, sophisticated and ridiculously cozy. You'll enjoy this enchanting charmer. #2 This all brick home provides low maintenance and durability!  Multi use spaces extend convenience and expand solutions while creating the capacity to separate work from play.  Ultimate storage.  Seller is waiting to negotiate! You've probably already decided which one you like best.  I would love to hear your comments.  But before you do, let me explain the two descriptions. The first description used adjectives I found in advert... 10/31/2009

Everytime I take a buyer thru a home I get a request for feedback, generally by e-mail.   Not something I live to give, but this time I just couldn't resist.  No problem remembering the details on this home.  This time I could let it rip...no worries about tipping my hand and jeopardizing a future negotiation.  I decided to unleash some pent up frustration...but had to maintain a slight amount of professional dignity.  It went something like this...   "Unfortunately my buyer is not interested.  The sellers were home during the showing.  Two of them were in the bed in the living room.  The others (5) followed us around as we toured.  We felt quite uncomfortable, but since we were inside we continued.  You can eat off the floor. There was a pancake stuck on the kitchen floor along with so... 10/21/2009

Homeowner's Associations are nothing new, but if they are new to you read on! What is an HOA? An organization of homeowners in a particular neighborhood or development formed to facilitate the maintenance of common areas and to enforce any building restrictions or covenants. These conditions, covenants and restrictions (CC&R's) are attached to the master deed and run with the property.  They automatically apply to all property owners. It is important that the Homeowner's Association is actively managed and that it operates within the By-laws, Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions. There are many questions you should ask prior to purchasing a home, here are a few: Who manages the HOA and how long they have been managing this HOA? How much are the dues and when are they payable? What is ... 10/17/2009