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Getting Your Middle Tennessee Yard and Garden Ready For Winter

Getting Your Middle Tennessee yard and Garden Ready For Winter

 

The weather in Nashville and Middle TN has been very random this year.  Who would have thought we would be having temperatures in the high 80s in January!!???  We know that this warm weather will be coming to an end and before we know it, it will be winter in Middle TN again!  Being a homeowner is so rewarding in so many ways and one of my family’s favorite thing is enjoying our outdoor living space.  When looking for a home the right outdoor space can really be an extension of your living space and when the weather is mild it can be a luxury. The beauty and relaxation that your outdoor space can provide you and your family is certainly worth all the work you put in each year. Putting in a little extra work at the end of the season, however, can make getting your garden ready next spring easier and can help keep your plants healthy through the winter months. Here are a few great tips that will get your garden ready to handle the cold and snow if we get any snow in Nashville this season!

 

Clean Up: Though not a favorite task of any gardener, it is a very necessary step to getting your garden ready for winter. Remove your annuals, empty and store any pots and containers, and give your garden one last mow. Also, raking up all those leaves is one chore all homeowners are familiar with each autumn, but they do make great mulch for your perennials and vegetable garden, and are also a great addition to your compost.

 

Plant Or Relocate Trees And Shrubs: The fall is the best time to get new trees into the ground, or move those you have earmarked to be relocated. The best strategy is to choose trees that are hardy for your zone, as it makes their survival more likely and maintenance easier. Also, choosing evergreens and shrubs that produce berries in the winter months can make your garden more interesting and provide activity for birds and other wildlife. If you have potted plants that can be moved into more of an interior space for example sunroom or garage then you may be able to find a bright spot and keep them alive for next spring.

 

Protect Your Trees: For new or young trees this is an important step you’ll not want to forget in winterizing your garden. Covering trees and shrubs with burlap is most important in areas that have exposure to northwest winds and high sun. Be sure, however, not to do this too early in the season, in order to prevent rot. It is also a good idea to give your evergreens plenty of water to prevent burnout.

 

Test Soil And Mulch: Our Nashville news team usually gives us ample notice of the first freeze so you will have notice to cover and protect anything that is still outside.  After the ground freezes be sure to add mulch to your perennial garden. This will protect both your soil and plants through the long winter months, as well as provide much-needed nutrients for spring. This is also a good time to test the pH of your soil to see if it is lacking any essential minerals for the next growing season.

 

Plant Spring Bulbs: This is also the time of year to get your spring bulbs into the ground. Be sure that you do this before the first frost, and give them plenty of water when planting them.  You will enjoy the gratification of this in the spring.

 

Unlike all the work you put into your garden in spring, winter clean-up can seem like a difficult and unrewarding task, but with this effort you will keep your garden in tip-top shape for the growing season ahead!  The warm lighter climate in Tennessee has kept real estate busier later than usual so if you are considering selling this year, we still have time to get your house on the market and sold!

 

As always, thank you for your business,

Adam Killgore Realtor

SRES, ABR, SFR, e-Pro

Benchmark Realty, LLC

615.429.0597

Adam@ReloNashville.com

www.ReloNashville.com

 

 

Posted in: Homeowners Tips Tagged: Adam Killgore, Adam Killgore Real Estate, Fall, Home Staging From The outside, Middle Tennessee Homes, Real Estate Nashvile TN, Staging to sell

Buying a Home in Nashville is Cheaper than Renting!!

 

The Real Estate Housing Market in Nashville is a great investment.

Here are some interesting FACTS***

 

The average 2-3 bedroom home in Nashville is around $200,000, and with the interest rates on home loans as low as 2.8% on a 15 year loan, your mortgage payment could be as low as half of what you are paying in rent.

 

The average family renting, in and around Nashville TN, is dumping on average from $1,500/ month up to $5,000/month.

That could potentially be $60,000 for one year of rent which would make for a great down payment on your OWN home!!

 

When you are a homeowner, you also get tax perks.  Each year, homeowners can deduct mortgage interest and property taxes from their income.

 

Not only does owning a home bring more value to you as an individual, it is one of the safest investments available.  Experts believe that home prices will continue to rise for the next few years and are predicting Nashville TN to grow by 1 million more people in the next 20 years. On average, Nashville property values are believed to increase by 11%-18% in just the next 3 years. That is a great return on your investment.  As Nashville continues to grow and develop, it will also raise the value of not only Nashville properties, but for the surrounding counties of Middle Tennessee.  I have seen this in the last 15 years of real estate, especially in areas of Brentwood, Nolensville, Franklin, Arrington, Murfreesboro, and Mount Juliet TN.

 

This is the time to BUY your home in Middle Tennessee.  The 1st step in finding your dream home is finding a realtor to help guide you!  I’m here to help you and make sure you’re taken care of.  Call me today and I will walk you through this exciting experience of becoming a homeowner.

If you know anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Middle Tennessee, send them my way, I promise I will make sure they are in great hands.

 

Thank you,

Adam Killgore

The Doug Austin Team

Benchmark Realty, LLC

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1st Time Home Buyers guide! Understanding the Loan Process in Nashville TN

The 1st step in buying your dream home is getting the mortgage and financing process started.

 

If you are new to home financing, you may be a little confused by some of the common terms that are used in the process. These common terms will help simplify getting your home loan and ensure you understand what stage you are at and what comes next.

 

Getting A Loan

 

Pre-Qualification: This is a term that means you have been provided an estimate of what sort of loan you can expect to obtain based on your credit score and what’s currently available. It doesn’t guarantee you a loan or any loan terms.

 

Pre-Approval: This means that you have actually applied for a mortgage and the loan has been approved. Your approval is usually good for a certain time period during which you are guaranteed the terms of the loan.

 

Locked In: This is a term that means you have been promised a certain interest rate for a certain time period, usually 30 days.

 

Basics Of Loans

 

Principal: This is the amount that is owed on the loan, the actual amount financed excluding interest.

 

Interest Rate: This is the amount of interest, expressed as a percentage, that you will be paying on your loan.

 

APR (Annual Percentage Rate): Often confused with the interest rate, the APR is actually the yearly cost of financing the loan amount.

 

Term: This is the length of time over which the loan will be repaid.

 

Amortization: Paying off a large loan (mortgage) over a specified period of time.

 

Points: This is an amount of money that a buyer can choose to pay to the lender in order to get a lower interest rate. A point equals one percent of the loan amount. This is usually paid at closing in order to get a lower rate.

 

Completing The Process

 

Closing: ,This is the point at which the loan is complete and the terms become active. At closing everything will be signed and completed.

 

Closing Costs: Fees and other costs that must be paid at the time the loan closes in order to make the terms active.

 

Loan Funding: This is the time at which the lender actual provides the funds requested in the loan.

 

These are some of the most common terms you will hear as you go through the process of obtaining a mortgage. Be sure to talk to your broker or loan officer if you have any questions regarding these or any other terms you come across; this will ensure you feel in control of the process and are entering your mortgage agreement with full understanding of the terms.  My Team and I have honorable and trustworthy Brokers that would love to help you!

Please email, call or text me today and I will send you a list of admirable local Middle Tennessee Brokers.

 

Thanks,

Adam Killgore

Benchmark Realty

Doug Austin Team

615.429.0597

Adam@ReloNashville.com

www.ReloNashville.com

 

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Apple Crisp Recipe courtesy of your Nashville Realtor

recipe cover page for RELOReal Estate in Middle Tennessee keeps me busy, but, It’s no secret I love to cook and enjoy food.   My wife Nicole and I really enjoying trying new recipes and love to explore all types of food.  I want to start sharing some of my favorite recipes in our blogs and would love for any of you to send me your favorite recipes!~

Today’s recipe is for Apple Crisp. This is an easy and healthier option when you need something sweet.  We made it this week and it was delicious and… toddler approved!!!

 

Apple Crisp PicturesApple Crisp RecipePlease share this recipe and let me know how you like it!  If you have a recipe you love to cook, please send it to me!  We will be posting new recipes all the time so get ready!

Thanks for the continued support and referrals. Let me now if you know anyone who needs help with Real Estate in the Middle Tennessee Area.

Adam Killgore

 

 

Posted in: Blog, Featured Blog Posts, Nashville Food, Nashville Real Estate, Recipes Tagged: Apple Crisp Recipe, Easy Recipes, Healthy Food, Nashville Food, Nashville Real Estate, Real estate, Real Estate Nashvile TN, Recipes

Nashville’s Summer Activity Guide for your Family

Nashville's Best SummerEvents for your Family!2It’s officially SUMMER!!! A time when kids are out of school and ready to be entertained all day!  Nashville and surrounding cities have many great options for your family to stay entertained and happy all summer long.  I’ve put together some of our family’s favorite things to see and do during these hot summer months!

 

Lucky Ladd Farms

4374 Rocky Glade Road

Eagleville, TN 37060

www.luckyladdfarms.com

615.274.3786

Adults $ 13.00 Kids 2-12 $ 11.00 Kids under 2 are FREE

Lucky Ladd Farms is a petting zoo with a playground, wagon rides, splash zone, and many activities throughout the summer.

June 25th- Kids Construction Fun Festival

A Kid friendly special construction site with real excavator, sand, bulldozers to climb on, and farm and construction equipment for your children to explore.

June 28-July 2- Plant The Corn Maze

Kids get to help Farmer Ladd plant the corn Maze for the upcoming corn maze in the fall.

July 6-9th-Hometown Hero Days

This is a special day Lucky Ladd salutes all of our hometown heroes.  Free admission to all TN Firefighters, police officers, and active/retired Military.

July 23rd-Watermelon Festival

Nothing says summer like a cold piece of watermelon!! This event includes a watermelon crawl, seed spitting, melon toss, watermelon eating contest, and a free piece of watermelon with paid admission.

August 20th-Sweet Corn Festival

Enjoy some sweet corn dripping with warm butter, corn shucking, and a corn selfie competition.

 

The Discovery Center

502 S.E. Broad Street

Murfreesboro, TN 37130

www.explorethedc.org

615.890.2300

Adults $ 8.00 Kids under 2 are FREE

The Discovery Center is a hands on learning museum with lots of things for little hands to explore.  Come check out a water area, fire trucks, train displays, science experiments, dinosaur exhibits, and many more daily activities. Their website has daily activities, as well as, exhibits in action.

 

Nashville Shores Waterpark

4001 Bell Road

Hermitage, TN 37076

615.889.7050

www.nashvilleshores.com

General admission is $36.99

52 inches and shorter admission is $28.99

TIP** If you buy your tickets online you can use the junior admission price on all adults!

Nashville Shores has over 1 million gallons of summer fun with slides, wave pool,  lazy rivers, pools, lakeside beach, and more family fun activities. Some of their summer events include Fireworks, Scouting weekends, Hero Week, Fiesta Day, and Dive in Movies.

 

Kidsville

Musicians Corner @ Centennial Park

June 24 and June 25th

12-5PM

Kidsville is an outdoor destination in Centennial Park with FREE music and family fun activities.  Great way for children to learn about musicians and musical instruments with musical meet and greets, instruments workshop stations, painting with ice, face painting, and more.  A great musical cultural event.

 

Nashville Zoo @ Grassmere

3777 Nolensville Pike

Nashville, TN 37211

615.833.1534

www.nashvillezoo.org

Summer Hours are 9-6pm daily

Adults $ 16.00

Kids 2-12 $ 11.00

Kids under 2 are FREE

The Nashville Zoo is changing for the better in 2016.  If you haven’t been in a while you will be impressed with the new entrance, gift shop, ticket area, and new animals arriving throughout the year.  Daily activities are always changing and they add new things often.  Summer activities and events will include ZOOvie nights, members night, Ice day, ZZZOOfari Slumber, and many more.

 

Stardust Drive-in Movies

201 TN Blvd

Watertown TN

615.237.0077

www.stardustdrivein.com

Adults $8

Kids 6-11 $6

Kids under 5 are FREE

You can call for their daily schedule or they update their website on Mondays with the movie list for that week.  Snacks and Wi-Fi are available.

 

Summer Movie for Kids

Get out of the heat with these affordable summer cinemas.

Carmike Cinemas’ Summer Kid Series

Thursday in June-August 4th

$4 includes movie, popcorn, and soft drink

Locations include Bellevue, Franklin and Murfreesboro

www.carmike.com

Malco’s Kids Summer FIlm Festival

Tuesdays and Wednesdays June-July 27th @10AM

$2 for movie admission

Smyrna Location

www.Malco.com

Regal’s Summer Movie Express

Tuesday and Wednesday June-August 3rd @ 10AM

$1 for movie admission

Locations include Green Hills, Hendersonville, Hollywood 27, Opry Mills and Mt. Juliet

www.Regmvies.com

 

I hope you all have a great summer with your family.  Some of the best memories are made in the summer with friends, cook outs, water fun, and seeing the stars in our beautiful city!

While you see your loved ones this summer, please remember me with any real estate needs or questions, I’d love to help in any way I can!

 

Thanks so Much,

Adam Killgore

 

 

Posted in: Blog, Nashville Activities, Nashville Real Estate, Real Estate News, Uncategorized Tagged: Adam Killgore, Adam Killgore Real Estate, Kid activities in Nashville 2016, Nashville Activities, Nashville Homes, Nashville Kid activities, Nashville Real Estate, Nashville Summer, Real estate, Real Estate Nashvile TN

Documents needed to start your Loan Application for a Mortgage in Nashville TN

documents for loan processYou want to find your DREAM home?  The best place to start is by getting pre-approved for your home mortgage loan. The Nashville market is booming and by getting pre approved you will be in a much better place for negotiaton.  Nashville sellers are looking for the strongest offers and don’t want to wait for a buyer to get financing.

 

 

 

 

To get a pre approval you will need the following documents

Driver License

Current Paycheck Stubs

Bank Statement

2 Previous Years of Tax Returns

W2’s and or 1099’s

 

This is it, its so EASY!!!  By providing these documents your Mortgage Broker will be able to let you know what your pre approved for.

Get your Mortgage process started TODAY!!! So I can find your New HOME!

 

If you are ready to find out what you are approved for get in touch with one of my preffered lenders.

I have a list of lenders I can share with you, email me @ adamkillgore@gmail.com

 

 

 

Thanks,

Adam Killgore

Posted in: Blog, Buyers, Mortgages & Finance, Nashville Real Estate, Real Estate News, Uncategorized Tagged: Adam Killgore, Adam Killgore Real Estate, Buying a home in Nashville TN, Buying a Nashville Home, finding a realtor, How to get a approved for a home loan, Middle Tennessee Homes, Nashville Homes, Nashville Real Estate, Real Estate Nashvile TN

How To Search Nashville and Middle Tennessee Rental Properties on ReloNashville.com

 

As a Real Estate Agent in Nashville TN, I get asked about Rental properties a lot.  I do offer assistance in helping find my clients rental properties. I have so many great resources on my website and rentals are something that I added to bring value for my clients.  I specialize in helping folks with buying and selling homes, but in the current Nashville market, sometimes my clients need to find a rental while their home is being built, finding their new home, or getting ready to buy their 1st home. Rental properties are often put on the MLS and my website is a great way of finding what properties are for rent!   I wanted to offer a step by step guide on how to find Rentals on my website.

 

When you arrive on my homepage you will see tabs at the top that say

Home, Search, Communities, Featured, Buy, Sell, Blog and a About

Just like when using my site to search for homes for sell when you are looking for a rental you will use the search tab.

 

Search Tab for Rentals
Search Tab for Rentals

You will have the option of doing an Easy Search or an Advanced Search. The Easy search will have the option of City, County, Zip code, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Min Price, Max Price and Image.

The Advanced Option will have all of those options as well as, type of rental (Condo, Home etc.), Development/Neighborhood, Schools, Pet availability, Community Amenities, Pool, Furnished, Interior amenities as well as Green Features the home may offer.

If you are looking for a school district, or have other requirements, you will want to use the advanced search.

Rental Properties in Nshville TN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I have attached 2 sheets that are step-by-step Rental help too., Feel free to print those.  It’s very simple to use and easy to navigate.  If you have any questions on finding a rental property please feel free to contact me.

 

Thanks so Much,

Adam Killgore

615-429-0597

Posted in: Blog, Rental Property, Uncategorized Tagged: Adam Killgore, Buying a Home, Finding a Rental Home, Nashville Homes, Nashville Real Estate, Real Estate Nashvile TN, Rental Properties in Nashville TN, Selling a Home

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