Melissa Shipp » chattanooga association of realtors http://blog.melissashipp.com Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:16:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Too Long http://blog.melissashipp.com/2009/09/too-long-2/ http://blog.melissashipp.com/2009/09/too-long-2/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:31:22 +0000 mshipp http://blog.melissashipp.com/?p=194 It has been a while since I’ve posted sorry about that.

There is not much new news around the real estate world. The market is still in recovery and the tax credit is still set to expire Dec. 1st of this year. That said there is a BIG push from the Realtor association and many other advocates to have the tax credit extended and possibly expanded. I’ve heard up to $15,000, so all hope is not lost, but I am not sure it is worth the gamble either. With the country’s deficit on the rise daily it seems nearly impossible to continue to hand out money to people, but that hasn’t slowed the government down recently so I guess we’ll just see.

That said I have a great house to check out and use that $8000 tax credit on. 611 Texas Ave. Signal Mtn, TN 37377 priced at $159,900 with 3bd/1.5ba  1460sqft and a huge fenced in backyard. Walking distance to Signal Point and in the heart of the Old Town district. Check it out and bring an offer soon before it is snatched up. There is a possible lease/purchase option available on this home for the right candidate.

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]]> http://blog.melissashipp.com/2009/09/too-long-2/feed/ 0 Bridgeview Condos / Terrace at Frazier http://blog.melissashipp.com/2009/08/bridgeview-condos-terrace-at-frazier/ http://blog.melissashipp.com/2009/08/bridgeview-condos-terrace-at-frazier/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:51:24 +0000 mshipp http://blog.melissashipp.com/?p=190 Check out these awesome condos…4 Cherokee Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37402 has all the amenities the Northshore has to offer. Starting at $327,000-on up there for a penthouse these offer covered secured parking, great porches/patios, gas fireplaces, built with the utmost integrity, step out into Renaissance Park and so much more!

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There is another great Northshore condo at the corner of Frazier and Tremont. Check out www.terraceatfrazier.com for all the information on the building and be sure to call me to set up that appointment. You always want someone who is working for you and not the developer. Photo-1

Both buildings have advantages and disadvantages it is merely a difference in taste. Bridgeview for sure has better outdoor living spaces, but Terrace has extra storage space available with the unit and the potential to build out a unit specific to your needs. If you are looking for upscale living on the Northshore you cannot go wrong with either of these developments.

Have a great day and keep me in mind when you run into someone who is looking to buy or sell.

Melissa Shipp

mshipp@homesrep.com

423.645.5098

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This is an AMAZING deal. I realize it is not in the “it” part of town, but this is a fantastic home located at 357 Glenwood Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37406. It was originally listed for $79,000 and recently was relisted for $124,900 because the appraisal came in at $142,000. This would be instant equity and since a contract fell through I bet you could still get a steal on this house. It is 4bd/2.5ba and about 3700 sqft. It does need to be redecorated, but it does not appear to be trashed like other homes in the area that are historic. Great home, great deal investors this is instant equity.

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I was just thinking about that statement, but it really has nothing to do with what is going on. This morning for my walk soundtrack my ipod landed on the newest podcast from “This American Life” on NPR called “No Map”. It was a great podcast about people finding themselves in situations that there are no precedents and of course the first topic was that of the mortgage crisis and how the banks are doing themselves an injustice by foreclosing on so many homes when they could just alter their agreements based on personal financial situations by possible interest rate reduction or other modifications so the bank still makes money, the homeowner keeps the home and costs all around are lessened. It was a great podcast. Check out the website here and take a listen to the episode it is worth the time!
Here is the house for the day or rather the condo. The building is located at 345 Frazier Ave #304. It is a 2bd/2ba 1655sqft. unit that is on the river side of the building for $640,000. There are units in the building starting in the low $300,000 and up. This building has units with river views and great city views and location location location with median prices compared to other buildings around town. 
Check out the rates today www.bankrate.com and if you are taking a long weekend, enjoy :)
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Recently there has been a grass roots efforts to get more trees planted around the Chattanooga area and lots of volunteers have aided in making this push a reality. Check the article out here! Just another reason why I love this city.  Take time to get involved in some sort of organization that takes an active roll in the city. It is amazing what needs can be meet with just a small amount of manpower!
Check out the rates today.
House for the day is 1103 Westwood Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37405. It is a great little 2bd/2ba house in North Chattanooga with an extra lot located just across all for $234,900. Check it out!
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Check out those interest rates today www.bankrate.com.
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