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Too Long

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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Posted: September 15th, 2009
Filed under: Federal Tax Credit Information, buyer a home, buyers, chattanooga, chattanooga association of realtors, chattanooga real estate, homes for sale, houses, signal mountain, tennessee

Bridgeview Condos / Terrace at Frazier

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

Posted: August 26th, 2009
Filed under: 37405, Condos, Federal Tax Credit Information, carta buses, chattanooga association of realtors, chattanooga real estate, chattanooga realtors, condos townhomes, downtown chattanooga, for sale, mortgages, north chattanooga, north shore, northshore

1606 Wood Nymph Trail Lookout Mountain, GA

Now is the time…Now is the time to take advantage of that $8000 before it is too late. Come by and check out this awesome house on Lookout. You want privacy? You want great outdoor space? You want the possibility of adding on in the future? You want the best deal on Lookout? Then this is the house for you….1606 Wood Nymph Trail Lookout Mtn. GA 30750. 3bd/2ba open floor plan 1650sqft. updated kitchen and just a good home feeling.

Interest rates have dropped a bit again and it is time to take advantage. www.bankrate.com

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Posted: August 25th, 2009
Filed under: 1.4 acres, 3bd/2ba, Federal Tax Credit Information, GA tax credit, acreage, boulders, boulders in backyard, buy homes, buyer a home, chattanooga, chattanooga real estate, interest rates, real estate partners

Neutral Party

I am not a neutral party when it comes to government, but perhaps I should be….This article explores Obama’s stand on home ownership vs. rental. Looks like more government for all and where is all that money this incredibly wealthy government is getting coming from??? That being said rent is the only option for some people right now but rent can very easily be more expensive than a mortgage. Being mindful of where your money is going is important but so is being able to afford owning a home which comes with sometimes large bills, i.e. new roof, new a/c, water damage etc…

Check out this great home on at 1606 Wood Nymph Trail Lookout Mountain, GA 30750. 3bd/2ba with over an acre of land for $224,900. You cannot beat the price for the area!

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Posted: August 18th, 2009
Filed under: 1+acres, 1.4 acres, 3bd/2ba, Federal Tax Credit Information, GA tax credit, Lookout Mountain GA, chattanooga real estate, homes for sale, lookout mountain golf club, lookout mountain real estate, tax credit, tennessee, tn

Real Estate Needs

Keep in mind that any realtor can help you buy or sell a home. On the buy side it is basically free for you to use a realtor. They can help you find the perfect home, help negotiate, and keep all the paperwork in order and on time, and best of all they are working for you not the seller…

New community being built out in Apison called Prairie Pass with nice smaller homes. Check out this article….

Be sure to check out the rates today. www.bankrate.com.

1110616_0863275Call me at 423.645.5098 for all your real estate needs.

Posted: August 5th, 2009
Filed under: buy homes, buyer a home, buyers, chattanooga real estate, chattanooga realtors, chattanooga tn, downtown chattanooga, houses, interest rates, north chattanooga, northshore

Great location great price

Check out this condo at 220 W 17th St. Chattanooga, TN 37402. It is a great 1bd/1.5ba 900 square ft. unit in the heart of the Southside. It is a wonderful open loft style, 2 story unit in an 10 condo unit. If you are looking for city convenience paired with low cost this condo will not disappoint for $154,900. This location is walking distance to the Choo Choo where you can catch the downtown shuttle and ride to dinner/movie/drinks/park you name it.

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Posted: July 30th, 2009
Filed under: chattanooga real estate, chattanooga tn, downtown, main st. chattanooga

1210 Dugdale North Chattanooga

Here is a great newly built home in North Chatt. on a great street and looks great. Located at 1210 Dugdale Chattanooga, TN 37405. It is a 3bd/2.5ba, double garage, 2440 sqft., gas logs fireplace, great deck and new appliances etc because the home was built in 1997. All this for $335,000. It is a great home for a great price in a great location.

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Check out the rates today. www.bankrate.com

Feel free to call me

Melissa Shipp anytime about any homes you see.

423.645.5098 or shoot me an email mshipp@homesrep.com.

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Posted: July 21st, 2009
Filed under: 37405, 3bd/2ba, chattanooga, chattanooga real estate, chattanooga realtors, chattanooga tn, homes for sale, north chattanooga, real estate partners

Carta and VW

This is a little bit funny. Carta will be providing bus services to employees at the new VW plant. Check it out here. 

This new and reasonably priced home came up yesterday at 708 Tremont St. Chattanooga, TN 37405. It is a 2bd/1ba home located literally within walking distance to coolidge park, frazier and whatever else you want to explore on the northshore. I am going to show it here in a bit so I’ll let you know how it shows, but online it looks like the deal on the Northshore. Resale value will be really good here in a few years (or at least I think so).

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Check out those interest rates today. www.bankrate.com

 

Have a wonderful Friday and an even better weekend. It is supposed to be beautiful here in the Tennessee Valley.

Posted: July 17th, 2009
Filed under: 37405, buyers, carta buses, chattanooga, chattanooga real estate, downtown chattanooga, interest rates, north chattanooga, north shore

More Useful Information

Here is some addition information about the First Time Tax Credit. Check it out here. It gives more guidelines than the frequently asked questions link I have posted before.

Posted: July 15th, 2009
Filed under: Federal Tax Credit Information, buy homes, chattanooga real estate, downtown chattanooga, for sale, home buying, homes for sale, tax credit, tennessee

New Townhomes

The Planning Commission recently approved zoning for six new townhomes to be constructed off Hamilton Ave off North Market. The building is to be constructed by Collier Construction so they should be nice. Check out the article here.

 

An adorable house came up the other day off Barton Ave.. Don’t let the location keep you from checking this house out. There is great off street parking in the back that can accommodate up to 4 cars, hardwood floors throughout, 2bd/1.5ba, great updated master bath, wonderful back patio and so much more all for $174,900. Check it out here.

 

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Check out the rates today. www.bankrate.com

Have a great Tuesday!

Posted: July 14th, 2009
Filed under: 37405, Condos, buy homes, chattanooga, chattanooga real estate, chattanooga tn, condos townhomes, downtown, home buying, market, north chattanooga, north shore, real estate partners