Melissa Shipp Homes

Real Estate Partners

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.

Front kitchen2livingdining
backyard

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

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

Twas’ the double eve before Christmas


This morning I have been checking out what is going on in the real estate world on msn.com. They have a couple of interesting slideshow/articles about the real estate winners and losers this year. Check it out!

Also be sure to check out the rates today. www.bankrate.com
Finally, here is the house of the day. Adorable and updated home at 1811 Oak St. Chattanooga, TN 37404. It is a great 3bd/2.5ba home updated all for $149,000. 
As always I am available to show and list property anytime! mshipp@homesrep.com or 423.645.5098. 

Posted: December 22nd, 2008
Filed under: Oak St., chattanooga, for sale, houses, real estate, tn

Seasons


This morning I woke up and enjoyed a nice walk with my pup in the rain. The very very warm rain, because it was about 60 degrees. Hard to believe after all the cold weather lately, but welcome. Chattanooga is a great place for a variety of reasons and the seasons is one of those reasons. We are one of the lucky spots that enjoys all four seasons and all the beauty each one offers. 

Rates today are…www.bankrate.com
And the house of the day is 5820 Browntown Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37415. It is a home nestled at the foot of Signal Mountain and offers some privacy from the world with 4bd/3ba/1 half ba all for the affordable price of $284,900. Check it out!

Posted: December 18th, 2008
Filed under: for sale, houses, signal mountain, winter

Tuesday Rate Cuts


Today I just read that the Fed is considering cutting rates again. It is nearing a low not seen since 1954. WOW! check it out.

Again rates are looking good today at www.bankrate.com.
Here is a link to an article giving suggestions for ways to stage your home to sell. Check it out!
Zillow.com is a great website for lots of information for buyers/sellers/fsbo and just us realtors :)
On another note, if you are interested in outdoor activities around the Chattanooga area check out www.lookoutdoornews.com for upcoming events and photography! Everything from climbing, kayaking, to bicycling is included. 
Drumroll for the house of the day…..
3113 Rose Terrace just off Missionary Ridge (37404). Beautiful old home just off the ridge 5bd/3ba for $314,900. 
Have a great Tuesday!

Posted: December 16th, 2008
Filed under: chattanooga, homes, houses, interest rates, tn

Monday Thrills


Another day, another way as someone once said and now I’m repeating it. So far things are still looking good on the horizon for Chattanooga Real Estate. Houses are still selling and people are still looking to buy it is just finding that perfect match.

Check out the rates today at www.bankrate.com. They are holding strong below 6.00% for 30 year mortgage. I do not think it gets much better than that. 
On a different note found an interesting article on msn.com that lays out the pros and cons of using a listing agent for your transaction. Check it out!
Another interesting article: 6 Signs of A Crummy Real Estate Agent. Check it out!
And finally the house of the day winner is (drumroll)
111 Hilldale Dr.  located in beautiful Sheperd Hills 4bd/3ba for $399,500. 

Posted: December 15th, 2008
Filed under: chattanooga, houses, interest rates, tn