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JUST REDUCED - 653 NICKOLAS DRIVE, LEBANON TN

653 Nickolas Drive Lebanon, TN

Located in Five Oaks just minutes from I-40, Mt. Juliet and Lebanon TN.  Five Oaks is one of the best kept secrets in the Wilson Co area.  Upscale homes in a well manicured subdivision.  Private Country Club, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pools, Golf and Walking Trails are all inclusive.
653 Nickolas Drive is a Beautiful 3200+ sq. ft, 2 story condo, that has the feel of a Single Family Home.  With a very open floor plan, overlooking the water in the back and an Award Winning Golf Course in the front.  It is located on a cul-de-sac which gives so much privacy and very little traffic.
The interior has high ceilings with gorgeous crown molding, custom light fixtures and large windows.  The Master Suite is located on the main level with tray ceilings, custom crown molding, walk-in closet, Granite counters in the Bathroom, Separate Shower with 3 body shower heads, jetted tub, ceramic tiled floors.
The Kitchen has an over abundance of cabinets with pantry and Granite Counters.  The high quality Stainless Steel Appliances are an added bonus.
The downstairs has been completely finished with a large bedroom, full bath, office and family area.  Not to mention the oversized closets and storage areas.  The attic is floored for additional storage.
The exterior is all brick
Backyard is completely fenced with wrought iron fencing.
2 Car Garage with easy access.  Wonderful Landscaping.
This home is Awesome and a Must See,
Call Cindy Brooks -615-499-9445 to schedule a viewing
Exit Realty Music City
348 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN

Rare Find in Five Oaks,. Lebanon, Tennessee

Nestled within the 506-acre Five Oaks Golf and Country Club community, just off Highway 70 in the scenic countryside of Lebanon, Tennessee, is a gorgeous home newly listed on the market at 653 Nickolas Drive.  Priced at $297,900, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home feels more like a single-family home than a condo

3200+ sq. ft.

3 bedrooms

3 full baths

Master Upstairs

Open Floor Plan

Tons of Windows

Waterfront Views

The kitchen has granite counters,

 stainless steel appliances,

 custom ceramic backsplash,

  and tons of cabinets and counter space.

The breakfast bar overlooks the kitchen and family area.

The living room has custom built-in bookcase/entertainment center

that surrounds the fireplace.  French doors lead to the covered deck with roll down shades.

The deck overlooks the water and provides a stunning view.

For more information on this lovely home, call Cindy Brooks, REALTOR at (615) 499-9445.

Cindy Brooks, REALTOR

Exit Realty Music City

348 Cool Springs Boulevard

Suite A

Franklin, TN  37067

(615) 499-9445 c

(615) 807-1204 o

(615) 312-0778 f

Open House at 653 Nickolas Drive, Lebanon TN 37087 Sunday 2-4 p.m.

I have an open house scheduled for 653 Nickolas Drive in Lebanon, TN 37087

Sunday from 2-4 p. m..  Stop by and view this gorgeous home!

Click on the link to see a short slide presentation of the property.

http://youtu.be/J-yTNpA49Gk

Thanks for watching!
Cindy

Cindy Brooks, Realtor
Exit Realty Music City
348 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite A
Franklin, TN 37067
615-499-9445 (cell)
615-807-1204 (office)
CindyBrooksRealtor@gmail.com
http://www.CindyBrooksRealtor.com

653 Nickolas Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087

3200+ sq. ft.
3 bedrooms
3 full baths
Master Upstairs
Open Floor Plan
Tons of Windows
Waterfront Views

This 3200+ sq. ft. condo has the feel of a single family residence.  Conveniently located on a cul-de-sac, the home  has a water feature in the back, and a beautiful golf course in the front, and has a spacious and open floor plan.

The kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, custom ceramic backsplash,  and tons of cabinets and counter space.

The breakfast bar overlooks the kitchen and family area.

The living room has custom built-in bookcase/entertainment center that surrounds the fireplace.  French doors lead to the covered deck with roll down shades.

The deck overlooks the water and provides a stunning view.

The master suite features trey ceilings, new carpet, new paint, and a walk-in closet.

The bathroom includes a 4 head body shower, separate jetted tub, and a double sink cultured marble vanity.

Downstairs, the family room is ideally suited for family gatherings, football games, etc..

The wet bar is an added bonus, with plenty of room for an office area or game area.

The downstairs bedroom suite features a 3/4 bath with an oversized shower, marble vanity, walk-in closet and ceramic tile floors.

This house has tons of closet and storage space.

A wrought iron fence surrounds the back yard and provides a gorgeous view overlooking the water.

For more information on this lovely home, call Cindy Brooks, REALTOR at (615) 499-9445.

Cindy Brooks, REALTOR

Exit Realty Music City

348 Cool Springs Boulevard

Suite A

Franklin, TN  37067

(615) 499-9445 c

(615) 807-1204 o

(615) 312-0778 f

Walking Tour of Church Street Lofts

305 CHURCH STREET, UNIT 307

NASHVILLE, TN  37201

Priced at $419,000

MLS 1432978

Awesome Loft apartment with over 1600 sq. ft, 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths.  Open floor plan, 24’ceilings and 12’ windows.  For a walking tour of the area, click here!

Custom ceramic tile in bathrooms, bamboo flooring through-out downstairs, large laundry room, original exposed brick, rooftop terrace with full view of downtown Nashville.

Parking space in the garage is included with purchase.

Additional storage area in climate controlled and secured basement

Building is on the Historic Register

This building has been update for all of the modern technology and conveniences: yet has kept its Historic charm.

Cindy Brooks-615-499-9445 c

Exit Realty Music City

348 Cool Springs Blvd

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Historic Church Street Loft For Sale

305 CHURCH STREET, UNIT 307

NASHVILLE, TN  37201

Priced at $419,000

MLS 1432978

Awesome Loft apartment with over 1600 sq. ft, 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths.  Open floor plan, 24’ceilings and 12’ windows.  For a virtual tour of the home, click here!

Custom ceramic tile in bathrooms, bamboo flooring through-out downstairs, large laundry room, original exposed brick, rooftop terrace with full view of downtown Nashville.

Parking space in the garage is included with purchase.

Additional storage area in climate controlled and secured basement

Building is on the Historic Register

This building has been update for all of the modern technology and conveniences: yet has kept its Historic charm.

Cindy Brooks-615-499-9445 c

Exit Realty Music City

348 Cool Springs Blvd

Franklin, TN - 615-807-1204 o

2116 Hobbs House OPEN HOUSE – SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH, 2-4p

  SELLER HAS REDUCED THE PRICE TO $154,900.00

 2116 Hobbs Road, Unit M1 Nashville, TN 37215

Gorgeous condo, well maintained, custom decorated in Hobbs House, located in the heart of Green Hills at an unbelievable price. Seller is ready to move closer to their son and is motivated to sell now. 2 bedroom/2 full bath, 1070 sq. ft, one level, on the ground floor unit in a great location. Kitchen is freshly painted and updated with Stainless Steel appliances. Bathrooms have new sinks, counter tops and faucets. High end light fixtures convey with the home. All windows have been replaced with double hung, LowE, energy efficient vinyl windows, interior doors have been replaced; beautiful French doors in the second bedroom. Stackable washer/dryer stay. New HVAC, New Hot Water Heater.

Covered patio that overlooks a beautiful and private courtyard with tons of landscaping.

You won’t find another unit in such pristine condition at this low price.

Low HOA monthly fee. Amenities include new pool, very nice landscaping and club house. Within walking distance to the YMCA, Green Hills Mall, Whole Foods, Krogers, MTA Bus Line, and too many restaurants to name.

This home needs absolutely nothing done to it; it is move in ready! Call Cindy Brooks with inquiries – 615-499-9445 Exit Realty Music City 348 Cool Springs Blvd Franklin, TN 37067

HOBBS HOUSE CONDOS

HOBBS HOUSE CONDOS

2116 Hobbs Road, Unit M1

Nashville, TN  

WONDERFUL – ONE – LEVEL, GROUND FLOOR 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATH, 1070 SQ. FT CONDO IN THE HEART OF GREEN HILLS.

Updated Kitchen

Just a quick walk to Green Hills Mall, MTA Bus-Line, Great Restaurants, YMCA, Kroger’s, Wild Oats and tons of  specialty shopping areas. 

Large Master Bedroom

New double hung windows, new French doors, freshly painted, SS appliances, New HVAC.  HOA is one of the most reasonable in the area.  Great solid HOA with great reserves.

Nice Size Second Bedroom

Cindy Brooks, Realtor

Exit Realty Music City

348 Cool Springs Blvd, Suite 1-A

Franklin, TN 37067

615-499-9445 cell

615-807-1204 office

CindyBrooksRealtor@gmail.com

http://www.CindyBrooksRealtor.com

Church Street Lofts, Unit 307

JUST LISTED-$419,000

HISTORIC CHURCH STREET LOFTS  

305 CHURCH STREET, UNIT 307

NASHVILLE, TN  37201

MLS 1432978

Awesome Loft apartment with over 1600 sq. ft, 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths.  Open floor plan, 24’ceilings and 12’ windows.

Custom ceramic tile in bathrooms, bamboo flooring through-out downstairs, large laundry room, original exposed brick, rooftop terrace with full view of downtown Nashville.

Parking space in the garage is included with purchase.

Additional storage area in climate controlled and secured basement

Building is on the Historic Register

This building has been update for all of the modern technology and conveniences: yet has kept its Historic charm.

Cindy Brooks-615-499-9445 c

John Nichols-615-481-3031 c

Exit Realty Music City

348 Cool Springs Blvd

Franklin, TN - 615-807-1204 o

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A COMMON SENSE EXPLANATION OF THE HUD 203k FINANCING PROGRAM

The FHA 203k program was originally set up for community and neighborhood revitalization and for expanding homeownership opportunities.  It has worked so well that it has been expanded to other areas.

The program is set up to give homeowners the opportunity to purchase a home that is in need of repairs and updating, at a lower price, and then allow that purchaser to finance the after repairs and updating appraisal price.  Therefore what this means is if you as the purchaser find a home that you really like and it has “good bones” but needs repairs and you don’t have the cash to do the repairs, you can do a HUD 203k.

Example: a home that is on the market for $50k, and needs new flooring, painting, appliances, HVAC, windows, etc., and would appraise for $80k if these items were done- you can purchase it at $50k, but you are financing $80k, do a partial close on it which would pay the seller the $50k and then the additional $30k would be used to do the repairs and upgrades.  The normal time frame for these repairs is 60 days. Once all repairs are completed, there will be a final closing.    The lender will release funds to the contractor as repairs are completed and approved by HUD approved consultants/inspectors.

There are two types of HUD 203k programs, the Streamline-Limited Repair Program; this will allow the buyer to borrow up to $35k toward repairs. The Standard or Full HUD 203k program will allow the buyer to borrow over $35k for major repairs.  

Both are great programs, even with the detailed paperwork, appraisals, and estimates and the time it takes to set up the financing.  For the buyer who would like to purchase, but doesn’t have the cash for repairs, it’s an awesome program.

I sold a property in a well sought after area for $270k, the buyer did a HUD 203k Standard Loan and financed $320k, therefore putting approximately $50k into the house, the revised appraisal on the property is $344k, which gives the owner $24k in equity from the get-go.  Not a bad deal considering he did not have to take out a second mortgage, or home equity loan.

For sellers that have properties that aren’t quiet up to par with other properties in the area, and who don’t have the money to do the repairs or upgrades, the HUD 203k is a great marketing tool for potential buyers.  

If you have questions or are just interested in getting more information on the HUD 203k programs, give me a call at 615-499-9445.

Cindy Brooks, Realtor

Cindy Brooks, Realtor

Exit Realty Music City

348 Cool Springs Blvd, Suite 1-A

Franklin, TN 37067

615-499-9445 cell

615-807-1204 office

CindyBrooksRealtor@gmail.com

http://www.CindyBrooksRealtor.com

Getting Past the Emotional Value of Your Home

As a listing agent one of my biggest hurdles with Sellers is getting them to price their
house based on market value and not Emotional Value.  I understand as a homeowner myself the emotional tie you have to your home and all of the blood, sweat and tears that you have put into it. This is why it is so important to separate your Emotional tie to the house once you decide to sell and why it is so important to have a licensed Real Estate Agent list your house.

A good listing agent will have a complete marketing package for you when they meet with you. They will do a comparative analysis for your neighborhood and should be able to give you a list price that will enable a quick sell using only the actual market value of your house and not the Emotional Value.

How to cut that Emotional Value Tie-

The First and Most Important thing to do before listing your house is decide if this is REALLY what you want to do. When I receive a phone call from a homeowner and they tell me they want to sell their house, my first question is always “WHY”. This may seem like a crazy question to some sellers, but it’s very important to think about. Do you have to sell for financial reasons, or because your job is moving, or you want to downsize or upsize, or are you JUST INTERESTED IN SEEING WHAT IT WILL BRING. Really think about the WHY in selling. Once you have established the answer and you are
content with that answer then it is time to move forward; or not move at all.  The next thing to do is no longer call it your “home”, you should refer to it as your “house”. This will help cut that emotional tie; then you should decide what you want to take with you from this house; remove those items; such as a door casing that you have written a growth chart on for your children; a special stain glass window that belonged to your great-grandparents or a mantle that one of your close friends craved out of an
old tree that you climbed in when you were a child. Get all of those items out of your “house” and replace with ones that you have no emotional tie to what-so-ever.  Then box up family pictures, and nick-knacks. All of that china that was handed down from your grandmother, and is proudly displayed in your china cabinet needs to be packed away. Basically “De-Personalize” the house as much as possible.

Finally the most important thing to remember is that a lot of the improvements that you made to your house over the years will not necessarily “up the value” and this is when it is so important to listen to your Real Estate Agent. If you truly want to sell your house, take their advice, again they are giving you the price based on what the market will bare financially and not emotionally.

Call or email me if you are thinking about listing your house, or if you just have some questions. I am always available and will be happy to help you.

Cindy Brooks, Realtor

Cindy Brooks, Realtor

Exit Realty Music City

348 Cool Springs Blvd, Suite 1-A

Franklin, TN 37067

615-499-9445 cell

615-807-1204 office

CindyBrooksRealtor@gmail.com

http://www.CindyBrooksRealtor.com

GORGEOUS HOME IN BENTWATER ON LAKE

GRANBURY, TX 76049

$390,000

Custom built home sitting on 1.41 acres with a gorgeous stocked pond in Bentwater
Estates in Granbury TX.  Bentwater is an upscale community with a Marina, Club House and activities for the family.

*This 3568 sq. foot home has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The Master Suite is a 323 sq. foot Oasis, with a sitting area to relax, a large jetted tub sitting under a beautiful stain glass window. The separate shower is marble enclosed. Walk-in closet is 5.5ft x 14ft with built in drawer/dressers and double height hanging bars. Absolutely gorgeous!

*Second and Third bedrooms are nice size with large closets and built-in organizers.

*Laundry Room has a deep Stainless Steel sink with plenty of cabinet space.  Conveniently located on the main level.

*Kitchen is a chef’s dream; with JennAir Stainless Steel Appliances, high end granite counter tops, custom ceramic backsplash, walk-in Pantry, Built-in Microwave, Commercial grade 6 burner gas stove top, custom Cherry Cabinets and tons of counter space.

*The 14x12 Formal Dining room is ideal for holiday gatherings and conveniently located
by the kitchen.

*The 18x32 Game room is ideal for parties with a Wet bar and Stainless Steel frig.

Sit back and relax in the 12x14 study, a tranquil place to grab a book, a cup of tea and
just get away.

*Covered boat slip at the marina is included.
Additional features include:
Family room w/fireplace
Balcony
Covered porches, and patio
Attached garage 23x40 w/Cedar double garage doors
Detached garage ideal for RV’s with a workshop
Monitored Alarm System
Sprinkler System
Lighting System and so much more- $390,000
Call:817-964-5988 to schedule a showing
Qualified Buyers only please

For sale--Gorgeous 5 acre lot in Owendale Subdivision, College Grove, TN.

Gently sloping site

Beautiful view

 Perked for 5 bedroom in a wonderful area. Now is the time to build your dream home.  For details, call Cindy Brooks, Realtor at (615) 499-9445.

         

Cindy  Brooks, Realtor

Exit Realty Music City

348 Cool Springs Blvd, Suite 1-A

Franklin, TN 37067

615-499-9445 cell

615-807-1204 office

CindyBrooksRealtor@gmail.com

http://www.CindyBrooksRealtor.com

2604 Wills Way, Granbury, TX

2604 Wills Way, Granbury TX  $390k

1.41 acres w/stocked pond

3568 sq. ft

Sprinkler system throughout

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths 

covered porches

Electric Central HVAC

Kitchen  with Commercial Grade Range and all SS appliances

Utility room on 1st Floor

Balcony 

Jetted tub/separate shower in Master Suite

23x40 Detached garage equipped for RV

Library/Study

Game Room

W/D area

Call:817-964-5988 to schedule a showing