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Are you thinking of building or buying a home in 2014? The great recession caused home buyers to exercise caution, but the economy is on the rebound and home building is booming again. In this section, we take a look at local areas and the communities that are experiencing this building boom. We also explore some of the benefits to living in those areas. And you’ll find a little practical advice on shopping for a mortgage. Happy house hunting. We hope this guide leaves you better equipped to make your decision on when and where to buy.
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Ask questions when getting a mortgage If you’re getting ready to buy a house, you’re probably shopping around for a mortgage — comparing rates, calling lenders, running numbers. It’s good to shop around and to ask the right questions before signing on the dotted line. We spoke with Joey Davidson, senior vice president with Acopia Home Loans in Goodlettsville, and asked for some expert mortgage advice. Here’s what we learned… THE TOP THREE Davidson cites three top questions to ask when obtaining a mortgage: • What is the interest rate? • What are the fees? • How long will it take to close? According to Davidson, when these three elements are in your favor, you can feel confident moving to the closing table. But if just one element of this mortgage trifecta is missing, you should keep looking.
“If a lender has the best rate and fees but cannot close the loan within the allotted time period then they probably wouldn’t be the best choice,” says Davidson. Davidson says timing is important, because in most cases the standard home purchase contract allows a buyer 30 days to close. If closing doesn’t occur within that timeframe, the seller may elect not to extend the contract and sell the home to another buyer. And the best rate is not always the best deal. As Davidson points out, if you’re getting a lower rate because the lender is charging fees, it may
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not be the bargain it appears. Sometimes lenders will quote their lowest rate without disclosing hefty fees required to obtain that rate. Davidson advises that mortgage consumers should always ask whether any origination or discount points are being charged for the rate quoted. WHY IS APR IMPORTANT? The APR, or annual percentage rate, is an important but complex calculation that is based on both fees and the interest rate on a loan. When it comes to the actual cost of your loan, the APR is a better indicator than the interest rate alone. “It is safe to assume that the larger the difference between the rate and the APR, the larger the amount of fees being charged on the loan,” says Davidson. Davidson notes that when lenders advertise their mortgage rates verbally or in print, they are required to disclose the APR. He says lenders can usually offer a variety of loan options with various rates and APRs. ARM OR FIXED? If you’ve read anything about the types of mortgages, you’re probably familiar with the two most common types of loans: fixed rate and adjustable rate. An ARM (Adjustable-Rate Mortgage) offers a lower interest in the beginning with the rate adjusting to a variable (and possibly higher) rate after a set period. While ARMs were popular in the early 1980s as an alternative to the high fixed rates of that time, Davidson says they aren’t as attractive in the current market.
“In today’s environment, fixed rates are low enough that it would be hard to recommend an adjustable rate unless the borrowers present with unique circumstances,” says Davidson. There is one instance when an ARM, even with today’s low interest rates, is an excellent option: When you only plan to be in the home for a short length of time. This is “provided the mortgage is paid off prior to any adjustments to the rate,” says Davidson. While the 30-year mortgage is still the most popular, Davidson says more buyers are opting for shorter terms. “The industry has noticed borrowers migrating to lower terms — 10, 15 and 20 years — since interest rates have dropped so low,” says Davidson. If you can handle the slightly higher payment of a 20-year mortgage at a low interest rate, you can save a lot of money in interest over the life of your loan. PAYING POINTS Most mortgage products offer the option of paying discount points to lower the interest rate. This sometimes — but not always — can save you money. Depending on the length of time you expect to keep the loan, paying discount points can save you money. “One simple example is if the borrower pays $1,000 to lower the interest rate, and, as a result, saves $100 per month on their payment. It would take 10 months of payments before the borrower recoups the investment paid to lower the rate,” says Davidson. In this scenario, it would make financial sense to pay down the point. Davidson notes that a lender can easily calculate how many payments you would have to make to recoup the expense and help you determine whether it is to your advantage to pay down a point.
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The building boom in Nashville and surrounding counties Home building is booming in Middle Tennessee! This map offers a glimpse at some communities where building is ongoing and new homes are ready for the taking. Consult the map and then read about these areas to see which one is the perfect place to put down new roots.
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DAVIDSON COUNTY Some of the reasons to live in Davidson County Shopping Hill Center Nashville West Green Hills Mall Hillsboro Village Opry Mills
Parks & Rec Radnor Lake Warner Parks Centennial Park Riverfront Park
Top Employers Gideons International HCA Dollar General Sitel Worldwide Bridgestone Americas Inc.
More to love Bluebird Café Opryland Hotel Belcourt Theater Nashville State Community College Nashville Zoo at Grassmere Adventure Science Museum Nashville Symphony Tennessee Performing Arts Center The Parthenon
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Nashville has long been known for its country music scene, but these days the city draws attention for more than its tunes. National publications are taking note of everything Nashville, from food and fashion to music and more. Forbes magazine ranks Nashville third on its list of “Next Big Boom Towns.” The music scene was one factor that led to the city’s inclusion on the list; other criteria included job growth (both past and projected), quality of life, fewer traffic tie-ups compared with other cities its size, affordable housing prices and a “pro-business environment.” Forbes.com calls Nashville one of the “Best Places for Business and Careers,” and the city ranks 27th among “Cities on the Edge” (by Sperling’s Best Places) for its scores in areas such as sports, art, music, culture and cosmopolitan factors (like LEED certifications and population growth). Some may think of Nashville as a meat-and-three kind of town, but the venerable New York Times knows that Music City has so much more up its culinary sleeve. A 2012 NYT article shined a spotlight on East Nashville cuisine. From the Farmer’s Market to food trucks to gourmet popsicles at Las Paletas, Nashville’s hip food scene is evidence of a diverse culture. Readers of Travel + Leisure have also noticed Nashville’s taste for good food, voting the city #16 among the “Best U.S. Cities for Foodies.” Nashville’s vibrant music scene is still a trait that earns notice, but these days it’s not just country music that’s
thriving in Nashville; Music City’s burgeoning pop scene recently led The Atlantic to dub Nashville the “Silicon Valley of the music business.” The publication cited Nashville’s transformation from “country music outpost” to a major player in the world of commercial music. With venues like The Bluebird Cafe, 3rd and Lindsley and The Station Inn, it’s not surprising that last year Rolling Stone magazine declared Music City has the “Best Music Scene” in the country. Nashville has even been noticed for one of its delightful Southern charms — its accent. While accents are sometimes the source of jokes and ridicule, Travel + Leisure readers seem to think otherwise. On their list of “America’s Most Charming Accents,” readers ranked Nashville #4. Seems folks love the Nashville drawl, y’all, noting that residents here have “added some city” to their Southern accent. Music City is also a thriving hub for industry; many companies have a long history here. Bridgestone,
HCA, BMI, Thomas Nelson Publishing, Louisiana-Pacific and Dollar General all have corporate offices here — a testament to strong business foundations and economic growth. Great food, good fun, affordable housing and a healthy business climate — these are just some of the reasons to sing the praises of America’s Music City. — Diane Hughes, Tennessean Custom Publications
DAVIDSON AT A GLANCE 2012 county population...........633,468 Growth rate since 2000.................11% Median housing value............$165,405 Average county taxes........ $1,587/year Source: Claritas 2012, Tax-Rates.org
Shopping Premium Outlets Providence Marketplace Antique shops in Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Watertown
Parks & Rec Cedars of Lebanon State Park Don Fox Community Park Long Hunter State Park
Top employers Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Orchid International Wilson Bank Holding Co., Bank & Trust University Medical Center Cedars Healthcare Center
More to love Cumberland University Nashville Superspeedway Music City Star Commuter Rail Wilson County Fair
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Light rail, support for schools and a healthy business climate are all factors that equal growth in this county just outside Nashville. And that growth is good for the businesses and residents who call Wilson County home. Business is booming here and so is home building. Construction is ongoing at Providence and Kelsey Glen in Mt. Juliet, while builders are also busy in Lebanon at Spence Creek and Stone Bridge. All of the new business and building activity here is a testament to the friendly business climate. It’s no surprise the Beacon Center of Tennessee, a notfor-profit think tank based in Nashville, has named two cities within the county — Mt. Juliet and Lebanon — to their latest list of the “State’s Most Business-Friendly Cities (#4 and #7, respectively). A good educational system is a desirable trait in any community, and Wilson County has been making strides in building and upgrading the county’s schools. The county commission approved a $63-million school building plan that includes a new high school in Watertown (set to open in fall of 2014) and expansions at West Wilson Middle School and West and Rutland elementary schools. The brand-new Winfree Bryant Middle School is open in Lebanon, as is the all-new
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WILSON COUNTY 300,000-square231 foot Lebanon High School. Add to that the new Mt. Juliet High School that opened in 2008, and it’s clear county leaders are focused on supporting education. That solid educational system provides county businesses with a well-trained workforce, which in turn attracts more business and amenities to the community. Lebanon is also home to Cumberland University, a private four-year liberal arts university established in 1842. Wilson County is also attractive because of its connection to downtown Nashville via the rail service of the Music City Star. Opportunities for mass transit are at a premium in Middle Tennessee, so the convenience of rail transportation for commuters is a big plus. The line stretches from downtown Lebanon to Riverfront Park in Nashville, with stops in between at Mt. Juliet, Martha, Hermitage and Donelson. In a bold move toward supporting mass transit, builders
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WILSON AT A GLANCE 2012 county population.......118,261 Growth rate since 2000.............33% Median housing value.........$191,150 Average county taxes.... $1,136/year Source: Claritas 2012, Tax-Rates.org
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SUMNER COUNTY Some of the reasons to live in Sumner County Shopping Streets of Indian Lake RiverGate Mall
Parks & Rec Hendersonville Park Drakes Creek Park Gallatin City Park Moss Wright Park Bledsoe Creek State Park
Top employers High Point Health Systems Imperial Group Boomerang Hotels Hendersonville Medical Center Unipress USA
More to love Volunteer State Community College Old Hickory Lake
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With one of the top high schools in the state, a mass transit plan in the works and a wealth of recreational opportunities, Sumner County has plenty to brag about. This area just northeast of Nashville offers a quality of life that many new-home buyers find attractive. Residents here enjoy the hometown feel of cities like Gallatin and Hendersonville but appreciate the nearby big-city perks of Nashville. The county’s largest city, Hendersonville, is home to Merrol Hyde Magnet School, named the third best high school in Tennessee in U.S. News & World Report’s most recent ranking of America’s Best High Schools. Gallatin (the county seat) is home to Volunteer State Community College, a public two-year college that offers associate degrees, certificates and continuing education opportunities. With more than 70 academic programs and classes offered on site and online, Vol State is an educational and economic asset to Sumner County and the entire region. The Gallatin area is a sportsman’s paradise; fishing and boating opportunities abound along the county’s many miles of shoreline on Old Hickory Lake, and lakefront or golf course homes are plentiful at communities like Fairvue Plan-
tation. Hendersonville has an extensive system of greenway biking and walking trails with plans to expand its bike trail system. Several golf courses dot the county, including Country Hills Golf Course and Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club (both in Hendersonville), and The Club at Fairvue Plantation and Long Hollow Golf Course (both in Gallatin). Affordable new homes at Saundersville Station in Hendersonville start at just $159,900, and Creekside at Station Camp offers homes starting near $220,000. Plans are underway to develop the first transit-ready community in Gallatin, Greensboro North, which will eventually include a northeast corridor transit line stretching from Gallatin to East
Nashville. Initial plans for the community include a bus rapid transit system with a later transition to light rail. Through careful planning and sustained economic growth, Sumner County continues to build on its existing assets, which helps it attract more workers, more residents and more business. It’s easy to see why home buyers and builders find this an appealing place to live, work, play and do business. — Diane Hughes, Tennessean Custom Publications
SUMNER AT A GLANCE 2012 county population.......... 165,393 Growth rate since 2000................ 27% Median housing value............$175,023 Average county taxes........$1,160/year Source: Claritas 2012, Tax-Rates.org
SUMNER COUNTY Foxland Harbor from the $260’s Foxland Harbor Villas from the $230’s Cottage Grove from the $230’s Lenox Place from the $160’s Elk Acres from the $160’s The Enclave at Fairvue from the $270’s Windstar Bay from the $240’s WILSON COUNTY Stonebridge from the $220’s StoneBridge Villas from the $210’s StoneBridge Townhomes from the $150’s Hillview Farms from the $190’s Providence Landing from the $210’s WILLIAMSON COUNTY Lockwood Glen Townhomes from the $230’s Bent Creek from the $270’s Shadow Green Townhomes from the $220’s Canterbury from the $280’s Ladd Park from the $300’s Lockwood Glen from the $330’s Rizer Point from the $310’s
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY Some of the reasons to live in Williamson County Shopping The Factory at Franklin Historic Downtown Franklin CoolSprings Galleria
Parks & Rec Pinkerton Park Granny White Park
Top employers Community Health Systems Inc. Brookdale Senior Living Life-Point Hospitals Inc. Parallon Business Solutions Tractor Supply Company
More to love Arrington Vineyards Carnton Plantation (Civil War site) Lotz House (Civil War site) Franklin Theatre Great American Main Street Leiper’s Fork
It’s hard not to love Williamson County. Franklin, the county seat, is the quintessential Southern town set among scenic rolling hills, and the city has a thriving downtown district and quaint city square — traits that no doubt played a part in the city earning the Great American Main Street Award. By any estimation, Franklin is charming. The National Trust for Historic Preservation even cited the city as having one of the Top 5 Most Romantic Main Streets. And the city square, with its surrounding eateries and boutique shops, makes for a pleasant destination to spend the day strolling, dining and indulging in a little retail therapy. Great food and live music abound. The recent renovation of the former Gray’s Drugs site transformed a long-vacant downtown space into the bustling Gray’s on Main, a popular dining and music venue. Puckett’s Grocery in downtown Franklin also offers dining and music. You might feel at home at Franklin’s Westhaven community, which features a walkable design with retail establishments located within the neighborhood. Or perhaps you’d prefer the rural setting of Winterset Woods in Nolensville. More new homes are going up in Brentwood, Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station at communities like Tuscany Hills, Wades Grove and Belshire — just to name a few. There’s something here for everyone. But Williamson County is more than just a pretty place — it’s also a great place to live. NerdWallet listed Williamson at
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#2 on its 2013 list of “Best Places for Job Seekers in Tennessee,” and Franklin won recent kudos from Travel + Leisure, coming in at #8 on its list of “America’s Favorite Towns.” The county’s proven ability to attract and grow business has led to Brentwood and Spring Hill being named among the Top 10 “Most Business-Friendly Cities in Tennessee” (Beacon Center), and the booming business climate here makes the area attractive to big companies, including Nissan, which chose to locate its North American headquarters here. It’s no surprise that Forbes magazine ranked Franklin (in an area that includes Nashville and Murfreesboro) at #2 among “Best Big Cities for Jobs.” Along with its healthy business climate, Williamson County can also boast about its healthy residents. Based on the area’s health behaviors, social and economic factors, and other criteria, earlier this year the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation named Williamson the healthiest
county in the state. The county also scores big in education. Williamson County has four schools listed among the top high schools in the country, according to Newsweek magazine’s annual report. Brentwood, Ravenwood, Franklin and Page high schools were named to the publication’s 2013 list of America’s Best High Schools. Small-town charm, a healthy economic climate and a solid education system — if you’re looking for good country living in a growing and thriving community, Williamson County could be just the place. — Diane Hughes, Tennessean Custom Publications
WILLIAMSON AT A GLANCE 2012 county population.............192,059 Growth rate since 2000................... 52% Median housing value..............$326,855 Average county taxes...........$1,879/year Source: Claritas 2012, Tax-Rates.org
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Model Opens Summer 2014! Brentwood’s newest luxury community with wooded hills, beautiful views and private park! Homes from the upper $500’s to $700’s. Take I-65 south to Moore’s Lane exit east. Right on Wilson Pike. Left on Split Log Road. Community is on the left. Please call Joni Wilson at (615) 554-0505 for more information or to make an appointment.
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Fully Decorated Model! Franklin’s newest French Country themed neighborhood with community pool. Beautiful, large homesites with community natural lake. Homes from the $500’s to $700’s. Take I-65 south and east on Moore’s Lane. Right on Wilson Pike. Left on Clovercroft Road. Community is 1/4 mile on right. Please call Gina Sefton at (615) 456-8367 for more information or to make an appointment.
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Fully Decorated Model! Located amongst the beautiful hills of Williamson County on Arno Road beside Page High School and Page Middle School. Wooded lot community with community pool. Homes from the mid $400’s. Take I-65 south to Hwy. 96 East. Right on Arno Road. Community is on the right next to Page High School. Please call Keith Sefton at (615) 456-2108 for more information or to make an appointment.
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RUTHERFORD COUNTY Some of the reasons to live in Rutherford County Shopping Stones River Mall, Murfreesboro The Avenue Murfreesboro
Parks & Rec Barfield Crescent Park Mankin Park Gateway Island McKnight Park Murfreesboro Greenway System
Top employers National Health Care Corp. Ingram Book Company Viking Sewing Center Tennessee Famers Co-op Franke Foodservice Systems Inc.
More to love Stones River National Battlefield (Civil War site) Sam Davis Home Middle Tennessee State University Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
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Residents of Rutherford County have the benefit of urban conveniences along with the pastoral beauty of the countryside. Attracted by affordable housing, good schools and job opportunities, residents here enjoy a variety of cultural, educational and recreational opportunities. Rutherford County continues to grow and receive national recognition for the quality of life it offers. Forbes magazine recently ranked the Nashville/ Davidson County-Murfreesboro-Franklin area second on its list of “Best Big Cities for Jobs,” and this summer the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranked Rutherford County third in the nation for job growth, its fifth consecutive quarter to be ranked in the top 10. Murfreesboro, the county’s largest city, is the geographic center of the state. Higher education is easily accessible at Middle Tennessee State University, the Tennessee Technology Center at Murfreesboro and Draughons Junior College. And there are a host of historic, cultural and educational sites here, including the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Stones River National Battlefield and the Sam Davis Home. Home buyers can find a little smalltown luxury at Murfreesboro’s Wynthrope Hall, while a variety of townhomes and spacious single-family homes are available at Evergreen Farms. Affordable new singlefamily homes are also being built just south of the city at Buchanan Estates in the Christiana community.
Located just outside of Murfreesboro is the city of Smyrna, an area exploding with retail and business development complemented by affordable quality housing. The Colonial Town Park shopping center includes retail establishments like Ross Dress for Less, Kohl’s and a Super Target. It’s no surprise then, that the Beacon Center of Tennessee ranked Smyrna at #10 on its list of the state’s most business friendly cities. In addition to the business growth, homebuilding is booming here as well at communities like Victoria Park, where prices range from the $160s to the $220s. Smyrna offers opportunities for higher education at its branch center for Motlow State Community College (based in Lynchburg). And just minutes away in the town of La Vergne sits the state’s largest industrial park. La Vergne is also home to the headquarters of several big
businesses, including Ingram Books and Bridgestone/Firestone. — Diane Hughes, Tennessean Custom Publications
RUTHERFORD AT A GLANCE 2012 county population.......... 274,278 Growth rate since 2000.................51% Median housing value............ $161,228 Average county taxes........ $1,155/year Source: Claritas 2012, Tax-Rates.org
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