Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Sellers - Tip of the Week 12.02.09 Photo generosity Did you know... Be generous with photos, when marketing your home. Buyers will look at them carefully. Translation? The buyers you get will be serious, since they know in advance what kind of home they are looking at.     12/03/2009

Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 12.01.09 It's colder inside than out Did you know... When looking at foreclosures in the fall or winter, be sure to take a coat. Since foreclosures have been vacant for some time with the utilities off, they are often colder inside than the weather outside.     12/03/2009

Hixson and Soddy Daisy Homes for Sale - HomeCounter as of 11.30.09 Total Number of active residential listings = 531 (down from last week) Number of residential listings under contract = 92 (down from last week) Total Number of active residential Foreclosures, HUD, REO listings = 35 (up from last week) Total Number of residential Foreclosures, HUD, REO listings under contract = 15 (unchanged from last week) Joel's Comments - The Hixson and Soddy Daisy market of homes for sale is smaller. Active homes for sale have lessened, and homes under contract have dropped this week. Overall buyers have less of a selection. The number of foreclosures for sale grew. While the number of foreclosures under contract stayed the same, giving buyers more choice. For more Hixson and Soddy Daisy area statis... 12/01/2009

Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Sellers - Tip of the Week 11.25.09 Gutter talk Did you know... If your home is on the market in the fall or early winter, be sure to keep the gutters clean. Clogged gutters may make buyers worry about roof and soffit damage even if there is none. Plus it's just good maintenance.     11/25/2009

Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 11.24.09 First things first Did you know... When you get a home under contract, it is usually better to schedule the home inspection first, for a couple of reasons. 1) The contract often limits the time frame for the inspection. So, it needs to be done in a timely manner. 2) If the home has serious problems you learn about it early—before spending money on an appraisal, survey, termite inspection etc.     11/24/2009

Dunkin Donuts Opens in Hixson, TN Well, look who's back.  After pulling up stakes in Hixson some years back, Dunkin Donuts returns.  To much fancier digs, no less. It has been awhile.  The last time I remember visiting their Hixson outpost had to be in the mid-nineties. Donut Connection occupied the spot for a time.  After that, the building stayed a vacant for awhile.  Then can the remodel.  Now a shiny new Dunkin' Donuts occupies the space. The moral of the story? It's hard to leave Hixson.  And even harder to stay gone.     11/19/2009

Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Sellers - Tip of the Week 11.18.09 Skip the bathroom Did you know... When it comes to photos, it may be better to skip bathroom. Due to its layout the bathroom often photographs poorly. Skip the bathroom if you have to. Instead, replace it with a feature which photographs better.     11/17/2009

Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 11.17.09 Aim for 80% Did you know... If you are looking for the perfect home you will never find it. No home is perfect in every way. What to do? Try to find a home that offers most of what you want. List all your preferences. If a home meets 80% of them, you will probably be happy with it.     11/17/2009

Hixson and Soddy Daisy Homes for Sale - HomeCounter as of 11.16.09 Total Number of active residential listings = 554 (down from last week) Number of residential listings under contract = 100 (down from last week) Total Number of active residential Foreclosures, HUD, REO listings = 38 (down from last week) Total Number of residential Foreclosures, HUD, REO listings under contract = 18 (down from last week) Joel's Comments - Hixson and Soddy Daisy market movement is down across the board.  But not dramatically.  Most movement is small, one or two homes less than last week in each case. For more Hixson and Soddy Daisy statistics, tips, information and resources, or to set up you own custom search of homes for sale please visit theprinciplegroup.net.     11/16/2009

How Hixson and Soddy Daisy, TN Buyers Can Get 100% Financing A few years ago home buyers had plenty of 100% financing programs to choose from. Today the list has shrunk to just a handful. Most lenders can count their 100% financing programs on one hand—literally. But, chin up, Hixson, Middle Valley and Soddy Daisy home buyers! There are some great 100% financing for our “neck of the woods”. Let's cover them now, starting south in Hixson and working our way north. Hixson – Buyers of homes in the Chattanooga city limits may qualify for a grant from the Chattanooga, Neighborhood Enterprise. This grant can be in the form of a second/third mortgage at EXTREMELY low interest. It is most often combined with an FHA loan. The grant can go be high a 30% of the purchase price. It is viewed as a 30... 11/12/2009

Work on Hamill Road in Hixson, TN past the halfway point Well, it looks like road work being done on Hamill Rd is more than halfway done. Those familiar with the Hixson, TN area will know the Hwy 153 end was completed a little while back. Then, work began on the Hixson Pike end. It is also seems to be coming to close. But... In speaking with a few of the workers, (my office is on Hamill Rd) I learned they are planning on a three phase project. Phase 1 – the hwy 153 end (complete) Phase 2 – the Hixson Pike end (almost complete) Phase 3 – the middle section between hwy 153 and Hixson Pike (Not yet started) So, we are more than halfway there. It is inconvenient, but the improvements seem nice. I'll try to keep readers posted as things progress.     11/11/2009

Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Sellers - Tip of the Week 11.11.09 Trash talking Did you know... Sellers of listed homes should be careful not do “garbage as usual”. It's a good idea to keep the trash can in a discreet place. Also, sellers should make sure it contains odors well. Otherwise, the home may seen dirty to buyers, even if it is not.     11/10/2009

Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week 11.10.09 Start at the bottom Did you know... When shopping for a foreclosure home for sale in the Hixson and Soddy Daisy area, always check out the basement first. It is where most problems, such as low ceilings, water problems, etc, will be found. If the base is okay, feel free to check out the rest of the home. But, if it is worse shape than than you would care to tackle, save your time, move on to a other homes for sale.     11/09/2009

Hixson and Soddy Daisy Homes for Sale - HomeCounter as of 11.09.09 Total Number of active residential listings = 555 (New) Number of residential listings under contract = 103 (New) Total Number of active residential Foreclosures, HUD, REO listings = 37 (New) Total Number of residential Foreclosures, HUD, REO listings under contract = 20 (New)   Joel's Comments - This is a new addition to the blog.  Up to this point only Chattanooga area homes for sale have been tracked.  Now let's add Hixson and Soddy Daisy. For more Chattanooga area statistics, tips, information and resources, or to set up you own custom search of homes for sale please visit theprinciplegroup.net.     11/09/2009

The Hixson and Soddy Daisy Labor Market Well, it happened today. The national unemployment rate broker the 10% mark. 10.2% to be exact. A high number, but a significant physiological barrier as well. The pace of layoffs seems to be slowing. However, that is little consolation for those facing a tough job market. News for Hamilton County, Tennessee, including Hixson and Soddy Daisy, is relatively better. The unemployment rate for last month (this month's figures are not out yet) stood around 8.7%. That is far from a great number, but better by comparison to other counties, and lower than the previous month. The nearby counties Rhea, Marion and Sequatchie counties had rates of 12.7%, 12.1% and 12.8% respectively. On a bit of an upside, the Hixson and Soddy Daisy areas have good things on ... 11/06/2009

Enjoy the show Did you know... It is important to make your property easy to show. Remember your home has competition.  So, the more notice sellers require, the more time buyers have to look elsewhere (think other nearby listings). Therefore, it is good to keep showing arrangements as flexible as possible.  Get those buyers in promptly.     11/05/2009

Hixson and Soddy Daisy Home Buyers - Tip of the Week What time is it? Did you know... To really get to know the neighborhood of a prospective home, visit at different times. Try driving through in the morning, afternoons, evenings and weekends. That way you will get an idea of what the neighborhood is like when there are commuters, school kids, gardeners, and so on, are present.     11/05/2009

Today was an odd kind of day.  It went from rainy and warm to now at 11 p.m. rainy and cold.  In between there was some sunshine mixed with dark clouds in the distance.  While I was way out in the country I glanced to my right and saw this.  For me it had to be a sign; a sign that better times were ahead.  I don't believe in coincidence and this rainbow was meant for me! Another view There's a place.......at the end of MY rainbow! 11/15/2008

HIXSON REAL ESTATE The Shipley Team continuously monitors local real estate statistics. Our goal is to keep our clients informed and ahead of the Chattanooga real estate trends.  Below are the real estate statistics for the 3rd week of June in Hixson, TN. New homes on the Market: 8Number of homes on Market: 177Number of homes with New Contracts: 24Number of homes Closing (sold): 2Average Days on Market: 109To search the Chattanooga MLS without having to provide personal information, or if you would like more information about homes for sale in Chattanooga, visit us at http://www.realestatehomesource.com or feel free to give me a call. Sheila & Aaron Shipley - The Real Estate Superpowers - Shipley Team - Chattanooga Real Estate ConsultantsCell 423-421-8888 · Toll Free 888-758-1966 · Emai... 06/22/2008

HIXSON REAL ESTATE The Shipley Team continuously monitors local real estate statistics. Our goal is to keep our clients informed and ahead of the Chattanooga real estate trends.  Below are the real estate statistics for the 1st week of June in Hixson, TN. New homes on the Market: 13Number of homes on Market: 175Number of homes with New Contracts: 26Number of homes Closing (sold): 6Average Days on Market: 109To search the Chattanooga MLS without having to provide personal information, or if you would like more information about homes for sale in Chattanooga, visit us at http://www.debbieandgerald.com or feel free to give me a call. Sheila & Aaron Shipley - The Real Estate Superpowers - Shipley Team - Chattanooga Real Estate ConsultantsCell 423-421-8888 · Toll Free 888-758-1966 · Email Sh... 06/13/2008