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Custom Home for Sale in Cabot Ridge Subdivision

May 17, 2013 by Troy Stavros Leave a Comment

Beautiful custom built home for sale in Cabot Ridge Subdivision. Master bedroom plus 2 additional bedrooms located on the main level. Main level office with mountain views. Custom built-in cabinetry in the vaulted great room as well as in the vaulted hearth room off the kitchen. Both great room and hearth room feature a fireplace and built in cabinets. Deluxe eat-in kitchen with top of the line appliances, granite counters, and an island. Vaulted master bedroom with plush master bath featuring jetted tub, frameless glass enclosed shower, dual sinks, granite tops, and a large walk-in closet. Great cul-de-sac location is zoned for Northshore Elementary, Farragut Intermediate, Farragut Middle School and Farragut High School.

12830 Cabot Ridge Lane, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922 (MLS # 844171)

(all data current as of 5/25/2013)

Price	$495,000
Beds	4
Baths	3 full, 1 half
Home size	3,847 sq ft
Lot Size	n/a

BEAUTIFUL ALL BRICK HOME AT END OF CUL-DE-SAC and MOUNTAIN VIEWS. MASTER, OFFICE and 2 ADD L BDRMS ON MAIN LEVEL. KITCHEN OFFERS SS APPLIANCES, GAS COOKTOP, GRANITE TOPS, PANTRY, BREAKFAST BAR and LG. CENTER ISLAND and KEEPING RM OFF OF KITCHEN W/FIREPLACE and VAULTED CLGS W/BEAMS. PLUSH MASTER SUITE ON MN W/TREY CEILING and BATH W/HEATED FLOORS, JAC TUB and TILED SHOWER. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE: TRUE HARDWOOD FLOORS THRU-OUT MN, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY RMS, HUGE BONUS PLUS MEDIA RM and BDRM SUITE UPSTAIRS. THIS GORGEOUS QUALITY CONSTRUCTED HM IS PRICED TO SELL! SELLER WILL CONSIDER LEASE/PU

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	5/22/2013	Tract	n/a
Year Built	2007	Community	CABOT RIDGE
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Knox County
Total Parking	2

Additional Details

Sub Area	Northshore Drive, Choto	Listing Status	Active

Features

Basement	Crawl Space
Construction	Brick
Construction Type	1-1/2 Story
Cooling	Central Cooling
Exterior Features	Cable Available, Deck, Insulated Windows, Professional Landscaped, Sidewalks
Features	Breakfast Room, Burglar Alarm, Cathedral Ceiling, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Great Room, Master Bdrm Main Level, Microwave, Office/BR Main Level, Pantry, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector, Split Bedrooms, Walk-in-Closets, Washer / Dryer Connections, Whirlpool/Tub
Fireplace	Gas Logs, Wood Burning
Floors	Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fuel	Electric, Gas
Garage	Attached, Garage Door Opener, Main Level, Side/Rear Entry, Two Car
Heat	Central
Lot Description	Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot, Mountain View, Rolling
Property Type	Residential
Style	Traditional
Terms (New Financing)	Cash, Conventional, Lease Purchase

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

(view all details for MLS #844171)

Filed Under: Holloway Group Listings, House Hunters Knoxville

Home for Sale in West Arden Subdivision. Prime West Knox Location!

May 17, 2013 by Troy Stavros Leave a Comment

Home for sale in West Arden Subdivision. Prime West Knoxville location. 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a bonus room. Main level living consists of an open floor plan with kitchen open directly to family room w/ fireplace, formal dining room, office, and full bedroom and bath. The eat-in kitchen boasts and island, granite counters, stainless appliances, large pantry, as well butler’s pantry. Large master suite upstairs with walk-in closet, and bath with dual sinks, garden tub, and separate shower. The remainder of the upstairs has 3 additional bedrooms, a full bath, and bonus room. Level fenced backyard with patio. Located on a cul-de-sac street just a short walk to neighborhood clubhouse and pool.

815 Hammerstone Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922 (MLS # 844174)

(all data current as of 5/25/2013)

Price	$319,900
Beds	5
Baths	3 full
Home size	2,960 sq ft
Lot Size	n/a

Located in West Knoxville s West Arden Subdivision, this home features 5BR, 3BA, and a bonus room. Main level boasts an open floor plan with kitchen open directly to family room w/ fireplace. Eat-in kitchen with island has granite counters, stainless appliances, large pantry, as well butler s pantry. Bedroom with full bath, formal dining room, and office also on main level. Large master suite upstairs, w/ 3 additional BR, BA, and bonus room. Level fenced backyard with patio. Located on a cul-de-sac street just a short walk to neighborhood clubhouse and pool.

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	5/22/2013	Tract	n/a
Year Built	2007	Community	West Arden
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Knox County
Total Parking	2	Walk Score ®	5

Additional Details

Sub Area	Concord, Bluegrass	Listing Status	Active

Features

Basement	Slab
Construction	Brick Front, Vinyl
Construction Type	2 Story
Cooling	Ceiling Fans, Central Cooling
Exterior Features	Cable Available, Fenced Yard, Neighborhood Pool, Patio, Porch - Covered, Professional Landscaped, Vinyl Windows, Wood Fence
Features	Breakfast Room, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Office/BR Main Level, Pantry, Range/Oven, Smoke Detector, Walk-in-Closets, Washer / Dryer Connections
Fireplace	Gas Logs
Floors	Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Fuel	Electric, Gas
Garage	Garage Door Opener, Main Level, Two Car
Heat	Forced Air
Lot Description	Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot, Rolling
Property Type	Residential
Style	Traditional
Terms (New Financing)	Cash, Conventional, New Loan

Location

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

(view all details for MLS #844174)

Filed Under: Holloway Group Listings, House Hunters Knoxville

501 Serenity Lane, Knoxville, TN 37934 New Listing in Fox Run

April 25, 2013 by Troy Stavros Leave a Comment

Just listed for sale! 501 Serenity Lane, Knoxville, TN 37934 in Farragut’s Fox Run Subdivision. 5 bedrooms, 5 full and one half bath. Large eat-in kitchen with island and solid surface counters and separate desk area opens directly to the family room with fireplace and access to screened porch. Gleaming hardwoods in most main level areas including the family room, office, dining room, and more. Main level guest suite with private bath. Huge master bedroom up with closet space galore and his/her sink areas. 2 additional bedroom upstairs plus a bonus room. Lower level features massive rec room, 5th bedroom, full bath, office space, and 3rd car garage with it’s own separate driveway (great for your boat or toys!). Fox Run Subdivision features a neighborhood clubhouse, two swimming pools, play field, tennis court, and multiple gazebos. Contact the Holloway Group today to schedule your private showing and watch the video below.

501 Serenity Lane, KNOXVILLE, TN 37934 (MLS # 841852)

(all data current as of 5/25/2013)

Price	$549,900
Beds	5
Baths	5 full, 1 half
Home size	5,543 sq ft
Lot Size	n/a

Available for immediate occupancy. 5BR, 5.5BA, over 5500SF w/ finished basement. All bedrooms have attached baths. Gleaming hardwood floors. Located on a cul-de-sac street. Spacious eat-in kitchen open to family room w/ fireplace. Main level BR w/ private bath. Large master BR up w/ 2 additional BR and bonus room. Watch the action in the big backyard from the screened porch, open deck or lower patio. Lower level garage has separate driveway. Rec room, 5th BR and full bath in lower level. Neighborhood clubhouse, swimming pools, play fields, tennis court, and gazebos.

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	5/22/2013	Tract	n/a
Year Built	2002	Community	FOX RUN
Garage Spaces	3.0	County	Knox County
Total Parking	3	Walk Score ®	23

Additional Details

Sub Area	Farragut City	Listing Status	Active

Features

Basement	Finished, Walk-Out
Construction	Brick
Construction Type	2 Story Basement
Cooling	Ceiling Fans, Central Cooling
Exterior Features	Cable Available, Deck, Neighborhood Pool, Patio, Porch - Covered, Professional Landscaped
Features	Basement Rec Room, Breakfast Room, Burglar Alarm, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Office/BR Main Level, Pantry, Range/Oven, Smoke Detector, Washer / Dryer Connections
Fireplace	Gas Logs
Floors	Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fuel	Electric, Gas
Garage	Basement, Main Level, Three Car
Heat	Forced Air
Lot Description	Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot, Rolling
Property Type	Residential
Style	Traditional
Terms (New Financing)	Cash, Conventional, New Loan

Location

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

(view all details for MLS #841852)

Filed Under: Holloway Group Listings, House Hunters Knoxville

Builders Show Gives Ideas For Building A Home In Knoxville

April 22, 2013 by Troy Stavros Leave a Comment

Thinking of building or doing some remodeling on a home in Knoxville? Each year new products hit the market that can give you ideas if you are building a home in Knoxville. At this years International Builders Show in Las Vegas some of those new products were on display. The video below shows some of the new innovative products hitting the building materials market. If you are thinking of building a home in Knoxville or selling a home in Knoxville and need some advice, contact the Holloway Group today and we’ll be happy to assist in any way that we can.

Filed Under: Home Buying, House Hunters Knoxville

Home for sale in Avalon Golf Community at 135 Deerfield Court

April 6, 2013 by Troy Stavros Leave a Comment

Come live the Avalon lifestyle! Home for sale at 135 Deerfield Court, Lenoir City, TN 37772. ONE LEVEL LIVING in this 4BR, 2.5BA, cul-de-sac home in the Avalon Golf Course Community. Spacious eat-in kitchen with loads of cabinets and counter top space. Huge master bedroom suite w/ tray ceiling and 5 piece master bath. Kick back and relax on the covered deck which overlooks an expansive backyard that backs to farmland. Looking for something to do? Walk to the neighborhood clubhouse and pool and talk with your neighbors or drive your golf cart to the 18 hole championship golf course to play a quick round. Quick 10 minute drive to Turkey Creek Shopping.

135 Deerfield Court, Lenoir City, TN 37772 (MLS # 838811)

(all data current as of 5/25/2013)

Price	$349,900
Beds	4
Baths	2 full, 1 half
Home size	2,583 sq ft
Lot Size	n/a

ONE LEVEL LIVING! 4BR, 2.5BA, cul-de-sac home in the Avalon Golf Course Community. Large, eat-in kitchen with island plus plenty of counter space. Cabinets galore. Huge master bedroom w/ tray ceiling and 5 piece master bath. Covered deck overlooks expansive backyard that backs to farmland. Walk to the neighborhood clubhouse and pool or drive your golf cart to the 18 hole championship golf course to play a quick round. 10 minutes to Turkey Creek Shopping. Come live the Avalon lifestyle!

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	5/22/2013	Tract	n/a
Year Built	2003	Community	Avalon
Garage Spaces	2.0	County	Loudon County
Total Parking	2	Walk Score ®	3

Additional Details

Sub Area	Lenoir City	Listing Status	Active

Features

Basement	Crawl Space
Construction	Brick
Construction Type	Ranch
Cooling	Ceiling Fans, Central Cooling
Exterior Features	Cable Available, Deck, Neighborhood Pool, Porch - Covered, Professional Landscaped, Sidewalks
Features	Breakfast Room, Burglar Alarm, Dishwasher, Disposal, Great Room, Master Bdrm Main Level, Microwave, Office/BR Main Level, Pantry, Range/Oven, Smoke Detector, Split Bedrooms, Walk-in-Closets, Washer / Dryer Connections
Fireplace	None
Floors	Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fuel	Electric
Garage	Attached, Side/Rear Entry, Two Car
Heat	Heat Pump
Lot Description	Cul-De-Sac, Golf Community, Irregular, Level Lot, Rolling
Property Type	Residential
Style	Traditional
Terms (New Financing)	Cash, Conventional, New Loan

Location

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

(view all details for MLS #838811)

Filed Under: Holloway Group Listings, House Hunters Knoxville

Waiting To Sell Your Knoxville Home At A Higher Price May Cost You

March 28, 2013 by Troy Stavros Leave a Comment

Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the Holloway Group stated, “We often hear of sellers waiting for prices to increase before putting their home on the market. While that might sound like a good idea, it’s quite possible that they could end up costing themselves money in the long run.”

Stavros agrees that there are circumstances that call for a wait and see approach. Those being if a seller is in a negative equity situation, or is in a situation where the use of equity in the home is needed for the down payment on a new home in Knoxville, and additional equity is needed.

For sellers not in those situations waiting to sell your Knoxville home may be the wrong thing to do. Why? Two main reasons:

1) While a sellers home is appreciating in value, so are the homes the seller will ultimately purchase. January saw the biggest year over year price increase on homes since 2006. For move-up buyers, waiting just doesn’t make sense.

2) According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage rates are expected to increase from the 3.5% range up to 4.4% in the next year. On a 30 year, $300,000 mortgage, this difference would cost a homeowner an additional $155 per month in payment or a whopping $55,853.49 in extra interest over the life of the loan.

Stavros concluded, “If rates and prices weren’t going up it would be a different story, but they are both going up and at what looks to be a brisk pace. Delaying will cost you money.”

Filed Under: Home Selling

Incredible Value! West Knoxville Lake Home for Sale in Rivendell

March 21, 2013 by Troy Stavros Leave a Comment

Looking for that special Knoxville lake home for sale out West? If you have been looking you know that they are few and far between. Not only is our latest lakefront listing and incredible value, but the amenities within go on and on. Located in Rivendell, a rare, gated community in West Knoxville. Enormous backyard features a flat walk to your private dock. Built for entertaining with a family room, breakfast area, and large hearth room surrounding the central kitchen. 3 fireplaces! Hardwoods on the main level (master on main level) and upstairs in the additional bedrooms. The lower level feels feels just as grand with soaring 12+ ft ceilings. Wait until you see the incredible amount of storage. At under $1 Million this home will go fast. Schedule your private showing today!

3226 Sunny Cove Way, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922 (MLS # 833577)

(all data current as of 5/25/2013)

Price	$997,500
Beds	5
Baths	5 full, 1 half
Home size	5,569 sq ft
Lot Size	87,120 sq ft

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HM IN GATED COMMUNITY ON 2.5 ACRES WATERFRONT W/ BOAT DOCK! FEATURES: ALL HDWD ON MN and UP, 3 FPs, KIT W/ BRKFST BAR, GRANITE, SS APPLS, CUSTOM CABINETRY and WALK-IN PANTRY ~ OPEN TO FAM RM W/ COFFERED CEILINGS, BRKFST RM and KEEPING RM ALL OVERLOOKING SPECTACULAR WATER VIEWS! PLUSH MSTR SUITE and OFFICE ON MN. UPSTAIRS: ALL BDRMS HAVE PRIVATE BATHS! BSMT OFFERS IN-LAW SUITE W/ 12 CLNGS, FAM RM W/ FP, KIT and MSTR STE, REC RM and LOADS OF UNFIND STORAGE! RETREAT OUTDOORS ON THE COVRD VERANDA and ENJOY THE FLAT YARD TO THE WATER FEATURING COVRD BOAT DOCK and JET SKI D

Property Type(s): Residential

Last Updated	3/6/2013	Tract	n/a
Year Built	2007	Community	RIVENDELL
Garage Spaces	3.0	County	Knox County
Total Parking	3	Walk Score ®	0

Additional Details

Sub Area	Northshore Drive, Choto	Listing Status	Active

Features

Basement	Finished, Partially Finished, Roughed In, Walk-Out
Construction	Brick
Construction Type	2 Story Basement
Cooling	Central Cooling
Exterior Features	Boat Dock, Boat House, Cable Available, Deck, Insulated Windows, Patio, Porch - Covered, Professional Landscaped
Features	Additional Living Quarters, Basement Rec Room, Breakfast Room, Burglar Alarm, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Great Room, Master Bdrm Main Level, Microwave, Office/BR Main Level, Pantry, Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector, Washer / Dryer Connections, Whirlpool/Tub
Fireplace	Gas Logs
Floors	Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fuel	Electric, Propane
Garage	Attached, Garage Door Opener, Main Level, Side/Rear Entry, Three Car
Heat	Heat Pump
Lot Description	Dockable, Lake Front, Lake View, Level Lot
Property Type	Residential
Style	Traditional
Terms (New Financing)	Cash, Conventional

Location

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

(view all details for MLS #833577)

Filed Under: Holloway Group Listings, House Hunters Knoxville

Knoxville Real Estate: Top 5 Things To Do Before and After Closing

March 21, 2013 by Troy Stavros Leave a Comment

It’s finally done. The driving around. Looking at Knoxville real estate daily on the internet and in person. The offers. The counter offers. More counteroffers. The anxiety. The inspection. Now the time has come. That special day. Closing day, the day the keys are handed over and the movers are packed up and ready to deliver your life to a new home.

Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the Holloway Group says, “Don’t breathe easy just yet. There are still some things to get in order to make the transition to your new home in Knoxville happen with minimum headaches. Some early planning can really make move-in so much better.”

Below are the Top 5 Things To Do Before and After Closing:

1) PLAN NEEDED REPAIRS WELL IN ADVANCE
Whether it is needed repairs that the seller did not cover after inspections, or a small remodeling project to make the home more the buyer’s style, getting these lined up prior to closing will make the transition much easier. After closing the buyer’s hands will be full with unpacking and getting settled, so having these workers already in place will allow the work to get done faster and with less stress on the new homeowner.

2) SETUP THE UTILITIES
Most sellers will have arranged to have the utilities cut off on the day of closing. As if new homeowners don’t have enough on their plate with moving in, the last thing needed is no power or water. The best plan is to call the utility companies and setup the start date well in advance of closing. At that point the utility company may say that the seller has not given a notification of cancellation. If that is the case a simple reminder to the seller will be sufficient. Sellers are in the midst of packing up and may have forgotten as well. Take the lead and be proactive. Problem solved, future headache eliminated.

3) CHANGE THE LOCKS
The new homeowner just received the keys to a new home. More than likely the buyers aren’t the only people with this same set of keys. Oftentimes a homeowner will give a key to neighbors, relatives, real estate agents, workman, etc. The moment the house and keys are in the hands of a new homeowner, it’s time to call a locksmith.

4) GET A CLEANING CREW
While some sellers will go to the trouble of having the home cleaned after move out, most do not. Who wants to move boxes and furniture, and basically everything a new homeowner owns into a dirty house. Start living in the home with a clean slate and a clean house.

5) HAVE A HANDYMAN READY FOR ACTION
A new homeowner will have plenty going on during move-in. Having another set of hands around to take care of some of the projects might be just what the doctor ordered to save your back and sanity. Moving boxes to different rooms, moving furniture, etc. A few hundred dollars spent on a handyman or some college kids the day of move in is money well spent.

Filed Under: Home Buying, House Hunters Knoxville

Top 10 Things You Must Have To Apply For A Mortgage in Knoxville

March 7, 2013 by Troy Stavros Leave a Comment

Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the Holloway Group stated, “While there have been rumblings that the guidelines for qualifying for a mortgage in Knoxville may get a little more lenient this year, buyers still need to start the process with the basics.”

The following are the Top 10 documents an individual must have ready in order to apply for a mortgage:

1. Driver’s License
2. Secondary ID (could be a passport or social security card)
3. Most recent paystubs for a 1 month period (for salaried or hourly employees)
4. W2 forms for the past 2 years
5. Signed federal tax returns (all pages/schedules) for the last 2 years
6. Most recent bank and asset statements for the last 2 months
7. Fully executed contract on the Knoxville real estate being purchased
8. If refinancing, a copy of the deed on the subject property
9. Name, address, phone number of landlord (if you are currently renting)
10. Name, address, phone number of the title company or attorney handling the closing.

Stavros concluded, “If you are thinking of buying a home in Knoxville, get your documents in order so you can obtain a pre-approval prior to shopping. This will allow you and a potential seller to know that you have the ability to buy the homes you are viewing.”

Filed Under: Home Buying, House Hunters Knoxville

When Searching Knoxville Homes For Sale, Look On Local Websites

March 6, 2013 by Troy Stavros Leave a Comment

Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the Holloway Group stated, “We’ve witnessed time and again the incorrect information being displayed on many of the top, national real estate websites. The most accurate information can be found on local, brokerage sites, because they are pulling directly from the local Multiple Listing Service.”

While local Knoxville real estate brokerages have an agreement with each other to display the entirety of each other’s inventory of Knoxville homes for sale, other third-party listing portals, like Trulia and Zillow, may only receive some listings directly from an MLS. Individual brokers have the ability to withhold listings from these sites, and in many real estate markets, these websites must rely on individual brokerages, agents and third-party syndicators for listing data. The result in trying to pull this information from multiple sources is that these sites end up with incomplete or inaccurate listing data.

Recently, research was completed by Zip Realty, comparing the actual listings in certain zipcodes for sale, and verified on the MLS, to the listing data shown on Zillow and Trulia. The study claims that more than 15% of homes shown for sale on Zillow and Trulia weren’t actually on the market, and up to 30% of homes that were listed for sale in an MLS were not identified by Zillow and Trulia as being on the market.

Stavros concluded, “Ask any REALTOR how they feel about the accuracy of the pricing estimates given for homes on these sites, and the answers will be eye opening. While these sites can and do offer some great articles regarding buying and selling a home, when it comes to knowing the market, you must go local. This includes finding what is actually available for sale in the market place and getting an accurate analysis of the correct value of a home. Local REALTORS are in the trenches of the Knoxville real estate market every day, no mathematical formula will ever replace that experience.”

Filed Under: Home Buying, House Hunters Knoxville