When purchasing a home in the Hendersonville, Goodlettsville, White House and Springfield TN areas, remember that bigger is not always better when determining usable square footage.
 Many buyers feel that the total square footage of a home determines their usable space. Not so. 
Smaller houses can actually be bigger. How? By having more useable linear footage, than square footage.
 •Linear footage is length of each usable wall in a room.
 •Square footage is determined by outside dimensions of heated living space(excluding 2 story foyers, garages, etc. which is not living space) (Over garage bonus rooms are measured differently)
 
Buyers are encouraged to measure wall space rather than concentrate on the total square footage of a home.
 •Is it a floor plan with little or no wasted space or does the home appear “choppy” with visible waste?
 •Pay attention to how doors and closets open onto a wall.
 •Are air vents located under windows to provide maximum wall space?
 •Where are electrical outlets located on a wall? Are they offset to one end or the other or are they in the middle of the wall?
 
Know your furniture measurements, especially bedroom furniture and sofas. Have this information available when looking at homes.
 
Don’t exclude a potential home because of square footage. It never hurts to look. And, bring a tape measure… Remember, bigger is not always better.

See more information on buying a home in the Middle Tennessee area andcontact Kim Blanton to help you purchase your next home. 

When Buying a Home in or Around Hendersonville, Tennessee- Learn the Pitfalls of an Internet Lender.  There is no subsitute for looking at a mortgage professional, face-to-face and discussing the entire process. If you are planning on buying a home in or around Goodlettsville, TN, be sure to learn the pitfalls of an internet lender.

Internet Lending often allows for a greater chance of misunderstanding or lost communication when a loan is handled over the internet.
 
Internet lenders  shop for rates with many insitutions.  Be wary of too many inquires on your credit.  It is possible to lower your credit score.

Financial markets are very fluid and changing every moment of the day.  Local mortgage lenders are also able to give you the best rates.
 
National internet lenders are not always familiar with the actual closing costs required by the state or local municipality you ar applying in. 
 
Internet lenders may ultimately not be able to complete the loan process in time for closing.  This could increase your interest rate if your rate will expire on the original date of closing.

 
The importance of having a lender that knows the new regualtions is critical.