The Benefits of Having a Basement

5 Reasons to Buy a Home With a Basement

Benefits of Basement Homes

If you’re thinking about buying a home with a basement in the Knoxville area, you’re in luck!  Homes with basements are very common in this area and area available in all price ranges.  That said, the question you need to ask yourself before considering a home with a basement is whether or not you need one.  While basement square footage is less expensive than “above grade” square footage,  it is still an added cost.  Make sure you have a reason for purchasing the basement space before you make an offer on home that has a basement.  Below are 5 benefits to having a basement to help you decide if you actually need or want one!

1.  Storage:  Basements (both finished and unfinished) make great storage areas.  It allows you to keep the garage (and your home) less cluttered.

2.  Privacy:  Basement rec rooms, playrooms or media rooms make great places for kids to play away from the adults, relax and watch a movie without distractions or shoot a game of pool. 

3.  Separate Living Quarters:  If the basement includes a bedroom, bathroom and possibly a kitchenette, it can make a great separate living space for a friend or family member.  Some people even rent out their basements if it has its own exterior door. 

4.  Accessibility of Major Systems:  Typically, basement homes give you easier access to to pipes, wires and ducts than homes  on slabs or crawl spaces.  Basements are an ideal location for water heaters, water pressure tanks, water softeners and furnaces as well.  Having basement access to all of these items makes repairs/remodeling cheaper and easier.

5. Hobbies:  A basement provides many people with the needed space to partake in things they love to do such as woodworking, brewing beer, yoga or holding the monthly card game. 

There are definitely more benefits to owning a home with a basement.  The question is whether or not they are a priority to you!  Should you decide that now is the time to buy a basement home or would like more information on whether or not a home with a basement is a good investment, don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

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Easter Egg Hunts in Knoxville TN

2016 Easter Egg Hunts in the Knoxville Area

 

Knoxville Area Easter Egg Hunts

Easter is just around the corner!  As a courtesy to our clients who are new to the Knoxville TN area, we post a list of Easter Egg Hunts that are available to the public.  Click on the links below to get the details about each event.   HAPPY EASTER!!

As always, if you are relocating to the Knoxville area or are just curious about what’s for sale, visit our website to search homes for sale in the Knoxville area.  If you’re considering selling your home, use our home valuation tool get the value of your home online in just minutes. 

 

8 Things To Do Before You Pack!

ways to make your move less stressful…

 

So your house is sold and the closing date is set.  Now it’s time to coordinate your move!  While this is typically a stressful part of the home selling process, the right preparation goes a long way to making your move as smooth as possible.  Here are some key items to address before you even think about packing any boxes…

 

1. GET ORGANIZED

Create a “master list” of everything that needs to be done before, during, and after the move to make sure you don’t miss a beat.

2. FIND A MOVING COMPANY

If you’re using a moving service, get estimates from a minimum of three companies.  We’ll be happy to provide you with some referrals if you don’t know any good moving companies in the area

3. DE-CLUTTER

Try to get your house organized and de-cluttered so it will be easier to pack when the times comes.

4. PURGE

Get rid of the things that no longer serve you. Take an inventory of your belongings and determine what you want to keep. Donate, sell, or trash the unwanted items.  Some organizations like KARM will even come to your house and pick up any large items you want to donate.

5. NOTIFY

Notify the post office, banks, credit card companies, utility companies, past employers (for tax return purposes), subscriptions, family and friends, etc. of the address change and estimated move-out date.  Schedule utilities and installation appointments at your new home BEFORE you move into your new place.

6. FIND RELOCATION RESOURCES

If you’re moving to the Knoxville area, contact us and request a relocation package.  It will give you a good start towards understanding what’s available and where things are.

7. EMBRACE THE CLOUD

Moving is the perfect time to make sure all of your computer and electronic devices are properly backed-up in case anything gets lost or damaged during the move. Use a cloud-based system (i.e. Dropbox or iCloud) or a portable hard drive to backup all of your files.

8. VISUALIZE YOUR NEW HOME

When the going gets tough and the move gets tricky, remember to take a deep breath. Before you know it, you’ll be sleeping soundly in your beautiful new home!

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