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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 commu-nities that are experiencing this building boom. We also explore some of the benefits to living in those areas. And you’ll find a lit-tle 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.

Time to Build?Getting a mortgage ........4Building boom area map .........................6Living in Davidson County ............8Living in Wilson County .................9Living in Sumner County ..........10Living in Williamson County .....12Living in Rutherford County .....14

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If you’re getting ready to buy a house, you’re probably shopping around for a mortgage — comparing rates, calling lenders, running num-bers. 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 THREEDavidson 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 clos-ing 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

not be the bargain it appears. Sometimes lenders will quote

their lowest rate without dis-

closing hefty fees required

to obtain that rate. Davidson

advises that mortgage consumers should always ask whether any origina-tion 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 calcula-tion 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 dis-close 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 adjust-able 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 cur-rent 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 “pro-vided 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 POINTSMost mortgage products offer the

option of paying discount points to lower the interest rate. This some-times — 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 bor-rower pays $1,000 to lower the inter-est 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 eas-ily 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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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 cit-ies 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 culi-nary 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 Nash-ville; Music City’s burgeoning pop scene recently led The Atlantic to dub Nashville the “Silicon Val-ley of the music business.” The publication cited Nash-ville’s transfor-mation from “coun-try 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 some-times the source of jokes and ridicule, Travel + Leisure readers seem to think otherwise. On their list of “Ameri-ca’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 thriv-ing 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 testa-ment 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

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ShoppingHill CenterNashville WestGreen Hills MallHillsboro VillageOpry Mills

Parks & Rec Radnor LakeWarner ParksCentennial ParkRiverfront Park

Top Employers Gideons InternationalHCADollar GeneralSitel WorldwideBridgestone Americas Inc.

More to loveBluebird CaféOpryland HotelBelcourt TheaterNashville State Community CollegeNashville Zoo at GrassmereAdventure Science MuseumNashville SymphonyTennessee Performing Arts CenterThe Parthenon

DAVIDSON COUNTY

DAVIDSON AT A GLANCE2012 county population ..........633,468Growth rate since 2000 ................11%Median housing value ...........$165,405Average county taxes ....... $1,587/year

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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 busi-nesses 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 not-for-profit think tank based in Nash-ville, 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 mak-ing strides in building and upgrad-ing 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 expan-sions 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

300,000-square-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 work-force, which in turn attracts more business and amenities to the com-munity. Lebanon is also home to Cumberland University, a private four-year liberal arts university estab-lished in 1842.

Wilson County is also attractive because of its connection to down-town Nashville via the rail service of the Music City Star. Opportuni-ties for mass transit are at a premium in Middle Tennessee, so the con-venience 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

recently broke ground in Lebanon on Middle Tennessee’s first transit- oriented housing development, Hamilton Springs. The traditional neighborhood development will have a commuter train station at its center.


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ShoppingPremium OutletsProvidence MarketplaceAntique shops in Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Watertown

Parks & RecCedars of Lebanon State ParkDon Fox Community ParkLong Hunter State Park

Top employersCracker Barrel Old Country StoreOrchid InternationalWilson Bank Holding Co.,

Bank & TrustUniversity Medical CenterCedars Healthcare Center

More to loveCumberland UniversityNashville SuperspeedwayMusic City Star Commuter RailWilson County Fair

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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/yearSource: Claritas 2012,

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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 opportuni-ties, Sumner County has plenty to brag about. This area just northeast of Nash-ville offers a quality of life that many new-home buyers find attractive. Resi-dents 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, Hender-sonville, is home to Merrol Hyde Mag-net 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 Volun-teer State Community College, a pub-lic two-year college that offers associ-ate 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 opportu-nities abound along the county’s many miles of shoreline on Old Hickory Lake, and lakefront or golf course homes are plentiful at com-munities 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 commu-

nity in Gallatin, Greensboro North, which will even-

tually include a north-east corridor transit line stretching from

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Nashville. Initial plans for the commu-nity include a bus rapid transit system with a later transition to light rail.

Through careful planning and sus-tained economic growth, Sumner County continues to build on its exist-ing assets, which helps it attract more workers, more residents and more busi-ness. It’s easy to see why home buy-ers and builders find this an appealing place to live, work, play and do busi-ness.


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ShoppingStreets of Indian LakeRiverGate Mall

Parks & RecHendersonville ParkDrakes Creek ParkGallatin City ParkMoss Wright ParkBledsoe Creek State Park

Top employersHigh Point Health SystemsImperial GroupBoomerang HotelsHendersonville Medical CenterUnipress USA

More to loveVolunteer State Community College

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SUMNER AT A GLANCE2012 county population .........165,393Growth rate since 2000 ............... 27%Median housing value ...........$175,023Average county taxes ........$1,160/year



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SUMNER COUNTYFoxland Harbor from the $260’sFoxland Harbor Villas from the $230’sCottage Grove from the $230’sLenox Place from the $160’sElk Acres from the $160’sThe Enclave at Fairvue from the $270’sWindstar Bay from the $240’s

WILSON COUNTYStonebridge from the $220’sStoneBridge Villas from the $210’sStoneBridge Townhomes from the $150’sHillview Farms from the $190’sProvidence Landing from the $210’s

WILLIAMSON COUNTYLockwood Glen Townhomes from the $230’sBent Creek from the $270’sShadow Green Townhomes from the $220’sCanterbury from the $280’sLadd Park from the $300’sLockwood Glen from the $330’sRizer Point from the $310’s

DAVIDSON COUNTYThe Grove at Cane Ridge from the $160’s

COMING SOONThe Retreat at Faivue in GallatinCarellton in GallatinMillstone in HendersonvilleThe Cottages at Bent Creek in Nolensville

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It’s hard not to love Williamson County. Franklin, the county seat, is the quintes-sential 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 charm-ing. The National Trust for Historic Pres-ervation even cited the city as having one of the Top 5 Most Romantic Main Streets. And the city square, with its surround-ing 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 din-ing 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 establish-ments located within the neighborhood. Or perhaps you’d prefer the rural set-ting of Winterset Woods in Nolens-ville. 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 every-one.

But Williamson County is more than just a pretty place — it’s also a great place to live. NerdWallet listed Williamson at

#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 sur-prise that Forbes magazine ranked Frank-lin (in an area that includes Nashville and Murfreesboro) at #2 among “Best Big Cit-ies 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 Founda-tion 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, Wil-liamson County could be just the place.


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ShoppingThe Factory at FranklinHistoric Downtown FranklinCoolSprings Galleria

Parks & RecPinkerton ParkGranny White Park

Top employersCommunity Health Systems Inc.Brookdale Senior LivingLife-Point Hospitals Inc.Parallon Business SolutionsTractor Supply Company

More to loveArrington VineyardsCarnton Plantation (Civil War site)Lotz House (Civil War site)Franklin TheatreGreat American Main StreetLeiper’s Fork

WILLIAMSON AT A GLANCE2012 county population ............192,059Growth rate since 2000 ..................52%Median housing value .............$326,855Average county taxes ..........$1,879/year



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Residents of Rutherford County have the benefit of urban conveniences along with the pastoral beauty of the country-side. Attracted by affordable housing, good schools and job opportunities, residents here enjoy a variety of cultural, educational and recreational opportuni-ties.

Rutherford County continues to grow and receive national recognition for the quality of life it offers. Forbes maga-zine recently ranked the Nashville/Davidson County-Murfreesboro-Franklin area second on its list of “Best Big Cit-ies for Jobs,” and this summer the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranked Ruth-erford 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 Mur-freesboro 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 small-town luxury at Murfreesboro’s Wyn-thrope Hall, while a variety of town-homes and spacious single-family homes are available at Evergreen Farms. Affordable new single-family 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 develop-ment complemented by affordable quality hous-ing. The Colonial Town Park shopping center includes retail estab-lishments like Ross Dress for Less, Kohl’s and a Super Target. It’s no sur-prise then, that the Beacon Cen-ter 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 Mot-low 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.


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ShoppingStones River Mall, MurfreesboroThe Avenue Murfrees-boro

Parks & RecBarfield Crescent ParkMankin ParkGateway IslandMcKnight ParkMurfreesboro Greenway System

Top employersNational Health Care Corp.Ingram Book CompanyViking Sewing CenterTennessee Famers Co-opFranke Foodservice Systems Inc.

More to loveStones River National Battlefield (Civil War site)Sam Davis HomeMiddle Tennessee State UniversityDiscovery Center at Murfree Spring

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

RUTHERFORD AT A GLANCE2012 county population ......... 274,278Growth rate since 2000 ................51%Median housing value ........... $161,228Average county taxes ........$1,155/year



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