Donald Hackford

615.495.9445

Former NYPD Deputy Inspector and IT Director relocated to the Nashville, TN area for great home values and low taxes, wants to share information about retiring or relocating to Tennessee. While many may consider the Carolinas or Florida, Tennessee is a hidden jewel.
Here you will find:
No state income tax
Great property values
Low property taxes
Low auto and property insurance rates
Affordable living
Great medical facilities
Four distinct seasons with mild winters
Rolling hills with farms near sophisticated city life
Many lakes for fishing and boating
Well maintained interstate highways and local roads
Healthy outdoor lifestyle
Abundance of Championship Golf Courses
Half-way between Florida and homes to the North and Midwest
Over 50 State Parks offering camping, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing and more

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When Is It Time to Reduce your List Price?

If your house has been up for sale for two months — or longer — without a nibble of interest, it's probably time to ask yourself some tough questions. What causes a house to languish on the market and when should you lower the price?Pinpoint the problem. With a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA of recent sales prices, you should have listed the house at an attractive price. Did you make obvious repairs, and declutter and clean the house until it shines? Have you had an open house? Have you...

Oct 05, 2018 ‧ Selling Your Home

Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent to Purchase

DIY projects are in vogue. And why not? People like to save a buck or two by doing a full range of work themselves. But sometimes, DIY is not worth the effort or the savings. Purchasing a home is an activity that is best navigated with a professional leading the helm. Using a real estate agent to purchase a home is a smart move.You already have a job. Researching homes and neighborhoods, securing contracts, organizing paper work, scheduling appointments—it takes a significant amount of time...

Oct 02, 2018 ‧ Buying Your Home

Demystifying Your Real Estate Contract

Buying a home will likely be the biggest investment you ever make. So it makes sense to take the time to understand the fine print in those long and confusing real estate contracts. A good agent will help guide you through the process, but save yourself time, money and anxiety by knowing these key terms and phrases.Making an offer. It should go without saying but all offers should be in writing. Oral agreements offer ZERO legal protection. Put the offer in a written contract and make s...

Oct 02, 2018 ‧ Buying Your Home

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