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3 Br / 2 Ba - Lone Oak - Beautiful home w/ Landscaping!

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:56:10 -0700

Lone Oak - 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath

330 Wexford Court - Beautiful home offering nice landscaping, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
in a split floor plan, eat-in and formal dining, vaulted ceilings
in family room, Silestone countertops and loads of potential.
All in a great neighborhood.
$174,900 - MLS #47272
For more information call Crystal Tapp Allen, Realtor - 270-556-3665.

Crystal Allen, Realtor
Century 21 Service Realty, Inc.
3225 Coleman Road
Paducah, KY 42001
Office: 270-442-2100
Cell: 270-556-3665
Email: crystal@crystalsoldit.com
Website: crystalsoldit.com

3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath in Ballard County!

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:13:18 -0700

3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath in Ballard County!

382 Blandville Road - This former home of the Wolfe family offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths along with a family room with a gas or wood fireplace and a fabulous sunroom with vaulted ceilings that is heated and cooled.
$154,900 - MLS #46103
For more information call Crystal Tapp Allen, Realtor - 270-556-3665.

Crystal Allen, Realtor
Century 21 Service Realty, Inc.
3225 Coleman Road
Paducah, KY 42001
Office: 270-442-2100
Cell: 270-556-3665
Email: crystal@crystalsoldit.com
Website: crystalsoldit.com

Rainers are very informative folks!

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:39:17 -0700

Hello Rainers,

As I sit and read all of the most informative blogs and personality of fellow Rainers, I once again ponder on just how fortunate new Real Estate Agents like myself really are. All of the knowledge shared on this fantastic networking site truly is invaluable. We could spend $199 to go to a conference where the guest speaker offers a sales pitch for their very own style of sales at $295 or we can log on here for free! Hmmmm... what do you guys think about these Floyd Wickmans, Jim Drozs, Rick DeLucas and Tom Hopkins? I really am curious as to your opinions here. I myself enjoy these conferences, but they do get pricey and yes I know I need and still desire instruction but is this really the highest and best use of monies for a new Real Estate agent?

Thanks fellow Rainers.

Best Regards,

Crystal Allen

About Fulton County, KY

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:43:46 -0700

Fulton County
Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1845. As of 2000, the population is 7,752. Its county seat is Hickman[1]. The county is named for Robert Fulton.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 231 square miles (597 km²), of which, 209 square miles (541 km²) of it is land and 22 square miles (56 km²) of it (9.37%) is water. About 11 sq mi of the county is separated from the rest of the state by the Mississippi River, requiring travelers to cross into Tennessee to reach the Kentucky Bend exclave.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulton_County%2C_Kentucky

About Lyon County, KY

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:35:20 -0700

Lyon County
Lyon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 8,080. Its county seat is Eddyville. The county is named for Chittenden Lyon.

It is a limited dry county, meaning that the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited except by the drink in restaurants in the city of Kuttawa that seat at least 100 diners and derive at least 70% of total sales from food.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 256 square miles (664 km²), of which, 216 square miles (559 km²) of it is land and 41 square miles (105 km²) of it (15.88%) is water.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyon_County%2C_Kentucky

History of Caldwell County

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:30:53 -0700

History
Caldwell County was formed from Livingston County in 1809. Before that, modern-day Caldwell County was part of Christian, Logan, and Lincoln Counties--Lincoln County being one of the three original counties in Kentucky.

Caldwell County has been witness to several major events in its history. In the early nineteenth-century Caldwell County witnessed the forced migration of the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears. The Cherokee spent several weeks in Caldwell County during the winter of 1838, notably at Big Springs in downtown Princeton, Skin Frame Creek, and the Centerville area near Fredonia. In 1860, the construction of Princeton College began but was soon delayed by the Civil War. Confederate troops camped on the grounds of Princeton College and used one of the buildings as a hospital. Later, in 1864 Confederates burned the courthouse in Princeton. The establishment of railroads in the late nineteenth century allowed Princeton to become an important junction on several major railway lines.

Around the turn of the century, an agricultural boon in dark leaf tobacco had made Caldwell, especially along with Christian County, a major tobacco growing center. However, the monopolization of the tobacco market by James B. Duke left many farmers financially strapped and discontented. Under the organization of Dr. David Amoss of Cobb in Caldwell County, a vigilante group formed called the Night Riders. The Night Riders terrorized those who cooperated with the tobacco conglomerate by destroying crops, burning warehouses, and physical intimidation. The "Black Patch Wars" came to an end around 1908.

By the middle of the twentieth century Caldwell County began the shift from agriculture to industrialization. Though Caldwell County is still largely agricultural today it is home to several major factories including Bremner, the largest private label cookie and cracker factory in North America.

Since 1925, Caldwell County has been home to the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture. With extensive experiment farms, the College of Agriculture in Princeton is a leader in horticultural and biological sciences in the twenty-first century.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caldwell_County%2C_Kentucky

Notable residents of Paducah, KY

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:33:24 -0700

Notable residents of Paducah, KY
Paducah was the birthplace or residence of the following notable people:

Vice President Alben W. Barkley spent much of his life in Paducah, and has a lake, an airport and other landmarks named after him in the area. His historic home, Angles, is a private residence. One can visit Whitehaven, a mansion-turned-welcome-center off Interstate 24, where some of his memorabilia is displayed.
Julian Carroll, Governor of Kentucky from 1974 to 1979
Steven Curtis Chapman, contemporary Christian music star
Irvin S. Cobb, humorist
Russ Cochran, PGA Tour golfer
Steve Finley, a longtime (and current) Major League Baseball player, was born in West Tennessee, but grew up in Paducah.
Clarence "Big House" Gaines, Hall of Fame basketball coach
Dr. Robert H. Grubbs, a 2005 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, grew up in Paducah.
Eddie Haas, former Major League Baseball outfielder, coach, manager and scout.
Callie Khouri, who won an Oscar for her screenplay to Thelma and Louise, lived in Paducah for most of her childhood.
Fate Marable, jazz pianist and bandleader
Kenny Perry, PGA Tour golfer, graduated from Lone Oak High School just outside Paducah, although he spent most of his childhood in Franklin, Kentucky.
Boots Randolph, saxophonist
Phil Roof, a former Major League Baseball player and coach and minor league baseball manager.
Actress Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager, Boston Public, Shark) spent her teenage years in Paducah.
John Scopes, of Scopes Trial fame, is buried in Paducah
Terry Shumpert, a former Major League Baseball player.
William Sledd, notable YouTube celebrity
Confederate General Lloyd Tilghman lived in Paducah for a number of years. The only public high school in the Paducah Public Schools district, Paducah Tilghman High School, is named in honor of General Tilghman's wife Augusta Tilghman.
Marcy Walker, Liza Colby on All My Children
Col. JD Wilkes, musician and visual artist, who still lives in Paducah
Hoyt Hawkins, a member of the Jordanaires who gained international fame for singing background for Elvis Presley, was born in Paduch in 1927.
Vernon Carver Rudolph, the founder of Krispy Kreme, was involved with a Broad Street doughnut shop in Paducah purchased by his uncle. Rudolph turned the company's assets and the rights to a secret yeast-raised doughnut recipe into Krispy Kreme in Winston- Salem, NC. Ironically, Paducah has never had a franchised Krispy Kreme. Local doughnut shops have served similar doughnuts in Paducah since World War II.
Charles "Speedy" Atkins, whose mummified body was on display at a local funeral home from 1928 to 1994.

Source: Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paducah%2C_Kentucky

History of Paducah (Part 2 of 2)

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:28:43 -0700

History (Part 2 of 2)

1937 flood

Broadway in PaducahSee also: Ohio River flood of 1937
In 1937, the Ohio River at Paducah rose above its 50-foot flood stage on January 21, cresting at 60.8 feet on February 2 and receding again to 50-feet on February 15. For nearly three weeks, 27,000 residents were forced to flee to stay with friends and relatives in higher ground in McCracken County or in other counties. Some shelters were provided by the American Red Cross and local churches. Buildings in downtown Paducah still bear plaques that highlight the high water marks.

With 18 inches of rainfall in 16 days, along with sheets of swiftly moving ice the '37 flood was the worst natural disaster in Paducah's history. Because Paducah's earthen levee was ineffective against this flood, the United States Army Corps of Engineers was commissioned to build the flood wall that now protects the city from the ravages of flooding.

The Atomic City

In 1950 the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission selected Paducah as the site for a new Uranium enrichment Plant. Construction began in 1951 and began operations in 1952. The plant, originally operated by Union Carbide has changed hands several times to Martin Marieta, Lockheed-Martin, and is now operated by the United States Enrichment Corporation. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), successor to the AEC, remains the owner.

Quilt City, USA

The Museum of the American Quilter's Society in PaducahOn April 25, 1991, the American Quilter's Society located its Museum - MAQS in downtown Paducah. Each spring, during the Dogwood season, quilt enthusiasts from all over the world flock to Paducah for the Society's annual event. The Quilt Show is one of Paducah's largest events of the year and draws large revenue in tourism. Hotels for miles around the city fill up months in advance of the show.

Source: Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paducah%2C_Kentucky

History of Paducah (Part 1 of 2)

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:26:03 -0700

History (Part 1 of 2)

The story of Pekin (Paducah)

Downtown PaducahPaducah, originally called Pekin, began around 1815 as a mixed community of Native Americans and white settlers who were attracted by its location at the confluence of many waterways.

According to legend, Chief Paduke, most likely a Chickasaw, welcomed the people traveling down the Ohio and Tennessee on flatboats. His wigwam, located on a low bluff at the mouth of Island Creek, served as the counsel lodge for his village. The settlers, appreciative of his hospitality, and respectful of his ways, settled across the creek.

The two communities lived in harmony trading goods and services enjoying the novelty of each other's culture. The settlers had brought horses and mules which they used to pull the flatboats upstream to farms, logging camps, trading posts and other settlements along the waterways, establishing a primitive, but thriving economy.

This cultural interaction continued until William Clark, famed leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, arrived in 1827 with a title deed to the land upon which Pekin sat. Clark was the superintendent of Indian affairs for the Mississippi-Missouri River region. He asked the Chief and the settlers to move along, which they did, offering little resistance probably because the deed was issued by the United States Supreme Court. Though the deed cost only $5.00 to process, it carried with it the full authority of the U. S. Government backed by the United States Army.

Clark surveyed his new property and laid out the grid for a new town which remains evident to this day. The Chief and his villagers moved to Mississippi allowing Clark to continue with the building of the new city which he named Paducah in honor of the Chief. Upon completion of the platt, Clark sent envoys to Mississippi to invite Chief Paduke back to a ribbon-cutting ceremony, but he died of malaria in the boat while making the return trip. The settlers had been allowed to purchase tracts within the new grid but most of them moved on to less developed areas.

Incorporation, steamboats and railroads

Citizens Bank Building is the second tallest structure in PaducahPaducah was incorporated as a town in 1830, and because of the dynamics of the waterways, it offered valuable port facilities for the steam boats that traversed the river system. A factory for making red bricks, and a Foundry for making rail and locomotive components became the nucleus of a thriving River and Rail industrial economy.

After a period of nearly exponential growth, Paducah was chartered as a city in 1856. It became the site of dry dock facilities for steamboats and towboats and thus headquarters for many bargeline companies. Because of its proximity to coalfields further to the east in Kentucky and north in Illinois, Paducah also became an important railway hub for the Illinois Central Railroad, the primary north-south railway connecting Chicago and East St. Louis to the Gulf of Mexico at Gulfport, Mississippi. The IC system also provided east-west links to Burlington Northern Railroad and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway lines (which later merged to become the BNSF Railway).

Paducah in the Civil War

During the American Civil War on September 6, 1861, forces under Union General Ulysses S. Grant captured Paducah, which gave the Union control of the mouth of the Tennessee River. Throughout most of the war, US Colonel Stephen G. Hicks was in charge of Paducah and massive Union supply depots and dock facilities for the gunboats and supply ships that supported Federal forces along the Ohio, Mississippi and Tennessee River systems.

On December 17, 1862, under the terms of General Order No. 11, thirty Jewish families, longtime residents all, were forced from their homes. Cesar Kaskel, a prominent local Jewish businessman, dispatched a telegram to President Lincoln, and met with him, eventually succeeding in getting the order revoked.

On March 25, 1864, Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest raided Paducah as part of his campaign Northward from Mississippi into Western Tennessee and Kentucky to re-supply the Confederate forces in the region with recruits, ammunition, medical supplies, horses and mules and to generally upset the Union domination of the regions south of the Ohio river. The raid was successful in terms of the re-supply effort and in intimidating the Union, but Forrest returned south.

Forrest's report: "I drove the enemy to their gunboats and fort; and held the town for ten hours, captured many stores and horses; burned sixty bales of cotton, one steamer, and a drydock, bringing out fifty prisoners."
Later, Forrest, having read in the newspapers that 140 fine horses had escaped the raid, sent Brigadier General Abraham Buford back to Paducah, to get the horses and to keep Union forces busy there while he attacked Fort Pillow.

On April 14, 1864 Buford's men found the horses hidden in a foundry as the newspapers reported. Buford rejoined Forrest with the spoils, leaving the Union in control of Paducah until the end of the War.

Source: Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paducah%2C_Kentucky

A Hunter's Paradise in Western KY - YouTube Slideshow!

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:19:24 -0700

A Hunter's Paradise in Carlisle County, KY
Two prime trophy hunting tracts, (one at 19.12 acres and the other at 25.05 acres)
offering awesome game including 150-200 class bucks, ducks (both Wood and Mallard),
turkey and small game. Great location has a slough bed lake right in the Mississippi River
fly away which makes it easy to flood and provides incredible fishing. Land includes a
2-2.5 acre food plot to feed the game along with marketable timber. It is surrounded by
approximately 1000 acres of trophy hunting land. The land is situated such that hunters
hunt on the very top of the bluff which chases the game directly towards these tracts.
A true hunter’s paradise with no hunting pressure along the side of the tracts!
*(Also, the deer head picture is an example of a 191 5/8 p/y.)
$132,000 - MLS# 45281
For more information call Crystal Tapp Allen, Realtor - 270-556-3665.

Crystal Allen, Realtor
Century 21 Service Realty, Inc.
3225 Coleman Road
Paducah, KY 42001
Office: 270-442-2100
Cell: 270-556-3665
Email: crystal@crystalsoldit.com
Website: crystalsoldit.com

Secluded Building Lot on 4.38 Acres - McCracken County, KY

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:05:41 -0700

Secluded Building Lot on 4.38 Acres
000 Lovelaceville Road - Secluded building lot on 4.38 acres, driveway in place.
$47,000 - MLS #42816
For more information call Crystal Tapp Allen, Realtor - 270-556-3665.

Crystal Allen, Realtor
Century 21 Service Realty, Inc.
3225 Coleman Road
Paducah, KY 42001
Office: 270-442-2100
Cell: 270-556-3665
Email: crystal@crystalsoldit.com
Website: crystalsoldit.com

A new way!

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:43:00 -0700

I have been a member of this fine networking site for a little while now and have not taken it or this blog option to its highest and best use. As a newer Real Estate Specialist, I have unfortunately found myself falling into the same old habits that I have seen some of my fellow associates fall victim to. I finally and thankfully realized this a couple weeks ago when I posted my very first and only blog to date which can be viewed for your welcomed criticism at crystalsoldit.blogspot.com. I was very proud of my effort, until I took constructive criticism of my blog entirely too personal.

I thought that if I blogged about features of my listings that it would provide more exposure for my seller, right? Although my sales manger enlightened me to the fact that I need a part of everyday happenings, myself, and my learned lessons as well. Now as a new Realtor, Apprentice Auctioneer, wife, mother, aunt, daughter, financial advisor, Renovator/flipper. try to be stager and ok you guys get the point, I was bogged down by the very thought of even more content. Then out of no where it finally hit me today that she actually had my best interests at heart and she knows from her many years of experience that people want to know who they are actually dealing with and want to be comfortable with the person they choose to partner with for the services of their most valuable investments. If they choose you, they need to know you are doing all you can find the time to do to market yourself as well as their property and if in fact in 2008 you are a Realtor and you are not posting blogs then you are doing a huge disservice to yourself and your clients. The web is a great marketplace and it is the number one niche marketplace - so if you are not putting yourself out there you are only falling farther behind and it will only cost you even more missed opportunity.

So let me extend my invite to share in the somewhat uncomfortable, but necessary world of blogging!

Best regards,

Crystal

Crystal Allen, Realtor
Crystalsoldit.com

Lone Oak - 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:49:12 -0700

Lone Oak - 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath

320 Wexford Court - Nice 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch in a great neighborhood.
Formal living room and dining room, with an eat-in kitchen,
comfortable family room, and oversized two-car garage.
$157,000 - MLS #42337
For more information call Crystal Tapp Allen, Realtor - 270-556-3665.

Crystal Allen, Realtor
Century 21 Service Realty, Inc.
3225 Coleman Road
Paducah, KY 42001
Office: 270-442-2100
Cell: 270-556-3665
Email: crystal@crystalsoldit.com
Website: crystalsoldit.com

2.28 Commercial Acres - Midpoint Between Mall & Downtown Paducah, KY

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:47:00 -0700

2.28 Acres - Commercial-zoned off Park Avenue

2620 HC Mathis Drive - Commercial building lot, 2.28 acres, just off Park Avenue, located directly behind Five Star Food Mart.
$169,900 - MLS #41741
For more information call Crystal Tapp Allen, Realtor - 270-556-3665.

Crystal Allen, Realtor
Century 21 Service Realty, Inc.
3225 Coleman Road
Paducah, KY 42001
Office: 270-442-2100
Cell: 270-556-3665
Email: crystal@crystalsoldit.com
Website: crystalsoldit.com

21 Secluded Acres in Western Kentucky

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:43:42 -0700

21 Secluded Acres in Western Kentucky
000 Trice Road - 21 acres of beautiful land that was home to an old dairy farm, 2 ponds, very private setting.
$149,900 - MLS #44601
For more information call Crystal Tapp Allen, Realtor - 270-556-3665.

Crystal Allen, Realtor
Century 21 Service Realty, Inc.
3225 Coleman Road
Paducah, KY 42001
Office: 270-442-2100
Cell: 270-556-3665
Email: crystal@crystalsoldit.com
Website: crystalsoldit.com

Paducah - 2 Br/1 Ba - Under $60k!

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:38:16 -0700

Paducah - 2 Br/1 Ba - Under $60k!

704 South 21st - Sweet and cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with original hardwood,
updated bathroom with tile and basement for storage.
$59,500 - MLS #44716
For more information call Crystal Tapp Allen, Realtor - 270-556-3665.

Crystal Allen, Realtor
Century 21 Service Realty, Inc.
3225 Coleman Road
Paducah, KY 42001
Office: 270-442-2100
Cell: 270-556-3665
Email: crystal@crystalsoldit.com
Website: crystalsoldit.com

For Sale - A Hunter's Paradise in Carlisle County, KY

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:30:36 -0700

A Hunter's Paradise in Carlisle County, KY
Two prime trophy hunting tracts offering awesome game including 150 class deer/bucks, ducks, turkey and small game. Great location has a slough bed lake right in a fly away which makes it easy to flood. Land includes a 2-2.5 acre food plot to feed the game along with marketable timber. Surrounded by 1000 +/-acres of trophy hunting land. The land is situated such that hunters hunt on the very top of the bluff which chases the game directly towards these tracks.
$132,000 - MLS# 45281
For more information call Crystal Tapp Allen, Realtor - 270-556-3665.

Crystal Allen, Realtor
Century 21 Service Realty, Inc.
3225 Coleman Road
Paducah, KY 42001
Office: 270-442-2100
Cell: 270-556-3665
Email: crystal@crystalsoldit.com
Website: crystalsoldit.com

Why pay rent? - Almost everything is new in this 3br/1ba Paducah home!

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:20:00 -0700

Why pay rent?
Almost everything is new in this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home!

Why pay rent?
Almost everything is new in this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home!

1627 Martin Luther King Dr.
Paducah, KYPriced to sell at $69,000.

To see this property call Crystal Tapp Allen, Realtor - 270-556-3665!

Search area listings at www.Crystalsoldit.com.

Century 21 Service Realty

3225 Coleman Rd.

Paducah, KY 42001

Office: (270) 442-2100 • Cell: (270) 556-3665

Location	In City Limits
Utilities available	Garbage - Public
Water	Public/Municipality
Sewer	Public/Municipality
Electric Company	Paducah Power Sys
Water Company	Paducah Water Works
Style	1 Story
Construction	Frame
Foundation	Brick
Exterior finish	Vinyl Siding
Roof	Composition Shingle
Heating	Natural Gas
Cooling	Central Air
Water heater	Electric
Attic	Crawl Opening
Walls	Dry Wall
Laundry location	Utility Room
Dining/kitchen	Eat-In Kitchen
Floor covering	Carpet, Vinyl/Linoleum
Interior features	Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior features	Brick Walks, Covered Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard

Commercial Real Estate Listing - 1030 N Friendship Road, Paducah, KY

Crystal Allen (Century 21 Service Realty) — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:18:00 -0700

Prime land for development. Limitless potential!
1030, 1032 & 1034 Old North Friendship Road, Paducah, KY
3.27 Acres located near WKCTC and adjacent to apartment complex.

Prime land for development. Limitless potential!

1030, 1032 & 1034 Old North Friendship Road, Paducah, KY

3.27 Acres located near WKCTC and adjacent to apartment complex.
Tract B - Currently offers 3 rental units: main house - 1580 sq ft, apartment over garage - 700 sq ft, and 3rd unit - 787 sq ft. Currently generates over $1500.00 a month.

Priced to sell at $179,900.

To see this property call Crystal Tapp Allen, Realtor - 270-556-3665!

Search area listings at www.Crystalsoldit.com.

Harris Real Estate & Auction Dale Ray Harris
Broker/Auctioneer
3855 St. Rt. 45 • Mayfield, KY 42066
Office: 247-3253 • Fax: 247-3230