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Are Open Houses a Necessity ???

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:01:16 -0800

Maybe an old question....but......here it is again..

We all do it, and even just prior to thinking about this question I browsed through the web to see what kind of info I could find. In multiple places including an NAR study article, Open Houses only benefit 2-4 percent of homes sold.

Especially with a media driven, web based society, are Open Houses effective anymore..??

If nearly 87% of recent home buyers are using the Internet as an information resource, I think maybe we could decide how to better attract the remaining 13 %

Do I have the answer..?? no not at the moment....I am only thinking of a saying that I have heard before and I believe it apply's....

If the horse is dead, it's time to get off of it.....the horse may not be completely dead, but I think it is atleast time to put him to pasture....

Fall Colors in Middle Tennessee....

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:08:59 -0700

With over 400 deciduous trees here in the great state of Tennessee you can expect and OVERWHELMING DISPLAY of colors during the fall. Late EXPLODING colors can be seen all the way into November while slowly moving west from the Smokies thru the Cumberland Plateau....

From the Great Smokey Mts and back west towards the Nashville area up thru the Cumberland Plateau, this amazing time of year always draws anticipation in hopes of seeing a canvas of color !!

If you have ever thought about moving to the great state of Tennessee and in particular the middle Tennessee area, give me a call. The entire Cumberland Platuea region is an incredible place to retire to, relocate to or simply invest in some vacation property.

With Mountains of possibilities and Rivers of choices, Middle Tennessee is where you need to be !!!! Fish on Dale Hollow Lake or explore the Cumberland River !!!

I am a licensed Realtor in living in Putnam county with the resources to help locate your perfect farm, acreage, home or what ever your real estate desire....

Give me a call

Wayne Howell, Realtor First Realty Co. 116 S Lowe Ave 38501 cell---931-432-0609 office---931-528-1573

3215 Burton Cove Rd Cookeville Tennessee Home with 1.14 Acre

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:51:12 -0700

Beautiful brick home on 1.14 acres situated in Northeast Putnam County. Close to Algood School, Walmart and White Plains Golf Course. 2609 sq ft built in 2005. 3/2, 1.5 story with 2 car attatched garage.

Click on the living room photo below for a link of the virtual tour.......

IF YOU NEED MORE INFO ON THIS HOME, OR ANY OTHER LISTING IN THE ENITRE UPPER CUMBERLAND AREA, LET ME ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR SEARCH. WHEN LOOKING TO LIST YOUR HOME\PROPERTY OR TRYING TO SELL, I WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP AS WELL !!!

WITH THE RESOURCES VIRTUALLY AT OUR FINGER TIPS, EMAIL OR CALL ME ANYTIME !!!

WAYNE HOWELL, REALTOR FIRST REALTY CO 116 S LOWE AVE COOKEVILLE TN

CELL 931-303-1744 OFFICE 931-528-1573 EMAIL WAYNE@FIRSTREALTY.NET

127 YARD SALE Who's Coming ???

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:44:07 -0700

Welcome to the World's Longest Yardsale, also known as the 127 Corridor Sale...

654 Miles

From West Unity, Ohio to Gadsden, Alabama!

The Sale is headquartered in Jamestown, Tennessee at the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce. Stop by the Chamber office in Ye Ole Jail next to the Courthouse in downtown Jamestown to purchase your official 127 Sale T-Shirts!

August 7-10, 2008

http://www.127sale.com/

Nestled in the beautiful Upper Cumberland Region of Tennessee, Fentress County is also home to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historical Site, and Pickett State Park. We're also known to the equestrian community as the Trail Riding Capital of the Southeast!

If you are coming into the Cookeville Putnam county area, or any of the surrounding counties, and would like to check out some great local upper cumberland real estate, give me a call...

Wayne Howell, Realtor 931-303-1744 wayne@firstrealty.net

First Realty Co. 116 S Lowe Ave. Cookeville Tn 38501

REDUCED !! CENTER HILL ON 3+ ACRES, WATCH THE HUMMINGBIRDS AND DEER

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:14:30 -0700

REDUCED !!! REDUCED !!! 1060 BACKBONE ROAD SPARTA TENNESSEE REDUCED !!! REDUCED !!!

Call me today for more info !!!! Call Wayne @ 931-303-1744

RETIRE OR VISIT YOUR SUMMER HOME. LAUNCH YOUR BOAT WITHIN 1 1/2 MILE FROM TULIP BAY ON CENTER HILL LAKE. GARDEN YOUR HEART FULL ON THIS 3 + ACRE LOT AND WATCH THE HUMMING BIRDS, DEER, AND TURKEY. PROPERTY INCLUDES A WIRED AND HEATED 24X30 DETACHED GARAGE AND A 20X20 COVERED CARPORT. THIS COZY 1350 SQ FT MANUFACTURED HOME ON PERMANENT FOUNDATION IS WAITING FOR YOU. *SQ FT PER COURTHOUSE RECORDS. BUYER TO VERIFY*

LISTED AT 129,900.00 REDUCED TO $99,000.000 CALL TODAY !!!

WITH THE RESOURCES VIRTUALLY AT OUR FINGER TIPS, EMAIL OR CALL ME ANYTIME !!!

WAYNE HOWELL, REALTOR FIRST REALTY CO 116 S LOWE AVE COOKEVILLE TN

CELL 931-303-1744 OFFICE 931-528-1573 EMAIL WAYNE@FIRSTREALTY.NET

REDUCED !!! CAPE COP STYLE HOME ON QUIET CUL-DE-SAC IN COOKEVILLE TN

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:45:23 -0700

REDUCED !!! REDUCED !!! 720 LIBERTY CT COOKEVILLE TN REDUCED !!! REDUCED !!!!

2 Story with bonus room. Remodeled 2600 sf brick home. Main level master bed and bath. This Cape Cod style home has nice tile, wood, and carpet. Flooring with natural gas fireplace and natural gas otlet on patio for your outdoor grill. All located in a cul-de-sac. Previous two year utility $205.00 average. Covered @ car carport. *Sq footage per owner, courthouse records do not show same, buyer to verify*

LISTED AT 264,900.00 REDUCED TO $254,900.00

CALL ME FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THIS HOME OR ANY HOME THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FOR THE ENTIRE UPPER CUMBERLAND AREA......AS A LICENCED REALTOR THE MARKET IS SIMPLY AT OUR FINGERTIPS ANDINFORMATION IS JUST AN EMAIL AWAY...IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON VISITING THE COOKEVILLE AREA, GIVE ME A CALL OR EMAIL ME AND I WOULD BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU SELL OR PURCHASE YOUR HOME !!!!!

WAYNE HOWELL, REALTOR FIRST REALTY CO. 116 S LOWE AVE COOKEVILLE TN

CELL 931-303-1744 OFFICE 931-528-1573 EMAIL ME AT WAYNE@FIRSTREALTY.NET

Farm Fresh Eggs, Rhode Island Reds, Raising Chickens, 4-H Chick Chain

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:12:51 -0700

Well my boys decided to get involved with the local 4-H chick chain and we were crazy enough to let them bring home 27 1 day old chickens..Now almost 11 weeks later, man do they eat a lot. Now I guess the biggest bonus is suppose to be when these red birds are supposed to start laying an egg a day each !!!!! I have not been able to determine if I have any roosters out of the bunch so if all 27 start laying an egg a day I guess I will be selling some eggs because I certainly know that I will not be eating 189 eggs each week !!!!!!!!!

Let me know if you have enjoyed raising your fowl fare and fill me in on what to expect with 27 birds....Of course at the end of the program the boys will submit their best 5 birds in the county fair and we get to keep the remaining birds.....

and if you are looking for a home or piece of property anywhere in the beautiflu Upper Cumberland area of Tennessee, let me help you with your search. Including myself and a team of 6 other agents that I work with, not to mention 2007's Realtor of the Year for our Upper Cumberland Association, there is a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge to aid you with buying or selling your real estate.

The entire middle Tennesse area is not sufferring like you may be hearing according the national media, so it is an incredible time to still sale and even to buy.

First Realty is an incredible Realty Co. that has been operating here in Cookeville Tn since 1976. so we are certainly not a fly by nite realty company...

Check out my link below that will take you to a sample of how we list and market homes and use the search to browse through a variety of real estate listings that are availible in this beautiful region...

http://thewilsonteam.cc/

Wayne Howell, Realtor 931-303-1744

First Realty Co. Cookeville Tn. 931-528-1573

Smithville Jamboree, Fiddlers Jamboree

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:05:47 -0700

                                                                                   THE 37TH Annual
                                                SMITHVILLE FIDDLERS' JAMBOREE AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
                                                OFFICIAL STATE AND NATIONAL FIDDLERS CHAMPIONSHIP

FRIDAY & SATURDAY July 4 & 5, 2008

click this link to find out more about the fiddling jamboree

http://www.smithvillefiddlersjamboree.net/index.htm

The entire middle Tennesse area is not sufferring like you may be hearing according the national media, so it is an incredible time to still sale and even to buy.

First Realty is an incredible Realty Co. that has been operating here in Cookeville Tn since 1976. so we are certainly not a fly by nite realty company...

http://thewilsonteam.cc/

Wayne Howell, Realtor 931-303-1744

First Realty Co. Cookeville Tn. 931-528-1573

Gas Savers or Gimmics ??? What's Working For You ??

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:41:27 -0700

Simply that....out of all the email gimmics and things to try, what's working??? From fuel additives, not letting your tank get below half, pumping slow, to simply driving below the maximum speed limit. Like doing 60 mph in a 70 mph zone....

What is proving itself for you??? For those of you paying Sams Club $40.00 membership fees to simply save an extra .06-.08 cents a gallon, you basically only save maybe $20.00 a year depending on how far you drive out of the way just to fill up at a Walmart or Sams...not worth it to me...

Burgess Falls and Rock Island

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:30:54 -0700

One of the many GREAT early spring and summer places to visit here in the Upper Cumberland area of Tennessee....Check out the few web links to see what else is available...and to learn a little history about the Burgess Falls.....

http://cleanairtn.org/environment/parks/BurgessFalls/

http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/

http://www.stateparks.com/burgess_falls.html

http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2005AM/finalprogram/abstract_94320.htm

Is your garden ready..??

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:35:02 -0700

It is that time !!!! What have you got in the ground ?? I have got a small 30x40 ft patch with 13 rows planted and I cant wait unitl the garden is FULL !!!! If you have any great natural tips for insect control or fertilizing, let me know. It would be great to hear from you !!

Turkey Hunting...Have You Been This Year ??

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:05:15 -0700

Wondering who has been and how has your season turned out this year...?? I have not managed to hit the woods yet and wish that I had, but time is not always your friend..

If you are from Tennessee let me know how it went and I would love to prepare for dove and duck season if you are willing to share some of your annual secrets...

GOBBLE GOBBLE

5000 Sq Ft Commercial Building I-40 Visibility Sale or Lease

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:44:55 -0700

1281 S WALNUT Avenue Cookeville TN. 38501

5000+/- SQ FT BUILDING IN HIGH TRAFFIC COOKEVILLE TN COMMERCIAL AREA. FOR SALE OR LEASE. VISIBLE FROM I-40 AND INTERSTATE DRIVE. PERMANENT SIGNAGE. 3 RECEPTION AREAS, 4 BATHS (1 W/ SHOWERS) FULL KITCHEN IN BASEMENT WITH NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. CONFERENCE ROOM WITH KITCHENETTE. DRIVE UP WINDOW. NEWLY REMODELED INCLUDING ELECTRICAL WIRING, DATA WIRING, HEATING AND COOLING, NEW BRICK EXTERIOR. THIS WON'T LAST. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!

$700,000.00

116 S Lowe Ave Cookeville Tn. 38501

Office 931-528-1573

If you would like any or more info about this incredible piece of GREAT COOKEVILLE commercial property, give me a call...

Wayne Howell, Realtor

931-303-1744 wayne@firstrealty.net

1002 North Shady Lane, Clarkrange Tennessee

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:03:18 -0700

116 S Lowe Ave, Cookeville TN. 38501

931-528-1573

Wayne Howell, Realtor 931-303-1744

wayne@firstrealty.net

1002 North Shady Lane Clarkrange Tennessee $99,900.00

GREAT LOCATION to Elementary School, Easy Drive to Monterey, Crossville or Cookeville. A 1989 built 1200 sq ft brick home. 3 Bedroom 1 bath with a nice spacious sunroom and a gazebo that stays with hot tub!!!

Click the link provided for the virtual tour... http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?sk=13&t=1461481

Want some strawberries ???

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:59:16 -0700

Check out this local site for some AMAZING strawberries !!!! As a Florida boy, the strawberry season usually has already come and gone in Florida, so it is a treat to know that these berries and many more are yet to come here in the upper middle Tn area....

If you have any recipes that put a twist on strawberries, send it to me...of course we know the standard is a little (or a lot) of whipped topping and some pound cake or angel food cake....

Are you hungry yet..????

http://www.amazinacres.com/StrawberriesAmazinAcresofFun.htm

Want to go Caving ???? Search for Caves ??? Are you a Caver ?? Spelunking?

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:17:21 -0700

Check out this site if you have ever wanted to explore the world of caving in the Tennessee mountains... http://www.tennesseecaves.com/ this site is only an informative site since caving destinations for many remain silent. An underworld of sorts to those who hold a personal vow of secrecy to their sometimes personal findings. Let's face it, you need to be validate in some way that you are a responsible caver of large magnitude just to be included in this secret society..

Tennessee has 8000+ documented caves not to mention the ones that are largely undisocvered...many are actually ones serviced with guided tours and assistance so the family can be a part of the adventure..check out these sites for a guided tour...

http://www.forbiddencavern.com/, http://www.thelostsea.com/, http://www.cumberlandcaverns.com/

If you have ever thought about relocating to the Upper Cumberland Tennessee area, give me a call or drop me an email...maybe you can start your new found adventure to discovering your own personal cave. A variety of land listings sometimes disclose the feature of caves on the properties....

Wayne Howell, Realtor First Realty Co. 931-528-1573, cell 931-303-1744

No Real Estate Talk Today...Well Maybe..??

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:51:18 -0700

It is not exactly real estate talk but maybe some fun ideas about what you are doing with your land or small parcel....It is spring time and folks are all out in their yards raking, pulling weeds, planting new flowers and you should see the people at the local garden centers.....Not to mention the Robins that are sucking the worms out of the ground....it's really neat to watch those birds as they hop over the ground and instinctively know where a burried worm is....

So what are you doing lately...?? what I am doing...?? Well....I have turned a decent size patch of ground almost a month ago in hopes of planting my bounty. Just last week I turned it again since it is a new patch of that red stuff and I turned in some compost with a jolt of burnt lime... I have a neighbor that has put out a small row of onions, cabbage and cauliflower but he seems to be waiting on the rest. From what I hear, it is still best to wait another week or possibly two before stocking the garden. A hard frosty spring morning can put a huge damper on expected yield.

Another thing that I have discoverd is the sport of Paintball. O.K.....maybe it is just play time and not really a sport. However, when running through 14 acres with my 2 sons, decked in camo and either in pursuit of or being pursued, you feel as if you are defending the country. I will have to be honest....those paintballs HURT !!!! You should see the bruises that we have. We arent covered in them and since this was the first time that we played, you quickly find out that you need a little extra layer of clothing to aid in the padding. Let's face it, just dont get hit !!! But BOY !!!! that sure was fun.....

So what are you doing on your property...Turkey season is coming up..is anyone planning on doing some turkey hunting...I have some deer running through my little piece of property but I have not seen any turkeys. I wish I did though....

Let me know what you are doing or what you would like to do....if you are searching for something give me a call...the Upper Cumberland area of Tennessee is full of potential when it comes to what its land has to offer...

Dont Forget To Ask...

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:02:29 -0700

As a 3 month old agent fresh in the business....floor duty and an opportunity to serve a potential prospect is exciting and you jump quickly in hopes of sealing a relationship....

You receive a call and the customer on the other end of the phone sounds all together excited about a home and its recent price reduction. In their excitement and disbelief of the possibilities of seeing the home on such short notice, you go out of your way to tell them...ABSOLUTELY....I can show you this home today..

When I think about the conversation early into the phone call, the one comment that flew right over my head was...we had seen this house before, but it was out of our price range....I probably assumed that they had only viewed the home on a web search, not allowing room to think that maybe an agent had already shown the house and was representing them as well.....

In my rush and anticipation, I drove 15 miles one way...(I know that isnt that far, BUT....) and while the prospect was excited about the price reduction......that's when it came out.....

I will have to get with my agent and let them know........Well I knew then, I wasnt their agent nor was the listing agent because I had already spoken with him......so where did that leave me...??? Certainly not their buyer representative.... Now I know that there are a lot of questions that I could have probably pursued with this individual but trying to remain above board and allowing Real Estate Ethics to remain in play, I basically backed off and just shut up...

I should have been on my toes from the very beginning and asked... ARE YOU WORKING WITH ANOTHER AGENT??? IS ANOTHER AGENT REPRESENTING YOU??? HAVE YOU SIGNED A BUYERS REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH ANYONE??? I dont know, but half way through the home, this individual told me that their agent could not show them this home and told them to call my agency and see if someone could show it...??? Maybe they were told to contact the listing agent which would have been a more likely thing to have done rather than just pull a straw from the hat and waste someone elses gas and time....

So if your new or youve been at it for a while.....dont forget to ask a buyer or a seller....Are you currently being represented by another agent..???

New to the Upper Cumberland area?? Me Too...

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:00:39 -0700

I have only been here since the first of October so my family and I are pushing our 6 month mark of relocation. And a HUGE jump it was when we decide to move from family and come to an area that we literally knew no one.

The Upper Cumberland area and expecially the Cookeville area has recently in the last 2 yrs felt a huge surge of folks relocating from just about every surrounding and distant state. There have been a number of factors for folks moving and relocating and what ever your reason, WELCOME !!!

Many of my intiall contacts within my recent Real Estate profession have been with folks relocating from California, Minesota, Michigan, Florida and even a few from the metropolitan areas of Gattlinburg, Knoxville and Nashville.....

I think we drove thru every county around Putnam county while we searched for our home before our intiall purchase. We did end up on our own little 14 acre piece of country located just 7 miles from downtown Cookeville with a picturesque 2600 sq ft log sided home. We feed about 8-10 deer and my boys are enjoying running thru the woods and are now setting up a fort and paint ball bunkers...I think I might even get in on that...

Anyways....if your are fresh to the area, again, so am I. I think it would be great for some fresh faces to get together and help one another out. And if you have not made it here yet, give me a call or email me anytime. Email is a TREMENDOUS way of communicatiing and relaying info....

The Upper Middle Tennessee area is FULL of property\land\home potential...so stretch your limits and your imagination to some Tennessee living and give me a call....

Be Blessed.....

Wayne Howell, Lic. Realtor

931-303-1744

Wayne is in

Wayne Howell (Carmody and Associates LLC) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:49:26 -0700

Hey there everyone...I am getting up and running here on activerain...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated..

I have stared a little on my profile so check it out and let me know what you think..

We will be talking to everyone soon...

Wayne