nashville: According to Money Magazine.... - 07/16/08 02:36 PM
Franklin is #45 on their list of TOP 100 BEST PLACES TO LIVE in 2008!!!
Best Places to Live
Money's list of America's best small cities
2008 2007 2006 2005
45. Franklin, TN
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nashville: Waitin' On A Woman, Not Such A Bad Idea !! - 07/16/08 12:18 AM
Got to hand it to Brad Paisley again!! Great new song, and video !!
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/3032907/v157433492
oh yeah, and he got a little help from a dear friend
I hear tell that after they made the video, Andy gave him a special gift. A guitar that he used to play … (0 comments)
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nashville: Why Nashville Homes Don't Sell - 07/09/08 12:25 PM
There are numerous reasons a house doesn't sale. Most issues all fall into subcategories under the three main categories of (1) Location (2) Condition (3) Price. (1) You can't change your location unless it is a mobile home. (2) You can improve the condition. You report that it is immaculate (or … (0 comments)
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nashville: Great Places In Nashville For Under $200K - 07/09/08 11:45 AM
One thing that Nashville is known for is ecclectic, diverse, affordable homes. According to what you need you have several options at the under $200K price range. 1. Woodbine, Glenrose, Murray Hills: mostly ranch homes, finding a 2 bath may be a challenge, but 1 and 1.5 baths are commonplace. Within … (0 comments)
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nashville: Nashville Neighborhood Profile: Germantown, Hope Gardens, Historic Buena Vista - 07/09/08 12:17 AM
Nashville Urban Neighborhoods: Germantown, Hope Gardens, Historic Buena Vista & Salemtown
Nashville's first suburb was Germantown, just north of the Nashville skyline. When I moved to Nashville from a small town just east, I got lost in what I considered a wretched neighborhood called Germantown. I remember driving through the … (0 comments)
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nashville: 59 th International Auctioneers Conference and Show - 07/08/08 07:53 PM
THERE ARE NO LIMITS to what you can gain at the 59th International Auctioneers Conference and Show, July 7 - 12 in Nashville, Tennessee.
With exciting programs, networking opportunities,cutting edge technology, and more, you can customize your conference experience to your needs and interests.
Grow professionally and personally while gaining inspiration … (0 comments)
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nashville: Use of signs inside a home a help or hindrance? - 07/08/08 07:40 AM
We recently had a staged home change hands from one Realtor to another. THe new Realtor, whom we respect, decided to print out small signs and tape them all over the house so buyers had additional information.
Now our beautifully staged Showhome has over 70 signs plastered throughout. Some signs are … (16 comments)
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nashville: 2008 Tomato Arts Festival - 07/07/08 09:41 PM
I was watching "Don't Forget The Lyrics" on FOX a few seasons ago, passively, when I heard a country accent say, "I was the Tomato Queen." I perked up immediately to see one of our former "Queens" of the East Nashville festival was on one of my favorite game shows … (4 comments)
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nashville: One of the many benefits of living in Clarksville TN - 07/06/08 09:54 PM
Clarksville Tennessee is a 'Diamond in the Rough' that is currently being polished. There are many benefits of calling Clarksville home one of which is the easy commute to Nashville.
Yesterday, Pam and I took our daughter and some friends to the Kenny Chesney concert at LP field. A simple 40 … (3 comments)
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nashville: Top Producer 8i Training Class- Franklin, TN - 07/06/08 12:58 PM
Top Producer 8i training class!!
As Top Producer's Regional System Consultant covering Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee; I offer FREE training sessions on a regular basis.
Franklin, TN - September 8, 2008 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Williamson County Association of Realtors
840 Crescent Centre Drive - Suite 120
Franklin, TN 37067
Topics to be covered in the class include the following:
Agent Set … (0 comments)
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nashville: Auctions, Auctions, Auctions: Nashville, TN - 07/01/08 03:25 PM
Auctions sure have changed. In today's time, auctions are becoming more and more popular ways to sell real estate at a designated and specified time. The question is which kind is it? REO auction where the bank owns the property, a foreclosure auction, or just a motivated seller who wants … (0 comments)
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nashville: Does the 2 1/2 times my income rule apply in this economy? - 06/30/08 11:37 AM
With all the talk of foreclosures and the constant news about housing market drama, how is any person supposed to know how much is TOO much house for their budget.The old rule of 2 1/2 times your income may or may not apply? Each individual must look at his/her own financial … (0 comments)
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nashville: What's Wrong With This Picture? (6/27/08) - 06/27/08 07:59 AM
This is an excellent example of what can happen if a water management system component fails. In this case, the siding was allowed to deteriorate and water penetrated the seams. Once inside it soaked the insulation and from there the wood. Obviously a major expense.
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nashville: Selling a house? Consider live-in manager - 06/26/08 03:34 PM
Selling a house? Consider live-in Home Manager
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
By Ric Romero
These days, it's a buyer's market in real estate, and many houses are sitting empty much longer than the owner would like. Here's a new twist that is helping sellers seal the deal more quickly.
Most … (2 comments)
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nashville: P.S. And you will come home...video teaser release - 06/23/08 06:43 PM
A mini video that has been written, directed, filmed, and produced by a builder and his agent in Nashville, TN as a means to market the builder's latest project, a majestic American Foursquare. In the film, a young American Korean War veteran makes his long journey back home after serving his … (0 comments)
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nashville: Saving Gas - 06/20/08 07:10 AM
We all know that gas continues to go up straining our budgets. In the real estate business we put a lot of miles on our vehicles showing buyers around, checking on listings, and delivering paperwork.
I have been spending somewhere between $400 and $600 per month this year on gas and … (0 comments)
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nashville: The Newest Generation of Realtors - 06/17/08 11:19 AM
After spending over a year developing an online lead generation web application for fellow Real Estate agents, it has come to my attention that most Realtors still do not understand how to transform their own business into a mobile money-making machine. And despite all of the expert web bloggers and daily … (2 comments)
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nashville: What's Wrong With This Picture? (6/17/08) - 06/17/08 05:54 AM
Maybe a better question is "What Are You Looking At?" The answer follows at the bottom of this blog.
Richard
Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, and contributing members of the Active Rain Real Estate network, and … (14 comments)
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nashville: For Sale By Owner Vs. Realtors:What is the big deal? - 06/16/08 01:11 PM
Actually the “DEAL” is quite big! Many home owners feel that selling themselves will save them tons of cash and headaches. Why pay commission to a realtor? With a realtor, you are not just getting a home listing, marketing and some great pictures on a site. You are getting SECURITY. … (0 comments)
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nashville: Power of Red - 06/13/08 08:42 AM
I've posted on using red in staging a few time before. Red is a great color to use in staging and even when used in small doses can make a huge impact. Its the color that is larger than life.
In our April Staging Contest, our internal judge agreed, singling out … (13 comments)
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nashville: History and Mystery in Nashville, TN - 06/12/08 01:52 PM
If you are getting ready to move to Nashville (or if you already live here), chances are pretty good that you are a musician. The majority of people I meet here are involved with the music industry in some way or another, whether in a band or in the business … (2 comments)
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nashville: Price it Right - 06/10/08 06:34 AM
Part of the reason so many houses here in the Rocky Mount area stay on the market for so long is that they are over priced.
There are many reasons why Realtors list homes that are over priced but that's not the topic of this post. I want to stick with … (0 comments)
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nashville: What's Wrong With This Picture? (6/7/8) - 06/07/08 03:52 PM
Fireplaces can penetrate directly through the roof or on the side of the roof/house. These penetrations present a water management challenge because of the large size of the penetration and the frequent use of flashing associated with them. This photo is where a chimney on the side of the house has … (6 comments)
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nashville: Bonus Room Blues - 06/05/08 02:07 PM
Your house is on the market…days, weeks, and unfortunately sometimes even months go by with only a few browsing buyers, nothing serious or solid. You’ve set up everything in the house so perfectly that it looks like a picture out of Better Homes and Gardens yet you still get no offers. … (0 comments)
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nashville: We have launched a brand new website! - 06/04/08 11:26 AM
We have launched a brand new website! We have launched a brand new website! We Have Launched a brand new website! Thats right folks. We hvae included a brand new Careers page that will tell you everything you need to know. It tells about our parent company Genral Motors and GMAC. … (1 comments)
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nashville: Before You Make The Call... - 05/30/08 11:16 AM
You have made the difficult decision to sell your home. Now what? What can you do before we arrive to put the house on the market.
There are several things you can do prior to our visit to make the process much easier. First-CLEAN!! Clean everything from top to bottom-the … (1 comments)
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nashville: HABITEC Inspects Citgo Gas Station - 05/27/08 08:21 PM
HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, is pleased to announce the completion of a Commercial Building Property Condition Assessment (PCA) for a Citgo Gas Station. The site of the PCA is in Nashville Tennessee, Davidson County. HABITEC completed the PCA on the main building with courtesy comments on the canopy super … (1 comments)
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nashville: I AM WHAT I THINK/ A Life-Changing Procedure - 05/25/08 05:22 PM
Recession proof your mind. Stop allowing media to control your destiny. We all have read books, new articles, or watched TV/Internet and hear we are in a recession. So say they don't need to watch anything they can feel and see it in the everyday lives. Some say things like: " … (2 comments)
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nashville: Nashville Real Estate Market Conditions - 05/24/08 06:58 PM
Nashville Real Estate Market ConditionsNashville Real EstateI continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Nashville Residential area real estate statistic for the month of April 2008. This includes 8 areas of NashvilleNew homes on the market: … (0 comments)
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nashville: Fox features Showhomes Greenville - 05/23/08 02:32 PM
Fox News in Greenville, SC featured Showhomes last week on a 10 minute segment on Home Staging. This is wonderful for owner Natasha Little who recently opened her franchise in this market and is off to a great start. The media clip, which ran four times last week, is sure to … (7 comments)
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nashville: Showhomes is Hiring - 05/23/08 12:21 PM
Come Grow With Us!
We have an outstanding opportunity for a candidate experienced in Franchise Operations Support and or real estate and home staging to join our Home Office team in Nashville!
Showhomes, based in Nashville, TN is America’s largest home staging company. We are rapidly expanding in our … (0 comments)
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nashville: Changes...They are a comin'!! - 05/16/08 04:26 PM
In the midst of all the doom and gloom we are hearing—there is truly a bright light in the Real Estate industry! All the changes that are being made are opening up doors to so many excellent new home owner programs. There are even many existing programs that have been completely … (0 comments)
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nashville: Good example of why you need color in a home - 05/15/08 07:55 AM
Ana Hitzel blogged recently on color in homes:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/509242/Color-Police-Take-off
If you read the comments on her blog, you will find lots of great opinions on color in a home. I'm a fan of color and contrast and think that when used with really excellent staging, it makes a huge difference.
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nashville: Top Producer 8i Quick Start Training Class - Clarksville, TN - 05/13/08 09:44 PM
Top Producer 8i training class!!
As Top Producer's Regional System Consultant covering Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee; I offer FREE training sessions on a regular basis.
Clarksville, TN - June 16, 2008 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Keller Williams (open to everyone)
2271 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Topics to be covered in the class include the following:
Agent Set Up
Contact … (0 comments)
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nashville: Staging Expressed in Mathmatics - 05/12/08 02:39 PM
You can find some strange stuff online!
I get Google alerts for a variety of search items, Showhomes being the most important. Recently, I received a Google altert for a reference to our company and followed the link.
I came across a .PDF of an academic paper that used math to … (7 comments)
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nashville: Just Staged in Nashville - 05/12/08 11:52 AM
Take a look at 825 Redwood, Showhomes' newest staged home in Nashville. This 1.5 million dollar new spec home shows off its bones well with staging in every room.
If you have a vacant listing and need staging, contact showhomes! With over two decades of staging experience, we are the national … (3 comments)
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nashville: Cool Kitchen Vingnette - 05/12/08 11:18 AM
The Showhomes Nashville office just completed a whole-house staging of a 1.5 million dollar new spec home on Redwood in Nashville.
I really liked this vingnette in the kitchen:
I love using an old darkroom timer for a kitchen timer - that's the type of creative touch that makes … (6 comments)
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nashville: The Scoop on St Joseph Statues - 05/12/08 07:54 AM
Recently, I've read (and commented on) a few blog posts about the practice of burying a St Joseph's statue in your yard to aid in the sale of your home.
This practice is widespread in the US. Although it originated as a Roman Catholic tradition, it is used by many … (7 comments)
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nashville: Thoughts and Ramblings - 05/10/08 06:04 PM
I'm still in Nashville, visiting my friend, "mom". We can only go in every 3 hours and she is sedated to keep her calm with the breathing tube. The first few days, she didn't know I was here, but now she does.
Yesterday, between appointments Sharon and I went driving around … (36 comments)
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nashville: Hope warm weather speeds up market - 05/10/08 02:42 PM
I am so glad Spring is here and the warm weather has settled in. I hope it changes the tempo of the Real Estate market around here. Happy Mother's Day to all mothers.
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nashville: Staging or Design? - 05/08/08 11:46 AM
Patti Eagan posted this comment on one of my blogs today:
"Staging is more "depersonalized" where model home merchandising is specifically designed to a buyer profile and target market and includes a "faux" family including children's names, ages schools and extracurricular activities."
This is a great point. At Showhomes we strive to create … (8 comments)
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nashville: What's Wrong With This Picture? (5/7/8) - 05/07/08 06:23 PM
How close is too close? The metal downspout goes directly behind the street service conductors, then down to ground level at the garage door entrance. Maybe the downspout should have been located around the corner to the veneer side?
Richard
www.habitecinspections.com
Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property … (4 comments)
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nashville: CNN Feature on Home Managers and Staging - 05/07/08 04:11 PM
I was able to get a copy of the CNN story on Showhomes and uploaded it to youtube:
Nashville based Showhomes is America's largest home staging company and with offices in 27 locations and 19 states, has helped over 25,000 homeowners and their Realtors sell vacant homes valued at over $8 … (0 comments)
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nashville: Dear Clients, - 05/07/08 02:27 PM
I just wanted to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for the kindness you have shown me lately:
Yesterday, Mr. and Ms. First Time Buyers and I had to meet to figure out a counter offer and you had the nerve to bring me a box of chocolates for my birthday! How … (5 comments)
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nashville: Great study on using photos to sell homes - 05/06/08 09:55 AM
I saw a great blog on the photography group linking to a study relating to photos and home sales:
Here is the link to the article:
http://fsbo.fizber.com/2008/05/01/the-successful-combination-of-photography-and-real-estate/
>>Another study relating to the number of photos a listing posts compares photos to the number of Days on Market (DOM). The findings show that listings with … (11 comments)
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nashville: Haven't seen that before...... - 05/06/08 09:24 AM
I enjoyed reading Elaine Maines' humorous post on staging a bachelor's home:
There's no JACK DANIELS in decorating!!!I get to tour homes all over the country and its always fun to see what we have to work with and what it looks like after we are finished. A well-intentioned Home Manager set … (5 comments)
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nashville: When a Builder Goes into Foreclosure... - 05/05/08 02:58 PM
A Nice Subdivision in Nashville Boasts THREE different builders. One Builder is now going bankrupt. My Client, a super nice guy who has been looking for several months has found his dream home! Here's the catch:
It's one of the Model Homes of this Bankrupt Builder!
I have heard nightmare stories about this Builder … (7 comments)
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nashville: Great traditional staging in LA - 05/05/08 10:53 AM
That's Lower Alabama (LA)
Angela Blankinchip, owner of Showhomes - Mobile and Bladwin Counties on the Alabama Gulf Coast, posted these photos of a vacant home staging she recently completed.
This home was dark, super-traditional and had some loud color choices. Best of all, it had an owner who refused to spend money … (7 comments)
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nashville: More Press for Showhomes - 05/05/08 07:57 AM
If you didn't read Sunday's LA Times article on using Home Managers to stage vacant homes, please do:
Staging featured in LA Times We are really excited about it! In addition to this article, we are featured in this month's Money Magazine. It ships this week and although I have not … (2 comments)
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nashville: NBC Feature on Showhomes - 05/02/08 01:26 PM
I've been uploading some of the wonderful press Showhomes has received onto YouTube. Like real estate tours, Youtube allows for embedding in blog posts and on HTML marketing. This is great for email marketing and Active Rain!
This is an NBC story about Showhomes that showcases some really wonderful million dollar … (10 comments)
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nashville: Who is Showhomes? - 05/02/08 09:11 AM
Showhomes: America’s Largest Home Staging Business - No Industry Experience is Necessary
Showhomes is based in Nashville, TN and has offices in Memphis and Nashville. We're active on AR and are looking forward to meeting people from our state!
Here is some general info on our company:
There’s a reason the … (1 comments)
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nashville: Speaking of Red Ties... - 05/02/08 09:03 AM
In my previous post I mentioned the power of red during a discussion of red couches and the sale of homes. I mentioned that I occasionally wear a red tie and was able to dig this broadcast story on Showhomes from CNN Open House, a now-defunct real estate show on CNN: … (1 comments)
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nashville: Red Couches Sell Homes? - 05/02/08 08:43 AM
I was reading this great post:
Is this "magic" staging furniture? It sold 3 different homes in days - Before & AftersIn looking at the photos, I remembered our Ann Arbor, MI office had a lot of luck with this furniture:
This furniture sold several homes in a row. Why?
I believe most … (10 comments)
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nashville: Staging contest winners for March - 04/30/08 10:36 AM
March Staging Contest Winners: Showhomes holds an internal staging contest each month based on photo entries of stagings active during that month. We just released in our internal newsletter our monthly winners and I'd like to share this on Active Rain:
This month's winning rooms all display outstanding application of the key … (5 comments)
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nashville: Nashville Home Owners Prepare for the Next Wave of Foreclosures - Is This YOU? - 04/25/08 11:02 AM
It was headline news in Sunday's Tennesseean. The next wave of foreclosures is coming and there are many Nashville Residents that will be in that Real Estate Foreclosure Wave.
Do you feel like THIS is where you are headed?
Well, it doesn't have to be that way!!!
There is something called a SHORT SALE. … (0 comments)
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nashville: Nashville Real Estate Buyers, Get Ready for a New Listing... - 04/24/08 10:21 AM
I am sitting next to an open window and it's about 9:30 in the morning on this beautiful April Thursday in Nashville. Just thinking about a cool new listing I am about to have...
I met a nice young couple with a sweet baby at a recent Open House. We have decided … (0 comments)
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nashville: Showhomes featured on RIS Media - 04/23/08 03:14 PM
5 Tips for Selling a Vacant Home
Showhomes featured on RIS Media:
Click stars to vote (left is low, right is high) (11 votes, average: 3.73 out of 5) . RISMEDIA, April 8, 2008-This spring, as it becomes a popular time for homeowners to begin preparing their homes for sale, … (0 comments)
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nashville: Showhomes Stages a New Builder Home - 04/23/08 02:55 PM
This is a real estate show of a recent Showhomes Nashville staging for Ernst Builders in the exclusive Fairvue Plantation development north of Nashville. This fall, Showhomes staged a $1.4 million dollar model home for Ernst and it sold in less than 30 days. This beautiful home on Potter Lane is … (0 comments)
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nashville: Nashville - Help Clean-up Percy Priest Lake! Earth Day! - 04/23/08 11:32 AM
I'm Back! I haven't blogged in months, but I am back and I am going to try to add something daily through out the week! Mostly cool events happening in the Nashville area, housing information, and anything I come across. So, who knows what will come up?
For today, I really … (0 comments)
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nashville: Some Before and After photos from Little Rock - 04/22/08 03:39 PM
Jeff and Heidi Ross, the Showhomes Little Rock owners, sent me these great before and after photos of some of their recent staged homes:
This is a 'catch point' - a space in a home where people collect when walking through the home with a realtor.
Here is another room … (5 comments)
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nashville: Healthy Market despite National trends.... - 04/22/08 01:45 PM
If you have ever considered a move to Nashville now is the time to do it! Local Real Estate Market Healthy Currently, Tennessee is ranked among the top 5 states for real estate investments (including residential). And with interest rates so low, this is a great opportunity for buyers.
In addition … (0 comments)
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nashville: Shift happens.. - 04/17/08 09:49 PM
April 18, 2007
In industry climates like these, we are all afforded a chance to catch our breath and we finally have time to "look under the hood" and really evaluate our best practices in brokerage and individual agent businesses. Many offices within the C-21 system and the business as a whole are looking at expenditures through … (1 comments)
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nashville: Hispanics in Housing Market - 04/17/08 10:34 AM
I am a Realtor for Middle Tennessee and I am working with more and more Hispanics in the Housing Market. Have you reached out to them in your area? Please let me know what are your strengths and weaknesses in this growing Market. … (15 comments)
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nashville: EXIT is growing - 04/16/08 11:57 AM
Despite a shaky market, EXIT Realty is seeing significant growth in the Midsouth regions. Nashville Business Journal
I believe a large part of this growth is due to EXIT offering comprehensive training and other benefits without the extra costs that other brokerages charge, and that can be very refreshing, especially for … (2 comments)
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nashville: FannieMae - 04/07/08 05:18 PM
April 2, 2008 is a day we all will remember. It was the day Fannie-Mae announced there new underwriting guidelines. While the FHA/VA Loan limits may have increased. Other areas are seeing some major adjustments. Such as the Declining Market Adjustments to LTV's, the proposed new appraisals agreement with the Attorney … (3 comments)
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nashville: Cumberland Yacht Harbor - 04/04/08 08:29 PM
Cumberland Yacht Harbor
Centrally located 10 minutes by Boat or Land from downtown Nashville. Luxury condos in a gated community overlooking a new Harbor & Marina. Oversized villa w/garden pool view. Gourmet kitchen w/granite. Oversized terrace w/optional built in grill.
MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED AND HAVE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL STACY GEE OR YOUR CHOICE … (0 comments)
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nashville: Artesia in Nashville, Tennessee - 04/04/08 07:54 PM
Welcome to the "Artesia" what a wonderful place to call home! If your looking for "Fine Living" this is it!!
Different floorplans to choose from!
Awesome condo unit across the street from Centennial Park's Flag Pole Hill and Dog Park; just steps away from The Parthenon. Features the highest quality finishes in … (0 comments)
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nashville: BELLE MEADE COURT *NEW CONSTRUCTION* - 04/04/08 07:47 PM
BELLE MEADE COURT
DIFFERENT FLOORPLANS TO CHOOSE FROM.
PREMIERE LOCATION BRIDGING THE EXCITEMENT OF WEST END/MIDTOWN W/REFINED TRADITION OF BELLE MEADE. 10 FT CEILINGS, FP, POOL/COURTYARD, GATED UNDERGROUND PKG. CORNER TOWNHOUSE UNIT W/TURRET & LOADS OF WINDOWS IN LR & MASTER. PORCH & BALCONY!
ASSOCIATION IS $433 A MONTH WHICH INCLUDES: Exterior Maintenance / … (0 comments)
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nashville: April Showers Bring May Flowers - Nashville Sellers: Increase Your Home's Curb Appeal! - 04/04/08 12:02 PM
Majorly rainy weather here in Nashville today!
And I can't remember where I heard this saying "April Showers Bring May Flowers", but somewhere along the line I picked that up.
And check out this cake that http://www.rebeccascake.blogspot.com/ created just for this saying:
Too cute Rebecca!
Anyway, back to the storyline, which is teaching Sellers … (3 comments)
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nashville: Tennessee Makes News as Affordable Market - 03/31/08 08:36 PM
Tennessee Makes News as Affordable Market
A newly-released study by Bizjournals.com ranked the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. as to housing affordability. Tennessee had TWO cities make it into the top 20!
Memphis ranked 9th, and Nashville ranked 16th! [FYI: The LEAST affordable market in the study, ranked 50th? Los Angeles, … (0 comments)
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nashville: Credit Repair Kit or A Credit Restoration Company? It's your credit, you pick. - 03/31/08 12:40 PM
If you ever applied for a loan and you were turned do then you know how important a positive credit score could be. So many companies are opening there do to offer credit repair and most of the time for outrageous fee's. Just think about it for a minute, if they … (2 comments)
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nashville: Want to Know What Your Green Hills / David Lipscomb Home in Nashville is Worth? - 03/31/08 11:10 AM
I absolutely LOVE my neighborhood - the Green Hills / David Lipscomb Area of Nashville is a great place to call home!
I do know, however, that this neighborhood has a 10% turnover rate each year (based on data from the past ten years), so people are flying in and out … (0 comments)
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nashville: Now I have a Camera, What Software Do I Need? - 03/28/08 07:43 AM
Now I have a Camera, What Software Do I Need?
So, you've done it: you've gone out and purchased your new wide angle digital camera to take photos of your homes. You need high quality images of your work for your portfolio because just like in staging 'It's all about presentation."
Most … (11 comments)
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nashville: Unwanted Visitors! Mind The Gap! - 03/28/08 07:29 AM
At HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, we sometimes see gaps around the metal shrouds covering HVAC ducting that connects to exterior package units at homes and buildings. We flag this every time because of the negative effects that can come from these gaps. Gaps at the top of the shroud … (1 comments)
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nashville: RE/MAX Elite Boot Camp & Mentoring Program - 03/27/08 11:01 PM
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nashville: Top Producer 8i Quick Start Training Class - Franklin, TN - 03/27/08 08:23 PM
Top Producer 8i training class!!
As Top Producer's Regional System Consultant covering Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana; I offer FREE training sessions on a regular basis.
Franklin, TN - May 8, 2008 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Williamson County Association of Realtors
840 Crescent Centre Drive - Suite 120
Franklin, TN 37067
Topics to be covered in the class include the following:
Agent Set Up Contact Entry Action Plans … (10 comments)
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nashville: Approved Fha and Va lender in Tennessee and other states - 03/27/08 06:12 PM
Hello fellow active-rain members,
I have had a very interesting week needless to say. I found out this week that the Home Possible is not being offered by my favorite lender (Taylor Bean) anymore. So I called a few other lenders to see if they were offering it, and they all had … (0 comments)
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nashville: Chicago Success Story - 03/26/08 12:30 PM
Chicago Staging Success Story
Chicago Showhomes franchise owner Barbara Bliss, the one who compiled the wonderful staging stats for her market, emailed this success story about a recent Lake Forest home she staged which sold for $1,120,000 - just a bit shy of its $1,199,000 list price.If that were not enough, … (3 comments)
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nashville: Offbeat Occupation : Staging company turns a house into a Showhome - 03/26/08 10:47 AM
Offbeat Occupation : Staging company turns a house into a ShowhomeSignal Tribune Newspaper, Long Beach, CA features Showhomes - Orange County
March 20th, 2008 By Heather Posey, Staff Writer
After several years of success, real estate markets all across the country have slowed to a trickle of what they had been … (1 comments)
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nashville: Showhomes Home Stager Joins Extreme Makeover Crew - 03/24/08 01:43 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3-23-08
SHOWHOMES WORKS WITH ABC’S EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME ADDITION IN NEW ORLEANS TO REBUILD THE HOME OF THE USEA’S America’s Largest Home Staging Company Works with ABC-TV Extreme Makeover: Home Addition to Build a Home in Just One Week.
New Orleans, LA – New Orleans … (7 comments)
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nashville: Five Essential Tips for Selling your Vacant Home - 03/21/08 10:44 AM
Five Essential Tips for Selling your Vacant Home
Showhomes shows home sellers how to make a good first impression
Nashville, TN <March 20th, 2008> -- Whether you are getting ready for a job interview, preparing to meet someone special for the first time, or selling your home – first impressions … (10 comments)
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nashville: NEW car or Old car by Ronell D. Moore from www.RonellMortgage.com of Middle Tennessee - 03/20/08 12:57 AM
NEW car or Old car by Ronell D. Moore from www.RonellMortgage.com of Middle Tennessee
I was reading somebodies Blog today and noticed they were speaking about image. They were entertaining the age old question, should drive a new designer car or and older car? They were making the point that many … (0 comments)
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nashville: Hey Nashville! How about some Spring Cleaning?!?! - 03/19/08 09:22 AM
I ran across this GREAT article on Spring Cleaning and Home Maintenance through Rismedia and thought I would share it with you! I will add some pictures to make it more entertaining :)!
Spring Cleaning
The first step to Spring cleaning is making a list of which areas of your home need … (1 comments)
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nashville: Another Big Rate Cut - 03/18/08 01:52 PM
The FED cut the Fereral Funds Rate 3/4 of a percent, to 2.25% today, in an effort to avoid a recession. With lower rates consumers are encouraged to spend and borrow more.
Some people think that as the dollar weakens with each cut we could see higher gas and food prices, and … (2 comments)
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nashville: Top 3 Zero Lot Line Listings in the Green Hills / David Lipscomb Area! - 03/17/08 12:43 PM
Oh the Zero Lot Line Home. The war rages over the pros and cons of these newer homes.
On the positive side, a zero lot line home is EXTREMELY environmentally friendly. Using land that is already developed and dividing it in two allows for more density of people in a smaller … (1 comments)
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nashville: Staging sells 1.4 million Dollar Spec Home Despite 3 Year Supply of Homes - 03/17/08 09:27 AM
Showhomes Middle Tennessee helps sell a $1.4 million dollar spec home for Ernst Builders on Old Hickory Lake
Ernst Builders, one of Nashville's premier builders, has been busy building out Fairvue Plantation north of Nashville. With the slowing real estate market, there is currently a 3 year supply of spec homes in … (0 comments)
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nashville: TV or Internet - 03/13/08 08:12 PM
I am faced with a challenge TV or Internet. I would like to get the most bang for my buck. Yet I would like to also get the maximum exposure and return on my dollar. If I advertise on TV I have an audience that is in my market with a … (20 comments)
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nashville: Nashville Real Estate Investors, Do You Know About the... - 03/13/08 04:26 PM
1031 Exchange?!!?!?!!?
If you have investment property in Davidson County, or in the Greater Nashville Area, and you are getting ready to sell and invest in something else, then you MUST know about this 1031 Exchange!
The 1031 Exchange is basically a way to defer taxes and reinvest your savings!
Through the … (1 comments)
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nashville: Showhomes Middle Tennessee Sells Another - 03/13/08 10:53 AM
Showhomes Middle Tennessee has had a string of quick sales successes. Here is the most recent:
This 1.5 million dollar home sold to the first person who looked at it after 15 months on the market. The builder consulted with Showhomes and used a trained Home Manager to help stage … (6 comments)
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nashville: Top Producer 8i Training Class - Nashville, TN - 03/11/08 09:03 PM
Top Producer 8i training class!!
As Top Producer's Regional System Consultant covering Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana; I offer FREE training sessions on a regular basis.
Nashville, TN - April 11 2008 (10:00am - 1:00pm)
Hampton Inn & Suites
2324 Crestmoor Road
Nashville, TN 37215
Topics to be covered in the class include the following:
Agent Set Up Contact Entry Action Plans Listing and Closing Plans Mass … (0 comments)
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nashville: Greater Nashville Area Home Sales Decrease In February - 03/10/08 01:36 PM
HOME SALES DECREASE IN FEBRUARY
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nashville: New FHA Loan Limits for TN - 03/07/08 06:55 PM
Now I can better help you, help your clients with not-so-perfect credit and/or limited cash to purchase a home in the $300-400K range. FHA generally has the best rates and the lowest MI payments.
So what are you waiting for? Block out an hour or two each day, get on the … (2 comments)
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nashville: Time For Buyer's To Buy - 03/04/08 01:33 PM
I recently read an artivle on CNN-Money.com entitled Housing: Best Time To Buy In Four Years. It basically says that home valutaions (the difference from what a home should cost and the actual price) are the lowest they've been since 2004. Basically, the affordability is back and better than it has been … (0 comments)
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nashville: Now is the best time to buy in 4 years! - 03/04/08 12:03 PM
I just read an article on-line that said that homes are now at the most affordable rate in that they have been at in the last 4 years. This is because of falling prices in overvalued markets, and also a larger inventory of homes on the market, fueled by foreclosures. This … (4 comments)
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nashville: Rate Cut Is Going Happen - 02/28/08 07:17 PM
Experts are saying that Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke is is going to cut key interest rates by 1/2%, and possibly as much as 3/4% when the Fed meet again on March 18th. Bernanke has said that the health of the U.S. economy is his biggest concern.
A half point cut would … (1 comments)
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nashville: Nashville Condo for the Musician! - 02/28/08 10:20 AM
As many of you know, I am always scouring through listings trying to find places for Nashville Musicians to call home. A couple of days ago during one of these searches I found a REAL jewel - check this out!
106 Bonnie Briar Lane (in Hillsboro Village) for $369,900. This renovated townhouse … (1 comments)
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nashville: Investing in Nashville Tennessee is getting more popular. - 02/27/08 04:20 PM
I have noticed that more and more people are investing in real estate here in Nashville and middle Tennessee. I work with several investors and I have seen some really good deals come across my desk in the past few months. With more homes going into foreclosure, now is a great time … (1 comments)
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nashville: Question: When Is A Crack in Brick Veneer Too Large? - 02/24/08 09:16 PM
Well, to some any crack is too big! But to many Inspectors 1/8 inch is a key number. If a crack in the brick veneer of a home or building exceeds 1/8" in opening, OR, shows differential movement, then the crack should be repaired.
In this picture on the right the vertical cracks are approaching … (5 comments)
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nashville: Question: When Is A Crack in the Brick Veneer Too Big? - 02/24/08 09:10 PM
Well, to some any crack is too big! But to many Inspectors 1/8 inch is a key number. If a crack in the brick veneer of a home or building exceeds 1/8" in opening, OR, shows differential movement, then the crack should be repaired.
In this picture on the right the vertical cracks are approaching … (2 comments)
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nashville: Question: What's That Smell? - 02/24/08 07:52 PM
WHAT'S THAT SMELL?
I knew you'd look. No, no gross pictures, just a discussion. Have you ever been in a home or building and detected an "odd" smell that seems to be coming from a bathroom? And no one has been in that bathroom for a long time, like weeks. Sometimes it … (3 comments)
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