I recently had a seller call me and ask me about the Residential Property Condition Disclosure form that sellers are required by Tennessee law to provide to buyers. Her question concerned exactly when the seller is supposed to provide this form to the buyer. I told her how I handle this form when I represent the buyer or the seller but I advised her to contact a local real estate attorney for her particular situation. It seems that her lease-purchase buyers were giving her problems so she was proceeding to terminate the contract and evict them. Their lawyer was bringing up the lack of the Property Condition Disclosure form which was preventing the termination and eviction. So FSBO sellers, I know you've probably done your homework on selling your house on your own but I strongly recomme... 01/19/2009

I am not, by any means, a food snob or critic. I have not devoted my life to the finer food-ities in life. After all, I have kids with picky palates and I have a limited dining out budget. But I do like to eat (most of us do) and I also appreciate good-tasting food (and awesome-tasting food). So although I have not eaten at all of the restaurants in my area, I have eaten at quite a few and here are my favorites. American/Eclectic Cootie Browns – 2715 N Roan St. Johnson City (423) 283-4723 I love the Muffuletta sandwich, the “fries” with blue cheese dressing/dip, and the key lime cookies   Asian: Thai, Chinese, Fusion, Sushi Stir Fry Café – 3020 Franklin Terrace Dr. Johnson City (423) 232-6000 I love their Pad Thai and Firecracker Shrimp appetizer, nice decor Café Pacific – 1033 W Oaklan... 01/14/2009

If you, or your spouse or significant other, are in your last year of medical school, have interviewed at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in Johnson City, and hope to match here I wish you the best of luck. If you do end up matching here (or have pre-matched) and have decided to buy a house, you've made two good decisions. Interest rates are still low (and may get even lower) and there are lots of houses from which to choose, from under $100,000 to, well, the sky's the limit. I can help you find a house for your specific needs and budget and I can also connect you with several local mortgage lenders who I can recommend with confidence. If you are not sure about buying, contact me and we can discuss your options. I love working with residents, spouses, and their families, because ... 01/12/2009

As I've mentioned before, I give donations as closing gifts.  I would like to share one of my letters I use.  This not my finished product that I'm currently using (It's under construction) but it gives you an idea.  I also got this idea from conferences. Go go go!                                                               This year we will be giving as much support for local charities and non profit organizations as we possibly can, with our time, talents, and financial resources. You to can do your part to strengthen our community, in which we work, play, learn, and grow. Please join us in donating the coast of your conventional closing gift to one of the following worthy local causes, or feel free to suggest your own.   The donation will be made in your name and it WILL make a dif... 01/10/2009

Like Neal Bloom, I too, have a great holiday recipe that everyone loves and always asks me for the recipe, once they have tried it. I know it's a bit too late to make it for Christmas (unless you happen to have all the ingredients in your pantry which I doubt) but it's not too late for New Year's Eve or Day. It is really, really good so try it once. You'll be hooked. Kahlua Cake 8 oz. sour cream 4 eggs 1 tsp real vanilla 2 jiggers of Kahlua 1/2 cup canola or vegetabe oil 1 small package instant chocolate pudding 1 package Duncan Hines Butter Recipe Golden Cake mix 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional - I don't include them) Powdered sugar (optional) Blend sour cream, eggs, vanilla, Kahula and oil with a mixer until combined. Stir in pudding and cake mixes and ... 12/24/2008

  Okay it's not wordless Wednesday or..something Sunday...but I wanted to share the beauty of our area. This is this morning looking out our mountains!!!!  They are especially beatiful when they are snow covered.  We have had a lot of rain lately...no snow...aghhhhh....Hoping for a white Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone..............and a Happy New Years 12/18/2008

 Hello Active Rainers.  I want to share with you a passion of mine.  I walk every year in the 3 day walk for Breast Cancer.  It is 20 miles a day for 3 days, rain or shine.  It is an amazing, life changing event.  My goal is to walk in every city it is offered in over the next 15-20 years. (depending on how many more cities they add on.)  I am walking in Chicago in 2009.  The criteria for walking is, each walker must raise $2,300.00 each.  That is the a large number, but you can do it.  My goal is to raise $10,000. each year.  The past 2 years I have raised $7000.   If anyone is interested in joining my team (walking and raising the money) I would love to have you.  Or, just make a 10.00 donation!  My link to my page is: http://www.the3day.org/goto/cindymedwards Thank you in advance!   12/08/2008