Archive for August, 2009

Anticipating the Fabulous Fall Festivals in the Great Smoky Mountains

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Throughout the years as a resident of the Smoky Mountains area, I have noticed a certain excitement that comes with the onset of autumn.  Setting aside the energy of starting ... Read more..

Why Use A Realtor?

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="A Realtor can be an invaluable tool when buying or selling real estate"][/caption] An often perused question is: Should I use a Realtor or not?  People often ... Read more..

New Home Building Increases for 5th Consecutive Month

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I was delighted to read in the August 19, 2009 Business Section of the Knoxville News Sentinel that new home building is up. Through sources at Associated Press in Washington, ... Read more..

Trying to Sell Your Home? Helpful Things to Prioritize

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="100" caption="Paying attention to how your home will appear to others will help you sell your home"][/caption] If you are trying to sell a home in today’s market ... Read more..

Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains- A Treat for Everyone

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

[caption id="attachment_572" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Cascade Falls 2(courtesy of Shane o mac)"][/caption] I have found that hiking is one of those outdoor activiities that can be tailored to fit just about everyone.  ... Read more..

Learn From Some Mistakes That Sellers Have Made When Staging Their Homes

Friday, August 14th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

There really is some very good tried and true advice for a seller when they are staging their home for prospective buyers. The following are things that sellers have done mistakenly ... Read more..

The Uptrend Continues in Pending Home Sales for July

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I was excited to read research out of the National Association of Realtors in Washington DC, that pending home sales are up for the fifth consecutive month.  An uptrend of this ... Read more..

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park & It’s Broad Spectrum of Outdoor Activities

Saturday, August 8th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

[caption id="attachment_537" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo courtesy of Palojono on Flickr.com"][/caption] The appeal of the Great Smokies and the surrounding area is multi-faceted.  Within each of these facets lies a multitude of ... Read more..

July 2008 vs July 2009 – A Look At The Current Smoky Mountain Real Estate Picture

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Evaluating residential homes sold in the Great Smokies for the month of July 2009 vs July of 2008 reveals the facts that presently shape the real estate here at this ... Read more..

Homeowners Who Keep Up With Home Maintenance Have An Easier Time Selling

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

In today’s market, sellers who have kept up with all of their home’s maintenance needs are finding themselves in a much more enviable position than a homeowner who has neglected theirs. ... Read more..