Chattanooga Home Sales Market

The Chattanooga homes sales market is very good.  There are roughly 500 homes sales a month in Hamilton County, TN for 2017.  There are 1,500 homes currently listed in Chattanooga MLS for sale.  Three months of inventory is a very low historical number. Million dollar homes are selling at a record pace.  27 properties sold…

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One Level Living in Ooltewah

Are you looking for a one level home with the kitchen and pantry near the garage and split bedroom floor plan in a neighborhood providing county taxes and super location?  Perhaps you will make 10419 Fielding Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363 your next home. There is also a large extra tall storage shed in the back…

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Kelly Family Christmas and Looking Into 2015

New Years in Williamsburg VA

Your challenge is identifying Mary Dee, Ross, Rachel and myself in the Kelly Family Christmas reunion picture.  The photo captures a moment outside a courthouse in Williamsburg, Virginia.  The old colonial town is a wonderful place to appreciate America’s birth as well as modern conveniences such as electricity! The visit was a wonderful gift that…

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Honest Politician and A Christian Realtor Go Into A Bar

Honest politician and a Christian Realtor go into a bar. Sounds like the makings of a fun joke. What is the punchline? For me? everything. I have worked to reconcile faith and work over 2 decades. Being a Christian and a business man has been more challenging for me than it needed to be. What…

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Some Straight Talk About Termite Letters and Pest Inspection

Some straight talk about termite letters and pest inspection. Inspections are part of a home purchase. Chattanooga home inspections usually include a “Termite Letter” or WDR (Wood Destroying Insect Report) for the benefit of the purchaser and their lender. Chattanooga pest inspections can cost $45-$175. A pest control professional bought me a beer this afternoon…

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St Elmo Is Gaining National Neighborhood Notoriety

St Elmo is gaining national neighborhood notoriety. “Naturally”, say the residents. St. Elmo has been gaining popularity for years. Locals enjoy the community, people and it’s proximity to downtown Chattanooga. Chattanooga granted the area a local historic district in 1992. Today I listed 5005 Tennessee Avenue in St. Elmo, Chattanooga, TN 37409. The home was…

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Are you buying real estate? Look at the whole enchilada

Are you buying real estate? Look at the whole enchilada. Helping a part time investor this evening look at a house. The area is on an upswing. Houses around are selling faster. He is excited. As an agent who has seen a few things, he asks what should I be concerned with? Look at it…

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