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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Chattanooga Choo Choo took Aunt Bell to New York City

Chattanooga Choo Choo took Aunt Bell to New York City. Had lunch with my Mom today downtown Chattanooga at Bluewater. We had a wonderful time talking. She remembered her visits into the city of Chattanooga as a young girl. She grew up in Sequatchie valley in a more country setting. She recalled her visits to…

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Buyer's Agent or Listing Agent? Which One Do You Want To Be?

Buyer’s Agent or Listing Agent? Which One Do You Want To Be? Real estate is a service business. The consumer wants service during evenings and weekends. That is the most convenient time for buyers. Sellers have a need to relocate. They need a consistent campaign. So how do Realtors focus and choose which of the…

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I Didn't Mean To Be A Real Estate Agent

I didn’t mean to be a real estate agent. It just seemed to happen to me. Here’s my version of the story. In first grade at Thrasher Elementary in the 70s, I had three occupation choices, 1. Policeman, 2. Fireman, or 3. Astronaut. My decision at the time was Astronaut. I remember watching Neil Armstrong…

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What Are Home Buyers In Chattanooga TN Looking For?

What are home buyers in Chattanooga TN looking for? Home shoppers I am serving have unique stories. There are similar themes across the board. The buyer clients are looking for the following: 1. Saving time – less commute, more family time 2. Preserve capital – Conservative purchase, not “house poor” 3. Newer and updated –…

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Chattanooga TN Home Sales Require Full Seller Disclosure

Chattanooga TN home sales require full seller disclosure. Full disclosure of defects and known problems is Tennessee law and applies to anyone selling residential property. This became law April 8, 1998. An outline provided by the state is located at this link. Most laws have exceptions. One of the most commonly used exceptions to this…

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Chattanooga Home Sales Strong Volunteer Site to Hunter Road 2013

Chattanooga home sales strong Volunteer Site to Hunter Road 2013. This Chattanooga Realtor loves looking at recently sold home numbers. Over 8 homes sell each month in this area and currently there are only 39 homes for sale. This is a relatively small physical area compared to some of the other MLS divisions. Popular neighborhoods…

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Raccoon Mountain Inspires This Real Estate Agent

Raccoon Mountain inspires this real estate agent. Last Friday I spent a good chunk of the day at TVA’s Raccoon Mountain.   TVA Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage Plant is located just outside of Chattanooga and Lookout Valley.  Lookout Valley has been home to my family almost 13 years.  One of the most incredible blessings of…

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