The combination of low cost living, the great outdoors, and a stable economy contribute to making Knoxville an attractive place to live, raise a family, and own a business. Buying a home is not only affordable, but buying a brand new build can cost you as little as $300,000. Stop struggling, and start living the […]
Want a Home But Don’t Have The Money? Think again. Depending on which loans you’re eligible for, you no longer have to provide a whopping 20% down payment. Not to mention your closing costs, inspections, appraisal and any other additional expenses. Most people believe that homebuying is out of reach, but the reality is […]
How many times do you throw away or “garage sale” old furniture just because it has scratches or is no longer the right color? Well, stop! You can save yourself time and money by refinishing. Chalk paint, milk paint, and mineral paint are just a few of the trending coatings for a fresh new look. […]
I was driving through an almost finished new construction neighborhood yesterday and noticed how brown some of the yards were. With the recent heavy rains, I expected to see lush, green grass. I asked a homeowner if they had stopped watering their lawn. Actually, the lawns were invaded by army worms! I quickly searched army […]
What is the cost of waiting? This question is extremely complex and there is no right or wrong answer. To begin though I want to go back to January 2020. A brand new agent excited to hit the ground running. I dove right into new home sales. New construction was my life. Often while giving […]
You’re looking to purchase a house! Your lease is ending soon and rates are very attractive. BUT, COVID-19 has you barricading the front door! What are you going to do? Sign a another lease and hope you see these rates again? Call that agent that keeps hounding you & your family to […]
Sellers always want to know how to make their home sell better. Well to start, let’s look at curb appeal. The first impression is the front of your home (i.e. curb appeal). Stand in front of your house and look at the following– Roof – Your roof should be clear of debris (e.g. leaves and […]
Showing Houses Has Changed in the Last Few Weeks, but We Are Still in Business.. and for Good Reason! It would be irresponsible to not make changes in response to COVID-19; therefore, it is important that these changes are properly communicated to my clients prior to arriving on location. In the past, a client could […]
Yesterday morning’s news of a tornado ripping through Nashville and Hermitage was terrifying. 10 or more buildings collapsed in downtown Nashville, homes were ripped apart for miles around the area, and unfortunately, as I write this, 22 fatalities have been reported, and they’re still digging through the rubble. That left me mulling whether my homeowner’s […]
This morning, I woke up at 5 am, not because it was time to wake nor because I need to be awake that early to prepare for my day. I woke up from my slumber because I was not sure if I had scheduled my 8 am appointment. I quickly pick up my phone, open […]
