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July 17, 2008
July 16, 2008
One Stop Shopping
We've all heard the expression, "One Stop Shopping", but guess what? Consumers still want a one stop shop experience in real estate. According to a RIS Media survey, 52% of respondents who were aware that a firm offered a full range of services reported that it positively impacted their decision to use the agent and the firm. I myself am a FULL SERVICE Real Estate Agent with one of the best Full Service Companie in the area. The old saying, "You get what you pay for", is definately true when it comes to buying or selling real estate. If you use a discount company, or don't have a high quality full service agent looking out for your best interest then you won't get quality service.
July 14, 2008
Mortgage and Market Update
Long-term mortgage rates are DOWN again this week:
- 30 yr fixed rate mortgage at 6.09% down from 6.26% week ago
- 15 yr fixed rate mortgage at 5.63% from last week of 5.78%
****Currently the Dow Jones Industrial Average is DOWN -36.47 / -0.33% currently to 11,064.07 from the opening bell this morning of 11,103.64.
The trend is DOWN over the extended time. Week over week we seem to be DOWN! We are Down almost 800 points today from 2 weeks ago.
Market Update... This is a snap shot compared to last week:
July 11, 2008
Family Fun Friday
Good-afternoon, It is a great day in Murfreesboro Tennessee. TGIF. Summer is in full swing. In fact school is RAPIDLY approaching. For now we will pretend that summer will continue on forever. With summer goes traveling and family vacations. As you all know my family and I went to Holiday World and Splashin Safari for our family vacation. I know that I have been promising photos and an account of my thoughts and opinion of the park, etc for some time now. It is coming! For now what I can tell you quickly is our family had great family time and enjoyed one another and the parked greatly.
Since then my wife and I had the chance to get away for the 4th of July to Gatlinburg, Tn for the Independence Day Parade and Fireworks events. It was an amazing time. The events start at 12:01AM July 4th with the Parade which lasted until 2AM. WOW.
Then around noon was a regatta river race in downtown. Anything was enter-able except floating duckies and plastic eggs. Then 4th evening there was the US military band playing on the steps of the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies followed at 10pm by 20 minutes of good quality fireworks.
It was a really nice time for the both of us!
***** Attention to the LOCALS:*********
This weekend in Murfreesboro is Uncle Dave Macon Days @ Cannonsburg Village.
Uncle Dave Macon Days National Championshipfor Ole Time Banjo, Buckdance, & Clogging.
UNCLE DAVE MACON DAYS SLATED FOR JULY 11-13, 2008---MURFREESBORO, TN
The festival was established to honor the memory of Uncle Dave Macon who lived near Murfreesboro and is considered one of the first Grand Ole Opry superstars. A master banjo player and entertainer he performed up to the week of his death in 1952, and elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1966.
****ALSO: Tonight on the Historic DOWNTOWN square in Murfreesboro from 6:30-9:30pm is LIVE MUSIC! It is a great time. Bring your family, chairs, and expectation for a good time because that's what you'll get!
It's a great time to live in Murfreesboro!
July 10, 2008
Home Tip
Ok, so here we go. I want to teach, advise and give all the best information that I can to everyone who wants it. With that being said I resume my Home Tips Entry's. These will usually come on Wednesday's.
Landscaping with appropriate trees, shrubs and vines will help shade your home and reduce cooling costs. Effective landscaping can also serve as a windbreak to keep heating costs down. As we all know these days keeping costs low and saving all the natural energies we can is very important and earth conscious.
July 08, 2008
Homes 4 Swap? You mean sale?
So to my vow to get more, new, better content here is a great story I ran across about a new "IDEA" in real estate. HOME SWAPPING! Yes folks that's right, you buy mine and I'll buy your's. Sound's interesting now doesn't it?
From this article I have found and checked out several sites that do this same kind of thing. This is not for everyone but it may be for you or me. ALWAYS REMEMBER to have a LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT involved in your transaction.
Missing In Action
Goodmorning all, I know that lately my post have been irregular and not as good as I would hope. As some of you may know or have ready the last few weeks and for that months have not been the easiest for me. This is not at all one thing. Please refer back to Trials and Tribulations. Well this past week was a Holiday weekend and I hope you all had a great one. I spent some time ill and Wed. in the hospital. NOT FUN! I am feeling better from that and am excited.
Today I hope to get back to REAL ESTATE! Today is one month from my TWO year anniversary in the real estate business. This is and has been a point of much discussion and thought for me and my family. I LOVE (the idea) of REAL ESTATE! I find the business to be fun, thought provoking, full of energy, and always changing. It can also be excruciating and exhausting. When it rains it POURS, and when its dry you will DIE of drought. I haven't died yet, and don't plan on it. My thought's on retiring my license and heading in a new career direction are entirely because I may have lost interest in the entire thing.
Most buyers are LIER'S! This is true because most people you meet who say they are buyers AREN'T. I have no problem meeting you, answering your questions and NOT hounding you, but if you aren't going to buy and have no interest DON'T lie to me.
I have been job hunting, NOT FUN! At this point I will admit I STILL have not made a discussion. I need to though. Well this is me being confused, perplexed, and annoyed. Until I make my decision which will have to be soon, I am going to get this site back to NORMAL. Better content that is interesting about what is going on in the Real Estate world. Check back this afternoon for a great article about Home Swapping!
July 04, 2008
July 03, 2008
Independence Day Action!
There is alot going on around the 4th of July holiday. Whether that means firing up your grill and inviting all your friends and neighbors over or co-workers. Going over to anothers home with DESSERT! It may mean just enjoy a quiet day with the family. It also may mean a quick get away with the one or ones you love!
Here are some happenings in Tennessee:
- Midnight Independence Day Parade, The first 4th of July Parade in the good ol' U.S.A. happens in Gatlinburg, TN. Join us for a fun-packed Holiday when the celebration of our nation's birthday begins at 12:01 a.m. in Downtown.
- Gatlinburg's River Raft Regatta, Gatlinburg’s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on Friday, July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg.
- "Stand Here" Fireworks Finale, Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg!
Now for a more Nashville Taste! MTSU will have their 4th of july party on the field at MTSU by the Mass Communications building starting around 7pm with fireworks after 9pm. Its a great time I enjoy it will be this year. Smyrna Tennessee will be celebrating with Fireworks on Saturday the 5th in the city park so you can check those out to...
2008 Music City July 4th Fireworks Spectacular: Let Freedom Sing. Music City definitely lives up to its name on the 4th of July with the Music City July 4th Spectacular.
-The all-day event normally kicks off at noon with the opening of the Family Zone which includes a variety a variety of food vendors.
-Followed by a Pre-show live music that takes place on the riverfront at starting at 3pm.
-The official two-hour concert normally kicks off at around 7:00pm with the National Anthem, followed by musical performances along with the Grammy-nominated Nashville Symphony, which provides music for both the performers and the fireworks.
-The thrilling fireworks display, begins normally just after 9:00pm and features the Nashville Symphony in live performances of patriotic and classical favorites.
Set to Perform (so far) in 2008 are:
Phil Vassar
Michael McDonald
Barry Scott
Max Q performing the National Anthem
Obviously these are not the only things or attractions going on around Tennessee.
