As we celebrate and commemorate our country’s independence this July 4th weekend, it’s important to take a moment to reflect and thank our military service members who make sacrifices so that our fine country remains free. On a monthly basis the Adult Bible Fellowship class from West Park Baptist Church in Knoxville takes time to [...]
On the third Sunday in June, we salute all fathers, the fathers who taught us how to swim, how to make a paper airplane and how to drive. It was in 1910 that Sonora Smart Dodd organized the first Father’s Day celebration on June 19, her own father’s birthday. Dodd’s father, a farmer and Civil [...]
Now that warmer months are creeping up on the calendar, it’s time to think about how you will save money on your energy bills. Here is some simple, no-nonsense energy saving advice. Use your ceiling fans. On those in-between days, avoid cranking up the air conditioner and see if you can get cool relief from [...]
Knoxville is fortunate to have architectural gems with rich histories in our midst and Confederate Memorial Hall, also known as the Bleak House, is one of the most noteworthy homes. The Bleak House, located at 3148 Kingston Pike, is an antebellum mansion with 15 rooms and landscaped grounds that extend down to Fort Loudon Lake. [...]
A common New Year’s resolution is for people is to put their house on the market to sell. In order to create a positive first impression for potential buyers, it’s vital to take measures to properly prepare your home to sell. Here are some tips on how to prepare your home. De-Clutter. This step can [...]
When sellers put their home on the market, some tend to focus only on improving the interior. While staging the inside of the home is important, creating curb appeal is key to increasing your chance of a sale. Here are some suggestions and tips for increasing your home’s curb appeal. Pressure wash the home’s exterior [...]
When relocating to a new city, one of the questions that new residents want to know is, “What does the city have to offer?” For residents relocating to Knoxville, the news is good: The arts are alive and thriving in Knoxville. Located on the campus of the University of Tennessee is the wonderful Clarence Brown [...]
Buying or selling a house can be an exciting, emotional and sometimes, a stressful experience. When Title Associates of Knoxville is involved, you can be assured that the closing process will be a smooth one. “We strive to make everybody comfortable with the process,” said Sue Benson, owner of Title Associates of Knoxville. With more [...]
What makes a person successful is not only their expertise, but also the expertise of those successful people associated with them. That’s why Judi Starliper and the J-Star Team rely on Neal Bailes, mortgage broker and president of Real Estate Finance Group. With more than 14 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Neal has [...]
