Advertising is used to sell everything from baby diapers to houses. Companies that make diapers typically advertise in family magazines and websites. So, for Realtors, what’s the best and cost-effective advertising vehicle to sell houses? Some Realtors have put all their advertising eggs into online marketing of their homes. While you can certainly reach a [...]
At this time of year, ghost stories and haunted houses make for interesting fodder, but beware of these Scary Neighbor Stories. . . Newspaper Thief Catherine subscribed to the daily newspaper, however, she never received it. She contacted the subscription office and alerted them of their error. They apologized and said they would try harder. [...]
We always say that Knoxville is the best place in the world to live because if offers something for everyone. For those who enjoy ghost stories, East Tennessee has it share of “haunted” places. The University of Tennessee dates back to 1794, so it’s no wonder that it has picked up a few ghost stories [...]
1. I love to go on picnics in the mountains. My staff and I have gone to Cades Cove, the Parkway, Chimney Rock and numerous other areas. It must have water and mountain views. The sky is so blue in the fall! 2. The Corn Maze. My preference is Maple Valley Farm in Greenback. I love to [...]
You’ve seen them during re-runs of Murder She Wrote, the advertisements that feature senior actors who praise the benefits of reverse mortgages. Before you sign on the dotted line, here are some frequently asked questions about reverse mortgages? What is a reverse mortgage: A reverse mortgage is a type of home loan that lets the [...]
Steve and I kept our twin grandsons (2 years old) for 5 fast and fabulous days! They arrived Saturday morning to my new purchase-a blow up water park for ages 5-10 years. That wasn’t a problem because, of course, we have the brightest, cutest grandchildren in the whole world. I was right. They could immediately [...]
Do you ever have a week planned that falls apart, activity after activity, after activity? That’s been my week! It actually started last week when I was showing a house. Usually, I try to be very professional, (LOL) but I was walking out of a house, headed to the car when my high heel caught [...]
When asked what neighborhood amenities homebuyers prefer, responses vary, but the majority look for good schools, close proximity to shopping and churches, and large lots with mature trees. It’s a blessing to find a neighborhood that has all of these, and residents of Farragut Crossing enjoy these amenities and more. “Part of what makes the [...]
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 [...]
You only have one chance to make a good impression and that’s also true when it comes to your home and that’s why curb appeal is important. The definition of curb appeal is the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street. The most important factor with curb appeal is maintaining the yard. [...]
