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Real Estate Agent - eXp Realty, LLC - TN RE Lic# 323112
All things about my corner of Knoxville, TN, west Knoxville, and surrounding areas.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
I just love cool little tips like these. I remembered the toothpaste to polish chrome trick, but did you know (or remember) the baby bottle deoderizing trick? See what else a tube of toothpaste can help you with around the home!  If you like to get your money’s worth by squeezing every ounce from...
11/23/2011
A friend recently asked me "Who would you invite to Thanksgiving dinner?" It's a slight twist on a popular psychological question that was often used by HR Departments to see how you would fit in with the company. She had heard it on a morning radio show, so I played along. The first person I'd i...
11/22/2011
Today it's raining in my corner of the world. I also have clients whose "weekend" lands on Monday-Tuesday, so we have scheduled showings. They are looking for a smaller, older house with character.  I was showing houses in the rain. As we were looking at one house, we could see that the gutters d...
11/21/2011
There are many reasons people choose a smaller home. The kids have all moved out and have homes of their own, you've retired and want a smaller home to take care of, or first time home buyers are watching their costs. A smaller home is simply less costly. So, what are some of the ways a smaller h...
11/20/2011
Let's take a look at a unique upper-scale neighborhood that is 8 neighborhoods within 1 community, Whittington Creek, Knoxville, TN.This is a 300-acre community that prides itself on creating a family-friendly atmosphere. Each individual neighborhood, within the community, has it's own private en...
11/19/2011
Wow! It's almost Friday, and I'm sitting here wondering where the week went? Did it seem to go by extra fast for you too? So, let's get to this weeks edition of Weekend Fun, Knoxville Style! under way. If you haven't started your Christmas shopping, I have a treat for you! Friday through Sunday (...
11/17/2011
Last month during the Parade of Homes, I brought you to Harrison Springs subdivision. Wow! But things are hopping over there, selling like hotcakes hopping!   Seriously, though, Harrison Springs is a highly desirable subdivision starting with location, location, location! That is followed up by f...
11/17/2011
I don't know about you but I live by my laptop. I have other techie toys, but my phone and laptop are my life-lines. This morning, I had to drop off my laptop to have several keys replaced. How long can you be without your laptop? It didn't last long before I was completely lost. As a Realtor® al...
11/16/2011
Shocking that an agent would decline a listing, doncha think? I honestly think it is the right think to do if the seller is not willing to work closely with you, or take your advice. But, one of the things that really stood out for me, in Tammie's post, is HOW she prepares her Competitive Market ...
11/13/2011
Yesterday, I decided to start raking leaves. My trees are mostly bare now, and the pile of leaves raked to the curb for pick-up will be huge. My yard is divided up into three sections -- the front, the back and the side -- and the property is just about an acre.  Normally I use a leaf blower. But...
11/13/2011
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