Now is the time to think about real estate! With tax credits, the low interest rates, and with the over-correction of the local real estate market, affordability has reached levels that we have not seen for years! And, it’s unlikely buyers will see this type of market for many, many years to come.

Promising news for home buyers and owners:

• January 2010 marked the fourth straight month where homes sales increased. This is followed by 39 straight months of declines. This trend is expected to continue with a 5-10% increase throughout 2010.
• New construction experts agree that 2010 will see this number begin to climb too. A shortage of inventory is likely to occur in late 2010 in lower to mid-range price points.
• Steve Murray, a nationally recognized real estate expert notes: We are in a soft-bottom and have started a long slow recovery.

A Time to Buy!

• An $8,000 tax credit is available for first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010
• A $6,500 tax credit is available for current home owners who have been in their home for five consecutive years and plan to purchase a new or used home by April 30, 2010. (see all the details under the “client resources” link at www.bobparks.com)
• Interest rates remain at historic lows. As of late February 2010, 15 year fixed rates are near 4.5% and 30 year rates are around 5% for home loans.
• Most financial experts believe rates will begin to rise in the coming months

To list your home with the most respected name in Middle, TN real estate, click here.

Visit www.bobparks.com to search for your next dream home in Murfreesboro, Franklin, Brentwood, Smyrna, Nashville, Green Hills , Mt. Juliet, Hendersonville, and more!

Posted By: Kimberly Fahey

Kudos to Janis Fredricks Burchell for her appearance in the February/March 2010 Murfreesboro Magazine “Women In Business, Our City’s Fearless Females” section, page 22. Murfreesboro Magazine asked her “Why choose Murfreesboro for your business?” Janis responded with , “Our middle son graduated from MTSU in the fall of 1998. He stayed and started a business. We decided after frequent visits to Murfreesboro to retire here. This is a great community and Tennessee has no income taxes. We moved here from New Jersey in 2007.”

Janis was asked and answered a few other questions and also mentions fellow Realtor, Janet Mills of Bob Parks Murfreesboro Office, and her inspirational family story. To read the complete article, visit www.murfreesboromag.com.

Janis currently holds her E-PRO Designation and is the final stages of completing her ABR. Contact Janis for your Real Estate needs by mobile at 615-869-8899 or by email janisb@realtracs.com.

For more information about homes for sale and real estate in Murfreesboro, click here

Posted By: Kimberly Fahey

What are the main demographics that are going to drive real estate in the coming decade? This article discusses the impact that four demographic groups will have…. do you belong to one of these: aging baby boomers (55-64), younger baby boomers (46-54), Generation Y, and immigrants? If not, how will it impact the market where you live?

Posted By: Kimberly Fahey

1. Work with a Bob Parks real estate agent that is familiar with your local market and financial situations.

2. Don’t bring silly money to the table… More >

For more information about Bob Parks Realty, visit www.bobparks.com. Or check out these quick links:

Middle TN Real Estate Links

• Nashville Homes For Sale Under $100,000 (1400 listed)

• Nashville Area Luxury Homes For Sale (661 listed)

• Murfreesboro Homes for Sale $134,000 - $350,000 (1500 listed)

• Franklin Homes for Sale $200,000 - $400,000 (350 listed)

• Smyrna Homes Homes for Sale $125,000 - $275,000 (200 listed)

Posted By: Kimberly Fahey

It’s no wonder why Bob Parks Realty is considered one of the most respected names in Gallatin and Middle, TN real estate. Bob Parks Realty agents obtain the learning needed to best serve home buyers/sellers. In fact, the Gallatin/Hendersonville office announced the following:

• Leanne Hively received her SFR (Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource) designation.
  
  
• Christine Nale received these designations: ABR (Accredited Buyers Rep), e-PRO (Internet Technology Professional), SFR (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource)

To find out more about becoming a Bob Parks Realty agent, click here. For more information about the Gallatin/Hendersonville office, click here.

Posted By: Kimberly Fahey

When it comes to looking for a house online, let’s face it, there are so many sites to choose from… too many to count. If I had to pick just one thing that I like most about the Bob Parks Realty website, it would be the focus on community information in Middle, TN! In fact, I think this is what separates Bob Parks from all others. Check out the following pages:

• Bellevue Community and Homes for sale

• Brentwood Community and Homes for sale

• Franklin Community and Homes for sale

• Green Hills Community and Homes for sale

• Murfreesboro Community and Homes for Sale

• Nashville Area and Homes for Sale

• Smyrna Community and Homes for Sale

Posted By: Kimberly Fahey

Here’s how the cost of living in Middle, TN cities compare to Brentwood, TN (source: www.bestplaces.net).

• A salary of $100,000 in Shelbyville, Tennessee should increase to $171,074 in Brentwood, Tennessee

• A salary of $100,000 in Smyrna, Tennessee should increase to $166,141 in Brentwood, Tennessee

• A salary of $100,000 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee should increase to $157,257 in Brentwood, Tennessee

• A salary of $100,000 in Nashville, Tennessee should increase to $152,213 in Brentwood, Tennessee

• A salary of $100,000 in Gallatin, Tennessee should increase to $148,376 in Brentwood, Tennessee

• A salary of $100,000 in Hendersonville, Tennessee should increase to $145,454 in Brentwood, Tennessee

• A salary of $100,000 in Franklin, Tennessee should increase to $116,617 in Brentwood, Tennessee

For more information about homes for sale in Brentwood, TN, click here.

Posted By: Kimberly Fahey

Kimberly Fahey
Director of Marketing and Communications
Email: kimberly@bobparks.com
Phone (615) 550–0087

Kimberly Fahey brings with her more than 10 years of experience in marketing communications with a background in web marketing and graphic design.

Originally from Dallas, TX, Kimberly moved to Murfreesboro, TN about four years ago with her husband Greg and step-daughter Elizabeth.

The new Bob Parks Office at 415 Main Street in Franklin is off to a great start! On Dec 3rd, after only 3 weeks in their new site, the office held their Christmas party and the Lobby was filled with decked out revelers! The office double window onto Main is filled with great winter scenes. The theme is “Home for the Holidays.” People of all ages stop by to look and smile. The most popular scene is the skating rink!

On December 5, the office is helping with the annual Christmas Parade. We are open offering hot apple cider to all visitors. It was a cold day and many people came into the office to watch the parade from our warm and inviting office. Vicki Lowe donated her cider recipe which was just fabulous! We gave away about 100 cups of hot cider.

On December 12th, Franklin will turn into Merry Olde England with our annual Dickens of a Christmas Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Again, we will be open serving Hot Apple Cider and “A merry Christmas will be had by all!”

Looking for something to do with your family this season, or anytime of the year? We’ve got you covered in Franklin- the most Family Friendly town in the USA! Contact the Bob Parks Office in Franklin or me at www.bobparks.com/ckimmel for information on upcoming events anytime!

(Thanks to Ray Lowe for the pictures!)

Posted By: Charlene Kimmel

Bob Parks Realty - Smyrna office - is hosting a sport memorabilia auction on Thursday, November 10th. Held at Buffalo Wild Wings on Sam Ridley Parkway, the auction begins at 6:30 p.m.. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the annual Christmas for the Children program. Each year, the office sponsors children from throughout the community who would not otherwise have a Christmas. Each child will receive at least one toy and new clothing.

There will be many fantastic items available, including a Titans jersey signed by the legendary Steve McNair. In addition, two of a kind autographed prints by Eddie George and Frank Wycheck, an authentic Titans #10 jersey signed by Vince Young, and much more are to be sold. Even an autographed 8x10 of Brett Farve from a Sports Illustrated photo shot will be available to the highest bidder!

Visit this link to see photos and item descriptions. If you have questions, contact Kathy Tyson at (615) 459-4040. Bob Parks Realty - Smyrna office - is hosting a sport memorabilia auction on Thursday, November 10th. Held at Buffalo Wild Wings on Sam Ridley Parkway, the auction begins at 6:30 p.m.. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the annual Christmas for the Children program. Each year, the office sponsors children from throughout the community who would not otherwise have a Christmas. Each child will receive at least one toy and new clothing.

There will be many fantastic items available, including a Titans jersey signed by the legendary Steve McNair. In addition, two of a kind autographed prints by Eddie George and Frank Wycheck, an authentic Titans #10 jersey signed by Vince Young, and much more are to be sold. Even an autographed 8x10 of Brett Farve from a Sports Illustrated photo shot will be available to the highest bidder!

Visit this link to see photos and item descriptions. If you have questions, contact Kathy Tyson at (615) 459-4040.

Posted by:Kathy Tyson

We are going green! Last week our Green Hills office of the Bob Parks Family became Parks Properties! I’ve been busily replacing our Bob Parks signs with these beauties. The remarks have been very positive . As much as we were loyal to the Bob Parks Red, Yellow and Black logo, there is something that feels so Fresh about our new signs. I look forward to hearing YOUR feedback.

Posted By: Frances Garner

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World recognizes, Bob Parks Realty as a Global Alliance Award Nominee at this year’s annual conference held at the Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Az. Bob Parks Realty’s Corporate Real Estate Services Division was nominated for the Global Alliance award for real estate business conducted across the outside the United States borders. Through the network, The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the Relocation Department Corporate Real Estate Services of Bob Parks Realty is able to connect buyers and sellers anywhere in the United States and in 37 foreign countries.

Through the Relo Home Search capability, buyers and sellers are able to see the real estate practices in each country along with the currency and language that is used. Luxury properties are also listed on the Luxury Portfolio website with multiple photos and visual property tours. Luxury Portfolio represents companies within the network that market and sell luxury single family homes, condos, farms and estates around the world. For more info, Click Here.

For anyone moving or relocating to Nashville, Bob Parks Realty offers a welcome relocation package of information that will help get connected to just about everything you ever wanted to know about Nashville and the surrounding areas. Bob Parks Realty has offices to serve all of Nashville - Middle Tennessee for single family and multi-family homes, condos, land, farms, estates, and luxury properties.

Posted By: Tammy Carroll

The Nashville community has been chosen as one of seven Flagship Earth Hour Cities in the U.S., along with six others to include Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Millions of people around the world will also participate. This weekend thousands of Nashville citizens will turn off their lights on Saturday, March 28th at 8:30PM for one hour to make a statement about climate change as part of Earth Hour. Hopefully this effort will extend to the entire state of Tennessee to show its commitment to the environment and also get worldwide recognition. Citizens are encouraged to sign up at www.earthhourus.org/nashville

Posted By: Bob Cunningham

Karen Boynton
Area Marymont Springs
Office phone (615) 890-0902
Mobile (615) 870-4066
Email karen@marymontsprings.com

Real Estate Profile

Hello and welcome to what will be the History Corner for Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee.....

I feel so fortunate and blessed to call Nashville home! Having moved with my family from the Raleigh, NC area 4 short years ago, I must admit, I felt immediately at home here in Music City, just as you will, I am sure!

My most recent experience has been in the new home sales industry for the last 8 years, having been a new home sales associate in Cary, NC, VP of Sales of Marketing for a National Builder in Nashville, and now Sales Director for Park Trust Development's Marymont Springs community.

I am actively involved in the Williamson and Rutherford County Chamber, the Business networking exchanges in Middle Tennessee, and in my church and high school where my children attend.

I look forward to seeing you on the Blog Corner, and hope you have time to visit our beautiful community, rich in history and ideally located.

Christine Nale

Area Gallatin/Hendersonville
Office Phone (615) 826-4040
Mobile (615) 829-1051
Fax (615) 822-2027
Email cnale@realtracs.com
Website www.middletnrealestate.net.
Christine's Facebook Page

Real Estate Profile

I have been a successful Realtor since 2006 first in California and most recently in Middle TN. My goal is to provide each customer with “Service You Can Smile About” by offering unparalleled service, integrity and commitment to your real estate needs. By doing so, I achieved top sales recognition as “Rookie of the Year” in 2007, with sales exceeding $5,500,000.00. My experience in Real Estate transactions involves Single Family Homes, Condominiums, Farms, Short Sales, Foreclosures, 1031 Exchanges and Investment Properties. My husband and I retired from farming in Central California after 30 years of operating an almond and raisin farm. Prior to succeeding in Real Estate, I was a legal assistant for over 20 years working mostly in probate and estate planning. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have regarding real estate. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Affiliations:

• National Association of Realtors
• Tennessee Association of Realtors
• Sumner Association of Realtors