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

The initial cost to implement green and healthier living in your home may seem like it’s too much, but when you compare the benefits and energy saved, you come out way ahead. The results and cost of implementing tankless water heaters, high efficiency HVAC, PEX water pipes, spray foam, etc can equal a 30-70% reduced energy bill, plus increase the overall resale value of your home. In addition to cost savings, your air quality is up to 50% cleaner.

Another way to look at implementing healthier and cost reduced living would be to consider buying a green HOME the next time you are house hunting. One of the major builders in Middle TN is Herrington Homes, LLC. They focus on building LEED® certified homes. LEED is a rating system that sets the standard for designing and building high performance healthy homes that use less energy, water, and natural resources.

Check out this green LEED home currently on the market in Hendersonville:

1547 Hunt Club BLVD, Hendersonville, TN 37066

$479,900 MLS # 1067037

Total SQ 3070

For more information on finding green LEED® certified home in Middle, TN contact Dan Herrington with Bob Parks Realty at (615) 975-9021. Click here for all homes for sale in Hendersonville.

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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

Dawne Davis
Area Brentwood
Office Phone (615) 370-8669
Mobile (615) 945-7139
Fax (615) 370-8013
Email dawnedavis@realtracs.com
Website www.DawneDavisProperties.blogspot.com
Blog DawneDavisProperties.blogspot.com


Real Estate Profile
Born in Memphis, Tennessee and educated in Virginia, Dawne spent 15 years living and working in the Washington, D.C. area. She and her family returned home to Tennessee, in 2000, settling in rural Rutherford County.
Dawne enjoyed a successful 17 year career in the world of Fundraising, which required passion, confidentiality, drive, attention to detail, superior communication skills and a true talent for relationship building.
Today, she applies her experience and expertise to real estate sales. As a Realtor with Bob Parks Realty, Dawne is committed to delivering a level of service which you expect and deserve from a real estate agent. She is a top-notch professional and an integral part of her community.

Previous experience:
* Officer of the Board and Fundraising Consultant for the John Davis Company.
* Development Director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee
* Freelance Fundraising Executive - Coordinated Presidential fundraising events for US Senate candidates in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and New York.

Community Leadership:
* Co-Founder and Vice President of the Board (2001-2003) of Montessori School of Franklin
* President, Parent/Teacher Organization (2001-2004) Eagleville School, Eagleville, TN
* Raised over $70,000 to successfully recruit "Kids On Stage" satellite program for Eagleville School
* Junior Achievement Volunteer Teacher, Franklin Road Academy, Nashville
* Supporter of the Make A Wish Foundation
* Supporter of the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Bob Downing
Area Brentwood
Office Phone (615) 370-8669
Mobile (615) 481-9813
Pager (615) 518-5244
Fax (615) 370-8013
Email downingr@realtracs.com


Real Estate Profile
I love working with buyers. My primary area of emphasis is Nashville Area 2 and all of Williamson County. I hold designations of ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) and CSP (Certified New Home Sales Professional).

One of my favorite methods of working with buyers involves automated internet search updates and frequent e-mail correspondence. Feel free to call me and see if you like my methods of operation.

Other Website Links:
www.wmnhw.com (What’s My Nashville Home Worth)

Vicki Oczkowicz
Area Brentwood
Office Phone (615) 370-8669
Mobile (615) 430-0980
Fax (615) 370-8013
Email oczk@realtracs.com



Real Estate Profile
I have been licensed since 1995 and have actively worked in real estate since then. I specialize in residential sales but also work with land and farms. I also work with relocation. I have earned the CRS, GRI, ABR and the e-pro designations.

Fran Harmon
Area Brentwood
Office Phone (615) 370-8669
Fax (615) 370-8013
Email fran@franharmon.com
Website www.FranHarmon.com
Fran's Facebook Page
Fran's ActiveRain Page

About Fran:

Fran has been active in the real estate business for over 18 years and has worked both in corporate relocation and residential sales. Numerous personal moves as a military wife have given Fran special insight into the specific challenges with every move, regardless of whether the move is across town or across the country. Working as a Relocation counselor and as a Relocation Director, Fran has been responsible for seeing that not only the transferee’s transition is smooth, but the entire family’s experience is positive. Fran has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist designation (CRS), a designation that requires completing a rigorous course of advanced training and by meeting significant experience requirements. Only 4% of all REALTORS in the U. S. can call themselves Certified Residential Specialist. Fran also holds the designations of Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), and is working toward her E-Pro Designation (E-Pro). She has been honored as Lifetime Multi-Million Dollar Producer, a Circle of Excellence recipient, and has consistently been ranked in the top 5% companywide. These accomplishments take dedication, determination and a passion for excellence. She strives to give her clients and customers top-notch service in every aspect of the transaction. A tribute to her commitment, Fran’s business comes almost entirely by referral. Fran is also passionate about her community and supports the Make A Wish Foundation, Daystar Counseling Ministries, YMCA, My Friend’s House, Habitat for Humanity, Graceworks Ministries, and numerous other community projects.

Testimonials:

“Thank you so much for all your time and patience in helping us select our new home. Your support and dedication to us throughout the home building process will never be forgotten.” – Dave & Laurie

“I sincerely appreciate the thorough and professional job you performed on the sale of our rental house. It was a pleasure for me to work with you. Thank you for the focus, dedication, and timeliness!” – Conrad Camp

“You have a knack for making clients feel they are the only people you are working for at the time.” – Anita Guisler

“As always, it was a pleasure working with Fran in selling my home. I’ve had the opportunity to work with other real estate agents and Fran provides a quality of service that exceeds most agents. She’s the “yardstick” I use to define what makes a good real estate agent. – Susan Lytle

“Fran helped me when I moved here as a single parent to find the right home for my daughter and me. Since then, she has helped me sell that home and purchase another one. She has also helped my sister find the perfect home. I am writing this because “the client for life” took on a new meaning for me this year. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed chemotherapy treatments, my sister and I right away made a list of the dearest friends we have that we knew we could count on to help me through this. First on the list was Fran. She was the first baby-sitter and had the hardest night of them all. What a great gift to find an area to succeed in that also allows you to serve others and help others with genuine compassion.” – Colleen Murphy

Carol Hearne
Area Brentwood
Office Phone (615) 370-8669
Mobile (615) 497-0570
Fax (615) 370-8013
Email carolhearne@bobparks.com



Personal Profile
* Grew up in Florida
* Retired 30 years Official Court Reporter for State of FL
* Resident of Franklin, TN since 2003

Designations:
* Certified Residential Specialist, e-Pro, Affiliate Broker
Experience:
* Licensed Realtor in TN since June, 2004.
* Recipient of awards for production in 2006 and 2007
Specialties:
* Residential sales and acquisitions in Williamson, Maury and Davidson Counties
Charity Involvement:
* Make-a-Wish Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Graceworks

Jack Miller
Areas Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin
Office Phone (615) 370-8669
Mobile (615) 308-7776
Fax (615) 370-8013
Email jsmiller@comcast.net
Website http://www.wipeyourfeet.net
Jack's Current Listings
Jack's Facebook Page

Jack Miller of the stutts-miller group is consistently one of the top producing agents with Bob Parks Realty annually and is recognized by the Nashville Business Journal as one of the Top 25 agents in the Greater Nashville Area (of 8,000 agents). Jack earned a B.A. at the College of William and Mary in Virginia and settled in Nashville in the fall of 1988 after completing his Master's Degree at the University of Tennessee. Jack, who holds a broker's license, has also earned his GRI and ABR designations and is a member of the GNAR (Greater Nashville Association of Realtors).

Jack volunteers as a youth mentor for foster and high risk children with Youth Villages and Monroe Harding as well as actively supporting Make A Wish of Middle Tennessee (Jack was the first President of MAW and served on the local board for many years).

http://http://www.midtnwishes.org
http://www.youthvillages.org/tennessee-loc.aspx
http://http://www.monroeharding.org

TESTIMONIALS:

“Clare and I were moving from Colorado and needed to find a home quickly that would meet a number of criteria. We wanted a good school system, a neighborhood for kids, and quick resale if we relocate in the next few years. The Stutts-Miller Group really responded: utilizing their Instant Access software and multiple team members working with us over several weekends, we found a great home that really meets our needs. Their follow up through closing was also very professional and helped what could have been a rough closing proceed without incident. We would recommend them to friends in a minute!” -Pete & Clare Kersten

“I wanted to pass along my sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the enormous role you played in helping me to become a happy Nashville home owner. Looking back on the last 2+ months, it's clear to me that you did a fantastic job representing my interests, tracking the myriad of details surrounding the transaction with Instant Access and perhaps most importantly, always giving honest answers to my countless questions. Without belaboring the point, I'll simply say I can't imagine working with a better agent or team. I also want you to know that I'll be recommending you to future Asurion homebuyers.”    - Steve Hatzis

Madonna Hartley
Area Brentwood
Office Phone (615) 370-8669
Mobile (615) 351-2330
Email madonna@madonnahartley.com



Real Estate Profile
MaDonna has been actively involved in real estate as an agent and investor for over 20 yrs. She and her husband bought their first 4 unit building with the owner financing of a generous,elderly couple when they were barely 20.They lived in one unit,and converted the basement into two efficiency apartments. This gave Madonna,with newborn baby in toe, the task of managing a 5 unit apartment building.Thus sparked a love for real estate and an appreciation of home ownership that has continued to grow with time. During the following years due to husbands ambitious career advancements,MaDonna,her husband and three children moved over 18 times,landing in most eastern states from Connecticut to Florida.These moves gave MaDonna the opportunity to obtain a license and sell real estate in 5 of those states. Live experiences and continuous education in real estate and related fields, have awards MaDonna the extreme pleasure of helping others buy,sell and improve the quality of their lives through real estate.