Bob Parks Realty Corporate Office: Brentwood, TN—Bob Parks Realty just announced that middle Tennessee residents now have access to all residential real estate listings via their mobile phone, smart phones, and GPS enabled phones. Simply text PARKS to 59559 and enter the street address for more information on any home for sale—anytime—regardless if it’s a Bob Parks Realty listing or not! It works on all MLS listings in the middle Tennessee region. You’ll receive back a text with basic property information such as number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square feet, lot size, and asking price.

There’s More!

Is your mobile phone GPS enabled? If so, you can have homes for sale in middle Tennessee find you. With any GPS enabled phone you can find basic property information on the five nearest properties for sale (hosted on MLS middle Tennessee region). Move down the street, refresh your phone, and find five new properties, it’s that easy!

Bob Parks states, “Our goal is to give middle Tennessee home buyers the information they need—when they need it. This is also a cutting-edge service to our home sellers that will help increase offers in a buyer’s market.” Parks continues, “Bringing the latest in real estate technology to middle Tennessee is an ongoing goal for us. We hope they find this texting service convenient and helpful.”

About Bob Parks Realty—www.bobparks.com

Known as the most respected name in middle Tennessee real estate, Bob Parks Realty is home to over 400 agents in Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, Mt. Juliet, Nashville, Smyrna and the surrounding areas. Bob Parks Realty is a member of Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Partnership 2010 Program. This means we are the first to know about growth within the Nashville area, which allows us to bring in new residents to the area. In addition, we offer a full menu of residential real estate services including relocation expertise, mortgage assistance, residential development, auction services, a commercial real estate division, property management, and much more.

Visit www.bobparks.com for more information.

Posted by:  Kimberly Fahey

Middle Tennessee Real Estate - Post Flood and Tax Incentives

Bob Parks Realty is excited about the continuing growth and stability of the real estate market. The first quarter of 2010 marked the second straight quarter of more sales compared to this time last year. This quarterly positive growth replaces what had been a downward trend that had lasted 13 straight quarters beginning in the 3rd Quarter of 2006. During the last quarter of 2009 and the first quarter of 2010 we sold 1539 more homes compared to this same time last year. This is a 26% increase of closed homes.

Based on the initial second quarter reports, we strongly believe that sales will continue to grow through mid-summer. The tax credit expired April 30, but homes can still close through the end of June. Now the big question – what happens after June 30? While we know the rate of growth was bolstered by the tax credit, we believe the market is stabilizing in most all price points and our sales will continue to increase (although at a slower rate than the past few months) over last year’s numbers. New construction is beginning again in all parts of our area, job numbers are slowly beginning to improve, and interest rates continue to stay at historic low levels.

Just as Nashville is rising due to the flood, we see real estate doing the same thing. Our understanding is that the deadline to apply for Federal Disaster Loans is July 6, 2010. If you know someone that still is in need of help, here is more info:

Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also visit m.fema.gov from your mobile device for information or visit the FEMA-TEMA Facebook page.  Additional information for TNDisasterInfo include Rebuilding Resources and Fixing Flood Damage.

There’s more to the cost than the price…

How much does a home cost? For most buyers a loan is a necessity. Coming out of a time of recession, most all economists agree on a time of inflationary pressures where costs rise. Not only will this likely cause a rise in home prices, but most assuredly the price of money or the interest rates. With today’s interest rates at or below 5%, the chart shows possible affects on the monthly cost of a home.

How many homes do we have “On The Market”?

Currently there are 13,800 homes on the market in a 6 county region in the Nashville area. This number has been staying between 11,000-15,000 homes available since the market downturn began in mid-2006. As mentioned: the number of closings shows an increasing trend. If the inventory stays constant and buyers continue to increase, this points to a healthier real estate economy in middle Tennessee.

Posted by:  Kimberly Fahey

Monells, Pass the Fried Chicken, Please…

I’m not sure how much of a secret this is because of its popularity, but it’s worth mentioning as number 98 of Nashville’s best kept secrets. Most of my friends and family know that I heart fried chicken. And no one has ever cooked it better than my Aunt Connie. Being away from my Mom and my Aunt Connie’s cooking makes me miss them more than ever. When I eat at Monell’s, I feel like I’m sitting at my Aunt Connie’s kitchen table surrounded by cousins I consider to be sisters.

At Monells, you will share your table with strangers who soon become acquaintances after asking them to pass the fried chicken and sharing a meal with them. In addition to the best fried chicken ever, their menu usually includes 2-3 meats, 3-4 salads, 3-4 hot vegetables, tea, and dessert. I highly recommend the Monells’ experience to anyone looking for a restaurant with southern charm and feel-good food!

2 Locations

1235 6th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37208

and 

562 South Water Ave Hwy 109
Gallatin, TN 37066

Posted by:  Kimberly Fahey

Secret #99: Rated M for Mature: Guided Ghost Tour of Franklin, TN

This experience was one of my best birthdays ever! A few years ago, I wanted to do something different for my birthday. So, me and my girlfriends decided to go on a guided ghost tour of Historic Downtown Franklin. The experience was even more exciting than it sounds! As the sun faded into night, our tour guide met us in the town square. She was dressed in historic period attire from head to toe including an old vintage lantern in her hand. She authentically set the mood for the spooky night out. The way the tour guide works actually makes you feel like you were there 200 years ago. Me and my girl friends left with goose bumps and memories to last a lifetime. As a long time resident of Franklin, it was an awesome and unique way to spend the evening. For more information about touring Franklin, TN of foot, visit www.franklinonfoot.com

Posted by:  Kimberly Fahey

The Bob Parks Realty office in Franklin, TN is proud to announce that Loy Hardcastle is their top producing agent! To find out how Loy can assist you in finding your dream home or sell your property, please click here.

Award Winning Home in Historic Downtown Franklin, TN:

• 202 5th Ave S
• $775,000
• 4 Bedrooms
• 1.5 Baths
• Remarks: Award winning incredible renovation; Heritage Foundation winner; Nominated for Governor’s “Green” award; Energy star - certified; First solar powered project in downtown Franklin, One block from Starbucks; Multiple offices; Best of everything plus great location.
• More Photos and Information, click here.
• Contact: Loy Hardcastle at 615-948-3704

Check out all Franklin, TN Real Estate Information and Homes for Sale:

• Franklin, TN Real Estate: $0 to $200K (436 listed)

• Franklin, TN Real Estate: $200K to $400K (551 listed)

• Franklin, TN Real Estate: $400K to $600K (325 listed)

• Franklin, TN Real Estate: $600K to $800K (144 listed)

• Franklin, TN Real Estate: $800K or more (263 listed)

Posted By: Kimberly Fahey

Central Basin Resource Conservation & Development Council has received a grant to replace trees lost during the tornado that struck Murfreesboro on April 10, 2009. To reserve trees and for more information, Murfreesboro residents can call 615-893-9295 ext. 3. They will be available for pick-up in February or more information, please visit www.dnj.com.

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

The baby boomer population makes up about 28% of Middle TN home buyers and sellers. With that being said, more and more empty nesters prefer comfortable single-story living according to a recent study released by MetLife and NAHB. This study also indicated that 55+(age) home buyers are looking for these top features when considering the purchase of a home:

• Single-story First floor master bedroom
• Washers and dryers
• Storage space,
• Easy-to-open windows,
• Main-level master bedroom,
• Easy-to-use climate controls.
• High-speed Internet

You can get the full story at realtytimes.com

Find a single-story-home in these Middle TN communities:

All Single-Story Homes for sale in Nashville 415 listed

All Single-Story Homes for sale in Murfreesboro 325 listed

All Single-Story Homes for sale in Franklin 92 listed

All Single-Story Homes for Sale in Mt. Juliet 150 listed

All Single-Story Homes for Sale in Symrna 42 listed

All Single Story Homes for Sale in Middle TN 2500 listed

Posted By: Kimberly Fahey

The John Herbert House, also known to many as the home of Dr. Walter Morgan, has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988. The double pen log home is a notable example of home design and a classic working farm in early 19th-century. Sitting on a cut-stone foundation with exterior end limestone chimneys, the main façade sports a one-story porch with Doric concrete columns. West of the house are two outbuildings–a ca. 1900 frame smokehouse and board-and-batten wash house with gable roof and stone chimney. Although this type of construction was very common in Williamson County, very few have survived like the Herbert House.

For nearly 20 years, The Heritage Foundation had high hopes of stabilizing and preserving the historic home for the future. Thanks to a successful partnership with Bob Parks Realty and Drees Homes, they were able to stabilize the historic structure and find a buyer. In addition, Bob Parks Realty and Drees Homes donated $20,000 from the sale of the home to The Heritage Foundation.

The new buyers are Skipper and Debbie Carlisle who are very excited to have this opportunity. Debbie Carlisle states that this has been a lifelong dream and they have been collecting American antiques for years in hopes of finding the perfect home to house them. The John Herbert House will now be the centerpiece of the new Breezeway Development on Clovercroft Road. The house sits on more than three acres and backs up to more than 30 acres making it the perfect amenity to future residents of the new neighborhood.

More About Homes for Sale in Historic Franklin! Check out all of Franklin Real Estate by Price Range:

$0 to $200K $200K to $400K $400K to $600K $600K to $800K $800K or more

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

Despite the decline in home sales throughout 2009, Bob Parks Realty has not stopped their mission to serve Middle Tennessee home buyers. Bob Parks Realty invested a significant amount to implement state-of-the-art web technology that better serves Middle Tennessee residents and real estate agents.

Finally, there is a local real estate company that can compete with nationally-known online giants like Realtor.com, Truila.com, and Homes.com. The Bob Parks difference is the focus on Middle Tennessee Communities!

The latest in web technology is not only extremely expensive, but it’s also very time consuming to implement. Regardless of the cost, Bob Parks Realty wanted to give agents more technology-driven tools while allowing home buyers a way to search for homes for sale by Tennessee schools, local interactive maps, Middle Tennessee subdivisions, and more . The total initiative took almost 12 months to finalize. In late October 2009, Bob Parks Realty launched its website specifically with real estate agents and Middle Tennessee home buyers in mind. This technology is linked to the latest in social media, community information, school reports, and it allows agents to develop and customize their own personal websites to further reach home buyers.

Visit www.bobparks.com and click on property search for a complete review of how Bob Parks Realty is better serving Middle Tennessee on the web.

Check out the Most Popular Searches:

• Murfreesboro Homes for Sale: $125,000 - $225,000

• Downtown Nashville Condos

• Brentwood Homes for Sales: $225,000 - $350,000

• Mt. Juliet Homes for Sale: $125,000 - $225,000

• Shelbyville Homes for Sale: $150,000 - $250,000

• Franklin Homes for Sales: $225,000 - $350,000

• Gallatin Homes for Sale: $180,000 - $250,000

• Smyrna Homes for Sale: $180,000 - $250,000

Posted By: Kimberly Fahey

Murfreesboro, TN in Rutherford County is one of the fastest growing communities in Tennessee and is located about 38 miles south of Nashville, TN. This medium-sized community is loaded with everything you need as a family, single professional, or retiree. Homes for sale in Murfreesboro range from $45,000 - $1,000,000 plus. Murfreesboro’s wide-range of diversity includes new construction, garden homes, custom estate homes, farms/land, and historic homes in downtown Murfreesboro.

Murfreesboro, TN is loaded with historical significance and homes for sale are near shopping, beautiful parks, a dog park, churches, nature trails, restaurants, Stones River, and some of the best public schools in Middle Tennessee. Home to Middle Tennessee State University and several large employers, some locals rate Murfreesboro as one of the best places to raise a family.

The Bob Parks real estate agents are considered the most respected in Middle Tennessee real estate not only because they are committed to excellence, but some of them are Middle Tennessee natives for many generations.

Visit BobParks.com to search for your next dream home and to checkout all homes for sale in the MLS directory.

Murfreesboro, TN Home Resources:

• Relocate to Murfreesboro, TN

• Homes for Sale in Murfreesboro, TN

• List Your Home

• Checkout Murfreesboro Schools

• Auctions in Murfreesboro

• Find a Home in Rutherford County: Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville

• Learn more about Murfreesboro, TN

Posted By: Kimberly Fahey