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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
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Kimberly Fahey
I’ve tackled some cooking projects I never dreamed of doing. Earlier this year I made shish-kabobs on the grill. They weren’t horrible. Then a friend of mine from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan taught me to make a traditional northern dish called pasties (pronounced Pass-tees). It’s like a meat pie that also includes potatoes, onions, and carrots.
Kathy Tyson
While I don’t dress up for Halloween anymore, I do so enjoy hearing the stories of odd bumps in the night, about the lady in the wedding dress at the side of the road, or the soldiers dressed in the Union Blue or Confederate Gray at the old battlefield.
It’s Fall Break for many students in Rutherford County - specifically the kids who attend the Murfreesboro City Schools on the alternative calendar. Their fall break will extend through next week as well when they’ll still enjoy some much deserved time off along with the remaining city and county schools!
As the days progress through this wet spring, my heart longs for the sun and all the fun that summer brings…. 
The historic town of Murfreesboro holds many like attractions for those seeking a respite from the heat and humidity. One of my all time favorites is the Reeves-Sain Soda Shoppe. Their motto is “what our milkshakes can’t cure, our Pharmacy CAN!”…makes you just want to pop in there, doesn’t it?! The Soda Shoppe has received the Ruthie Award for the #1 Milkshake in Rutherford county for 6 consecutive years, and they have been named the #2 Milkshake joint in the whole state of Tennessee! 
And that’s not all you get with a visit to this quaint family drug store; you will be greeted on a first name basis and a welcoming smile on any day of the week, thanks to a dedicated staff that makes the Soda Shoppe an enjoyable place to visit for lunch, cooling off with a “chill” treat on a hot and hazy afternoon, or meeting a neighbor to exchange some local news over coffee.
Although Earth Day was actually on Wednesday, that technicality isn’t stopping the people of Rutherford County from celebrating this Saturday, April 25th! The festivities are scheduled at the Civic Plaza in downtown Murfreesboro from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. In addition to learning about conservation through information booths, there will be free hot dogs, popcorn and drinks, games, other kiddie activities, and door prizes!
If you are a fan of architectural style as I am, you will find that the “American variety of homes are loosely modeled on one of four architectural tradition: Ancient Classical, Renaissance Classical, Medieval, and Modern.
The earliest style, Ancient Classical tradition, is based on the monuments of early Greece and Rome. The very closely related Renaissance Classical tradition stems from a return of interest in classicism during the period of the Italian Renaissance in the early 15th century. These two classical traditions , Ancient and Renaissance, share many of the same architectural details.
The Medieval tradition came between the two classic periods, and includes architecture based on the formal Gothic style used for church buildings in the Middle Ages. Medieval architecture most influencing American style came from houses originated in England and France.
The fourth tradition, the Modern movement, began in the late 19th century and is prevalent today. This style is primarily based on a lack of ornamentation which results in an external simplicity and spatial variation made possible by new and improved construction techniques.
Other traditions that have greatly influenced American houses are mostly Spanish in origin. Simple structures built during the Spanish Colonial era in the United States, as well as the more elaborate styles from Spain and Latin America, have inspired American home builders today.”
Next time you drive around Murfreesboro, be sure to notice the many styles and influences on the homes that make up our community; you may be surprised by the many unique “looks” we have about town!