Mr. Bob's Blog

AFTER A PRETTY SCARY WINTER IN 2008 AND THE BEGINNING OF 2009, I AM GLAD TO REPORT THE REAL ESTATE SLUMP IN THIS AREA IS STARTING TO MAKE A COME BACK.  THERE ARE STILL PLENTY OF GREAT BUYS OUT THERE FOR THE SAVVY INVESTOR AND SOME FAIRLY ENTICING PROGRAMS FOR THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER. THESE GREA...

AT THE RISK OF SOUNDING LIKE THE CRAZY REAL ESTATE LADY, OR VEGGIE OBSESSED, I JUST HAVE TO BRAG ON OUR LOCAL AMISH COMMUNITY. THERE IS TRULY AN ART TO GROWING THE BEST TASTING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES I HAVE EVER ENJOYED! TIRED OF PAYING ORGANIC PRICES AT THE GROCERY STORE, NOT A PROBLEM HERE IN LA...

Yes Spring is in the air, the birds are singing, flowers are in full bloom and Tennessee is BEAUTIFUL! We have had a rain filled spring season resulting in full natures splendor. The creeks are full the waterfalls breathtaking. Farmers are celebrating, no drought this year. We are already anticip...

SERVING YOUR LOCAL BOARD OF REALTORS CAN BE A TIME CONSUMING SOMETIMES STRESSFUL ENDEAVOR. IN CONSIDERING IF SERVING ON MY LOCAL BOARD WOULD HELP ME GROW AS A REALTOR AND AS A PERSON I ALSO WANTED TO BE SURE MY LOCAL ASSOCIATION AND IT'S MEMBERS WOULD BENEFIT FROM MY INPUT. MY LIFE EXPERIENCES AL...

MY HUSBAND BOB AND I HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN REAL ESTATE VENTURES FOR MOST OF OUR ADULT LIVES. THREE YEARS AGO WE DECIDED TO LEAVE OUR HOME IN FLORIDA AND MOVE TO TENNESSEE. AFTER ARRIVING AND SOME HARROWING EXPERIENCES IN DEALING WITH OUR FLORIDA REAL ESTATE AGENT WHO HANDLED THE SALE OF A HOME AND ...

WE'VE HAD PLENTY OF RAIN AS OF LATE WHICH IS MAKING FOR A BEAUTIFUL SPRING. IF YOU HAVE NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT TN IT MAY BE A PLACE TO CONSIDER ON YOUR NEXT VACATION OR LONG WEEKEND. ALTHOUGH THIS AREA IS NOT "TOURISTY" PER SE WE HAVE WONDERFUL ATTRACTIONS, REASONABLE PRICED FOR THE W...

WE HEARD SOME ENCOURAGING REPORTS CONCERNING THE HOUSING CRISIS. TENNESSEE PROPERTIES HAVE HIT ROCK BOTTOM AND ARE EXPECTED TO START CLIMBING BACK UP SHORTLY. WE WERE EXPERIENCING A 2% DROP MONTHLY IN PRICES, NOW IT IS PROJECTED TO CLIMB UP BY 4% BY YEARS END. SO WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO YOU? WELL ...

WE'VE BEEN ASKED RECENTLY IF AUCTIONING A PROPERTY IS A BETTER OPTION FOR SELLING A PROPERTY THAN LISTING IT? THE PREMISE IS THAT YOU GROUP TOGETHER SEVERAL BUYERS, THEREFORE INSURING A BETTER PRICE FOR YOUR PLACE. WE HAVE ATTENDED MANY AUCTIONS, ESPECIALLY IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS.  AS THE ECONOMY H...

WE JUST WANTED TO WISH EVERYONE THE BEST HOLIDAY SEASON AND AN EVEN BETTER 2009!

PROPERTIES IN THE TENNESSEE VALLEY ARE APPEARING ON THE MARKET FOR SALE AT A RAPID INCREASE. MID PRICED (90 TO 125K) RESIDENTIAL HOMES ARE SHOWING THE MOST ACTIVITY, WITH FARMS AND ACREAGE COMING IN AT A CLOSE 2ND. HIGHER PRICED PROPERTIES WITH ACREAGE ARE VERY POPULAR WITH OUT OF STATE BUYERS WH...