By David Israel, Business Manager I have now been living in Chattanooga, Tennessee for almost 4 years, and my "Best Week Ever" is less than 30 days away.  Riverbend ‘08 is almost here.  For those of you who are reading about this festival for the first time you are certainly in for a great treat.  The festival began in 1981 on a small strip at Ross's Landing and it has grown to a nine day event with over 100 performers on 6 stages.  In fact Andy attended the very first Riverbend festival. This year's three biggest headliners will be ZZ Top, The Black Crowes and America (who will perform with the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera). The festival organizers have pretty much mastered this event.  You do not need to purchase individual tickets, instead you purchase a pin.  This pin gets you int... 05/12/2008

By Andy Hodes, Realtor Many times Buyers ask about the importance of a home inspection if they are getting an FHA or VA appraisal.  When the FHA or the VA is involved, the appraisal, in addition to establishing value, looks for certain standards in the home so that its loan can be insured (FHA) or guaranteed (VA) by the federal government.  These standards include several, but not all, of the same items covered by the home inspection.  Last year the FHA loosened their standards and we now rarely see any FHA concerns while the VA's standards remains vigilant. In either case it is essential to obtain a complete home inspection by a licensed home inspector.  While the FHA and VA appraisers are looking for certain things during the 15 to 20 minutes they spend in a home, a good home inspecto... 05/12/2008

Courtesy of Rob Robinson and the Robinson Home Team  Here is the 24 hour report for 5-9-2008 activity for theChattanooga Metropolitan Residential Real Estate Market Report according to the Chattanooga Multiple Listing Service.This data is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area for local real estate reports and statistics.For more free reports and information on Chattanooga real estate and homes visit The Robinson Home Team ***Professionalism - Standards - Integrity***  New Listings60 homes are new to the market. Back on the Market19 homes have been reactivated in the MLS. Price Change11 homes saw a price increase. 49 homes saw a price decrease. Sales Contingen... 05/10/2008

Courtesy of Rob Robinson and the Robinson Home Team  Here is the 24 hour report for 5-8-2008 activity for theChattanooga Metropolitan Residential Real Estate Market Report according to the Chattanooga Multiple Listing Service.This data is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area for local real estate reports and statistics.For more free reports and information on Chattanooga real estate and homes visit The Robinson Home Team ***Professionalism - Standards - Integrity***  New Listings63 homes are new to the market. Back on the Market17 homes have been reactivated in the MLS. Price Change9 homes saw a price increase. 48 homes saw a price decrease. Sales Contingent... 05/09/2008

Courtesy of Rob Robinson and the Robinson Home Team Here is the 24 hour report for 5-7-2008 activity for theChattanooga Metropolitan Residential Real Estate Market Report Reportaccording to the Chattanooga Multiple Listing Service.This data is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area for local real estate reports and statistics.For more free reports and information on Chattanooga real estate and homes visitThe Robinson Home Team ***Professionalism - Standards - Integrity*** New Listings44 homes are new to the market. Back on the Market16 homes have been reactivated in the MLS.Price Change10 homes saw a price increase. 46 homes saw a price decrease. Sales Conting... 05/08/2008

By Kacey Sides, Buyer Specialist So an agent wants you to sign a Representation Agreement.  This binding agreement may not be something that you want to sign if you don't know all of the benefits, facts about representation, and you are not yet comfortable with the agent that is asking you to sign it."How having a Representation Agreement" benefits you - 5 great reasons:1.  Your have the loyalty (and the legal requirement) of your Realtor to put your best interests first.2.  Your Realtor has systems in place to make sure you and he/she are up to date on a regular basis with all of the homes that come on the market with your criteria, so when your perfect home comes along, you are one of the first to know about it!3.  It educates you on the home buying process, and gives you all of the i... 05/07/2008

 Courtesy of Rob Robinson and the Robinson Home Team Here is the 24 hour report for 5-6-2008 activity for theChattanooga Metropolitan Residential Real Estate Marketaccording to the Chattanooga Multiple Listing Service.This data is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area for local real estate reports and statistics.For more free reports and information on Chattanooga real estate and homes visitThe Robinson Home Team ***Professionalism - Standards - Integrity*** New Listings68 homes are new to the market. Back on the Market22 homes have been reactivated in the MLS.Price Change10 homes saw a price increase. 50 homes saw a price decrease. Sales Contingent9 homes we... 05/07/2008

 Information provided courtesy of Rob Robinson of the Robinson Home Team.  If you are considering selling your home in this turbulent market you need to know how much you can expect for your home to sell for. You might be surprised by what you learn! While Chattanooga has experienced a market downturn we are not in the same position as many areas are elsewhere in the country. To obtain a FREE quick over-the-net home evaluation click on this link: Right Price Analysis to access your special request form. We will then provide you details on the estimated value of your home. This is done in part by researching the prices of comparable homes in your area and determining what they have recently sold for.     05/06/2008

Here is the 24 hour report for 5-5-2008 activity for the Chattanooga Metropolitan Residential Real Estate Market according to the Chattanooga Multiple Listing Service.This data is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area for local real estate reports and statistics.For more free reports and information on Chattanooga real estate and homes visit The Robinson Home Team ***Professionalism - Standards - Integrity*** New Listings50 homes are new to the market. Back on the Market31 homes have been reactivated in the MLS.Price Change5 homes saw a price increase. 39 homes saw a price decrease. Sales Contingent17 homes went under contract.Sales Now Pending, in "No Show" ... 05/06/2008

Don't miss an incredible weekend at Talespin in Chattanooga this weekend. Talespin which is put on by the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership, is designed to bring in storytellers from various walks of life to Chattanooga. The main objective is to tell stories with many themes that include youth stories, cultural stories, humorous stories, historical stories and so much more.  This weekend event is for all ages!  Not only is this a fun event for the kids, but adults will enjoy these unique stories told by professional storytellers.  Many of the storytellers and themes will connect generations, traditions and lessons for living. On Thursday night, May 8, a kickoff event featuring six national storytellers will be held at the historic Tivoli Theatre.On Friday and Saturday, May 9 & 10, downto... 05/05/2008

You've watched the news and read about it in the papers. You know, the "credit crisis" and how buyers need 20 percent down in order to buy a home? And even if you found a buyer with 20 percent down, lenders aren't making loans anyway. So, why bother, right? Wrong!We're right smack in the middle of what just might be the biggest disservice ever perpetrated on potential home buyers.  It seems the press just can't get enough of all the gloom and doom in the housing industry.  The fact is that mortgage money is as available today as it was a year ago and loans are being made this very moment with little or no money down. And, no, platinum credit isn't required.  You just need to know where to look.  Who are these lenders? They're right down the street.Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lo... 05/05/2008

Here is the 24 hour report for 5-4-2008 activity for the Chattanooga Metropolitan Residential Real Estate market according to the Chattanooga Multiple Listing Service.This data is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area for local real estate reports and statistics.For more free reports and information on Chattanooga real estate and homes visit The Robinson Home Team ***Professionalism - Standards - Integrity*** New Listings6 homes are new to the market. Back on the Market1 homes have been reactivated in the MLS.Price Change2 homes saw a price increase. 6 homes saw a price decrease. Sales Contingent4 homes went under contract.Sales Now Pending, in "No Show" Stat... 05/05/2008

Here is the 24 hour report for 5-3-2008 activity for the Chattanooga Metropolitan Residential Real Estate market according to the Chattanooga Multiple Listing Service.This data is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area for local real estate reports and statistics.For more free reports and information on Chattanooga real estate and homes visit The Robinson Home Team ***Professionalism - Standards - Integrity*** New Listings2 homes are new to the market. Back on the Market3 homes have been reactivated in the MLS.Price Change0 homes saw a price increase. 8 homes saw a price decrease. Sales Contingent0 homes went under contract.Sales Now Pending, in "No Show" Stat... 05/05/2008

Here is the 24 hour report for 5-2-2008 activity for the Chattanooga Metropolitan Residential Real Estate market according to the Chattanooga Multiple Listing Service.This data is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area for local real estate reports and statistics.For more free reports and information on Chattanooga real estate and homes visit The Robinson Home Team ***Professionalism - Standards - Integrity*** New Listings64 homes are new to the market. Back on the Market30 homes have been reactivated in the MLS.Price Change2 homes saw a price increase. 40 homes saw a price decrease. Sales Contingent16 homes went under contract.Sales Now Pending, in "No Show" ... 05/05/2008

  Courtesy of Rob Robinson of The Robinson Home Team     An Open House is an “old school” and outdated marketing technique still widely used by the vast majority of real estate agents. It is intended to expose a home you have listed for sale to potential buyers. How it works: Your real estate agent places an Open House ad in the local newspaper inviting the public to come tour the inside of your home. This usually is set to take place on a Sunday afternoon between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The agent hosting your Open House will oftentimes make suggestions about “staging” your home prior to showing in order to enhance its appeal to a potential buyer. (Staging a home is a very smart idea, and we do recommend you take the time to do this.)For the duration of the Open House your agent ... 05/02/2008

If you have recently been involved in any type of remodeling project or even made a quick stop at your local Home Depot or Lowe's, then you should have heard the term "Low VOC Paint".  What is Low VOC paint and why does it matter to me?  Did you know that indoor air is actually 3 times for polluted than outdoor air.  No wonder sitting in the house tends to make me crazy.  Read the following article for some very interesting information. http://www.eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_paints.htmRealtor Ryan, Broker    05/02/2008

Here is the 24 hour report for 5-1-2008 activity for the Chattanooga Metropolitan Residential Real Estate market according to the Chattanooga Multiple Listing Service.This data is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area for local real estate reports and statistics.For more free reports and information on Chattanooga real estate and homes visit The Robinson Home Team ***Professionalism - Standards - Integrity*** New Listings37 homes are new to the market. Back on the Market29 homes have been reactivated in the MLS.Price Change5 homes saw a price increase. 42 homes saw a price decrease. Sales Contingent20 homes went under contract.Sales Now Pending, in "No Show" ... 05/02/2008

 Courtesy of Rob Robinson of The Robinson Home Team  The Multiple Listing Service, or "MLS", is a giant online computer information warehouse used by the real estate industry to list homes that are for sale. On any given day in the Chattanooga, Tennessee and North Georgia area there are thousands of properties for sale. But did you know that 97% of these properties are never advertised in the local newspaper or in one of those glossy (often outdated) "homes for sale" magazines? So how can you find them?  Asking a Realtor for help is usually the best way: Real estate professionals with specialized training can build powerful MLS  searches for clients by selecting from hundreds of home feature criteria using subscription-only search tools. But with access to just a few of these same power... 04/30/2008

Here is the 24 hour report for 4-30-2008 activity for the Chattanooga Metropolitan Residential Real Estate market according to the Chattanooga Multiple Listing Service.Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area for local real estate reports and statistics.For more free reports and information on Chattanooga real estate visit The Robinson Home Team ***Professionalism - Standards - Integrity***Chattanooga Homes: New Listings43 homes in the Chattanooga area are shown as new to the market. Chattanooga Homes: Back on the Market19 homes in the Chattanooga area have been reactivated in the MLS.Chattanooga Homes: Price Change3 Chattanooga area homes saw a price increase.52 homes in the Chattanooga area saw a ... 04/30/2008

Here is the 24 hour report for 4-29-2008 activity for the Chattanooga Metropolitan Residential Real Estate market according to the Chattanooga Multiple Listing Service.Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Chattanooga Metropolitan area for local real estate reports and statistics.For more free reports and information on Chattanooga real estate visit The Robinson Home Team ***Professionalism - Standards - Integrity***Chattanooga Homes: New Listings45 homes in the Chattanooga area are shown as new to the market. Chattanooga Homes: Back on the Market13 homes in the Chattanooga area have been reactivated in the MLS.Chattanooga Homes: Price Change53 Chattanooga area homes saw a price increase, or decrease. Chattanooga Homes: Sales... 04/29/2008