Brian Kelly
New Homes at Brock Pointe and Windstone at Whisper Creek
New homes at Brock Pointe and Windstone at Whisper Creek are selling. The neighborhoods are 7 miles and 15 minutes apart, but very similar in price. So what are you really buying at either place? The sales price range (in 2013, as of August 26) for the 6 Realtor assisted sales of new homes in…
Read More2013 Top Home Selling Neighborhoods on Signal Mountain TN 37377
The 2013 top home selling neighborhoods on Signal Mountain TN 37377 so far in mid August are as follows: 1.) Hidden Brook (13) 2.) Birnam Woods (9) 3.) Old Town (7) 4.) Boulder Point (5) 5. Fox Run (5) 6.) Carriage Hill (3) 7.) Holly Meadows (3) 8.) Holly Springs (3) 9.) Westfield (3) **Note:…
Read MoreCummings Cove Fountain becomes Black Creek Mountain
Cummings Cove fountain becomes Black Creek Mountain. Black Creek Mountain is the name chosen for the entire development that includes the former Cummings Cove neighborhood and Black Creek Golf Club. The new developers purchased a majority interest in the project which includes brow property on Mount Aetna overlooking Chattanooga, TN. Downtown Chattanooga is less than…
Read MoreI am Surrendering To Balance In My Life
I am surrendering to balance in my life. I fought it well. I argued about the lack of balance even from a Biblical perspective with my entrepreneur friends. To be fair let me help put this in perspective. I love work. I am passionate about business. I enjoy challenges. This blog run is a challenge…
Read MoreHow is the Home Sales Market in Chattanooga TN for 2013?
How is the Home Sales Market in Chattanooga TN for 2013? How is the Chattanooga, TN housing market? Are homes selling? These are questions that a Realtor gets frequently. The answer is homes are selling in Hamilton County, TN. Especially homes selling for more than $200,000. The number of homes selling above $200,000 is up…
Read MoreWho will bust the fat greedy real estate brokers 6% Commission
Who will bust the fat greedy real estate brokers 6% commission? The commission is not set by law. All commission is negotiable. Individual real estate firms set their rate and establish the rate they will share with a co-operating brokerage. Real estate agents compete daily with DIY or For-Sale-By-Owners (FSBOs). So, it does amuse me…
Read MoreWhat is Legal Shield?
What is Legal Shield? Legal Shield is the old Pre-Paid Legal. Pre Paid Legal was started in the 70’s by Harland Stonecipher of Ada, OK. He was involved in a car accident. He had auto insurance but another party sued him even though he was not at fault. He had to pay thousands of dollars…
Read MoreYou have a 62% chance of selling your home in Hamilton County, TN When You List With A Realtor
You have a 62% chance of selling your home in Hamilton County, TN when you list it for sale with a Realtor. Real estate agents who belong to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) use a system called the Multiple Listing System (MLS) to help each other market and sell homes. As of middle August…
Read MoreMoving to Chattanooga, TN and Buying a Home
So you are thinking of moving to Chattanooga, TN and are new to the area. Keep a few things in mind as you explore and research the Choo Choo city and what it is like to live here. 1. Region: The influence of media encompasses Cleveland, TN to the north, and Dalton, GA to the…
Read MoreHow to Do an Open House as a Realtor or Seller
How do you hold an Open House? If you are the owner or if you are a Realtor, some similar steps apply. 1. Marketing and advertising: Gone are the days of calling the newspaper and placing one ad. The newspaper directory of Open Houses is still a decent value in Chattanooga, TN. If you are…
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