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What is your Smyrna TN home worth?
2008-01-26 04:14:00
Spring is coming and it’s time to consider what your home is worth if you’re thinking of buying or selling your home this year. You can check the value of your home automatically using one of the tools on my website. Just click on the “Instant Home Value” button on the home page of my site at http://www.terryrosshomes.com Interest rates will be dropping with the recent federal reserve action. It’s a great time to be in the market to buy a home! Be sure to call if we can help get you in the door of the home of your dreams.
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Smyrna hospital expanding
2008-01-22 14:28:00
The Daily News Journal reports that Stonecrest Hopsital in Smyrna , TN, will be adding 26 medical-surgical beds on its fourth floor, bringing the total bed count to 101. The expansion is to be phased in through 2009, and ultimately will mean 75 additional jobs to the area. Smyrna continues expanding economically! If you’re looking to buy a home in a fast-growing area, be sure to check out my home search tools at http://www.terryrosshomes.com
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How to get a job at the new Super Target in Smyrna, TN
2008-01-04 14:08:00
Super Target will be hiring 350-400 employees for its Smyrna TN store. According to the Daily News Journal, the company will be hiring from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 10, 11 and 12 at the Town Centre, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. The Smyrna Town Centre is located at the intersection of Sam Ridley and Murfreesboro Road.
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How to get a job at the new Super Target in Smyrna, TN
2008-01-04 14:08:00
Super Target will be hiring 350-400 employees for its Smyrna TN store. According to the Daily News Journal, the company will be hiring from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 10, 11 and 12 at the Town Centre, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. The Smyrna Town Centre is located at the intersection of Sam Ridley and Murfreesboro Road.
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New Restaurants in Murfreesboro TN
2008-01-04 14:05:00
According to the Daily News Journal, several new restaurants are lining up to expand the dining options available in Murfreesboro TN. The Avenue on Medical Center Parkway will get a new Chili’s in June. It will be located next to LongHorn Steakhouse. There will also be a new Mexican restaurant called Tesoro’s. It’s the first of a new concept for a chain called Taco Cabana out of Texas. It will be located next to the new Chili’s, next to the LongHorn.
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Expansion of Smyrna TN retail to La Vergne is here
2008-01-04 13:35:00
According to the Daily News Journal, the land adjacent to the Smyrna Super Target site has been puchased for $2.6M by Centrum SSI of Nashville, which intends to build a $20 million shopping center off Interstate 24 on Industrial Boulevard in La Vergne next to the Colonial Town Park shopping center. The paper reports that the land deal closed December 10.
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Greenways expanding in Smyrna, La Vergne and Murfreesboro, TN
2008-01-02 14:21:00
According to today’s Smyrna AM edition of the Daily News Journal, US Representative Bart Gordon has secured funding to expand Rutherford County’s greenway system. As part of the expansion, the greenways in Smyrna will be connected to those in La Vergne. One section will connect the Walter Hill Dam area greenway to Smyrna, and the other will connect La Vergne and Smyrna’s greenways through Long Hunter State Park. The end result will be a greenway running from downtown Nashville to La Vergne, Smyrna, and Murfreesboro . Smyrna’s greenway system presently runs from Percy Priest Lake and branches out toward the Towne Center and toward Old Jefferson Pike. You can find a map of the greenway system on the town of Smyrna’s website. Nearly all of Smyrna’s neighborhoods are locatated nearby the greenway system or a short drive from the greenway system. If you’re looking for a home in Rutherford County, be sure to try the MLS tool found on my websit...

Home sales edge up slightly in November
2008-01-01 15:14:00
Home sales have slowed for sure, but according to the Daily News Journal the the National Association of Realtors reported this week that sales of existing single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses rose 0.4 percent in November from October. This is a great time to be in the real estate market to buy a home because you’ve got more options. To see the current inventory of homes available in the Nashville, Smyrna, Murfreesboro and greater Middle Tennessee area, be sure to use the home search tool at my website, http://www.terryrosshomes.com
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Low income real estate buyers in Murfreesboro TN have more options
2008-01-01 15:04:00
A program sponsored by the City of Murfreesboro to help low income real estate buyers get into the home of their dreams has been improved, according to the Middle Tennessee Association of Real tors newsletter: “The City of Murfreesboro through the Community Development Department offers assistance to first-time homebuyers purchasing inside the city of Murfreesboro. The program is available to households qualified as low-income based on household size as determined by HUD. The Program has a new increased funding level of up to $10,000.00 for principal reduction and/or closing cost. Most lenders are award of the program and the fact that the City’s 0% second mortgage can be used with Conventional, FHA, VA, or THDA loans as approved by the lender. No monthly payments are required on the loans. They are due-on-sale of the property. For additional information contact Patty Pope at 890-4660 in the Community Development Department or go the City’s web page at www.murfreesbo...
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Where to Recycle Christmas Trees in Smyrna TN
2007-12-29 22:46:00
According to the Daily News Journal, Smyrna residents will be able to recycle Christmas trees at Lee Victory Park until January 14. Lee Victory Park is located on Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna, near the airport and golf course. Residents are asked to remove all decorations before recycling their trees. While you’re cleaning out the house, remember that there are Goodwill pick-ups at the county waste facilities off Weakley Lane and Almaville Road. This is a great time of year to get your tax deduction and do a good deed at the same time! Speaking of tax deductions, home mortgage interest is a great tax deduction offered by Uncle Sam every year. You can search for a new home from my website at http://www.terryrosshomes.com.
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Agreement leads to more work for Smyrna TN Nissan plant
2007-12-15 13:17:00
According to a recent report, the Nissan manufacturing plant in Smyrna , TN, will be doing more work for Suzuki in the coming year. An agreement between the two companies will lead to the Smyrna plant manufacturing Suzuki’s pickup trucks in the coming year. This is a great opportunity for the Smyrna plant to maintain production levels in the coming year! Nissan has done great things for the Rutherford County economy. It’s one more reason why Smyrna TN is a great place to live. If you’re looking for real estate in Smyrna, TN, be sure to check out my website and MLS search tool at http://www.terryrosshomes.com
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Smyrna TN Bulldogs Football Champions
2007-12-10 14:03:00
Congratulations to the Smyrna High School football team for their repeat as state champions!
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New Restaurant and Hotel near Super Target in Smyrna TN
2007-12-06 12:32:00
According to the Daily News Journal, the Smyrna City Council is considering plans for a new restaurant and hotel near the new development on Sam Ridley Parkway and I-24. Restaurant chain Red Robin Gourmet Hamburgers is requesting approval of plans to build near Famous Dave’s restaurant. There is a Red Robin near the Providence Point shopping center in Mount Juliet and another near The Oaks shopping center in Murfreesboro. Both stores do a brisk business. Plans are also in store for a new Residence Inn. If you’re looking for a place to live with great shopping and restaurants and easy access to both Nashville and Murfreesboro, then take a look at Smyrna TN real estate!
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“Room for the Horses” Dream Home!
2007-12-02 13:00:00
Are you considering taking advantage of the Christmas season to buy your dream home? This traditional estate would make for a wonderful holiday season. Amazing home in the country with over ten acres, a full-size pool, horse barn, detached four-car workshop/garage, picturesque pond, and a rear deck reminiscent of Blackberry Farms’ rocking chair patio.  Nearby shopping and development at Mount Juliet’s Providence Point. Minutes from the interstate and your Nashville area destinations. Call Terry at 500-8250 for your private showing. See more details and compare the value of this home by using my internet search tool for your Nashville area home shopping needs.
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Super Target in Smyrna TN slated for Spring 2008
2007-12-01 09:36:00
Although it had been reported earlier this year that the Super Target would be open by Christmas, it’s clear from the construction site and from a recent report in Smyrna AM that the store won’t open until March 2008 . The PetSmart is also slated to open in the Spring , while Kohl’s has been open for several weeks now. Construction and development continues along Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna. Verizon’s new office has opened. Several new shopping centers are open and renting space. Traffic is picking up a great bit on Sam Ridley, evidence of the boom in residential development here in Smyrna. If you’re in the market for real estate, be sure to check out my Smyrna TN real estate MLS search tool!

Smyrna TN Development: Petsmart and Verizon openings
2007-11-18 13:14:00
The Daily News Journal reports that Verizon ’s new store (replacing its Hickory Hollow store in Antioch) will open on Wednesday this week and that the Petsmart at Colonial shopping center will open on February 18, 2008.
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Smyrna TN getting an IHOP, Applebee’s…
2007-10-26 14:35:00
Great news on the restaurant front as it’s been reported that IHOP and Applebee’s are in the process of getting approvals for restaurants near the new Super Target and Kohl’s. This is fabulous news for the Smyrna real estate market, as Smyrna continues to build on the necessary resources to become a destination marketplace for home buyers…

Smyrna TN Development Update
2007-10-14 20:06:00
Well, it’s been a while since we’ve given an update on Smyrna development news, and there have been a lot of changes going on! Kohl’s is open. Super Target and JC Penney will be open by Christmas. We’re still waiting for Staples and PetSmart and Ross Dress for Less to announce their openings. The previously announced dual/dueling movie theaters have decided to combine forces for a single movie theater. There are several new businesses locating in the recently-finished retail spaces along Sam Ridley Parkway. It’s a great time to live in Smyrna TN!
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Depot Days in Smyrna, TN a Great Success
2007-10-14 19:54:00
The Daily News Journal reports that Depot Days in Smyrna was a smashing success, reminding Smyrna residents of the glory days of downtown Smyrna and serving as the first of what we hope are many examples of Smyrna downtown revitalization. Check out the article!
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Smyrna, TN: Officially a Great Place to Retire
2007-10-02 14:56:00
US News & World Report declared Smyrna to be one of the top-ten cities for retirement in their September issue. You can find out more in their article. Of course, we always knew that Smyrna was a great place to live. The magazine article notes that “The small but growing town boasts 10 parks, a public golf course, and 7 miles of greenways.”
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Middle Tennessee Real Estate market report
2007-02-17 15:06:00
Home sales figures for the Nashville area remain strong, according to the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors.  Sales numbers for January 2007 were the second-highest number of closings ever for the month of January. The GNAR provided the following comparison of sales by category for January: Closings Residential Condominium Multi-family Farms/Land/Lots January 2006 2,371 1,908 253 33 177 January 2007 2,289 1,779 287 40 183 From the GNAR press release: There were 2,791 sales pending at the end of January, compared with 2,972 sales that were pending at the same time last year. The median residential price during January was $172,900 and for a condominium it was $150,000. That compares with median residential and condominium prices at this time last year of $162,000 and $150,715 respectively. The average number of days on the market for a single-family residence was 72 days for the overall Nashville market.
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Smyrna TN Real Estate: building permits huge for December 2006
2007-02-05 15:44:00
According to the Murfreesboro Daily News Journal’s chamber of commerce insert for January, the town of Smyrna issued $6.8M in residential building permits and $13M in non-residential building permits for December 2006 . Real estate building permits also were high in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  Murfreesboro issued $10.8M in residential permits and $2.6M in nonresidential.  In Rutherford County’s unincorporated areas, $9.7M in residential and $457,331 in nonresidential permits were issued. Growth continues in Rutherford County.  Real estate is booming, and the commercial construction is following here in Smyrna, Tennessee.
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Two Movie Theaters Coming to Smyrna
2007-01-18 13:01:00
According to today’s Daily News Journal, not one but two movie theaters are vying to be in the Sam Ridley corridor.  The paper reports that this will result in 28 screens along the stretch.  One theater will be along the interstate, and the second theater will be behind Lowe’s near the upcoming business condos.
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Fabulous like-new home (SOLD)
2007-01-03 14:00:00
This home is spacious and beautiful.  It has a 17×14 living rom and 21×18 bonus room.  Spacious master bedroom.  New subdivision.  Never lived in!  Call Terry at 500-8250 to see this home before it’s gone! 
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Rutherford County continues with Growing Real Estate Market
2006-12-19 02:06:00
According to the December 18, 2006, Daily News Journal, the housing market in Rutherford County, Tennessee, continues to grow despite a general slowdown nationwide. The article noted that, “Home buyers this year have closed on 5,883 through November at an average price of $172,240, and about 44 percent of them were new houses, according to Real Tracs Multiple Listing Service. The total is 17 more than reported for the same period in 2005 at an average price of $160,900. House sales for 2006 so far also surpass the total in 2000 of 3,630 when the average price was $127,100.”
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“Room for the Horses” Dream Home!
2006-12-05 13:00:00
Estates like this just don’t come around very often.  Amazing home in the country with over ten acres, a full-size pool, horse barn, detached four-car workshop/garage, picturesque pond, and a rear deck reminiscent of Blackberry Farms’ rocking chair patio.  Pamper yourself with this home!  Call Terry at 500-8250 for your private showing.
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Murfreesboro HUD listing with daily bids (SOLD)
2006-12-04 15:44:00
3 bedroom 2 bath home built in 2004.  1400 square feet.  $1760 escrow for repairs. $121,000 This home has daily bids.  If you would like to see the home please call Terry at 500-8250 to make an appointment.  We will be glad to email you a Full Buyers Report upon your request.
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