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Nashville Metro Making Headlines Yet Again As An ?Affordable Market?
2008-04-02 00:26:00
A recent study by Bizjournals.com has ranked Nashville as one of the Top 20 metropolitan areas for housing affordablity. This, of course, is no surprise to us, but comes as yet another report on the Middle Tennessee area’s continued momentum as a national contender in both affordablitity and livablilty. You can read the latest article ...
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Real Estate Joke and Murfreesboro PAWS Adoption Pet of the Week
2008-04-01 00:43:00
Real Estate Joke of the Week Sometime it’s good to lighten up a little and stop taking ourselves so seriously!  The Devil tells a Real Estate Agent, “Look, I can make you richer, more famous, and more successful than any Real Estate Agent alive. In fact, I can make you the greatest agent that ever lived.” “Well,” says the Real ...
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Save Money When Buying Murfreesboro Real Estate In Taxes And Interest
2008-03-27 23:11:00
Purchasing a home can save you money very quickly. FIRST, you’ll save on taxes because the interest on your home mortgage is tax deductible. If you rent, your landlord gets the break. SECOND, you’ll save on interest payments while keeping the great tax advantage. For example if you are paying $900 per month in rent, you are ...
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Nashville on Best Places to Buy Foreclosures Top 10 List
2008-03-25 23:34:00
Forbes has ranked the Nashville metro area the number three best place in the nation to buy foreclosed properties.  Check out the whole article here. This is actually a good thing for all of Middle Tennessee, including Rutherford County for several reasons. Forbes says distressed properties are a strong investment here because the real estate market is ...
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Rutherford Now Tennessee?s Fastest Growing County
2008-03-25 23:17:00
Rutherford County is now the fastest growing county in Tennessee and number 65 in the nation.  Check out the articles here and here.  Continued population growth will help to clear out our real estate market’s excess listing inventory.
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7 Steps To A Successful Home Sale
2008-03-20 23:40:00
Knowing and using these 7 essential, yet simple steps is crucial to achieving the best deal possible - whether you decide to sell your home yourself or hire a professional real estate agent to help you. Take a look at the seven-step system we have outlined in this report. Then, if this new approach to marketing your ...
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Profiled: Steven Taylor - Realtor
2008-03-19 17:54:00
Steven Taylor - Buyer Specialist             Where are you from?  Athens, Tennessee How long have you been with the Jones Team?  Four years What is your role with the Jones Team?  To sell homes and keep customers happy. So what does that mean you do (really)?  List and sell property What’s your favorite activity for relaxation?  Spending time with my family and friends. Where is your favorite place to eat?  Bone Fish Tell us about your last vacation. Amy, Sydney, Davis, and I always to Cedar Key, Florida. We spend alot of time just relaxing and fishing. What would you say is your passion?  I am driven by success. Ever bought something unusual on Ebay?  I bought a 1978 trophy from the Club Championship at Springbrook Country Club, my home course. What is so great about Rutherford County?  It continues to grow but keeps small town values. Why do you suppose the Jones Team is Rutherford County’s #1 Real Estate Team?  We have a caring disposition and try ...
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The Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again
2008-03-18 20:31:00
As expected, the Federal Reserve today cut the Federal Funds rate by three-quarters of a point down to 2.25 percent, the lowest since 2004.  Read the whole story here. By slashing the rate at which banks borrow money from each other, the Fed hoped to make borrowing less expensive, boost spending, thereby spurring more economic activity.  The move is designed to hold off or at least lessen the impact of a recession.  However, cutting rates too much too quickly could result in unwanted inflation.  Commercial banks quickly followed the Fed’s lead by cutting the prime lending rate from 6 percent to 5.25 percent.  Millions of business and consumer loans will see their interest rates reduced as a result.
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Real Estate Jokes and P.A.W.S. Pet of the Week
2008-03-17 23:20:00
Real Estate Jokes of the Week  Two real estate agents decided to start new businesses selling shoes abroad. The they went to Africa to get a feel for the potential of their prospective investments. Three days after arriving, the first real estate agent, having worked with your “everyday” realty called his broker and said, “Can I PLEASE have my job ...
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Murfreesboro, TN Featured Open House 3-16-08
2008-03-15 06:03:00
This weekend’s featured open house is 465 Rucker Road in Scottish Glen being held open from 10-6 PM on Saturday and 1-5 PM Sunday. The home is an all brick, three bedroom, two and a half bath, two story home with lots of upgrades, and in a private and upscale subdivision that features a brand new community ...
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Tips for Murfreesboro Area Home Buyers
2008-03-13 19:06:00
1. Be a Pre-Approved Buyer: A pre-approved buyer always has the advantage in an offer situation. Becoming pre-approved is very easy: you complete your loan application with a credit check prior to beginning your home search process. Pre-approval means that you have actually been approved for the purchase by a lender, which gives you the ...
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Analysis of Feb 2008 Rutherford County Market Report
2008-03-11 22:32:00
If you haven’t seen it already, check out our February 2008 Rutherford County Real Estate Market Report . Clearly, Rutherford County remains in a strong Buyers’ Market.  The average sales price is up slightly, but the days on the market required for a home to sell has risen to almost three months, and Residential closed sales are down ...
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Real Estate Joke and P.A.W.S. Pet of the Week
2008-03-11 05:05:00
Priced Below Market Value…Swing Stays! P.A.W.S. Pet of the Week PRECIOUS - ID#A029186 My name is PRECIOUS. I am a spayed female, tan and black Pug. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old. I have been at the shelter since Mar 10, 2008. Adoption contact info: PAWS (Pet Adoption & Welfare Services) 285 John R. Rice Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-898-7740 ...
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February Local Market Report
2008-03-10 04:52:00
For more info please visit our website http://www.MiddleTNHomesource.com
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This Weekend’s Featured Open House
2008-03-08 03:45:00
This weekend’s featured open house is 116 Liberty Station being held open by Steven Taylor from 1-3 PM on Sunday afternoon. Details for this and all of our listings are available online on our website www.JohnCJones.com. Other Open House s This Weekend Include: 212 Apricot being held open by Linda Crawford from 2-4 PM Sunday Lot 6 Livingstone being held open by Rob Powell from 2-4 PM Sunday 121 Harvest Grove being held open by Tom Cribbs from 2-5 PM Sunday Scottish Glen Model Home being held open from 10-6 Saturday by Dale Eaton and 1-5 PM Sunday by Tommy Davidson Please contact us at 615-867-3020 if you have any questions. Thanks.
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25 Tips to Help You Get The Most $$$ When Selling Your Home
2008-03-07 00:20:00
The condition of your home will have a huge impact on how fast it sells, and its eventual selling price. Preparing your home for sale can pay you huge dividends. Many fix ups cost very little and consist mostly of time and some elbow grease. Here are some simple tips to help your home show its best. INDOORS: 1. Clean the entire home thoroughly. Shampoo carpets, wash walls, clean sills, window screens and blinds. Clean out light fixtures and dust shelving. Get detailed here. 2. Clean the clutter from all closets, cupboards and cabinets. 3. Make your rooms look as spacious as possible. Store unnecessary furnishing items that make your home look crowded. 4. Arrange furnishing so that it is easy to walk through your home. 5. Scale down the number of photos, pictures, portraits and posters hanging on walls. Make sure you patch all nail and screw holes. 6. Keep your curtains and draperies open as a rule. You will want your home to show very light and bright. Find ways to screen any unapp...
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Profiled: John Jones - Team Leader
2008-03-06 00:14:00
John Jones - Team Leader   Where are you from? Right here in Murfreesboro. How long have you been with the Jones Team? I’ve been doing this for 15 rewarding years. What is your role with the Jones Team? Team Leader and Listing Manager. So what does that mean you do (really)? Day to day my focus is on motivating those around me. What’s your favorite activity for relaxation? Spending time at the lake with my family. I also enjoy a good book. Where is your favorite place to eat? My favorites are Toot’s, Marina’s, and Puelo’s. Tell us about your last vacation? My family and I went to Disney World and I must say it was GREAT. Disney has customer service figured out! What would you say is your passion? Whether it be coaching youth football or working with our team, I love trying to help others reach levels they never dreamed of. Ever bought something unusual on Ebay? I bought a beige convertible VW Bug from a guy in Texas as a surprise for my wife on her...
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Buyer Window of Opportunity Closing?
2008-03-05 00:27:00
Over the past several months, we’ve been urging you to take advantage of Rutherford County’s residential real estate Buyer ’s Market ‘Perfect Storm’ of bargain home prices and record low interest rates.  Recent developments suggest that, despite past and predicted future Federal Reserve cuts of key interest rates, mortgage interest rates may be on the rise.  Since January 25, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have risen from about 5.5% to about 6.25% on the last day of February.  How is this possible when the Fed keeps cutting rates? A little primer on the factors that move interest rates may be in order.  Many consumer loan (i.e. credit cards, home equity loans, etc) and business loan interest rates are based on the prime rate, which is basically set by the actions of the Federal Reserve.  The actual process is a little more complicated, but this description works for the purposes of this discussion.  The Fed’s actions are based on the growth...
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Real Estate Joke and P.A.W.S. Pet of the Week
2008-03-04 01:08:00
Here’s a lengthy joke that we had to dig a little deeper for. Enjoy! A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client. He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove satisfactory title to a parcel of property being offered as collateral. The title to the property dated back to 1803, which took the Lawyer three months to track down. After sending the information to the FHA, he received the following reply (actual letter):  ”Upon review of your letter adjoining your client’s loan application, we note that the request is supported by an Abstract of Title. While we compliment the able manner in which you have prepared and presented the application, we must point out that you have only cleared title to the proposed collateral property back to 1803. Before final approval can be accorded, it will be necessary to clear the title back to its origin.”  Annoyed, the lawyer responded as follows (actual letter):  ”Your letter regarding title in Cas...
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Featured Open House 3/2/08
2008-03-01 01:24:00
This week’s featured open house is 129 Harvest Grove being held open by Tom Cribbs from 2-5 PM Sunday Other open houses this weekend include: 212 Apricot being held open by Linda Crawford from 2-4 PM Sunday 309 Forsyth being held open by Tommy Davidson from 2-4 PM Sunday Lot 6 Livingstone being held open by Rob Powell from 1-3 PM Sunday Scottish Glen Model being held open from 10-6 Saturday and 1-5 PM Sunday
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Closing Costs Explained
2008-02-29 00:46:00
Here’s an overview of some of the closing costs you might have with a home loan. Loan Origination Fee: This fee covers the lender’s administrative costs in processing the loan. It is a one-time fee, often expressed as a percentage of the loan. The origination fee is typically 1% of the loan, but remember, you can obtain a loan with no origination fee and a slightly higher interest rate. Loan Discount: Often called “points”, a loan discount is a one-time charge used to adjust the yield on the loan to what market conditions demand. One point is equal to 1% of the loan amount. This fee is rare when interest rates are low. Appraisal Fee: This is a one-time fee that pays for an appraisal, which is a statement of property value viewed by the lender. The appraisal is made by an independent fee appraiser and can cost a standard $300 to $450, or much more, depending on the home’s size and location. Credit Report Fee: This one-time fee covers the cost of the...
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Profiled: Rob Janson - Customer Relations Director
2008-02-28 01:01:00
Rob ” Peanut” Janson - Customer Relations Director Where are you from? Bristol, VA/TN How long have you been with the Jones Team?I started as an assitant to Tom Cribbs a year ago, but have been with the Jones Team for 6 months.  What is your role with the Jones Team? Customer Relations Director So what does that mean you do (really)?I pretty much handle anything to do with technology. I manage the websites, internet advertising and inquires, blog, and lend a hand to alot of the graphic design, as well as make the virtual tours and post our listings across the internet among other things. What’s your favorite activity for relaxation? I’ll often head to a jazz club to listen to some good music to wind down. I also love to get in my Jeep turn up the stereo and just drive when things get hectic. Where is your favorite place to eat?I’m a big fan of Kirkenburts and the Chop House, but my absolute favorite at the moment is probably Maple Street Grill. I ...

How to Choose the Right Moving Company
2008-02-26 22:05:00
We came across a great article about the things you should consider when hiring a moving company to move your household.  You can read the whole article here, but following are the highlights: Research - check out several companies through handy websites like Moving Guru.com. License & Insurance - make sure your mover has a license and comprehensive insurance. Extra Fees - get informed about potential extra fees before hiring a company. Complaints - complaint registries and online reviews are a good way to learn from other people’s experiences with a company. If you buy or sell with The Jones Team and move within Rutherford County, you can use our moving truck for free.  Click here for more details.
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Real Estate Jokes and PAWS Pet of the Week
2008-02-25 23:39:00
Real Estate Jokes of the Week A large real estate lender called FIRST National Bank took out a billboard, giving the wrong message, “Loans make life easier, at FIRST.” Q: Why was the 10,000 sq. ft. mansion listed for only $1000? It had a swimming pool, guest house and no discernible structural problems. A: The seller was getting divorced and all her husband asked for was the proceeds from the sale. P.A.W.S. Pet of the Week  MOOCHIE - ID#A026272 My name is MOOCHIE. I am a male, black and white Chihuahua - Smooth Coated and Boston Terrier. The shelter thinks I am about 9 months old. I have been at the shelter since Feb 23, 2008. Adoption contact info: PAWS (Pet Adoption & Welfare Services) 285 John R. Rice Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-898-7740
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REAL ESTATE JOKE AND PAWS PET OF THE WEEK
2008-02-18 21:34:00
Real Estate Joke s of the Week Q: When is a one-story house a two-story house? A: You get one story before you buy and the second story after. By the time you pay off a house in the suburbs, it isn’t. PAWS Pet of the Week This week’s P.A.W.S. Pet of the Week is a Two Month Old Male  Red ...
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This Weekend?s Featured Open House
2008-02-16 00:52:00
This weekend’s featured open house is 59 Lewis Downs in Christiana, TN. The home is being held open from 2-4 PM on Sunday by Linda Crawford. For more information on this or any other properties currently on the market give us a call at 615-867-3020 Other open houses this weekend include: 121 Harvest Grove from 1-3 PM ...
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Today?s Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Local News
2008-02-14 23:45:00
Today’s Top Stories: Former MTSU Player Arrested Bible Park Rezoning Delayed Possibility of Identity Theft at MTSU
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Profiled: Rob Powell - Realtor
2008-02-13 20:45:00
Rob Powell - Sales Consultant    Where are you from? Texas How long have you been with the Jones Team? 1.5 years What is your role with the Jones Team? Sales Associate So what does that mean you do (really)? Assist people with their real estate needs What?s your favorite activity for relaxation? Scuba Diving Where is your favorite place to ...
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Making Sense of the January 2008 Rutherford County Market Report
2008-02-12 23:56:00
Over the weekend, we posted the first of what will be monthly Rutherford County Real Estate Market Report s.  Today, we will help you to make sense of all those numbers. There is no doubt that homes are taking longer to sell now than they have in the past several years.  While the average Days on the ...
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January 2008 Rutherford County Real Estate Market Report
2008-02-10 21:02:00
  For More Info Please Visit http://www.MiddleTNHomeSource.com or  http://www.TheJonesTeam.info
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