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<title>How to Be a Proactive Home Seller - Pre-Listing Home Inspections</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are a large number of homes on the market at present so it can be a hard time to sell your home unless you can make your home stand out; one way that some home owners are making their properties grab sellers' attention is by having a pre-listing home inspection done. Normally when a home is for sale, the buyers arrange for an inspector to come through and inspect the home for any problems; the list of issues is presented to the owners and then an offer might be made with a condition that certain things be...]]></description>
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<title>Federal Stimulus Funds Beautifying and Improving Tennessee</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:02:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Federal government stimulus funds are helping many Tennesseans cope with the recession; the estimated numbers of jobs created by stimulus funds are over 7700 and may continue to rise, particularly in light of the contracts awarded in for building and maintenance with more yet to be awarded. The federal government has earmarked approximately 5.6 billion dollars in stimulus funds for Tennessee; many stimulus dollars have already been awarded but there are still many, many more contracts that are available for bid.]]></description>
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<title>Staging Your Home For a Cold Weather Sale</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are a few things to consider when staging your home for the cold weather; not only do you want to make sure that any prospective buyers feel welcome and at home but you also want to protect your home from the coming and going of people through your house. You may be noticing a distinct chill to the air with the end of the year creeping up on us; with the change in the weather there should be a change in the way that you stage your home for prospective buyers.]]></description>
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<title>Home Tours - How to Make Sure That Prospective Buyers Don't Know Too Much About You</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:52:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Next, take a look at the walls and shelves in your home. Many of us hang our framed diplomas and certifications on the wall to celebrate our accomplishments but remember that these documents give people personal information about you as well as brand the home as YOURS while you want to make it easier for them to see it as theirs.]]></description>
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<title>Short Sales &amp; Foreclosures - Buying Homes in Peril</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The economic climate of the past year or so has led to the proliferation of homes in distress, facing short sales and foreclosures; many of these homes have made it to market where buyers are hungry to snatch up deals. While many prospective home buyers are eager to lay claim to one of these possible bargains, the fact is that not all of these homes will be a bargain.]]></description>
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<title>Habitat For Humanity Homes Booming in the Current Climate of Foreclosures</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families in poverty all over the world, including: Canada, the US, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, South America, and Europe. Recipients represent a wide array of ethnicities, religions, and family structures.]]></description>
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<title>Moving to a Rural Property</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In rural life, a freezer is a necessity, as vegetables tend to harvest simultaneously, and can usually be frozen. Leaf vegetables such as spinach freeze best after being cooked. ]]></description>
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<title>Design Your Own Garden</title>
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<description><![CDATA[They are called mushroom lamps, and they are very easy to install - they just push in to the earth. Cable can be hidden by running it under the gravel pathways, as long as you remember this in your design. ]]></description>
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<title>Making the Most of The Outdoors - Decks</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:26:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With spring approaching, many of us are dying to get outdoors, some of us are itching to refinish our wooden decks and others of us are resisting the urge to rush out and plant our seeds too early!   Decks usually need re-finishing every three years or so, and it will soon be dry enough to make a start. Preparation of decking (or any exterior wood) is very important. Wood is more prone to difficulties than other materials are and it must be well protected from the elements, particularly direct sunlight and heavy rain. ]]></description>
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<title>The Secret of Success (When Selling Your Home)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you feel there is nothing unique in your home, why not buy a beautiful gazebo? It may be worth spending a few bucks to clinch the sale. ]]></description>
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<title>B &amp; B - How About Running A Bed and Breakfast?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:00:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For those home owners already in the bed and breakfast business, this is a busy time of the year. Hanging out the signs again, putting the 'Vacancy' sign in the window and generally sprucing up the front of the house.    In fact, many of us are thinking of smartening up the front of our homes as warmer weather beckons and the stores start bringing in plants.]]></description>
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<title>The Science of Pricing a House</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:35:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Probably the most important part of selling a house is in the pricing. It doesn't matter how well a home is staged or marketed, if the price is too high, it's not going to sell. Compounding this problem is the length of time it remains on the market. ]]></description>
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<title>Websites For Do-It-Yourself Gardeners</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Some of the best gardening and landscaping advice is available write at your fingertips - on the web. Dozens of sites boast free plans, plant encyclopedias, gardening tips and articles discussing everything from Chic Chinese Pavilions to creating a French-Country Backyard. I've attempted to wade through this maze of information and have provided a short list of the top four I found most helpful.]]></description>
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<title>Simple Plan for a Bedroom Makeover</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:16:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why is it we decorate every room in the house, but seem to give the least attention to our own bedrooms? Maybe it's because it's a room that's easy to hide, it's not always on display like the kitchen or living room.]]></description>
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<title>Rebranding Your Real Estate Company</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:13:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new brand could open new doors for your real estate company. As the Internet becomes more central to the industry many well-established agents and brokers are finding that a new image helps them interact more effectively with clients, and adapt to changing technology.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Queen Anne Architecture</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Queen Anne style homes are often easy to spot, but hard to define. It's partially that elusivity combined with distinctness that makes the style so attractive to buyers and preservationists across the nation. ]]></description>
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<title>Keeping an Eye on Your Neighborhood</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Neighborhood Watch programs are an integral part of many communities, and have been around since the 1970's. Although for a time their popularity dwindled, it appears that they are gaining momentum as more neighborhoods are becoming involved once again.]]></description>
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<title>Retire in Style - Retire in Tampa</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:32:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Florida, the Sunshine State, is one of the fastest growing states in the country for good reason. It's a wonderful place to live. Tampa provides a place where retirees can golf year round, enjoy beaches and sunny weather almost all year round. But there's more to do in Tampa than merely golf.]]></description>
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<title>Dome Homes - A Shelter from the Storm</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:12:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Weather systems across the country have become more and more extreme over the last few years. Depending on which part of the country you live in, you could be at risk for tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, or earthquakes. ]]></description>
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<title>Hot Tips for Styling up Your Fireplace Mantel</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:42:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fireplace mantels provide an ideal focal point in a room, but in many homes this results in a missed opportunity. Instead, the mantel becomes a dusty shelf covered with family photos and knickknacks. Sometimes when a certain area of the house has looked the same for a long time, we get used to it. We don't stop to think of what it could be. ]]></description>
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<title>Outdoor Living All Year Long</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:09:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While Tampa winter days might seem chilly to those that live here, in truth we are extremely blessed to live in one of the warmest climates in the United States. And because Florida gets most of its rain in the summer, the winter months could well be the prime ones for enjoying time on your deck.]]></description>
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<title>Downtown Tampa - Condos and Convenience</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:22:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tampa, Florida is an amazing place to live. Not only does the area enjoy some of the finest weather in the country, but Tampa also has a very strong economy. Add to that the convenience of living and working downtown, and Tampa can't be beat.]]></description>
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<title>Roofing Options Continued</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:15:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We previously explored roofing options such as asphalt shingle and ceramic tile, weighing the pros and cons of each. Considering the importance of a well-functioning roof, we will continue the discussion of roofing options here.]]></description>
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<title>A New Roof Gives You Peace of Mind - But Which One To Choose?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:08:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Considering how important your roof is to the structural integrity of your home, it is a good idea to get up there and check on it on a regular basis. A good roof should keep out water and drafts, keep warmth in, stay on in a bad storm, and ideally, look good.]]></description>
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<title>Statistics Tools for Your Real Estate Website</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:59:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's a reason popular websites are often so easy to navigate. It's because the people who build them spend as much time thinking about why they're popular as they do promoting the website. ]]></description>
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<title>How to List Your Home Effectively</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:38:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So much depends on a good property for sale listing. It's usually the first thing people see when they find out about your home, and it provides more information about your investment than almost every other source.]]></description>
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<title>Overwhelmed and Out of Money - How to Avoid Foreclosure on Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:43:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many homeowners around the country are facing the difficult prospect of losing their homes. In the month of August, national foreclosure rates were double that of last year. September saw a slight decline, but experts fear that this decrease was only a blip on the continuing fall of the national real estate market. ]]></description>
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<title>Reach For The Stars With Nashville Downtown Real Estate</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:42:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nashville, "Music City USA", the Country Music Capital of the World, is a place we've all heard of, where music history has been made, and made again, many times over. Nashville is home to the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the CMA Music Festival. ]]></description>
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<title>Hendersonville Development Means Great Things To Come</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:04:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hendersonville, Tennessee, located about 15 miles northeast of Nashville, is a town of about 40,000 inhabitants. Hendersonville is perhaps best known for being the home - and resting place - of music legend, Johnny Cash. ]]></description>
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<title>Creating Back Yard Appeal</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:56:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In selling a home it is imperative that a seller creates a significant amount of curb appeal for their home. Without this element it can be extremely difficult to garner the kind of attention that is necessary to distinguish one home from another on the real estate market.]]></description>
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<title>The Problem With Termites</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:42:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A huge problem that is common for almost all homes is the fact that they are susceptible to termites. Termites are the bane of homes, these little bugs have the ability to reduce a home to sawdust in a remarkably short period of time.]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Trends: The Urban Jump</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:43:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The real estate industry has always been one of trends. One only needs to look back over the years to readily identify the numerous trends that have asserted themselves at different times. One of the more recent trends that we have seen is many younger professionals leaving the city for the suburbs.]]></description>
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<title>Nashville Equestrian Communities</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:15:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In America's south one of the most common sights is people on horses. Tennessee has always been a ranching state and this tradition has grown along with the people who live here. However, there is a new development on the horizon that has combined the best of luxury living with the love of horses to create the equestrian community.]]></description>
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<title>The Art Of Negotiation in Real Estate</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:48:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Negotiation is one of the oldest tools of business. Since cavemen first traded meat for fire or some other necessity of life, negotiation has been the basis of trade. Of course, the art of negotiation has evolved dramatically over the years but the basis is still the same; trying to get the best deal. ]]></description>
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<title>Why Upgrade The Appearance of Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:33:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know, its funny. I some times find myself just aimlessly driving around and looking at homes. Not for any particular reason, but just out of interest. I find myself trying to fathom why some people are selling their homes considering the shape that the exterior is in.]]></description>
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<title>Home Flipping - Estimating Costs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 12:38:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a trick to flipping homes for profit. It comes in knowing how to estimate the costs associated with doing the upgrades and repairs that the home needs to sell for a good profit. The best way to go about his is to move from room to room in the home making a list of everything that needs doing as you go. ]]></description>
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<title>Real Estate Financing - Home Loans</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 12:26:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Home loans, whether it be a mortgage for a new home, or a line of credit or second mortgage for home renovations or another financial need; are one of the best loan options available anywhere. Typically when getting a home loan, you will either: already own a home and be borrowing against your equity; or be in the process of attempting to purchase a home. ]]></description>
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<title>The Necessity of Title Insurance &amp; Inspections</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:20:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the process of purchasing a home there are two vital steps that are sometimes overlooked. Unfortunately these are two of the most important steps and have more potential to cost the buyer extra money than any others. These steps are the securing of title insurance and a proper home inspection. ]]></description>
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<title>Considering Relocation To Nashville</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:07:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many years Nashville has been asserting itself as a prime spot for relocation. As one of the most popular areas in the southeastern U.S. Nashville is home to a number of great communities and developments that any buyer will find quite attractive. It does not matter what kind of home you are looking for: condo, town home or standard home, Nashville is nicely equipped to handle your requirements. ]]></description>
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<title>Things To Remember - Buying</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:11:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People have a real tendency to buy with their hearts as opposed to with their heads. This can lead to some fairly disastrous situations. This is not to say that you should not feel the purchase in your heart, merely that you should use your head to confirm what your heart feels.]]></description>
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<title>Finding The Perfect Home in Nashville</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:31:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for that perfect spot to relocate to? Nashville is a spot that requires some consideration. As one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the U.S. Nashville has emerged as one of the nation's premier spots to live. It's hard to imagine a more lively location with more things to do.]]></description>
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<title>10 Reasons to Relocate to Nashville</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:08:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has ever been to Nashville can attest to the fact that it is a great city. But Nashville has become known as a great place to relocate to for a variety of reasons. Not only was Nashville listed as one of the 10 best places to live and work in America, it is also home to one of the lowest costs of living in the Nation. ]]></description>
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<title>Southern Charm In Nashville Real Estate</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:50:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The South has a remarkable drawing power. For years the south has been characterized by beautiful historic homes, amazing scenery and and a versatile and thriving economy. But perhaps the most notable aspect is what is simply known as "southern charm." This is a laid back style of life that is extremely evident, especially in places like Nashville. ]]></description>
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