Crossville & Tennessee Blogs

 Here a few tips that I've gathered over the past year on "Going Green" You will be amazed how the "little things" help so much. Give it a try.

Unplug appliances and lamps in unused guest bedrooms. Wait `til the company comes.

Use pine needles for mulch.  They smell great.

Close the vents in the attic.  Save heat and a/c.

Put a faucet on the drain pipe of your central air unit. You can collect as much as 10 gallons of water from the condensation on really hot, humid days. I use it to water my plants and clean my floors.

When you see that red light in the distance, take your foot off the brake and coast to the light.  You may not have to brake or very minimally.

Print everything you can double sided!

Make and use an outdoor compost.

Use old comforters as dog beds.

Dust off your old Crock Pot and start cooking meals in it again.. You will save alot of energy this way instead of using your oven.

Spend the extra money now and buy refillable printer ink cartridges.

Exchange your incandescent light bulbs with energy saving compact fluorescents. They last longer, use less energy and save money.

Those clunky power adaptors draw energy from the wall all the time. Unplug them individually or attach them to a power strip and turn off the whole switch when you're not using them. About 75% of all electricity in a home comes from appliances that are turned off, but are still plugged in.

Most food we eat travels thousands of miles before it ends up in our kitchen. Save energy by purchasing local produce. It's also fresher.

Cancel all junk mail. Register for e-newsletters instead of mailings.

Instead of using disposable batteries try the rechargeable ones. That will save the average family about 21 batteries a year.

When running errands, do as much as you can in one trip.  Also, try to catch a ride with a friend when heading out for the night.

Take your old newspapers, plastic bottles & cans to a local recycling center.

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Two income producing duplexes with long term tenants for sale in a quiet country setting/very nice nieghborhod and  near the Homesteads 1768 sq ft 2001 built duplex with 2bed/1 bath on .67 acre and 2004 1296 sq ft 1bed/1bath handicap accessible duplex on .72 adjoining acre. Both units have upgraded appliances and mini-blinds. Smaller unit has storm doors, Pella windows. Electric and Gas, washer/dryer connections, tenants pay all utilities, on premis parking. Here is your opportunity to sit back and make investment money! Give me a call today for further information on this investment opportunity.   CHRISTINA WILLIAMS / FIRST REALTY COMPANY / Crossville, TN. / Office: 931-484-1005 Direct: 931-510-0859

 As a licensed Realtor, I can help you negotiate the sale, facilitate the paperwork and assist you through the escrow process. I will guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows smoothly by coordinating the transactions and helping to resolve issues and move towards a successful closing. Selling your home is a sophisticated undertaking. Finding the right agent is, too. Using superior sales tools and industry know-how, the right agent will ensure that the process of selling your home is painless, efficient, and profitable, instead of frustrating, time-consuming, and financially disappointing.

Contact me today if you are selling or buying. I am here to help.

CHRISTINA WILLIAMS . FIRST REALTY COMPANY. 2625 N. MAIN ST. SUITE 203. CROSSVILLE, TN 38555         OFFICE: 931-484-1005 DIRECT: 931-510-0859

"Location, location, location!" You've probably heard this many times before, and it's almost become a real estate cliché, but it is a known fact that location is crucial to the enjoyment and future value of the home you purchase. The seasonally mild climate, rich landscape, recreational opportunities, local entertainment, proximity to other major cities, and all-around desirability that Crossville real estate has to offer makes our area and it's surrounding communities the best place to live. Centrally located from Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.

 Beautiful cities, scenic surroundings, friendly people and a statewide devotion to music of all kinds, there's plenty to appreciate living in Tennessee. As the third most affordable state to live in, the majority of Tennessee's population lives in urban areas, although farms and small towns are still quite prevalent.

The statewide sales tax is 6 percent, with local options for cities and counties to levy an additional increment of no more than three percent. Occupancy taxes are generally 3 to 5 percent.

A favorite recreation destination is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park drawing campers and tourists alike. Because of the efforts of the TVA, their man-made lakes offer boating, fishing, swimming and rafting. The typically warm climate doesn't preclude winter sports as Gatlinburg is a popular destination for cross country skiing.

Contact us anytime for more information on Cumberland and surrounding Counties.

CHRISTINA WILLIAMS / REALTOR / F1RST REALTY COMPANY

CROSSVILLE, TENNESSEE. OFFICE: 931-484-1005  DIRECT: 931-510-0859

The majority of home sellers take on the task with an ally: A Realtor. They feel that it is better to entrust the sale of their biggest investment to a professional, rather than attempting to learn about selling a house in a trial and error method. In addition, many people would rather use a Realtor due to the complexities of modern Real Estate transactions since they usually incorporate legal and financial attributes, which takes them well beyond more simple transactions,such as the sale of an automobile.

Some of the other advantages of working with a Realtor that home sellers will list include: access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) so that large numbers of buyers will have access to the seller's property, the fact that the Realro absorbs most of the cost of advertising and marketing, and the screening that will be done of potential buyers by Agents. In addition, the Realor handles the lion's share of the details of negotiation. Not to forget a Realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtors and abids by the codes of ethics.

Deciding whether to use an Realor or not has a great deal to do with what you feel the level of your capabilities are. If you feel fully confident that you can handle all of the details, then you may well want to attempt selling your house on your own. If not, you most likely will want to use an Realor and leave the details to them.

 CHRISTINA WILLIAMS  / REALTOR / F1RST REALTY COMPANY

OFFICE: 931-484-1005  DIRECT: 931-510-0859

 In today's market there is alot of competition out there when it comes to homes on the market. Make sure that you are a step ahead of the rest by preparing your home for a showing!

Give all family members assigned jobs in advance that will go into action when a short-notice showing is scheduled. Everyone must know their duties and carry them out, so that you don't end up banging into one another trying to get everything done quickly.

Open every window covering. All drapes, curtains and blinds should be positioned to let in maximum light. Buyers like a house to be "light and bright," so accommodate them! Turn on as many lights as possible.

Make sure the house smells good. Baking cookies, often recommended, may be overdoing it, but pet odors, smoke, or greasy cooking odors definitely will not work! Air out the house just before the scheduled showing, but close the windows (unless it is a perfect day) before they arrive.

Very important! No clutter, no clutter, no clutter!

Make sure that everything is spotless. Pay particular attention to the bathrooms and the kitchen. In the bathrooms, towels should be fresh and clean, sinks and baths scrubbed, and the floor freshly cleaned. In the kitchen, make sure all dishes are put away and countertops and sinks cleaned.

Check the thermostat to make sure that the house is at a comfortable temperature.

Remove pets from the house, or at least, keep them outside. Pets under foot will quickly put a damper on an otherwise positive showing.

When you are using an Agent, leave! If this is not possible, make yourself as inconspicuous as possible. If it is comfortable outside, go there until the buyers leave.

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$119,900