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House of the Week: 87 Governors Way, Brentwood

This picturesque home features 2 Owner’s suites, 6 total bedrooms, California closets, Jacuzzi tub, inviting entryway, soaring ceilings, exquisite trim, professionally decorated, hardwood flooring throughout, gourmet kitchen with double ovens & granite counter-tops, spacious laundry room, private treed lot and 3 car garage. This immaculate, well-maintained home is located in the prestigious Governor Club. The Community Amenities include Fitness Center / Gated Community / Golf Course / Pool / Tennis Courts / Underground Utilities .  Move in Ready!

This gourmet eat-in kitchen is complimented with windows, cabinets and plenty of counter space. If you desire an open floor plan then this home is for you!

Custom faux painted walls and ceiling…

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Upcoming Bob Parks Auction

Upcoming Bob Parks Auction

Saturday, April 12, 2014 10 AM

Official Website

Virtual Tour

Here is a link to the flyer for the upcoming auction.

1542 Avellino Circle, Murfreesboro, TN

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Interesting facts about auctions:

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Did you know that auctions are sometimes the preferred method of sale for a property?  Did you know that there are two types of auctions?  I have to say no to both, I didn’t realize.  I always thought of auctions as a “last resort” kind of sale.  Last year about 70% of auctions were the owners’ first choice.

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An auction is an immediate action.  You know that morning that your property will be sold that day, unless of course the reserve is not met, then you have a choice.  I’ll get to that in…

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House of the Week: 4602 Webb Lane, Murfreesboro

Custom built home on 25 acres with additional 21.6 acres available for purchase.  This unique property is only 10 minutes off 840 and 15 minutes from schools and shopping in Murfreesboro. Over 4400 square feet,  3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on the main floor (three-car detached garage with living space above it not included in square footage). Second floor include a huge bonus room, 4th bedroom, full bath, walk in closet, and office. Hardwood and Tile floors, Custom Cabinets, Granite, & Elegant Trim are just a few of the amenities in this beautiful home.

You will enjoy the main floor, 33 x 16 Owners Suite with its large sitting area, stone fireplace, & built in book cases.

Entertain or relax in the Gourmet Kitchen that opens to…

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Resolutions for the Home

With the rush of the holidays over, we finally get a chance to sit down and breathe a little. Maybe the word resolution has come to mind. The typical things that come up every year for most of Calgary Spirit us are things like losing weight, exercising, maybe reading a little more or learning to cook. These are all great things! And we have such good intentions!

This year, think about it differently. Do things that will impact how you feel in your surroundings. Here are a few things you can do to simplify your Chilliwack Bomber life, tidy up well-loved areas in your home and possibly add value along the way!

1. Stop the pile up. We all have that spot we toss mail. The kids probably throw their coats and shoes in the same corner every day after…

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House of the Week: 1312 Pebble Brook Drive, Ashland City

Construction and Amenities:

• 2 x 6 frame construction with additional insulation in walls and attic

• All brick exterior with a painted mortar wash (ReCote acrylic textured coating)

• Fiberglass clad/wood windows by Marvin (Low E with Argon Gas)

• Mahogany French Doors and Mahogany Front Door – Tampa, Florida

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• Fire suppression sprinkler system mandated by the county

• Solid Alder Doors (powder room and 2 bedrooms)

• Solid core doors into Master Bedroom and pocket doors in Jack and Jill bath

• Upgraded Energy Star kitchen appliances including telescopic downdraft on cook top

• Custom kitchen cabinets with numerous pull-out drawers and hidden niches from Tate Ornamental Millwork Division – White House, TN

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7 Origins of New Year's Traditions You Didn't Know

1. Auld Lang Syne

What you know:

Auld Lang Syne is the traditional song sung by English speakersWindows 8.1 Professional Key
right after stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve.

What you didn’t know:

“Auld Lang Syne” literally means “old long since,” or more simply, “times gone by.” It’s an old Scottish song that was originally transcribed in 1796 but not popularized until Scottish immigrants in Canada formed the band Guy Lombaro and His Royal Canadians and sang it at the New Year’s eve party in NYC in 1929. Their version of the song was played at the Waldorf Astoria for over 40 years after that and was broadcast first on radio and then television.

2. New Year’s Resolutions

What you know:

Resolutions are the promises…

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All's Fair on the Southern Front

August is fast approaching, and that means one special thing for the Middle Tennessee area: it’s time for the County Fairs! There are a huge variety of locations to choose from, so you can take an easy drive to your local one, or be adventurous and try one you haven’t yet a little further out. They are a perfect outing for families or those looking for just plain fun. The fairs feature activities such as carnival rides, pageants, races, music, crafts and of course tons of delicious Southern fried goodies.

Details about places and times are available at each individual fair’s website:

Sumner County 

Williamson County

Wilson County (Tennessee’s largest fair)

Cheatham County

Maury County

Robertson County

Dickson County

Tennessee…

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How to Enjoy Culture on a Budget

Being a cultured person in this day and age is an expensive endeavor – one of the reasons why things like classical music and fine arts have been associated with the rich elite. But if you want to pursue it anyway, here are some easy hacks for free or inexpensive ways to enjoy ‘high culture’ in Nashville.

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Music schools are host to the finest of young musicians, and their concerts are on caliber with their performers who will one day play with the finest orchestras. Nashville is host to Vanderbilt University, whose Blair School of Music is one of the best in the country. Tickets for these concerts and shows are very inexpensive (usually around $5-15) or free. If going to TPAC (Tennessee Performing Arts Center) is out of your price range but you…

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Buying a House is Like Finding a Spouse

It’s true!  House hunting requires the same common sense approach you apply to finding a spouse.  Keep your emotions in check and don’t talk yourself into putting up with something that will drive you crazy later.

Its important to know what you’re getting into even before you start looking.  A good agent can help you with this.  It is imperative you find someone you trust and get along with because the agent will be guiding you through a pretty important decision and they can only help you to the degree that you are honest with both the agent and yourself.  We’ve got a lot of GREAT agents here at Bob Parks Realty and Parks.  I’m just saying…

Know in advance your wants and needs or every house you look at is liable to be the perfect home. …

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Make-A-Wish: New Volunteer, Post #1

As a corporate sponsor, Bob Parks Realty provides in-kind and financial support on an annual basis for Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee.  This come largely from our agents.  Our agents, I have to brag on them – they may not read my emails and they may not attend our training classes but they make me proud because they are so supportive of the communities in which we all live and work.  From boy scout troops to families in need to large charitable organizations and animal shelters, we run the gamut on philanthropic endeavors.  Ok, I got sidetracked thinking about all the feel-good stories I hear through the grapevine…

I am not a real estate agent, so I don’t share a portion of my home sales to Make-A-Wish (MAW, for short), but I wanted to help.  When I…

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