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VA home loans have impressive rates and terms, making them some of the most desirable mortgage loans to apply for. Curious as to what it takes to get a veteran home loan? Here's everything you need to know to get started!

How To Know If You Qualify for a Veteran Home Loan

You'll need a document that confirms that you meet VA home loan requirements. This document is called a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE). It's an official document that proves that you are an active-duty military member, a veteran, a National Guard or Reserve member, or a surviving spouse of someone who served in the military in that capacity. 

While you're able to apply for a VA loan without a certificate of eligibility, you'll need to provide it before the home loan…

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In this difficult time of distance and separation, few things are as rewarding as finding a meaningful way to give back. As Tennesseans, we have a historic legacy of cooperative volunteerism to uphold; they don’t call us The Volunteer State for nothing! Having had the privilege of meeting and working with thousands of you through the years, we are confident the same bravery and warmth of heart runs through your veins as boldly as it did in those of our ancestors in 1812, 1846, and again during the conflict at the Alamo. 

Beyond the altruistic motivations that usually lead us to help others, volunteering has been empirically proven to give us a boost to both our mental and physical wellbeing! If you’re feeling down, lonely, or even simply bored, we…

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With golf course views and luxurious rooms, this incredible home feels like a dream come true! From the first glimpse, you'll be taken by the elegant facade of stone, peaked roofs, and beautiful verandas. Encircled by professional landscaping and groomed shrubbery, this stately home is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the stunning Troubadour golf-course community that surrounds it. The home itself is a masterpiece of architectural perfection that boasts a sunny, open floorplan!

College Grove is located about 38 minutes south of Nashville in Williamson County. Home to the Bluegrass & Harvest Festival, College Grove is a small unincorporated community undergoing new growth.

College Grove is a small community on the southeastern edge of…

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Coffee drinkers, gather ‘round! We think you’ll agree that virtually nothing compares to a fresh, piping hot mug of coffee on a cold winter morning, and these local roasters and coffee shops are the best in Middle Tennessee. The shops featured here are all independently-owned, ensuring that your earnings continue to circulate locally here in your community. Supporting small businesses is more important now than at any other time, so we encourage you to pop on your mask and pick up a beverage and a delicious bite to eat at any one of the following delightful locations.

Brass Horn Coffee Roasters
Murfreesboro, TN
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Owned and operated by two local gentlemen, this spacious, high-end specialty coffee shop is famous for delivering…

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Parks is proud to highlight one of our amazing agents from our West Nashville office, Anna Hollingsworth! She has been a member of the Parks family for a year and a half and joined us when she first became a real estate agent.

Anna earned a degree in Public Relations from The University of Alabama and minored in Political Science. She specializes in public relations and marketing, but also has extensive experience in social media marketing, branding, and content development.

Prior to a career in real estate, Anna worked for public figure Al Gore and then in public affairs for a large financial corporation before stepping into real estate marketing. She felt that her background in marketing, matched with the high level of service required to work…

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How is the market? It’s a question our agents get asked a lot, and for good reason. If you’re considering buying a new home or selling one that you already own, the market trends and predictions are important in the decision-making process. Below is our most recent market update information for Davidson, Maury, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson, Bedford, and Coffee counties to help you make the most informed and beneficial choices possible.

See the Previous Month's Stats!

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Just a stroll away from local hotspots, this home offers extravagant comfort in vibrant East Nashville! The property features a full renovation with gorgeous custom finishes, tons of space, a mother-in-law apartment with a separate entrance and laundry room, a spacious master bedroom, a full deck up and down, and plenty of parking.

East Nashville is a large neighborhood encompassing many communities on a swath of land to the east and north of the Cumberland River. The river serves as one border and Gallatin Pike and East Trinity Lane form the other. Historically, East Nashville has been a very desirable area, but much of the area was destroyed in the great fire of 1916. It took almost a century for the area to fully recover but it has rebounded…

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It's that time of the month again! We are excited to announce November's LoLo gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful, local businesses in Middle Tennessee and it's time to celebrate them this month!

LoLo, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks REALTOR® to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LoLo helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are November's gifts to you!

Franklin Mercantile Deli

Williamson County

A local staple and tourist favorite, the Franklin Mercantile Deli has been owned and operated by Graeme and Corrie Asch…

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The whole family is home for the holidays. It’s chilly outside, warm inside - and everyone is gathered around the table laughing. The connection feels deep, and the smiles are aplenty - it’s game night. It’s a truly unmatched joy! Below are some of our favorite family games to get ready for the upcoming season! 

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

Oh boy. This game. It doesn’t matter if you’re “into games”, if you like strategy, or if you’re young or old. This game will have you flailing your arms and laughing hysterically in no time about the absurdity of the quick, easy-to-learn, 10-minute-a-round game. Imagine a Slap Jack-esque game with hand motions as the main rules. This family found it as a game “keeper”, and you very well could, too! 

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Located in 12 South, this amazing home is only two blocks away from local hotspots and comes with the furniture included! The property offers a great open layout that's perfect for entertaining, a two-story family room, a great kitchen, an open dining room, a main-level master suite, tons of space and storage, a deck, and a wraparound front porch.

12 South is a destination for shopping, restaurants, and daytime strolls. With quaint cottages, tree-lined streets, and friendly residents, 12 South is a warm and inviting place to call home.

Just a couple of miles south of downtown Nashville, the vibrant 12 South community encompasses 10 blocks that run from Linden Avenue to Sevier Park. Over 200 years ago Granny White made her way from North…

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