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Best Places to See Christmas Lights

Does your family normally cruise around searching for holiday light displays every year, or settle for waving at The Parthenon in its lit-up holiday glory? This year, up your game with Parks' guide to the Best Places to See Christmas Lights in Middle Tennessee!

We’ve selected seven award-winning stops from all around the region, at a range of prices: from astounding, world-renowned commercial displays to the most beautifully decorated private neighborhoods. Whether you’re looking for a musically synchronized dancing light experience or a long walk down a romantic lane of classic lights, we have the perfect destination for you and yours listed below.

Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas
2800 Opryland Dr | Nashville | Donelson
Cost: Free…

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Listing of the Week

Located in a coveted luxury community, this immaculate home is an entertainer's paradise! Every aspect of this home was designed with luxury and entertaining in mind. This property features an infinity-edge pool, top-of-the-line outdoor living, high-end finishes throughout, an indoor basketball court, nearly endless amounts of space, and gorgeous lake and golf course views.

College Grove is an unincorporated community near Franklin and Murfreesboro in Williamson County. It is a predominantly rural area and rests about 45 minutes away from Nashville.

Listed by Susan Gregory

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November | Locals Supporting Locals

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!

Soulshine Pizza Factory

Williamson County

Soulshine Pizza Factory offers a great variety of freshly prepared items like made to order pizza and calzones,…

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How's the Nashville Real Estate Market?

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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Listing of the Week

This impeccably maintained home rests in a friendly Ladd Park neighborhood! It features high-end finishes throughout, a newly fenced backyard, a three-car garage, custom closeting, an expertly designed laundry room with a newer washer & dryer, and a covered back patio. Don't miss this stunner!

Known for its picturesque main street, historical attractions, antique shops, and lively music scene, Franklin (fondly known as "Small Town, USA") was voted the number one small town in Tennessee.

Main Street in downtown Franklin bustles with southern hospitality, historic preservation, and modern sophistication. There, you can catch an outstanding performance or screening at the historic Franklin Theater, enjoy a craft cocktail at one of the…

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Winter Home Prep - Exterior Maintenance

Tennessee is expecting a warmer-than-average winter this year, but prudent homeowners will nevertheless prepare for winter with these 10 exterior home maintenance steps to keep your home warm and in tip-top shape.

1.) Protect Your Pipes

Even children know that water expands as it freezes, and when the temps hit freezing, the water in your pipes will be no exception.

To avoid the headache and huge expense a burst pipe can bring, leave at least one faucet in your home dripping when the temperatures drop.

Check your outdoor faucets and sprinkler systems, being sure to empty all the water from them before it has a chance to freeze. Disconnect hoses and bring them into a garage or shed.

Additionally, wrap your home’s interior and…

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Pet Essentials for Your Luxury Home

When luxury homes collide with pet lovers, there are more than a few items when it comes to what’s on the luxury homeowners’ “must-have” list. Considering in 2018 that American pet owners spent $72 Billion on their pets, there is no shortage of love for all things “pet”. Below are some of our favorite pet elements to think about for luxury homes (in order from most practical to most lavish):

Food & Water Bowls

As something that is seen every day, usually right smack dab in the middle of the kitchen or other central places, having both stylish, and practical pet bowls are a great place to start. Depending on the aesthetic, pet owners are excited to add a little luxury by thinking about the height of the bowls, the freshness of the water, and…

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Listing of the Week

Located in the popular Watkins Creek cul-de-sac in Franklin, this gorgeous custom home has over $200k in upgrades! This property features a custom-designed porch room, an updated kitchen, tons of living space, a remodeled master bathroom, an amazing saltwater pool, and a gas fire pit.

Known for its picturesque main street, historical attractions, antique shops, and lively music scene, Franklin (fondly known as "Small Town, USA") was voted the number one small town in Tennessee.

Main Street in downtown Franklin bustles with southern hospitality, historic preservation, and modern sophistication. There, you can catch an outstanding performance or screening at the historic Franklin Theater, enjoy a craft cocktail at one of the many bars,…

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Best Security Cameras For Your Home

Whether it’s for safety, potential theft, or just your furry friend at home, the security camera industry is bursting at the seams with options. With so many options, it can be overwhelming to pick one to fit your needs. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorites:

Best for Comprehensive Security: Arlo Pro 2 

This easy to set up, truly wireless indoor/outdoor system isn’t cheap - but highly versatile, with all the features you could ask for. The system requires a base for the system and then you decide how many cameras you’d like to add. While supporting night vision, motion detection, alarms, two-way audio - (the list goes on), there is also free seven-day video recording. 

Pros: Truly wireless, great picture in all…

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Locked vs Floating Mortgage Rate: Which Is Better?

Mortgage rates have been relatively consistent, but don't let that get you too comfortable. Rates are changing all the time --by how much, and whether it will be in your favor, we cannot say. We can make intelligent guesses, but we can't predict with any certainty.

However, that doesn't mean that you are entirely powerless when it comes to taking charge of the mortgage rate you qualify for. You hold a lot of power, including the ability to qualify for a lower rate by improving your credit score, buying points, and exploring the rates of various home loan options.

And here is another idea for getting a low mortgage rate in an uncertain market: get a floating mortgage rate.

Locked and Floating Mortgage Rate Compared

Mortgage Rate Lock

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