Winter is coming! — and unfortunately, so are those heating bills. The good news? Heating bills and other unexpected and miscellaneous winter-related costs can be greatly reduced by putting in a little time “winterizing” your home. While no, it won’t ever seem as appealing as breaking out those holiday decorations on a Sunday afternoon, your future-self will certainly thank your little bit of elbow grease you put in now.

Don’t know where to start? We’ve rounded up a list of the most commonly recommended winterizing tips for you:

Furnace Check

Before you turn on the furnace (although it’s never too late), it’s best practice to do a professional maintenance check with a professional. The service could cost you $100, but avoiding a major repair or

As the weather gets colder, homeowners need to make sure their home heating systems are ready for the rigors of another long winter. There are plenty of ways they can do that – some by themselves, others with professionals involved – but getting it done before the truly cold weather settles in is a must for any house.

The first thing to do when attempting to test a home heating system is head down to where the furnace is and check out its air filters, according to Service Champions. Experts recommend that this should be done about once a month, and if they’re looking particularly dirty, they should be swapped out. However, the absolute maximum time between replacing the filters is, in most cases, going to be no longer than three months.

Other DIY

Located just a few minutes away from Radnor Lake State State Park, this extravagant custom built home lies in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the area! With 3 finished levels, an elevator, 6 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, 3 half baths, an exercise room, and an in-home theater, you’ll never want to leave this home.

Forrest Hills is a small, nearly-exclusively residential community, that is ideally suited for families. With the Warner Parks and Radnor Lake nearby, there is an abundance of recreational opportunities for nature enthusiasts, adults and children alike. Forest Hills is the perfect suburb to have the perfect work-life balance.

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The most magical month of the year is here! Let the time of gift-giving, Christmas decorating, and shopping til you drop begin! Holiday LIGHTS is back, as are other local favorites such as the Frosty Fun Run and A Dickens of a Christmas Festival. New festivals and events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

December 1: 12th Annual St. Nicolas Ball
Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club | Hendersonville

This elegant affair benefits one of Parks’ favorite charities – Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee. Featuring cocktails, a seated dinner, and dancing with a live band, it’s a great way to kick off the holiday season. Bring your checkbook to participate in the silent auction!

December 1 –

There’s something magical about traveling during the holiday season. You not only get the excitement of a change in scenery, but you get the added charm of the holiday lights and festivities of the season. Thinking about getting away this month? Cozy up and read up our Nashville weekend getaway ideas:

Branson, MO
Distance from Nashville: 7 Hours

Ever since the early 80’s when the first major theaters opened up, Branson has been a classic hub for good, ol’ fashioned American entertainment. In terms of entertainment, this place has an impressive show line-up, with many having the added experience of a dinner show. Come during the holiday season and yes, there will be plenty of holiday shows in the lineup, as well.

Known as the classic

If you have leftovers this Thanksgiving, don’t settle for reheating plate after plate of mashed potatoes and progressively drying turkey breast. Instead, choose a few of these crowd-pleasing recipes and rework the same old Thanksgiving leftovers into dishes that will get those leftovers eaten in no time.

TURKEY DISHES

Cindy’s Turkey Salad
Use a whopping 5 cups of leftover turkey in this savory turkey salad recipe. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, and as a protein on a green salad, this recipe will keep lean turkey moist and ready to eat.

Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili
Ideal for long, cold workdays, slow cooker turkey quinoa chili is packed with flavor but doesn’t hit you with a heavy calorie count. Loaded with healthy sweet potatoes and black beans

Located in Green Hills, this beautifully redone end unit at the coveted Arden Place is as charming as could be! With its gorgeous extended kitchen, stone stacked fireplace, lovely hardwood floors, landscaped patio, and spacious rooms, this home feels like home as soon as you walk through the front door.

Many of Nashville’s most desired and high-end homes are located in the Green Hills community. Music City happenings are not limited to downtown Nashville, as Green Hills contains one of the most popular songwriting and live music venues in all of Tennessee: The Bluebird Cafe.

You can find all the shops you desire in the expansive Mall at Green Hills and will enjoy the movie theater, restaurants and other amenities this area provides. Green

November is here and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready 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!

Nashville Pizza Company

Williamson County

After opening for business in June of 1997, Nashville Pizza Co. has won many awards for “Best Pizza” including Williamson Homes

For most of us, the Thanksgiving meal is one of the best we’ll enjoy in any given year. Gathering with our family and friends around this iconic meal gives us the opportunity to use china, silverware, and tablecloths that we reserve for just such occasions.

Our guide to decorating your table for Thanksgiving will give you themes to follow as well as ideas to mix and match from. Our themes run the gamut from indulgent to crisp and simple, but there are a few guidelines that apply to all of them.

1. Don’t set up a centerpiece that will obstruct your guests’ view. Connectedness and conversation are more beautiful than a tower of even the freshest blooms.
2. If you include a pop of trendy color, choose just one. While earthy fall palettes can be mixed

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.

Davidson County Market Update

Homes for Sale
• Up 0.4% Compared to the Last Month
• Up 12.6% Compared to the Last Year

Homes Closed
• Down 0.9% Compared to the Last Month
• Down 3% Compared to the Last Year

Homes Placed Under Contract
• Down 3.9% Compared to the Last Month
• Down 2% Compared to the