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How to Prep Your Home for Fall

For the fall-lovers; great news. For the can’t-get-enough-of-summer-type; sorry about the title, summer isn’t over just yet!

Either way, we’re all wondering where the time has gone this summer! It is, once again, going to be dropping in temperatures before we know it. With the impending drop in temperatures, we want to remind you of the quick things you can do to help keep your home in tip-top shape as we approach fall: 

Check for those Future Drafts 

Little cracks and crannies can go all summer without being noticed - but leave it to that first cold day and you’ll be wishing you took care of them earlier!

To prevent losing the heat you’re working (and spending!) to try to identify any small openings to the outside. You can use your hand…

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Listing of the Week

Nestled among the rolling hills of College Grove, this private 10+ acre oasis is just a short drive away from upscale shopping and dining! This home features a downstairs master bedroom, a gourmet kitchen, three bedrooms upstairs, a huge unfinished walkout basement, and a screened-in porch anchored by a stone wood-burning fireplace. The chance to own this picturesque property is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

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 Williamson County. Settled south of Davidson county and just outside of…

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Parks Agents Claim 10 Spots on 2020 REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals

Parks Realty is proud to announce that Tennessee's #1 local real estate company has a total of 10 individual agents and teams on the prestigious 2020 REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list! This list recognizes the best of the best for their exceptional residential sales production in 2019.

The Parks agents recognized include:

Best Individual Agents by Sales Volume & Transaction Sides

• Susan Gregory (Brentwood) – #1 in Sales Volume with $71,345,951.00 and #9 in Transaction Sides with 120.50
• Jack Miller (Brentwood) – #7 in Sales Volume with $36,852,533.00 and #3 in Transaction Sides with 185.00
• Ivy Arnold (Gulch) – #11 in Sales Volume with $29,967,139.00
• Hannah Dills (Brentwood) – #18 in Sales Volume…

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Tips for Creating a Good Home Office

It’s funny how different the importance of a room in a house can go from one season to the next. Just recently a home office was a “nice to have” but really, unless you were in the minority of those that worked from home, it was truly just a bonus, and typically dependent on if you had the space to dedicate or not. Fast forward to the pandemic era and likely, you’ve been at a “home office” whether you’ve really had one set up or not for months. For those that are working from home but haven’t taken the time to really set up a good home office, now is the time to change that! Here are some of our most important tips for setting up your home workspace:

Location, Location!

In real estate, so many things are about location - and that really…

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City or Suburbs? - Pros & Cons

If you’re seizing the moment this year by purchasing a home in Middle Tennessee, you’ll have dozens of beautiful areas to choose from. The first step toward narrowing down your dream neighborhood is determining whether the city or the suburbs are right for you. Today, we’re examining the pros and cons of life in both the city and the suburbs. 

Depending on what you prioritize at this stage of your life, you will likely feel strongly drawn toward one way of life or the other. Whichever you choose, remember that properties tend to increase in value over time, so if you decide to pack up and move into—or out of—the city, contact Parks Realty for assistance making the leap ASAP!

Pros of Living in the City

1.) Reduced Commute Time

Let’s face…

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Listing of the Week

You will fall in love with this picture-perfect Green Hills home! This property features numerous designer finishes throughout, a large master suite on the main level with coffered ceilings, tons of living space, floor-to-ceiling built-ins flanking a gas fireplace, a large gourmet kitchen, a charming powder room, and lush landscaping in the oversized fenced yard.

Just minutes from downtown Nashville, Green Hills is one of the most affluent areas in Nashville. Home of the legendary Bluebird Cafe and posh Mall at Green Hills, it’s the perfect place to shop, dine, and enjoy life. Just keep your eyes open – you never know who you’ll bump into!

Located south of downtown along Hillsboro Pike, Green Hills is one of Nashville’s most affluent…

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A Guide to Down Payments By Mortgage Type

Thinking about buying a first home or a second? You have many loan options, and each one varies as far as their down payment requirements. Use this quick guide to get an idea of the amount you'll need to put down on your next purchase.

Is 20% Down Always Necessary to Buy a Home?

The down payment refers to the monies you'll put down during the mortgage closing, and it's often expressed as a percentage of the property price. For example, 20% down on a $200,000 home means paying $40,000 at closing.

20% down can make homeownership feel too out of reach. But take heart, very few loan programs are firm about needing 20% at closing. You can even get a conventional mortgage with as little as 3% down! Read on to learn more.

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Green Hills Agents Make $3.5M Sale to "Black Keys" Dan Auerbach

Parks in Green Hills agent's Joan Pinkley and Sam Jovanov have closed a $3.5 million sale on a 0.47-acre property that sits on the northeastern fringe of Edgehill at 924 Eighth Avenue South, just a few blocks from downtown Nashville.

The buyer of this property is the singer-guitarist and producer of the blues-based rock band "The Black Keys", Dan Auerbach. Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound recording studio is located on an adjacent property at 918 Eighth Avenue South. Dan paid $280,000 for that property in September 2010 when his Black Keys bandmate, Patrick Carney, moved to Nashville. This studio is where records like Let's Rock, Yola's Walk Through Fire, Waiting on a Song, and The Pretenders' Alone were produced. The Black Keys founded Easy Eye Sound…

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Listing of the Week

This may be the "wow" home you have been looking for! This stunning property features beautiful updates throughout, stylish accents and fixtures, tons of space, a main level master suite, great storage, a screened-in porch, and amazing outdoor entertainment areas.

Brentwood, located in scenic Williamson County, is considered one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee. This affluent community is home to country music stars and athletes and some of the most gorgeous homes in the area.

Just a short 10-minute drive from Nashville and access to three major interstates, Brentwood’s rolling hills are home to many Fortune 500 companies located both in Maryland Farms and Cool Springs, although you wouldn’t know it given the large number…

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Best Drive-In Movie Theaters

The current need for social distancing has rekindled the nation’s love of the drive-in movie theater, and Middle Tennessee is no exception. Locals have been flocking to the nearest drive-in to experience the nostalgia and excitement of enjoying a movie from the comfort of their own vehicles. If you would like to join in on the fun this summer, read on for our local picks for the Best Drive-In Movie Theaters of Middle Tennessee!

Since the current pandemic means that no new movies are being released this year, your nearest drive-in will be showing either a classic or slightly older movie. For this reason, many drive-ins are charging by the vehicle rather than by the person, making this summer the most affordable drive-in season in recent history.

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