Listing of the Week

Monday, August 22nd, 2016 at 9:38am.

This home is a historic, vintage 1934 Stone Tudor with all old character and charm, but with renovated bathrooms and kitchen. Many original features include hardwoods up and down and still include the original windows. Perfect location being close to the Richland Greenway and McCabe Golf Course near Sylvan Park. 4 bedrooms, and 3 Full baths. Cedar lined closets as well as 10 ft ceilings. This perfect and cozy home is listed for $739,900 by Charlotte Ann Edwards from Parks in Green Hills. Find out more about this home here.

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Listing of the Week

Monday, August 8th, 2016 at 8:35am.

This fabulous estate is sited near Hillwood Country Club in Davidson County. This home is equipped with built-ins where you can showcase your collectibles. It also has rugged and rustic ceiling beams that are the architectural highlight in the living room. Marble countertops accent the state of the art chef’s kitchen. Entertaining will be memorable in the well appointed dining room. You’ll find 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths, billiard room, media room, heated saltwater pool and hot tub in this home. This home is listed by Sue Ray from Parks in Brentwood for $1,919,500 and to see the full listing, click here.

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Look Ahead to July

Thursday, June 30th, 2016 at 7:15am.

Look Ahead to July

 

Music City Hot Chicken Festival

Each year on the 4th of July, the annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival is held at East Park at 700 Woodland Street. Many gather to come experience the Nashville Hot Chicken hype from some of Nashville’s most renowned hot chicken establishments. This FREE event hosts a Fire Truck Parade, has an amateur Hot Chicken making contest, and has live music from local bands playing all day long. The parade starts at 10:30am followed by FREE hot chicken samples to the first 500 people in line and the festival gates will open at 11:00am. The festival will end at 3:00pm so that people can make their way downtown for the Let Freedom Sing! Nashville Spectacular Fireworks Show.

 

Let Freedom Sing!

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Nashville Live Music Venues

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016 at 7:21am.

Nashville Live Music Venues

Nashville is not called Music City for nothing. Did you know that Nashville has over 150 live music venues? This Tennessee town is filled with music history and it all starts in the live music venues across town. How do you know where these places are? Well pay attention to the guitar pick shaped signs on the streets that say “Nashville Live Music Venues” or just open your ears and you will hear the sounds of country, bluegrass, jazz, pop, or rock 24/7, 365 days a year. Here are some of the most iconic, and mostly free, live music venues. But there are many more, so make sure to download the Nashville Live Music Guide app and get all the latest news and calendar updates of all shows in Nashville.

 

Station Inn

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Listing of the Week

Monday, May 16th, 2016 at 5:20am.

Listing of the Week

 

This is an immaculate 4BR/4.5BA new construction all-brick home in the heart of Green Hills. Listed for $1,599,900, it is located on an acre lot and is a courtesy of the Vintage South Development. This house is top of the line and has it all. Soaring ceilings with an impeccable attention to detail, custom cabinets, gorgeous millwork and Jenn-Air appliances. Complete with 2 fireplaces, a 3-car garage, and walk-in closets. This home is listed by Lacey Newman and Jonathon Heard from the Parks in Green Hills office. Find out more on this home here.

 

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Color Trends for Your Home this Spring

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 at 3:00am.

Color Trends for Your Home this Spring

Something about the feel of spring in the air is guaranteed to make every homeowner yearn to do some reorganizing and potentially even some redecorating. If a redesign is in the cards for you this spring, you’ll be interested to know that there are quite a few intriguing color trends emerging.

Spring 2016’s Color Trends: Bringing Brilliance, Light and Sophistication into Your Home

 

Purples – If you’ve always had a thing for everything purple – this is your season to revel in it! Try mixing muted purple and lilac shades with colors like grey and cool taupe. Remember, a little purple goes a long way, but in combination with a few neutrals, you’ll have an elegant and modern look. Pantone has…

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Essential Advice for First-Time Homebuyers

Thursday, January 21st, 2016 at 6:50am.

Essential Advice for First-Time Homebuyers

Purchasing a home for the first time is an eye-opening and valuable experience. First-time homebuyers need to have as much knowledge as possible before signing for a home, whether it is a custom-built new home or existing construction. Parks Realty has compiled a list of important advice just for first-time homebuyers so that you can avoid making some common mistakes.

 

Research All Mortgage Options

If you have never dealt with a lender before, learning about mortgages can quickly become an overwhelming endeavor. The key to becoming a mortgage master is to carefully choose the right lender, which requires additional research of its own.

 

Once you have found a lender you are comfortable with, ask…

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5 Tips for Making Your New Home Safe and Kid Friendly

Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 at 1:56am.

5 Tips for Making Your New Home Safe and Kid Friendly

Moving into a brand new home is a thrilling time for you and your family. Upon moving into your new home, all your children will want to do is run around, find their new room, and explore their new living space. However, one of the first thoughts on your mind will be, “How can I make this new home safe for my children?”

 

Follow these guidelines from PARKS to ensure that your new home is kid friendly and safe.

1) Lay Down the Law

There is a significant chance that your new home has a completely different floor plan and layout than your previous house. Naturally, your children will want to explore the new space. These adventures can potentially lead your children somewhere dangerous such as…

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5 Backyard Games for Unforgettable Summer Fun

Friday, July 17th, 2015 at 4:25am.

5 Backyard Games for Unforgettable Summer Fun

There is simply no better time than the summer to enjoy an outdoor activity with friends and family. The warm Middle Tennessee weather in the summer months is the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the fresh air while engaging in some friendly competition.

 

There are plenty of options for backyard games that everyone can enjoy regardless of age or skill level.

 

Are you looking for your next excuse to get outside and enjoy the pleasant summer weather? Here are some low-maintenance options that will provide you with hours of fun!

Bocce Ball

A beautifully simple game, bocce ball only requires a bocce ball set and a yard! Bocce sets can be found in a variety of materials from metal to…

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5 Easy Ways to Stay Cool and Safe in the Hot Summer Heat

Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 at 3:09am.

5 Easy Ways to Stay Cool and Safe in the Hot Summer Heat

The hot weather is finally here! This week alone is supposed to be upwards of 90 degrees at some points. Naturally, you’ll want to spend time with family and friends enjoying the beautiful Middle Tennessee outdoors and upcoming events. However, if you’re not careful, you could end up overheated and plagued with awful sunburn. Use these tips to stay cool in the summer heat.

Hydrate!

This may seem like common sense, but you’d be surprised how many people completely forget to drink water and other healthy liquids on hot days. When spending a day at the beach or going hiking, always bring enough water for the day. Remember, soda and other sugary drinks are not a good substitution for water on…

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