I am a pet owner myself and I try to be tolerant and acceptant of other's pets as well. I have tenants and some of them have pets. I know a lot of landlords do not accept pets and it sounds tough but a lot of times the units get destroyed due to pets.
Unfortunately, my experience has been that the owner of the pet (the tenant) is the one responsible for it. The pet can't help the fact that you didn't not walk them outside to do their business and now they have to go and it ends up on the carpet. And these are the same people that will destroy your property even if they didn't have pets. So, try not to punish the pet. Instead screen your tenants better with proper credit check, employment and references checked.
I knew about the red light on cars, but not the *77. A friend of mine send me an e-mail the other night. It read:
It was about 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon, and Lauren was driving to visit a friend. An UNMARKED police car pulled up behind her and put his lights on. Lauren's parents had always told her never to pull over for an unmarked car on the side of the road, but rather to wait until they get to a gas station, etc.
Lauren had actually listened to her parents advice, and promptly called *77 on her cell phone to tell the police dispatcher that she would not pull over right away. She proceeded to tell the dispatcher that there was an unmarked police car with a flashing red light on his rooftop behind her. The dispatcher checked to see if there were police cars where she was and there weren't, and he told her to keep driving, remain calm and that he had back up already on the way.
Ten minutes later 4 cop cars surrounded her and the unmarked car behind her. One policeman went to her side and the others surrounded the car behind. They pulled the guy f rom the car and tackled him to the ground. The man was a convicted rapist and wanted for other crimes.
I never knew about the *77 Cell Phone Feature, but especially for a woman alone in a car, (and we realtors are on the road a lot) you should not pull over for an unmarked car. Apparently police have to respect your right to keep going to a safe place.
Speaking to a service representative at Bell Mobility confirmed that *77 was a direct link to State trooper info. Let your friends and loved ones know about this important feature; it may save a life. And remember, this applies to ALL 50 states.
Everywhere I turn people talk about the housing market and how bad this and that is, and also what a great oportunity it is for investors. True? Maybe!
The kind of investors that purchase foreclosures or short sales with CASH, are doing well! But what about the investors that need or want to use borrowed money? The interest rates for investor loans are up; the loan to value ratio has changed for investor loans requiring bigger downpayments;stated loans are a thing of the past even with great credit... you get the picture. There are lots of deals to be made, lots of bargain properties, banks need the investors to take the REOs off their hands, yet the banks are not doing anything to help investors close some of these deals.
So, even with all the possibilities out there, investors are not able to pick up as many deals as they would like! It is a shame because the purchase of these properties also creates job opportunities. Most of these houses have to be cleaned, painted, carpeted... and so on, providing employment for many small local contractors.
Last night I came home with the kids as I do every evening... carrying my bags, kids backpacks and what have you. As we turned on the lights one of my girls pointed at the blinking light on the answering machine and said: "Mommy, there is a message on the machine".
I navigated my way to the answering machine and here is the message:
"We have information about the return of your Soldier. Please, call .... to get the flight information... "
I didn't hear the rest of the message as the kids started jumping up and down screaming to the top of their lungs "Daddy's coming home! Daddy's coming home!"
For those of you that never had to part with your loved one for months and years, you don't know what that means, but for those of you that come from military families and been through this... you know the feeling... YOUR SOLDIER is coming HOME! - The best words I've heard in the last 15 months!
Tomorrow night I'll be staring at the night sky, counting minutes till the flight carrying my husband lands on Ft. Campbell's airfield. And there will be hundreds of mothers, fathers, wives, children, and friends doing the same, looking forward to their loved one's return! May God bless all our men and women in uniform and their families!
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What's a part time realtor? Can you really be a REALTOR devoting only part of your time? I work around the clock on the business (not necessarily in the office) and I still think there is not enough. There are lots of laws, rules, and regulations to learn... prospecting to do, keeping up with existing clients, marketing, technology, human interaction... lots to do and lots to learn! How can you do all that only "part time"? Do you do justice to your clients if you're only available a couple of hours per day?
Yesterday I took a couple of clients out to look at houses. I had already called the appointment desk and scheduled the appointments so we were all set to view our selections. However, we were unable to view one of the homes, one that was at the top of our list. When we arrived, we found a non-standard lockbox that was impossible to open. Called the listing office, the listing agent, the appointment desk - nobody was able to help. The listing agent did not return the call until 4 hours later. She appologized for not responding earlier, but she "just got her lunch break" ...
My clients were very interested in that house, but after struggling with the lock and unable to get help in over 30 minutes they gave up on it. They ended up putting an offer on another house. So, the buyers got a house, but what about the seller of the house that didn't get viewed? Was that fair to them? If their realtor invested on a real lockbox and was available to help show the place, it might have been their house that got sold!
I don't know about you, but I think if you're serious about this job, or any job, you really need to put some time and effort into it! Part time just doesn't cut it!
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Your connection to real estate service in Clarksville, TN and Ft. Campbell, KY You will start with a Realtor and end with a Friend! If you need to buy, sell, rent, or invest - call me! I do it ALL!
Real Estate is my passion! It's what I love to do! ... and everyone knows if you do what you love, you do it right, and you do it well! I work with customers of all levels: buyers, sellers, investors! I enjoy spending time with them and helping them accomplish their real estate goals! I am a long time resident! I have lived in the Clarksville, Ft Campbell area for over 14 years and have acquired valuable knowledge about the area and its residents, as well as, the growth and development of Clarksville Real Estate.
Customer Service is my #1 priority! If you are looking to buy, sell or invest in Montgomery County, TN, Clarksville, TN or Ft. Campbell, KY areas, I'm at your service! Feel free to give me a call, e-mail me at melig@topproducer.com or visit my website at www.ClarksvilleTopProducer.com for additional information or up to date listings of these areas.
Selling or buying your home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. As Your Realtor, it is my job to guide you through this complicated process, from beginning to end. My goal is to get you maximum value with the least amount of headaches possible, and within YOUR time frame! Your satisfaction is my main goal! I treat every one of my customers if they were my only customer! Integrity! I believe very strongly in Integrity - in doing the right thing! Real Estate is a customer oriented business and as such, it is very much dependent on referral and return business. When we treat a customer right, it comes back to us, and when we treat a customer wrong, it still comes back to us. I believe in giving all customers full attention and service, listening to their needs and wants, helping them resolve all situations within my expertise and always going the extra mile for that special touch in every case!
I specialize in Listing and Selling Residential, Multi-family, and Investment Properties. I work with all levels of buyers and sellers, be that a first time home buyer with no experience in the real estate market and needing every piece of information they can get to make sure they make the right decision, ... , or be it an experienced buyer that has purchased a home before and is looking to upgrade to a bigger or luxury home, or an investor purchasing several properties per year needing to get the best deals and the best tax shelters for their investments.
I am e-PRO certified, I am a member of CAR (Clarksville Association of Realtors), TAR (Tennessee Association of Realtors), NAR (National Association of Realtors), REALTOR.org, Real Town, and a member and subscriber of the local MLS. Membership in these organizations helps provide me with educational material to improve my skills and also up to date information to pass on to my customers. Professional Results with a Personal Touch! Whatever your reason for being in the Real Estate market, if you are looking to purchase in Clarksville, TN, or anywhere in Montgomery County, TN, please, give me a call, e-mail me or visit my website at www.ClarksvilleTopProducer.com for additional information or up to date listings of these areas. I worked for many years as a marketing director for a big company and that experience, combined with my passion for Real Estate gives me the perfect balance to provide great service to both buyers and sellers. I have many years of experience in using all-media advertising, be it print advertising: newspapers, magazines, direct mailing campaigns, door to door farming and everything in between; internet based advertising: websites, e-mail campaings, internet lead capturing and such; local TV and radio advertising; and any other unusual and out of the box ads that do not fit in any of the above categories. How does that benefit YOU, my future client? If you are a Seller, I'm sure you get it! Your house will be listed and shown in anything and everything that is available for use, making it possible for many potential buyers to have fast and accurate information in hand. That in return will sell your house fast, for the most amount of money and in the least amount of time. If you are a Buyer, you will be able to access these listings in any media you wish to use for your research in finding the house of your dreams. You will also be able to communicate with me and receive additional information however it is easiest and most convenient to you: e-mail, telephone, or fax, web links, video clips, and more. Isn't that a wonderful service to the clients?! In today's lifestyle, we all crave information and we want it here and we want it now. Well, I will be able to provide that for you in the way, form and shape that you need it! I am e-PRO Certified! What does that mean? When you're on the Internet looking for a home, you don't have time to waste on endless searches for useful real estate information. You want to get things done quickly and without hassle. So chances are you'd like a real estate agent who: This is what an e-PRO is! It is a REALTOR that has gone thru many hours of training to complete a special program, endorsed by the National Association of Realtors that provides them with the knowledge and the right tools to do real estate online. e-PROs are more likely to have access to the latest Internet utilities, making your life easier. These tools may include: The result: you get more information, more easily. With electronic files, you have less paperwork to deal with. And since I use mainly e-mail, you can even eleminate phone tag. As an e-Pro, I streamline your entire transaction, from showings to closing.
Clarksville-Montgomery County is a growing community located in Middle Tennessee, directly off of I-24, approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville and approximately 250 miles from the population center of the United States. We are within a day's drive from 76% of major U.S. cities. The Nashville International Airport is approximately 45 minutes from Clarksville. Serving an average of 23,300 passengers daily with 424 arrivals and departures, the airport provides nonstop or direct service to 84 cities.
As the fifth-largest city and the third fastest growing county in Tennessee, 
Clarksville-Montgomery County, TN is experiencing tremendous growth. New schools, a new hospital, and new residential developments are exciting current events in this area. Montgomery County has profited from communication and mechanical technology with a growth in population and industrial expansion. No longer dependent upon an agriculture base, the county has become an important transport, industrial, retail, and professional center with numerous recreational facilities. Today, Clarksville, county seat of Montgomery County, is Tennessee's fifth largest, and third fastest growing city, behind only Nashville and Memphis.
And, even though new developments are taking place, 
Clarksville-Montgomery County still maintains that closely knitt community feel that is steeped in history and heritage. Visitors and residents alike can experience history and tradition through area attractions, unique architecture, and a variety of festivals and entertainment events that take place year round.
Clarksville has a mild climate with 4 distinct seasons. This great climate and the low cost of living are only a few of the reasons why over 100,000 residents call Clarksville-Montgomery County home. Whether you're planning a visit for an event, building a business, or relocating your home, Clarksville-Montgomery County is an excellent choice!
For more news in and around Clarksville visit any of the following websites: Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture.
Clarksville offers 25 parks and five community centers for recreational opportunities. The city also provides seven community pools and several recreational sports leagues. Special Programs and events are coordinated during the year for all ages. The Summer Program is just one of the programs offered by the department. A six-week program that provides safe and entertaining recreational activities for all ages 6-16, the Summer Program is free and is hosted at 13 sites around the area. Water sports are abundant in Clarksville and Montgomery County. Whether you enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, fishing or just cruising the river, the area offers a beautiful setting for fun in the sun. The area's Cumberland River was named one of the top catfishing spots in the U.S. by Field & Stream.
One of the key factors in Clarksville's growth is the relationship it has with adjoining Fort Campbell, Kentucky, home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). The 101st Airborne Division is one of the most powerful and prestigious divisions, having made a name for itself during World War II as the Screaming Eagles in Bastogne, Market Garden, Holland. Today, the highly trained soldiers of the 101st are the world's only Air Assualt Division. The 101st participates in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions at home and abroad. Over 30,000 soldiers and 55,000 family members call Fort Campbell home. The installation manages the records of some 4,000 civilians, with approximately $2.5 billion per year, making it the largest employer in both Tennessee and Kentucky.
Clarksville has a wide base of recreational venues that satisfy many sports enthusiasts' needs. Heritage Park, one of the state's top soccer sites, has eight fields and is host to several statewide and regional soccer tournaments. The complex is the site for recreational league play, as well as a number of area tournaments.
Clarksville is home to Austin Peay State University, one of Tennessee's 
outstanding public universities. With its beautiful, park-like campus, APSU is adjacent to Clarksville's central business district. Founded in 1927 and named for native son Gov. Austin Peay, APSU is a progressive university, offering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional programs.
APSU offers:
Constructed in 2002, the 180,000-square-foot Sundquist Science Complex is one of the South's premier science education facilities. With more than 40 "smart" classrooms, state-of-the art labs and wireless Internet access. It also features a zoological museum, herbarium, interactive TV classroom and the Robert F. Sears Memorial Planetarium . With a price tag in excess of $38 million, it represents the largest capital appropriation ever in Tennessee for a single classroom building.
Dear Mrs. G,
Thank you so much for taking care of me and helping me with the house. I know it wasn't easy to make this happen with me being in Iraq, but you did it! It took some time and I almost gave up on it, but you gave me hope and kept my faith. You've done right by me Ma'am. If any of the soldiers here needs any help with buying a house, I will make sure they call you, cause I know you'll take good care of them. Thanks again for all you've done for me!
MSG Dion D.
Battalion Operations Seargeant
129th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB)
Iraq
Start with a Realtor, and end with a Friend!
Hey Ms G,
I just wanted to say thank you so much for taking care of me while over here. I really do appreciate the hundreds of e-mails and many, many pictures you sent till we got the right house. I felt like I had another mother looking after me. You made sure I got all that I needed done and answered all my questions, even the not so smart ones. When I get back to the States, my first visit will be to come see you at the office and thank you in person for all your hard work! (and thanks for reminding me about my first payment. we lose truck of time here)
SGT D. Reiley
HHC 3rd BD
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