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April 25th, 2011

9 Things to Consider Before Buying a Home

Posted by Barry Evans in Chattanooga TN Real Estate

Don’t just buy a house because the prize, style and size are what you’re looking for.  Emotions run high when buying a home in Tennessee.  You can forget about the factors that make a difference in buying the perfect home for you.

The neighborhood is not always what it seems at first glance. There may be a park around the corner so you assume the area is full of kids, but when you visit the park, its young couples walking their dogs.

 

1. Talk to neighbors

April 14th, 2011

Chattanooga is named to the top “Comeback Cities” for 2011

Posted by Barry Evans in Chattanooga TN Real Estate

Chattanooga is named to the top “Comeback Cities” for 2011. We knew it all along and now have unbiased numbers to back it.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Chattanooga has added 4,300 jobs in the last year and the future looks bright for even more growth.

Future hiring prospects:

Volkwagen-Approximately 1000 more employees.

Amazon-1600 full time and 2000 part time.

Wacker Chemical-650+ employees.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Moody’s Analytics, Kiplinger Letter