Chattanooga Real Estate

For many people living in or moving to TN, the best real estate purchase is one that combines the comfort of home with a piece of history. Buying a historic home in Chattanooga, Hixson or Ooltewah is fairly common in today’s market, thanks to an incredible real estate climate and one of the most dynamic historic districts in the state.

However, if you’re simply looking at the intricate architecture and are thinking how great it would be to own a piece of the city’s history, you might want to take a step back and consider all the work involved in becoming a historic home owner.

It’s that time of year.  Getting down to the wire on choosing gifts for family and friends. With these tight economic times, who would have thought that Fluffy would be included?

Well, the caring people at thirteen of our local animal clinics have done just that.  They have entered into a friendly competition to see which clinic can raise the most “wish list” items which will be donated to our two animal shelters. This is a community-wide donation drive for the Humane Educational Society and McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center.

According to MSN Money, Doug and Kate Judd were ready to retire.  The only question that remained to be decided was where to go.  “We definitely wanted a friendlier climate,” says Doug, a former machine-tool-company employee, who like his wife had grown up in Milwaukee and spent his life nearby. Fans of outdoor activities, the couple wanted to spend more time hiking, canoeing and camping. 

Florida, the clichéd retirement destination, simply didn’t appeal. “The lifestyle there seemed a bit more sedentary, involving a lot of shopping,” Kate says. “I don’t think we’re retirement community material. 

NOT!  Pilates for men?  Perish the thought or put your minds to ease and take a closer look at this venue for strengthening and de-stressing. Pilates conjures up men in tights, but quite the contraire.   It was originally created by Joseph Pilates as a men’s movement.  He was a German boxer who devised a workout using pulleys and strengthening the core in order to be able to take blows to the head. His effort at making this popular was disappointing to him.  However, it is believed that the value of this discipline is under-rated.   It can prevent injury while enjoying outdoor activities from golf to skiing and anything in between.  It is catching on here in Chattanooga. So, come to see for yourself.  Enjoy our outdoor recreational activities.  Golf, bicycle, skateboard, jog, rock wall climb or  play ball.   Enjoy the beautiful fall colors.   We have it all!   Gotta go.  My husband, Jean Pierre awaits his quiche.

It’s a great time for families to enjoy laughter, fun, and fellowship! 

Get ready for our big Trunk or Treat event, October 31 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Trunk or Treat provides a safe and fun event for families.

Carnival games to play–a fun way to gather your candy

Special pre-school area – just for our little ones!

Teen sumo wrestling and boxing

Cotton Candy & Popcorn

Awaken dance team

J103 will broadcast live

Inflatable for everyone

You could be a lucky winner and have your registration card drawn to take home a new iPod

NAR officials and lobbyists as well as various politicians continue to work on an extension of the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Credit.  Lawrence Yan, the NAR’s chief economist has been quoted recently saying what a terrific success the credit has been so far.  Although stronger gains in the first time buyer segment of the market were felt earlier in the year, the feeling is strong that it continues to have a big impact.  This will help efforts to get an extension passed in Congress.

Chattanooga and its close-by communities have been advocates of senior activities for quite some time. 

The newest program to be offered to this fast growing segment of our population is one offered by Erlanger Health Care System. It is conveniently located at the Red Bank Community Center, and it’s off to a great start. 

The twice a week activities include a free meal, exercise activities and medical screenings, sponsored by the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, Erlanger North and Red Bank.

If your TN home is for sale – whether in Chattanooga, Hixson, Ooltewah or surrounding areas – there’s a good chance your real estate agent will discuss the benefits of an open house with you. Open houses have long been a part of the home sale experience, since it allows prospective buyers to take a “low-key” approach while they browse the merchandise. It also gives your real estate agent the chance to network with a large number of potential buyers all at one time. In some cases, it also means you’ll finally sell that home!

I can’t believe there will ever be a better time to buy real estate in Chattanooga than now.  What makes me so sure?  Prices in Chattanooga, after adjusting for inflation, have never been better.We should have been insulated from the current correction for inflation since we only appreciate about 2.5 – 5% annually.  Where is the need for correction in that?  Where we did get caught is in the national recession that finally hit home and started forcing price adjustments in Chattanooga around the first of 2009.So, where’s the perk?  The prices are really low because of the recession.  But, they have also been further influenced by the large number of foreclosures in all price ranges.  There is also the benefit of incredible interest rates – today at 4.875.  Lastly, if you haven’t owned a home in at least 3 years or you are a first time home buyer, there is the federal governments’ buyer incentive.  Does it get any better than this?  I don’t think so.

Hoping to prove that Chattanooga is getting a little more pet-friendly, city leaders are revising rules on where it’s okay for four-legged residents to walk.  Starting October 16, pet owners can walk their pooches at Ross’s Landing, downtown. 

There are rules concerning vaccinations, licenses, leashes and picking up after the dogs. Pet owners had voiced their desire to take their furry friends out to public parks and the Department of Parks and Recreations worked with them to accomplish this test area.