Volume 6, Issue 4 • Winter 2015
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Volume 6, Issue 4 • Winter 2015
McMinn, Meigs & Monroe Homesearch Winter 2015 Volume 6, Issue 4 Southeast Tennessee mcminnhomesearch.com A Publication of The Daily Post-Athenian and The Monroe County Advocate and Democrat dailypostathenian.com ASAP Self Storage Page A2 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 #### #### # #"# # ##"# ### ## "#### #### #!##!# #### ### http://www.dailypostathenian.com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cKEEHAN 745-1854 http://www.dailypostathenian.com The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – Page A3 Page A4 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 New Home New Year http://www.dailypostathenian.com +LJKZD\(WRZDK Begin the search for your new home ZLWKDTXDOLÀHGEX\HU·VDJHQW 0\MRELVÀQGLQJ\RXUGUHDPKRPH Laura Sullivan !' $$ $$ $#$!$$ !! " "#% $ " '"!' '$%'&'! '' ABR, CRS, SFR, Broker /LIHWLPH0XOWL0LOOLRQ'ROODU &OXE&U\H/HLNH5HDOWRUV 9LFH3UHVLGHQW E-mail: mcarideo@crye-leike.com TREY KNOWS REAL ESTATE Melonie Carideo Cell 423-593-8713 Indoor pool! Excellence is everywhere in this 5000+ sq ft custom built home on 6.17 acres. This 5 bedroom, 7 bath, 3 story home includes a deluxe kitchen fit for a chef! Marble flooring, 18 x 36 indoor pool, 3 car garage, 2 story foyer with elegant spiral staircase, luxury master suite with high end spa bathroom and gorgeous detailing throughout. Outside features include a wrap around driveway, well manicured landscaping, gazebo, and a 16 x 20 storage building. MLS #20155551. $579,000. 865-671-3333 mel.crye-leike.com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aving been exposed to nearly every aspect RIWKLVEXVLQHVV,DPFRQÀGHQWLQP\DELOLWLHVWRÀQG your family the perfect dream home. Whether it is residential or commercial, OHW·VZRUNWRJHWKHUWRSRVLWLRQ\RXUSURSHUW\ for a speedy sale at top dollar. TREY NEWTON Cell (423) 368-1687 2IÀ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http://www.dailypostathenian.com The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – Page A5 Pati Cornell Crye-Leike REALTORS® 580 Congress Parkway S. • Athens, TN 37303 HOLMES Sells HOMES Chris Holmes 423-507-3561 (423) 746-0227 Office • (423) 744-4143 Cell 580 Congress Parkway, Athens 423-746-0227 Pati.cornnell@crye-leike.com • http://paticornell.crye-leike.com 359 County Road 249, Athens. 3 BR, 2 BA rancher beautifully landscaped with lovely pool. Master has a jetted tub to relax in. Gas fireplace in living room. Room upstairs that can be a 4th bedroom or bonus room. 16 acres with two outbuildings and relaxing sunroom. $350,000. 5255 Shaw Ferry Road. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with cathedral ceilings, gorgeous catwalk & stairway, jetted tub and so much more located in Lenoir City. Screened in porch, fenced yard & 3 car garage. Landscaped! Motivated Seller! Bring offer!! $235,000. 125 Eagle Ridge Pointe, Philadelphia. Enjoy this breathtaking view with this 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA with bonus room. Large deck across back with simply beautiful views and French doors off master to the deck. Hardwood floors. Gorgeous views off of the living room and bonus room. $198,000. Ivy Trail. If you love beautiful mountain views and privacy this is for you. This 10.25 acres in Tellico Plains with gorgeous view of Starr Mountain. Drive is already in. Electric already to the site. $197,500. Highway 30, Etowah. High visibility. Plenty of room and office space. Security system, phone system, wired for internet. Roll up door. Can be used for one business or two separate businesses. Office space with display windows. 4 bathrooms on city sewer or septic. Motivated seller. $165,000. Scenic River Road, Madisonville. 5.02 Ac - $47,300 5.28 Ac - $47,300 5.73 Ac – 48,500 7.46 Ac - $54,400 or all 4 parcels for $196,000. Great place to build your new home. Less than a mile from the lake. Mostly level and electric in area. 1126 Congress Pkwy., Athens. 3 BR, 2 BA, gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint and open floor plan. All appliances stay. House backs up to Rock Springs Golf Course. Large 1 acre lot. Large storage building along with a detached carport with extra storage. MLS #20156001. $159,900. Must see! 9 Madison Ave., Athens. Building has two levels and over 8600 sq ft of useable space. Rent space to other dealers and have easy working hours on one of Athens busiest city streets across from the McMinn County Courthouse. Ample parking. MLS #20145029. $219,000. Lot 19, County Road 1120, Athens. Woodridge Estates. Nearly one acre building lot in established subdivision. Ideal for a walkout basement. Last lot on inner circle surrounded by beautiful homes. Very convenient location. Wonderful lot for your new custom home. MLS #20153386. $35,000. 517 New Hwy. 68, Sweetwater. Restaurant which includes all equipment, building, and land located between I-75 and Hwy. 11. Also includes living quarters. Owner is motivated and says to bring us an offer. Will consider some owner financing too! MLS #20151788. $525,000. REDUCED! 449 County Road 401, Madisonville. Cute cottage on 1 acre. Unique with lots of character and charm with its wood floors and pine walls. Has barbed wire fencing around all 1 acre but front of property. Large outbuilding with concrete floor. MLS #20155927. $45,000. 148 Mason St., Madisonville. 3BR/2BAranch home with a bonus room. All this on a shady lot that has a stream along one side of the property. Nice big deck and storage building with privacy fencing. Right in town but a country feel awaits you. MLS #20155195. $95,000. 979 Old Tellico Hwy., Madisonville. 3BR/2BAbasement rancher on over an acre. Large wrap around covered porch with swing and a rear deck. Ideal for a two family situation as the mobile home (1995 d.w. next door is also for sale). Beautiful oak cabinets. MLS #20155299. $134,500. 983 Old Tellico Hwy., Madisonville. 3BR/2BA with a room addition that could be used as an office or 4th bedroom. Paved driveway and full length covered porch with swing and a rear deck. Attached carport and plenty of parking. Home next door is also being for sale. MLS #20155300. $89,500. Page A6 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 http://www.dailypostathenian.com http://www.dailypostathenian.com The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – Page A7 5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Real Estate Agent 1. How long have you been in the business? First, ask about the agent’s experience. The first thing you want to know is how long have they been in the marketplace. Not just how many years, but how many buyers do they work with that have similar needs. Also consider the difference between a part-time real estate agent who sells a few properties for friends and relatives and someone who treats it as a full-time business venture. There are a lot of agents out there that do this part time, and they can't provide the level of service that somebody who is doing this day in and day out can provide. 2. What geographic areas and types of properties do you handle? For buyers’ and sellers’ agents, neighborhood expertise is key, because neighborhood markets can have different quirks. Focus very specifically on different regulations. Historic homes are areas that may require special expertise because of the additional challenges and potential restrictions involved. Consider not only what agents tell you but also the way they brand themselves online. Many agents are now active on social media with YouTube channels, Twitter feeds, Facebook pages and more, allowing you to do your own research. "If they're branding themselves as a condo specialist and you want to buy a house, they're probably not the right agent for you. An agent who focuses on condominiums may have more familiarity with specific condo buildings than someone who mainly handles single-family homes. Ask about other types of expertise, too. If you’re a veteran or active duty military member, you may want to work with someone who has special training to understand how Veterans Affairs financing works and the challenges of frequently relocating. If you’re a first-time buyer, you may want to find someone who works with lots of first-time buyers and has the patience to do some hand-holding. 3. How will you communicate with me? A communication lapse of a few hours can mean the difference between an accepted offer and a missed opportunity. With that in mind, choose an agent who responds quickly in the mode of communication that works for you, whether it’s email, text, phone or fax. Quite frankly as a Realtor, our job is to be able to communicate the way the consumer wants. Finding a Realtor who will work with you in the way that you need to work is great. Also ask who will be your main point of contact, because some busy real estate agents use a team of assistants or sub-agents to handle day-to-day tasks, and you may not have direct access to the agent you choose. 4. Can you share references? In addition to interviewing potential agents, talk to their buyers or sellers. Also ask what portion of business comes from referrals or repeat business. If an agent mainly works on referrals or repeat business, that can be a positive indicator that prior clients were satisfied. 5. What will it cost me to sell this property? Buyers often don’t pay commission directly, but sellers often do and the costs can vary from agent to agent. For buyers who worry that bringing up the commission topic will be uncomfortable, phrase the question as “What will it cost me to sell this property?” Also ask for a breakdown of estimated closing costs. Sandy Phillips Broker, ABR, GRI 105 Park Avenue Athens, TN 37303-4255 (423) 745-4100 Cell (423) 506-7003 sandy.phillips@realtor.com • www.EastTennesseeRealEstate.net • Wasson Rd., Ten Mile - 353 Acres. $759,000. • Hwy. 68, Niota - Beautiful Large Tracts, 101 Acres, 146 Acres or 248 Acres, $5,000 per acre. • Hwy. 68, Niota 5.11 Acres - $35,000. 8.16 Acres - $52,120. 10.64 Acres - $69,160. 13.27 Acres - $85,000. • Eagle Glenn Subdivision, Englewood - Lot #32, 1.04 Acre. $29,000. • Breckenridge, The Highlands, Athens 7.15 Acres. $28,000. • Kensington, The Highlands, Athens - $39,000. • CR 723, Madison Place Subdivision, Athens $10,000. • CR 192, Niota - 18.79 Acres. $79,900. • CR 226, Niota - 5.05 Acres. $43,900. • CR 234, Niota - Pond and creek, beautiful pasture, fully fenced! 11.22 Acres. $67,000. • No Pone Valley Road, Decatur - Lot #7, 15.66 Acres. $39,900. • Womac Hollow Road, Ten Mile - 16.7 Acres. $42,500. • Uphill Drive, Madisonville - $15,000. • Autumn Woods, Sweetwater - Lot #10, 3.17 Acres. $35,000. • Autumn Woods, Sweetwater - Lot #11, 2.09 Acre. $35,000. • Humphreys Road, Philadelphia Lot #2 - 26.38 Acres & Large Pond. $104,000. Lot #3 - 5.43 Acres & Barn. $28,000. Lot #4 - 5.93 Acres. $24,000. Lot #5 - 5.87 Acres. $24,000. Page A8 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 All Merchandise 30 % to 80 OFF % Retail Prices!!! Closed December 31 and January 1! http://www.dailypostathenian.com Largest Selection of: LIFT CHAIRS RECLINERS MOTION SOFAS - LOVESEATS BEDROOMS MATTRESSES LIFT BEDS DINING GROUPS ALL NEW FOR 2016! Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 12pm-5pm 1512 Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 423-746-5001 Mon.-Tues.-Thurs.-Fri.-Sat. 10 AM-6 PM; Sun. 12 PM-5 PM 1518 S. Congress Parkway • Athens (423) 746-2955 http://www.dailypostathenian.com The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – Page A9 105 Park Avenue Athens, TN 37303-4255 Sandy Phillips Broker, ABR, GRI (423) 745-4100 Cell (423) 506-7003 sandy.phillips@realtor.com • www.EastTennesseeRealEstate.net 264 County Road 60 720 Tennessee Avenue 2330 Quail Ridge Drive 351 County Road 850 293 Old Ten Mile Road 13.75 Acres $425,000 MLS #20154027 Commercial $425,000 MLS #20154280 1.8 Acres $375,000 MLS #20154932 24 Acres $350,000 MLS #20153782 30 Acres $349,900 MLS #20144986 154 County Road 1120 610 Nocatula Place 1553 New Highway 68 707 Edgewood 236 Lane Hollow Road 0.86 Acre $349,000 MLS #20151965 $340,000 MLS #20155321 65.4 Acres $299,900 MLS #20144642 $225,000 MLS #20154691 18 Acres $225,000 MLS #20155272 1016 Crestway Drive 2619 State Hwy. 304 136 Jackson Street S. 350 County Road 850 403 McMinn $219,000 MLS #20154597 Commercial $215,000 MLS #20155448 1.5 Acres $199,900 MLS #20155415 Duplex $199,900 MLS #20153785 $169,900 MLS #20154331 “Search the MLS for all listings at EastTennesseeRealEstate.net” Page A10 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 105 Park Avenue Athens, TN 37303-4255 http://www.dailypostathenian.com Sandy Phillips Broker, ABR, GRI (423) 745-4100 Cell (423) 506-7003 sandy.phillips@realtor.com • www.EastTennesseeRealEstate.net 240 County Road 361 $158,900 MLS #20150262 104 Christianburg $144,900 MLS #20145683 505 North Avenue 500 County Road 267 203 Oakland View Ct. $134,900 MLS #20156388 1.2 Acres $129,000 MLS #20156073 $127,900 MLS #20154741 517 Half Moon Shores 900 S. Matlock Avenue 6436 Spring Place Road SE 1046 County Road 264 218 Heck Lane 1.2 Acres $119,900 MLS #20151370 $119,900 MLS #20154903 1.26 Acres $116,000 MLS #20133453 0.75 Acres $88,900 MLS #20155057 1.9 Acre $88,000 MLS #20145787 621 Hilltop Drive 409 14th Street 428 Church Street 320 Tennessee Avenue 718 Pennsylvania Avenue $84,900 MLS #20150149 $74,900 MLS #20153535 $65,000 MLS #20152163 $49,000 MLS #20156174 $48,900 MLS #20144069 “Search the MLS for all listings at EastTennesseeRealEstate.net” http://www.dailypostathenian.com The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – Page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age A12 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 http://www.dailypostathenian.com 205 E. Madison Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Office: (423) 744-3515 Fax: (423) 744-3516 E-mail: TheSouthernHomes@gmail.com 205 E. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303 | www.SouthernHomesTN.com GREAT BRICK HOUSE close to Dayton and easy access to Cleveland. Large master bedroom and spacious master bath with Jacuzzi bathtub, separate tiled shower and walk-in closet. Split bedroom floor plan offers privacy for everyone. All appliances stay, even washer and dryer. Make this home your own. Sellers are offering up to $10,000. $4,000 in closing costs. $215,000. 2.51 ACRES on County Road 83 has lots of road frontage and has a fantastic building site waiting on you to build your dream cabin. You can’t go wrong with this land convenient to I-75 but far enough out to enjoy nature! Only $21,500. Call us today. MLS#20150791. VIEWS YOU DREAM OF NOW AVAILABE ON CO. RD. 788 - This 6.9 acres is a great place to build your dream home and enjoy country living with the amazing views of the surrounding mountains. City water tap on property. So many possibilities for your home. Call us today. It’s listed to sell at only $59,900. MLS #20154869. GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY very near Mt. View Elementary School. Lots of home improvements have been completed such as 1 yr. old HVAC, double pane vinyl windows, tongue and groove ceiling in the basement family room and lots more. This home has so much to offer. Make your appointment today. AMAZING PROPERTY - Lot 64 on Matlock Ave. is almost 3 acres of gorgeous land with good road frontage, mature trees, plenty of cleared land with multiple building sites for an investor or the perfect sanctuary for someone wanting to be in the city with extra privacy! Great value in this are for only $52,500. MLS #20141911. 521 GUILLE ST. - Larger than it appears! Home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room and large den with fireplace. 4th bedroom was converted into a laundry room. Located on a large fenced lot with outbuilding/workshop out back. $87,900. MLS# 20154713. SUPER CHARMING 3 bedroom, 2 bath, rustic log home, hardwood floors, new cabinets, skylights, more! The outside views are breathtaking from the porch and swing! It is situated on a little over an acre with lots of shaded tees! This property even offers a guest house. This home has endless possibilities! Call today for you tour and more information. BREATHTAKING VIEWS FROM A FULL LENGTH COVERED PORCH is just the icing on the cake for the incredible 1.5 story home on 17 acres. This house has a gorgeous fireplace, basement, two back screened in porches and so many upgrades that you need to see it to believe it! Come see for yourself. $299,900. MLS #20155000. BEAUTIFUL RANCH HOME IS A NEWER CONSTRUCTION - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with open floor plan and vaulted ceiling in living room add to the charm of this great home. The attached two car garage is also a bonus! Currently occupied by tenants so call our office to make an appointment to view. $134,500. MLS #20155271. http://www.dailypostathenian.com The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – Page A13 205 E. Madison Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Office: (423) 744-3515 Fax: (423) 744-3516 E-mail: TheSouthernHomes@gmail.com Website: www.SouthernHomesTN.com 205 E. Madison Avenue • Athens, TN 37303 | www.SouthernHomesTN.com Southern Homes is proud of their newest sales team. Robin Fuller Cathy Morrow Robin is an experienced realtor who has recently joined our sales team. She is an incredible lady that truly enjoys working with the public and helping others. Robin has vast experience and an exemplary record working with buyers and sellers in the Southeast Tennessee valley. Cathy is a McMinn County native who recently passed her real estate exam and is currently becoming a licensed Realtor. She has years of experience working in a large real estate office in FL and has been a team member at our office prior to becoming licensed. Both of these women are truly a blessing to our office. We are proud of them! We hope that before you buy or sell your next place, that you will consider Southern Homes and one of our wonderful agents to help you! Page A14 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 105 Park Avenue Athens, Tennessee 745-4100 email: layco@bellsouth.net Web: LayRealtyAthens.com Gail Axley Carol Brownsey Jona Garrett Rick Lay, CRB, CRS Robin Manis 745-3642 744-4450 649-0257 745-4400 252-7056 Dean McKeehan, GRI Sarah Newman Sandy Phillips Alice West ! D E C U RED http://www.dailypostathenian.com 745-1854 807-5050 506-7003 745-2554 156 Co. Rd. 327, Niota - Large lot and large separate detached 3-bay brick garage building with separate driveway. Great for the car hobbyist with additional double garage, single basement garage and double carport! $299,900. MLS #20152277. 162 Co. Rd. 709, Athens - Granite counter tops, oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Full basement with bedroom, bath and kitchen. 24’x72’ RV storage wings. The building also has a 12’x16’ finished bath/storage room. 400 amp electrical service. $325,000. MLS # 20151272. 702 Howard Street - 3 bedroom home with income potential. Currently rented. All stainless steel appliances, oak finish cabinets. $54,900. MLS #163031. http://www.dailypostathenian.com 105 Park Avenue Athens, Tennessee 745-4100 email: layco@bellsouth.net Web: LayRealtyAthens.com The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – Page A15 Gail Axley Carol Brownsey Jona Garrett Rick Lay, CRB, CRS Robin Manis 745-3642 744-4450 649-0257 745-4400 252-7056 Dean McKeehan, GRI Sarah Newman Sandy Phillips Alice West 745-1854 807-5050 506-7003 745-2554 CR 442 - 56.6 acres - partly cleared with 36’ x 36’ barn with stalls (needs repair). Beautiful view towards Englewood from the top of the ridge. $283,000. MLS #20141485. 1402 CR 50, RICEVILLE - Next door to Hillsview Fire Station. 3 bedroom brick ranch on approximately 23.5 acres. Good bottom land, some outbuildings. Priced at $179,900. MLS #20153874. 801 DECATUR PIKE - Commercial strip center with potential. $182,400. MLS #20152365. Page A16 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 http://www.dailypostathenian.com ALICE WEST 745-2554 Cell 507-9241 745-4100 105 Park Avenue Athens, TN 37303-4255 aliceewest@comcast.net Ask for Alice WATERFRONT ON 2 SIDES/DOCK WITH UPPER DECK - You can enjoy lake activities or just sit on the wrap around porch. There is so much charm & quality in the updating of this unique lakeside home (Tile, hardwood, granite, vaulted ceiling, can skylight). Lots of windows to take in the view, master bedroom with jetted tub, separate steam shower, 2 fireplaces, 1 BR, 1 BA, large rec room in basement that leads to covered wrap around patio with stacked stone siding on foundation. MORE! MLS #20155935. 6.72 ACRES PLUS EXTRA LIVING QUARTERS PERFECTLY MAINTAINED home in Eagle Glen Subdivision. Must see this great home with cathedral ceilings, hardwood in formal dining, granite countertops, wrap around bar, plus breakfast nook. Quiet country living on the 2.5 acre lot. Double attached and detached garage. MLS #20153095. NICE OLDER HOME with lots of charm and character, convenient to college and downtown. Hardwood and ceramic flooring, high ceilings, large rooms, built-in hutches and lots of closets. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, rocking chair front porch, concrete parking area and fenced back yard. Call Alice. MLS #20154324. GREAT BRICK RANCHER with partially finished basement with 1 bedroom, 1 bath and kitchenette, large den with brick woodburning fireplace, attached double carport/covered patio off sliding glass doors at basement level. Several updates, spacious kitchen, formal dining room & den with vaulted/tongue & groove ceiling, lots of windows & stone fireplace, large storage building/ workshop with shed for equipment plus smaller barn style building with loft. Plenty of room for recreational vehicle, gardening or privacy. Now includes 3 bedroom, 2bath, like new 2005 doublewide. All for $234,900. Call Alice. MLS #20132000. NICE VIEW! GREAT INVESTMENT! PLENTY OF SPACE for everyone in this large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with original hardwood floors on main level. 2 large bedrooms and 1 BA in basement. COOL place to hang out! Large kitchen with nice side deck nearby makes it fun and convenient for cookouts and family get-togethers. Call Alice. MLS #20154327. Just Minutes To I-75 - Well maintained spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with large living/dining combo with sliding door leading to extra-large deck that overlooks nice lawn and sooded backyard. Large kitcehn with new counters and linoleum, large downstairs family room with fireplace. Call Alice today. MLS #20156481. WONDERFUL VIEWS from covered wrap around porch. Nice 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 2.05 acres. There is something for everyone with open floor plan, split bedroom style spacious kitchen with appliances, large great room with half bath in basement for favorite hobbies, etc. Attached double garage, coy pond, small building and fenced area behind house which was used for miniature horses. MLS #20143732. CUSTOM BUILT PROFESSIONAL BUILDING - Built in 2001, originally 4 units now leased as 3 with positive cash flow and adequate parking. Great location with maximum exposure for this great investment. Call Alice. MLS #20142087. GREAT BUY - Many special features including two adjoining wooded buildable lots, full unfinished walk-out basement, nice deck and large screened porch that overlooks fenced backyard with flower gardens and trees. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living area, kitchen/dining combo, lots of cabinets and counter space, laminate flooring, private and conveniently located. ONLY $119,900. Call Alice. MLS #20154942. CUTE RANCHER - Located in Ingleside Hills with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, kitchen, dining combination, separate laundry, rear deck, some updating, fenced back yard, single carport. Community pool, homeowners choice to pay fees for use. Call Alice for an appointment today! MLS #20154326. CUTE BRICK RANCHER New metal roof, freshly refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, new water heater, laminated flooring in kitchen and CH/A unit approximately 1 year old makes this home easily financeable and move-in ready. Nice corner lot. Call Alice. MLS #20155938. UNIQUE HOME - Must see this cute home just recently remodeled. New kitchen cabinets, counter tops, hardwood, tile, new carpet, fresh paint, new bath fixtures, lighting and the works. Windows, roof, CH/A and siding have been done within the past few years. Superior location, large lot with room to build your dream house and use as rental investment. Priced to sell at $79,900. MLS #20152551. TELLICO PARK! LAND AND LOTS DECATUR PIKE! REDUCED! SUPERB LOCATION! Currently Auto Sales, Detail/Clean-Up, Tie & Repair Shop. Plenty of asphalt parking, complete security and camera system and large sign/post ready for your sign. Additional perks included. Call Alice. MLS #20145481. 205 A & B is a large 2 bedroom, one bath, duplex with vinyl siding, built in 2004 on a concrete slab, ceramic tile in kitchens & bathrooms. Currently rents for $500 per month. Number 205 is a house constructed of site hand poured cement blocks, 2 bedrooms 2 baths, washer, dryer hookups & full unfinished basement. Large level fenced back yard, rear patio, large older garage, large laundry/closet/sunroom all in one. Updated eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets. MLS #20133349. LARGE 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 bath brick rancher with open floor plan with many updates. Features full basement with second fireplace, large den/ rec room, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, separate entry. Situated on large corner lot in great neighborhood, screened porch, pool surrounded by decking and privacy fence. MLS #20151576. COUNTY ROAD 130 - 5.10 acres with good road frontage, mostly wooded, lays well. 318 COUNTY ROAD 70, RICEVILLE - 6.09 acres, gently rolling with several hardwoods & nice road frontage. LARGE CHALET TYPE LOT IN SPRINGPLACE SUBD. - Motivated seller! Make offer! $8,000. MLS #20152214. http://www.dailypostathenian.com The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – Page A17 Page A18 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 JONA MCKEEHAN GARRETT http://www.dailypostathenian.com 105 Park Avenue Athens, TN 37303-4255 423-745-4100 368-1240 Highway 39, Athens. 6.10 Acres. Gorgeous County Road 437, Athens. $FUHV 0/6 Breckenridge, Athens. Prime building spot in nice County Road 754, Riceville. $FUHV %HDXWLIXO views all the way to the Cumberland Plateau. This #20152644. $40,000. 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Call me today! 423-368-1240 http://www.dailypostathenian.com The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – Page A19 OFFICE 423-745-4446 Betty Hicks Dee Moore CELL 423-506-9067 CELL 423-506-0727 Affiliate Broker Affiliate Broker Email: Hcks23.betty@aol.com Each Office Independently Operated From our house to your house Happy New Year! May your New Year be filled with peace, joy, and good health Pay It Forward! LOTS OF ROOM! Large building with 9,296 of square footage ready for buildout located in historic downtown Athens across from courthouse. MLS20156389. Great investment property and return on your money. Approximately 4,500 square feet of rental space currently rented. MLS20156436. Refurnished coffee shop with all fixtures/inventory in historic downtown Athens with newly renovated living space above shop. MLS20156360. BEAUTIFUL SETTING! Great level lot with some Beautiful 80 acres with abun- Updated 2 BR, 1 BA cottage style house with lots of character. Come see this unique property with fenced-in area, large storage building. MLS 20154459. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, bonus room with private stocked lake/pond with 34x40 workshop with acreage, woods. MLS 20150697. woods for new home or mobile. An existing structure was removed so possible well may still exist. MLS20156438. SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD PENDING SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Spacious 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths with large living room, den with fireplace, gorgeous updated bathroom, new roof, located in City Park Area. MLS 20151532. $159,000. dant wildlife and year round spring. Approximately 20 acres of timber could be harvested to help pay for this deal. MLS20156311. Page A20 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 http://www.dailypostathenian.com A S A P SELF STORAGE Top 8 House-Hunting Mistakes Buying a home is a very emotional process, but if you allow those emotions to get the best of you, you may fall prey to a number of common home buyer mistakes. Since buying a home has many far-reaching implications - ranging from where you will live to how hard it will be to make ends meet - it's important to keep your emotions in check and make the most rational decision possible. There are eight common emotional mistakes that people make when buying a home. Avoiding these pitfalls will help you find the best home-sweet-home. Mistake 1: Falling in Love With a House You Can't Afford Once you've fallen in love with a particular home, it's hard to go back. You start dreaming about how great your life would be if you had all the wonderful things it offered - the lovely, tree-lined streets, the jetted bathtub, the spacious kitchen with professional-grade appliances. However, if you can't or won't be able to afford that house, you're just hurting yourself by imagining yourself in it. To avoid the temptation to get in over your head financially, or the disappointment of feeling like you're settling for less than you deserve, it's best to only look at homes in your price range. Mistake 2: Assuming There's Nothing Better Out There Unless you are a high-end buyer looking at custom homes, chances are that for any home you find that you like, there are quite a few others that are nearly identical to it. Most neighborhoods have multiple homes that are the same model. Further, most neighborhoods are full of homes that were all constructed by the same builder, so even if you can't find an identical model for sale, you can probably find a house with many of the same features. If you're considering a condo or townhouse, the odds are also in your favor. Even when you have a long list of must-haves, there are probably several homes out there that can meet your needs. If there are snags with the home you've decided you like - such as major repair issues, an inflexible asking price or a difficult possession date - consider moving on. Being open to keep looking will save you from making rash decisions you might regret later. Mistake 3: Being Desperate Mistake 4: Overlooking Important Flaws For any of the three reasons we just discussed, you might be tempted to ignore major problems with the house that will be difficult, expensive or impossible to change. Carefully consider your options before you make a commitment, and consider waiting until something better comes along. New houses come on the market every day. Mistake 5: Overestimating Your Handyman Skills Don't buy a fixer-upper that's more than you can handle in terms of time, money or ability. For example, if you think you can do the work yourself then realize you can't once you get started, any repairs or upgrades you were planning to make will probably cost twice as much once you factor in the labor - and that may not be in your budget. Not to mention the costs involved to fix anything you may have started and the fees to replace the materials you wasted. Honestly evaluate your abilities, your budget and how soon you need to move before purchasing a property that isn't move-in ready. Mistake 6: Rushing to Put In an Offer In a hot market, it may be necessary to pull the trigger very quickly if you find a home you like. However, you have to balance the need to make a quick decision with the need to make sure the home will be right for you. Don't neglect important steps like making sure the neighborhood feels safe at night as well as during the day and investigating possible noise issues like a nearby train. Ideally, you'll be able to take at least a night to sleep on the decision. How well you sleep that night and how you feel about the home in the morning will tell you a lot about whether the decision you're about to make is the right one. Taking the time to consider the decision also gives you a chance to research how much the property is really worth and offer an appropriate price. Mistake 7: Dragging Your Feet It's a tough balancing act to make sure you make a careful decision, but don't take too long to make it. Losing out on a property that you were almost ready to make an offer on because someone beat you to it can be heartbreaking. It can also have economic consequences. Let's say you are self-employed. Perhaps for you more than anyone else, time is money. The more time and energy you have to take out of your normal activities to search for a house, the less time and energy you have available to work. Not dragging out the homebuying process unnecessarily may be the best thing for your business, and the continued success of your business will be essential to paying the mortgage. If you don't pull the trigger quickly, someone else might, and you'll have to keep looking. Don't underestimate how time-consuming and routine-disrupting house shopping can be. Mistake 8: Offering Too Much If there's a lot of competition in your market and you find a place you really like, it's all too easy to get sucked into a bidding war - or to try to preempt a bidding war by offering a high price in the first place. There are a couple of potential problems with this. First, if the house doesn't appraise at or above the amount of your offer, the bank won't give you the loan unless the seller reduces the price or you pay cash for the difference. If this happens, the shortfall on your bid as opposed to your mortgage will have to be paid out of pocket. Second, when you go to sell the house, if market conditions are similar to or worse than they were when you purchased, you may find yourself upside down on the mortgage and unable to sell. Make sure the purchase price for the home you buy is reasonable for both the house and the location by examining comparable sales and getting your agent's opinion before making an offer. CLIMATE CONTROL TO PROTECT YOUR KEEPSAKE FROM EXTREME TEMPERATURE • 24 HOUR ACCESS AVAILABLE • KEY PAD ENTRY • 24 HOUR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE • HUGE PARKING AREA FOR UNLOADING • RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL • MONTHLY OR LONG TERM LEASE • LOW COST INSURANCE • MAKE PAYMENTS ONLINE DECATUR PIKE (HWY 30) When you've been looking for a while and you're not seeing anything you like - or worse, you're getting outbid on the houses you do want - it's easy to get desperate to get into your new house now. However, if you move into a house you'll end up hating, the transaction costs to get rid of it will be costly. You'll have to pay an agent's commission (up to 5-6% of the sale price) and you'll have to pay closing costs for the mortgage on your new house. You'll also deal with the hassle and expense of moving yet again. If you decide not to move but to try to make the best of what you have, remember that alterations and renovations are expensive, time-consuming and stressful. If you have time on your side, it's OK to wait until something that suits you comes along - as long as your demands are realistic for your budget, you are bound to find something you live with. CONGRESS PARKWAY (HWY 11 SOUTH) %(+,1'=$;%<·6 NEXT TO DOLLAR TREE .,1'(5·6(;35(66 FURNITURE OUTLET 1518 S. CONGRESS PARKWAY ATHENS, TN 37303 423-746-ASAP (2727) http://www.dailypostathenian.com The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – Page A21 1015 West Madison Ave., Athens Each Office Independently Owned & Operated ROBINSON REALTY, INC. KIM PASSMORE Affiliate Broker, GRI, ePRO Cell: (423) 507-3847 • Office: (423) 745-4446 kimpassmore@gmail.com D! ATE MOTIV www.1522AltonSt.C21.com 109CountyRoad7030.C21.com 5+ ACRES - MOVE-IN READY, three bedroom, one bath home sitting on 5+ acres. This property is perfect for those that want city living as well as acreage. The full unfinished basement has been used as a garage and workshop. 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SOLD! 150 COUNTY ROAD 1120, ETOWAH 445 COUNTY ROAD 890, ETOWAH 1+ acre building site available in Sterling Oak Subdivision, only 1.5 miles from the Athens hospital. So convenient to shopping, schools and medical offices. Restricted lots with underground utilities. One level homes must have 1,400 square feet and multi-level not less than 2,000 sq. ft. A great place to build your dream home! BUILDING LOTS County Road 572, Englewood, Wildwood Estates. $13,500 each County Road 782, Etowah, 5.61 acres. $29,900 NG! PENDI 527 WASHINGTON AVE, ETOWAH COMMERCIAL LOTS - ETOWAH RESERVED FOR YOUR LISTING Tennessee Ave/Hwy 411 — $84,900 Tennessee Ave/Hwy 411 — $119,900 each Hwy 30 — $29,900 Page A22 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 http://www.dailypostathenian.com Enjoy Life In Your New Home! PRESENT THIS COUPON & RECEIVE UP TO CLAYTON HOMES OF ATHENS 2104 S. Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 WITH NEW HOME PURCHASE *Gift card offer available only at participating Clayton Homes retailers and only available with the purchase of a new home. Retail purchase agreement for a new home must be signed, during January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 and this ad must be presented at signing to be eligible for offer. Offer not available with USDA/FHA/VA financing. Promotion only available at the Clayton Homes retailer where the new home was purchased. Gift card amount is based on the number of sections comprising the home purchased, actual total value of gift card not to exceed $1,500. Gift card available in the following maximum amounts: $500 with the purchase of a single-section home, $1,000 with the purchase of a double-section home; and $1,500 with the purchase of a triple-section home. Allow 4-6 weeks after the home purchase has been completed and all conditions of the sale are satisfied to receive the gift card. Gift card will be a VISA® prepaid debit card, will be delivered to recipient either in person or by mail and will be issued in the name of the primary buyer listed on the home purchase agreement. Offer cannot be transferred and cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit one (1) gift card per new home purchase. VISA debit card is subject to all terms and conditions sets forth on the card, including the expiration date, and also to all terms and conditions set forth in the issuer’s Cardholder Agreement. VISA debit cards are issued by MetaBank® pursuant to a license from VISA U.S.A. Void where prohibited by law. 780672318863 ClaytonHomesofAthens.com 423-745-4752 http://www.dailypostathenian.com The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 – Page A23 Page A24 – The Daily Post-Athenian, "Winter Home Search 2015,” Tuesday, December 29, 2015 http://www.dailypostathenian.com