Chattanooga Real Estate Information Archive

Open House on January 22, 2012 from 2-4pm at 2956 Reflection Lane in Ooltewah, TN 37363. $379,900 MLS# 1172285.

This home is located in one of the most desirable locations, Hidden Lakes Subdivision. Incredible open floor plan, two story great room with fireplace and built in cabinets. Exceptional kitchen with center peninsula that is perfect for serving or preparation, loads of perimeter counters (all granite), and cabinets. There is also access to the covered deck from the kitchen. The spacious eating area smoothly flows into great room. Main level master suite with a double trey ceiling. Three spacious bedroom suites are on the second level in addition to the rec room/den. Walk-out & daylight lower level with two full walls of windows & door with approximately 1,546+/- of additional sq.ft. that can be finished. Large entertaining deck overlooks the large and wooded backyard. Enjoy the amenities of Hidden Lakes including the clubhouse/pool, walking trail and fishing pier. You will be disappointed if you miss this one. MLS# 1172285 $379,900

East Ridge: Dunlap Ave. All Brick duplex with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath on each side. Great rental history. MLS#1108006. $112,000

East Ridge: Summitt Ave. All Brick Triplex. 1 unit with 3 bedrooms and 2+ baths. Two units with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Great rental history. MLS# 1108002 $209,900

Soddy Daisy - Investors look no further!!! Own a beautiful tree lined cul-de-sac of 4 duplexes for a total list price of $512,000 or $128,000 each. Great rental potential, easily rented, and convenient to everything! MLS numbers for all four duplexes are 1172160, 1172128, 1172156, 1172150.

Paula McDaniel
Cell: 423-355-0311
Fax: 423-598-7277

[email protected]
www.AllChattanooga.com

Prudential RealtyCenter.com
7522 E. Brainerd Rd.,
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Office: 423-899-5943

© 2011 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. An independently owned and operated broker member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license. Equal Housing Opportunity. Licensed in TN & GA. 

Birchwood: 6376 Bearden Lane. Approx. 5.77+/- Acres. MLS# 1155901. $39,900

Soddy Daisy: The Cove at Pine Harbor. Many lots to choose from, prices starting at $45,000. MLS# 1145699. Owner/Agent

Soddy Daisy: 12129 Clift Mill Road. Approx. 330+/- Acres, one of the most scenic properties in the southeast w/over a mile of road frontage. Ideal for residential golf-course/church retreat/camp. Partially wood fence, Mtn views in almost every direction, 3 +/- acre lake w/island, approx. 30 min to downtown, possible owner financing, and will subdivide, owner/agent. Mls# 1133050. $4,395,000. Virtual tour at http://www.tourfactory.com/475618

Soddy Daisy: 9093 Dayton Pike. Commercial lot. Approx. 2+/-Acres. MLS#1133041 $1133041.

Ooltewah: Hampton on the Lake, an exclusive gated, golf and lake community. Community pool, pool house and boat launch. Hampton Creek Golf Course is in the subdivision and provides many great golf course lots. There is only 1 water lot left, so act now before it’s too late. 35 Total Lots to choose from. Prices start at $79,900. MLS#1151362. Virtual Tour: http://www.tourfactory.com/712460

Hixson: 5831 Browntown Road. Build your dream home on this large corner lot with an existing 3 year old 40x50+/- metal building with 14ft. clearance, power/water/sewer hook-up, RV parking and 50amp service with water. Minutes to downtown and approx. 1 mile to Hwy 27/Mountain Creek Road exit. MLS#1164831. $59,900

Soddy Daisy: 10918 Bridgestone Drive – Bridgewater Subdivision. Beautiful partially wooded lot nestled among million dollar plus homes in a private gated community. Featuring 170+/- ft of year round deep water frontage with your own covered boat slip that is capable of housing your motor yacht. This lot has no bridge restrictions and is located in a private deep water slue. It is just minutes to the main channel and is approximately 25 minutes to downtown. Owner/agent MLS# 1172022 $599,900

Hixson: The Canyons at Falling Water. Many acre plus lots to choose from. Build Your Dream Home in this peaceful and Owner/Agent. Virtual Tour: http://www.tourfactory.com/787824$105,000 MLS# 1133119

Hixson:0 Pitts Road. Beautiful 70+/- acres with sewer, approved for development or estate. Hardwood trees surround this property w/some scenic mtn. views. Approx. 10+/- minutes to downtown and less than 5 minutes to major shopping mall, restaurants and hospital. Owner/agent. MLS# 1172018 $699,000

Hixson:1 Pitts Road. Beautiful 30+/- acres with breathtaking 360 degree views of mountains. Could be subdivided into small tracks and lots. 10+/- minutes to downtown and less than 5 minutes to mall, hospital and restaurants. Owner/agent. MLS# 1172021 $339,000.

Paula McDaniel
Cell: 423-355-0311
Fax: 423-598-7277

[email protected]
www.AllChattanooga.com

Prudential RealtyCenter.com
7522 E. Brainerd Rd.,
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Office: 423-899-5943

© 2011 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. An independently owned and operated broker member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license. Equal Housing Opportunity. Licensed in TN & GA.

This home is located in one of the most desirable locations, Hidden Lakes Subdivision. Incredible open floor plan, two story great room with fireplace and built in cabinets. Exceptional kitchen with center peninsula that is perfect for serving or preparation, loads of perimeter counters (all granite), and cabinets. There is also access to the covered deck from the kitchen. The spacious eating area smoothly flows into great room. Main level master suite with a double trey ceiling. Three spacious bedroom suites are on the second level in addition to the rec room/den. Walk-out & daylight lower level with two full walls of windows & door with approximately 1,546+/- of additional sq.ft. that can be finished. Large entertaining deck overlooks the large and wooded backyard. Enjoy the amenities of Hidden Lakes including the clubhouse/pool, walking trail and fishing pier. You will be disappointed if you miss this one.

MLS# 1172285 $379,900

© 2011 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. An independently owned and operated broker member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license. Equal Housing Opportunity. Licensed in TN & GA. 

The warm glow of a fire on a cold winter night can be magical. Many families love the ambiance a blaze provides. Others rely on these embers to keep their family members warm and cozy during freezing temperatures.

Are you new to homeownership and need a few tips on how to safely maintain your wood-burning fireplace? Or are you a seasoned pro that just needs to brush up on the basics? Either way keep reading to find out how you can keep your fireplace in good working order all the way through the snowy season.

First, be sure to inspect and clean your fireplace before the first use of the season. You can hire a professional chimney sweep. If you use your fireplace regularly during the winter, you'll probably need a professional to clean your fireplace more than once a season, which is great since a pro not only cleans your chimney, but can also spot possible problem areas.

Next, learn about creosote. Who knew fireplaces could be so fun? Technically, creosote is "a dark brown or black flammable tar deposited from especially wood smoke on the walls of a chimney." (Merriam Webster) The key word here is "flammable." That's what every homeowner really needs to know. As your wood burns it produces dark deposits of creosote in your fireplace and up your chimney. If not attended to, this layer can catch fire.

There are around 27,000 chimney fires each year resulting in 10 to 20 deaths. This doesn't mean you should be afraid of your fireplace, but rather that you should be sure to do regular maintenance.

You can do periodic checks yourself. Simply take a flashlight and shine it down the chimney. Be careful on slippery roofs, though! (You can also shine from the inside up.) If you see soot hanging from the sides of the chimney wall then it's time for some action.

Prevent build-up by burning seasoned hot-burning woods such as hedge. Some woods don't burn at a high enough temperatures, such as ash, and can cause creosote build-up. You can also avoid build-up by leaving the damper open for around 15 minutes each morning, or whenever you use fresh wood. Also, consider burning smaller fires instead of gigantic blazes.

Creosote that is built up on doors can be scraped off with razor blades. Don't use harsh chemicals to clean glass. A soft, damp rag is best. Remove ashes whenever the fireplace gets full. Be sure to properly dispose of these. Most people have a specific ash bucket and scope that they sit outside and far away from flammable material until there is no risk of embers. Never sit an open ash bucket in a garage.

Aside from nasty ole creosote you should consider putting a cap on your chimney. These caps can keep out birds next, leaves, rain, and reduce draft issues.

These are just the basics of wood-burning fireplaces. Take a few precautions and you're sure to have a safe and beautiful fireplace season.

Paula McDaniel 

Cell: 423-355-0311
Office: 423-899-5943
[email protected]
http://www.AllChattanooga.com
Prudential RealtyCenter.com
© 2011 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. An independently owned and operated broker member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license. Equal Housing Opportunity. Licensed in TN & GA. 

Price Reduction on 739 Grand Mountain Drive in Mountain Shadows/East Brainerd. MLS#1165924 $474,900

http://www.tourfactory.com/764448

© 2011 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. An independently owned and operated broker member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license. Equal Housing Opportunity. Licensed in TN & GA. 

Prudential Realty Center's East Brainerd and Signal Mountain offices have been awarded the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates "2011 Business Development Award "for excellence in business achievement." This award is given to a few Prudential offices in the network which have demonstrated exemplary achievements in the real estate business.

© 2011 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Prudential Real Estate brokerage services are offered through the independently owned and operated franchisees of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Prudential, the Prudential logo, and the Rock symbol are registered service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, used under license. Equal Housing Opportunity. 

Prudential Realty Center's Signal Mountain office has been awarded the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates "2011 Business Development Award "for excellence in business achievement" which includes leading their local market in sales volume, innovative and effective marketing techniques, high per person production and consumer feed-back for "professionalism in real estate".
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_214382.asp

HIXSON – GOLFING COMMUNITY

1426 Windbrook Lane. This low maintenance, open floor plan home has that "WOW" factor from the moment you enter the foyer and see its sunken two story great room with a two story stone fireplace, and all the windows for the natural lighting. The kitchen is open to the great room and and offers stainless gas range, tile counter tops, pantry, bay window and a see through fireplace. Two extra large master suites, one on the main level with walk in closet and the 2nd master suite is on the upper level which could be a bonus room if needed instead. Screen porch, 2 covered porches, and situated on a large corner, level lot. New Roof in 2011/2012. Golf community, convenient to Publix, shopping, restaurants and Downtown Chattanooga. MLS# 1171289 $248,000
Virtual Tour: http://www.tourfactory.com/810668

Paula McDaniel
Cell: 423-355-0311 Fax: 423-598-7277

[email protected] www.AllChattanooga.com

Prudential RealtyCenter.com 7522 E. Brainerd Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421
Office: 423-899-5943 © 2011 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. An independently owned and operated broker member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license. Equal Housing Opportunity. Licensed in TN & GA

For potential home buyers, the sight of an older appliance can be a predictor of the condition of the entire house. Appliances that are poorly maintained or show heavy usage and "wear and tear" can lead a buyer to believe that other aspects of the home have suffered a similar fate. Additionally, older appliances bring up fears of reliability and much dreaded future repair calls.

With dozens of comparable homes on the market these days, sellers are faced with the challenge of how to make their home stand out from the crowd. How much does updating your kitchen appliances boost a home's appeal?

Alluring The Buyer

Five years ago, my wife and I (along with millions of other Americans) made the decision that the timing was right to finally purchase a house. Although online real estate was growing and homes could be viewed online, we still wanted to go the traditional route and examine these properties in person. We felt that, even with a multitude of photographs, it was difficult to get a good read on a home, and more specifically, what kind of condition the kitchen is in.

Like most families, we spend a majority of our time in or around the kitchen and wanted a home that would be supportive of our lifestyle. Looking back, the details about these kitchens that remain vivid in my memory are not the decor or room layout, but the appliances. I can still remember the condo that had the stove range with the mechanical clock and the ranch home with 50's fridge that weighed more than our Honda. Since many homes received offers within hours of being put on the market, we needed to quickly assess all properties and I couldn't help weigh in the condition of the appliances into our decision.

What To Do About Your Kitchen Appliances

If you can afford new appliances and it makes sense to do so for the resale value of the home, replace them before it goes on the market. Walk through any model home in a nearby development to see how kitchens are staged to the taste of current buyers. For instance, stainless steel provides the modern look many buyers seek as well as serving as a neutral background that will match with almost any other color combination. Stainless steel appliance costs have come down dramatically in recent years.

For homeowners who really want to impress potential buyers, consider high end appliances from companies like Viking, sub-zero and Thermador, which exude both luxury and superior quality and appeal to people in the food industry, like my wife who is a personal chef.

However, if you decide that you should keep the current appliances, here are a few tips for restoring their appeal.

To start, do a deep cleaning. Dilute water with baking soda for the dishwasher, ammonia-water mixture for the stove. If heavy scrubbing isn't your cup of tea, hire a cleaning service to do a "move out cleaning".

Some inexpensive and creative ideas that I've come across to makeover your fridge doors are: 1) cover it with fabric; 2) apply a layer of wall paper; or 3) apply a coat of "appliance paint", which comes in black, white, and even a faux stainless steel.

Ask your Realtor® for advice as well. Realtors are one of the best local resources available and are responsible to know what's best for selling a home.

Appealing to Green Buyers

Besides adding to the overall attractiveness of the kitchen, modern appliances have a distinct advantage of their older counterparts: energy efficiency. Appliances that carry the energy star label have been found to use between 10-50% less energy and water than their standard model counterparts.

A potential buyer may be excited to know that your home can offer its next inhabitants savings of hundreds of dollars per year.

The refrigerator, typically the biggest culprit for kitchen energy consumption due to its always on status, also offers the biggest opportunity for savings. According to www.energystar.gov, modern refrigerators use 40% less energy than conventional models sold in 2001. That's enough saved energy to light the average American household for nearly four months.

The easiest way to identify this savings potential is to look for the yellow and black Energy Guide label that the Federal Trade Commission mandates must be on all new appliances. This label contains information about estimated power usage for the year, comparable energy usage to similar models as well as the estimated cost to run the appliance for one year. The Federal Trade Commission issues an annual "How to Buy an Energy Efficient Home Appliance" guide that can be found at many appliance stores or on the Internet.

When selling your home, you need to do everything possible to make your property stand out from the competition. Renewing current appliances offer an easy and affordable alternative to a full kitchen remodel. Purchasing new energy efficient appliances appeal to potential home buyers who have green interests. Whichever you decide, appeal to winning over the hearts and minds of interested buyers.

Paula McDaniel
Cell: 423-355-0311
Fax: 423-598-7277

© 2011 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. An independently owned and operated broker member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license. Equal Housing Opportunity. Licensed in TN & GA.