CROSSVILLE FOR RETIREMENT ~ Top Town to Retire in United States  According to several sources, Crossville TN seems to have a lot to offer the Baby Boomers that will be either relocating for their retirement years or looking for a second home for a part time escape. By 2014, 85 million people in this nation will be 55 or older. 40% of those 55 plus homeowners say they are looking for an alternative to their current housing situation. We anticipate that buyers in this age group will account for approximately 270,000 homes that will be sold by 2011. Many Baby Boomers will agree, that the recent years we have faced with our economy had made them step back and re-evaluate their wants & needs list for their retirement home. They said they would like about 1,900 square feet of living space and... 02/06/2010

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE ~ CROSSVILLE The next time you visit Crossville TN you'll want to go to the CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE.Why would I say that. Well, I was born and raised in Philadelphia PA. and went to New York to Broadway and seen some productions there. Well, at first look the CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE in Crossville looks like an old barn. Now don't get me wrong ~ it's a pretty barn to say the least. We took our friends to the playhouse for their Christmas gifts and they really enjoyed the production. Wewent to see the Saunder's Family Christmas. Now Gene & I saw it many years ago and really laughed and enjoyed it. Well, we thought Jim & Pam would really enjoy going to the CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE ~ especially since they have never been there before. Well ~ we were ri... 02/02/2010

2010 Upper Cumberland Association of Realtors Awards Luncheon Well, it's that time of the year again when we all gather at the Awards Luncheon and share our success. Yesterday we traveled to Cookeville to the Leslie Town Center for our Upper Cumberland Association of Realtors Awards Luncheon. We had a real nice time and enjoyed gathering with other professionals in our business to celebrate the success of those who acheived a million dollars or more in production in 2009.  Below is a collection of a few photos gathered during the banquet.       Award of Excellence on Table                        Banquet Area             Installation of New Officers                                                                                                                      Pam & I at Awards Banqu... 01/29/2010

CHOICE REALTY $500 FLAT FEE MLS LISTING ~ CROSSVILLE TN Continuing on in my series to answer your questions about our CHOICE REALTY $500 FLAT FEE MLS LISTING for Crossville real estate consumers. Yesterday I was in my office talking with a great couple who live out by the Crossville airport who are getting ready to put their home on the market. We met at their home two months ago and I brought our listing presentation packet with me and shared with them about our flat fee listing program. While talking the husband turned around and asked me "So you're going to do everything a competitor would do for us?" I confidently answered him by saying yes. We will provide you with FULL SERVICE real estate with our CHOICE REALTY $500 FLAT FEE MLS LISTING. With 90% of todays home buyers looking for ... 01/26/2010

CUMBERLAND COVE WATER PROJECT   WHAT A GREAT YEAR THIS IS GOING TO BE!!! Nine years ago I left working in Fairfield Glade to change my pace of life and specialize in a beautiful subdivision just west of Crossville called CUMBERLAND COVE. It has been wonderful ~ everything about my move has been a blessing and the progress that has been made in recent years in CUMBERLAND COVE has been wonderful too. When I made my move to CUMBERLAND COVE I had always thought and said ~ this place is a sleeping giant. When they get city water in CUMBERLAND COVE this place will explode. Well, it's happened. Watch the video on the CUMBERLAND COVE WATER PROJECT and the great progress that has been made and what Mayor Graham has to say about it.   CHOICE REALTY in Crossville specializes in the beautiful prope... 01/20/2010

Among the many reasons why CROSSVILLE was ranked as one of the top 10 locations to retire on Randy McNally’s “Places Rated Retirement Guide” is its affluence in museums, parks and breathtaking attractions. From its captivating museums to its majestic theme parks, here you will find a variety of activities that will suit your every whim. There’s the Autumn Acres which presents you with an opportunity to take part in a splendid adventure that includes one of the biggest corn mazes in the south east! You can spend all day exploring twelve acres of a puzzling brain twister to work your way out of, a petting zoo, and much, much more. You can also try to breeze through everything in as quick as two hours. Autumn Acres is open each Fall.  You may also find Catoosa Ridge Stables & Campground wo... 01/14/2010

CUMBERLAND COVE  Situated near Monterey, Tennessee on the Cumberland Plateau, Cumberland Cove is a Deed Restricted Community of just about 350 homes spread over 8,000 acres. It is about 90 miles west of Knoxville and 90 miles east of Nashville, Tennessee. This community boasts of pleasant and relaxed country living in a beautiful natural setting, with striking common park areas, large wooded lots, and the great mix of neighborliness, peace and quiet.                                                                                           The Cumberland Plateau is a true hidden jewel where you can enjoy a peaceful, country lifestyle. It is only 15 minutes to the city of Crossville and 20 minutes to the city of Cookeville where restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and quality hospitals ... 01/13/2010

CROSSVILLE - TOP RETIREMENT TOWN "Where to Retire" magazine, the only magazine in America geared to helping people with retirement relocation decisions, has selected CROSSVILLE to profile as a top retirement town in the January/February 2010 issue. According to "Where to Retire" magazine, CROSSVILLE has many good qualities that are important to today's retirees. A few of the reason why they say are because CROSSVILLE is situated on the CUMBERLAND PLATEAU, an area that is heavily timbered and dotted with lakes, CROSSVILLE offers scenic beauty and many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Though a small town, it is self-proclaimed GOLF CAPITAL OF TENNESSEE, boasting about a dozen 18 hole courses within 15 miles, several of which are award-winners.                                         ... 01/13/2010

CROSSVILLE MEMORIAL AIRPORT Congratulations to the CROSSVILLE MEMORIAL AIRPORT in Cumberland County Tennessee on the recent announcement from Gov. Phil Bredesen that it has approved for an aeronautics grant for 1.6 million dollars.                                                                                                                                                                                                             The local airports are vital to travel and to the economy of Tennessee. Gov. Bredesen says "investing in our airports helps keep them competitive and efficient at meeting the needs of businesses and travelers. I'm please to support continued improvement at CROSSVILLE MEMORIAL AIRPORT." According to the Crossville Chronicle, the grant will be used for pavement... 01/09/2010

CROSSVILLE HOMES FOR SALE SEARCH FOR YOUR NEXT HOME RIGHT HERE... CONTACT A BUYER CONSULTANT FROM CHOICE REALTY TODAY SO YOUR BEST INTEREST IS REPRESENTED. ~ BUYERS ~OUR SERVICES ARE FREE TO YOU ~ THE SELLER PAYS OUR COMMISSION. SO DON'T WAIT ~ CALL US TODAY AND FIND OUT HOW YOU TOO CAN *GET UP TO 10% OF OUR COMMISSION BACK AT CLOSING JUST FOR LETTING US HELP YOU FIND YOUR NEXT HOME! *(SOME CRITERIA APPLY) (931) 277-3327 ~ CHOICE REALTY OF TENNESSEE, LLC ~~ INTEGRITY BEGINS AND ENDS WITH US ~         01/08/2010

CUMBERLAND PLATEAU TENNESSEE LAND FOR SALE.If your looking for affordable land in Eastern Tennessee... look no further. Located on the beautiful CUMBERLAND PLATEAU in the Tennessee mountains is a wonderful unique place called CUMBERLAND COVE.                                                                                                                                                                                         You've found the right place to find the perfect LAND FOR SALE to build your new home or to see homes on the market now. Search our listings right here and find some of the most affordable land in Tennessee. From 1 acre to 10 acres ~ CUMBERLAND COVE has something for everybody. Located halfway between CROSSVILLE and COOKEVILLE and halfway between Nashville & Knoxville... 01/08/2010

CUMBERLAND COVE TN HOME SEARCH SEARCH THE MLS HERE. HOMES IN CUMBERLAND AND PUTNAM COUNTY FOR CUMBERLAND COVE. FIND THE NEWEST HOMES ON THE MARKET NOW. LICENSED TENNESSEE BUYER CONSULTANTS WORKING FOR YOU ~ THE BUYER! ~ CHOICE REALTY OF TENNESSEE, LLC ~~ CUMBERLAND COVE EXPERTS ~~ INTEGRITY BEGINS AND ENDS WITH US ~ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR INTEGRITYON OUR CHOICE REALTY WEBSITE OR CALL ONE OF OURBUYER CONSULTANTS TODAYAT (931) 277-3327. 01/07/2010

CROSSVILLE HOMES FOR SALE Continuing on with my series on our $500 FLAT FEE MLS LISTING and information on CROSSVILLE HOMES FOR SALE.  Today was a milestone for Choice Realty and myself professionally. I hired a Listing Specialist who was my first Broker in Tennessee over ten years ago. She went on her first "listing appointment" today and listed a home on our CHOICE REALTY $500 FLAT FEE MLS LISTING. Yesterday we spent a good part of the day discussing the program and even with all the years of experience she has in real estate commented several times that "this should be how real estate is practiced everywhere." In this series I am having question and answer sessions on our $500 FLAT FEE MLS LISTING to help people in our area understand this awesome program better.   One of the questio... 01/06/2010

LAKE TANSI is a fully developed 5,000 acre active lifestyle community located just off I-40 in Crossville, Tennessee, approximately half way between Knoxville and Nashville. Right within the “Golf Capital” of Tennessee that is Crossville, residents can enjoy any of the stunning 17 courses only 30 minutes away. Crossville, Tennessee has been chosen as one of the top 10 best locations to retire by Bizjournal magazine, Rand McNally, and several other publication. Discover the Lake Tansi lifestyle. Nestled atop the Cumberland Plateau, with over 5,000 beautifully wooded acres of property on top of a 2000 foot elevation, discover an exceptional way of life in Lake Tansi. LAKE TANSI absolutely has every amenity you can imagine, with 4 lakes, a 100 slip marina, indoor and outdoor pools, paddle ... 01/04/2010

CROSSVILLE HOMES FOR SALE Well I'm back to write another article on our CROSSVILLE HOMES FOR SALE  and our $500 FLAT FEE MLS LISTING. One of the most asked questions from our sellers is: Will other agents show my house?  Well my first response to that all important questions is yes! When we list your home with our $500 FLAT FEE MLS LISTING  we place your home right away in the local Multiple Listing Service. Why traditional speaking have people paid an average of 6% commission to list their home? Simply because of the power of the MLS! The combination of great marketing which means things like good pictures and outstanding internet exposure along with the multiple listing service are the things that will get your home sold.    Since we know right now, according to the National Associati... 12/30/2009

TOP PLACES TO RETIRE - CUMBERLAND COVE TN Cumberland Cove is located in the heart of Tennessee. Within just a few miles to Crossville, you will expediently find championship 18-hole golf courses, swimming, tennis courts, a new 10 cinema movie theater, the renouned Cumberland County Playhouse, an outlet mall, antique dealers, crafts, flea markets, laundromats and a few excellent restaurants. With tranquil landscapes filled with mountain feel, natural forest, bluff overlooks, private natural parks for residents and their guest, it gives you the serenity of country living with over 15,000 acres of natural forest.                                                                                   Located near Monterey, Tennessee, Cumberland Cove is a much desired place to reside. The Cumberla... 12/23/2009

CROSSVILLE is situated high on the Cumberland Plateau in eastern middle Tennessee. It is a community that is surely not lacking in services. The medical facility is rated in the top 100 in the nation; clean air with abundance of natural streams, rivers and lakes; low crime rate, and taxes the lowest you will find anywhere. This makes a perfect location for people retiring on a fixed income to have the quality of life they deserve. Rand McNally’s “Places Rated Retirement Guide” ranks CROSSVILLE as one of the top 10 locations, and here are the reasons why: CROSSVILLE and nearby Attractions: * Ozone Falls                                           * Cumberland Homesteads Tower Museum * Cumberland Mountain State Reserve * Military Memorial Museum                                              ... 12/23/2009

CROSSVILLE HOMES FOR SALE This is the second article in my series of questions and answers about our CROSSVILLE $500 FLAT FEE MLS LISTING services available to the consumers of Crossville Tennessee. I have a personal goal to revolutionize the real estate market in the Crossville area with our FLAT FEE MLS LISTING program and continue to be a Million Dollar Agent. In my series of articles I am discussing some of the questions home owners ask me when I come to their home on a listing appointment and explain our CROSSVILLE $500 FLAT FEE MLS LISTING services to them. My first article discussed "How does this listing program differ from the traditional real estate listing program?" The second most asked question from my home sellers is: "What will you do for me so that I can sell my home?"I ... 12/22/2009

WILL YOU HAVE A CROSSVILLE HOME FOR SALE? This is my first article in my series on our CROSSVILLE $500 FLAT FEE MLS LISTING.  There are so many positive things to say about our $500 Flat Fee MLS Listing service that I felt as though I should begin a series of article on the subject. This business model to sell your home is being practiced in many other states and as close to us as Knoxville & Nashville but we are the first local real estate company in Crossville to offer this wonderful program to home sellers. If you will have a Crossville home for sale - you'll want to talk to us first!                                                                    One of the first questions I receive when on a listing appointment is "How does this listing program differ from the traditional real e... 12/21/2009

LAKE TANSI GOLF The glorious Lake Tansi Golf Course is one of the top-rated courses in the state. It has successfully hosted several Tennessee section PGA events. Lake Tansi Golf Course also won the celebrated People's Choice Award for 2008 as "The Best Golf Course in Cumberland County,” which was determined by the number of votes that came in from readers of the Crossville Chronicle. Robert Renaud was the genius behind the design of Lake Tansi Golf Course. The course was opened to the public in 1973. Lake Tansi Golf Course is an exhilarating 18 hole regulation course located at the lovely Lake Tansi Village Country Club facility in Crossville, TN. From the longest tees it presents an incredible 6,701 yards of golf with a rating of 71.9, a slope rating of 126 and a par of 72. It has a s... 12/17/2009