by Rob Howard – Knoxvillerob.com There’s a saying around here that folks claim about a lot of places, but in East Tennessee, it actually holds true: if you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes. Right now, Knoxville sits under an icy glaze. The trees—mostly barren this time of year—glisten as much asContinue reading “If You Don’t Like the Weather: An East Tennessee Winter Tale”
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When Real Estate Requires Detective Work: Unexpected Skills for Unexpected Challenges
In my 20+ years as a real estate professional, I’ve discovered that success often hinges on skills you wouldn’t find in any training manual. This realization inspired a key theme in my novel, “Principles of Real Estate & Murder.” Former Knox County sheriff’s detective Frank Merchant transitions into a real estate career only to findContinue reading “When Real Estate Requires Detective Work: Unexpected Skills for Unexpected Challenges”
Realty Mad Season in the Age of Coronavirus
As an “on the ground” REALTOR (one who actually works with real estate clients in an age of people who purport to be your agent while having a crew of 20+ agents covering all aspects of the agency with the “lead agent” just serving as a figurehead) for the past 17 years, I have learnedContinue reading “Realty Mad Season in the Age of Coronavirus”
Novembruary in Knoxville!
It’s an old and popular adage – I know it’s applied in a lot of places – but nowhere is it likely to be truer than in East Tennessee… “If you don’t like the weather – wait a few minutes!” Indeed today in Knoxville is the mightiest example of it – our blazingly beautiful autumnContinue reading “Novembruary in Knoxville!”
Seller Secrets! Book available now
It’s been a life-long goal to write books and take photos . I love shooting photos and teaching with a passion – both have been important parts of my 16+ year real estate career. Each transaction has involved learning more and more about people in general – my clients, colleagues, friends, support team and myselfContinue reading “Seller Secrets! Book available now”
Dollywood: Yep, I went there…
My first memories of going to a theme park was a little place outside of Chattanooga named Lake Wenapesauka (or some such) it may still be there…I loved that place they had a Zoltan machine and like that one baby Tom Hanks consulted in “Big” and Dragon Quest (Dirk the Daring rocked) and that wasContinue reading “Dollywood: Yep, I went there…”
Farragut, Condos and Noodles…
I just set up a new website. I’ve owned the URL for a while, but I’m just now getting it set up the way I’d like. It called http://www.farragutcondo.com. I was blown away when I noticed that place on the web wasn’t already taken by some enterprising squatter, but I guess it’s a niche I’veContinue reading “Farragut, Condos and Noodles…”
Maryville to Townsend: Peaceful Drive in the Smokies
Yesterday I had appointments with some clients that included a trip over to Townsend – known as the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. Every time I take that drive I’m reminded how much I love living in East Tennessee. The fantastic part of living in Knoxville is that everywhere is close. Bigger cities are inContinue reading “Maryville to Townsend: Peaceful Drive in the Smokies”