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Madison County, TN Real Estate News

By Bill McDonald, VA, USDA, FHA Government Loans - (865) 686-8711
(VanDyk Mortgage Corporation)
Jackson is the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee.  The total population of the city at the 2010 Census was 65,211. The city of Jackson is the only area in Madison county that is not eligible for 100% financing using the USDA Rural Development home loan.  Rural Development, or RD loan allows buyers in eligible areas purchase a home without a down payment.  They are able to finance 100% of the purchase price of the home. However, the program has income as well as geograhic limits.  The income limits are based on the size of the family and takes into account all household income.  In Jackson a household of 1-4 family members can make roughly $74,750 per year and a household with 5-8 family members.$98,650.  There are adjustments that can be made so these numbers are not absolute.  G...
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
The Dream Center of Jackson TN, is hosting Running for a Dream 5 K.    WHAT:  Running for a Dream 5k.   WHEN:  It will be held at 9:00 on March 10th, 2012.   Registration should be submitted by March 4th.  If you have any questions, please contact Andy Horner at houner.aj@pg.com.  If you would like for me to send you a registraion form, let me know....    
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
2012 - 2013 Elementary Magnet School Meeting and Registration for Madison County TN School District   Special Meeting prior to the Magnet School Registration Deadline.   WHEN:  Tuesday Feb 28  at 5:30 pm displays will be open,   6:00-7:00 meeting and questions and answers about magnet school options, parents of new students, and paperwork and registration help.   WHO:  This is for elementary or middle school aged children   WHERE:   at the School Service Center Office at 310 N Parkway, Jackson TN WHAT:  Will cover magnet school options for Kindergarten to grade 8. Deadlines to register for Magnet School is still Wednesday Feb 29th.   For more information call: Kim Butler  664-2532 2012 - 2013 Elementary Magnet School Meeting and Registration
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
Dixie Youth Baseball Registration for Madison County TN.  Registration is $50.00 per child until Feb 25th, 2012.   Register at Great American Sports in Jackson TN.   www.greatamericansports.homestead.com Dixie Youth Baseball tryouts begin March 10th, with the 2012 baseball season beginning on April 9th, in Jackson/Oakfield TN.   This will be my 8 year old sons fourth year with the Madison County Dixie Youth Program.  I hope you will register your child with Dixie Youth Baseball in Madison County TN.
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
City of Jackson TN Youth Coach Pitch Baseball and T-Ball registraion at the Jackson TN Recreation & Parks, Jackson TN, 38301.   T-Ball ages: 3 and 4 Coach Pitch Instructional League ages: 5 & 6, and 7 & 8 year old teams.   Baseball season begins May 24th.  Sign up Dates: Feb 27 - March 30th, from 8 - 5.   Fees are only $15.00 for City of Jackson TN Residents or $30.00 for non Jackson residents.       Sign up at the Westwood Recreation Center or online at www.cityofjackon.net Deadlines are March 30th, then you will be placed on a waiting list and charged a late fee.         I hope you will sign up for City of Jackson TN Youth Coach Pitch Baseball and T-Ball.
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
Youth Summer Tennis Lessons City of Jackson TN   Beginners ( Ages 4 - 15 ) learn forehand, backhand, volleys, overhead, and serving.  Classes will be held each week from June 4 - July 20 at the Westwood Indoor Tennis Center. You may register at www.cityofjackson.net or call Heath Harpole at 731-425-8373               FYI:  These spots usually fill up within the first few weeks of registration and space is limited for Youth Summer Tennis Lessons City of Jackson TN
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
JAWS Jackson Area Wide Soccer Under 18 registration, is coming to an end for the Spring of 2012 Soccer season. If there is one thing that The City of Jackson TN does right, its our recreational youth soccer league. There are still, in certain age groups, spots available. Go to www.jacksonareawidesoccer.com or to the City of Jacksons TN website www.cityofjackson.net. JAWS Jackson Area Wide Soccer
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
First Time Home Buyers Statistics for 2011, and Profiles for First Time Home Buyers     Median age: 31   Median Income: $62,400   Home Size Purchased: 1,570 Square Feet   Cost of Home Purchased: $155,000   Monthly Mortgage Payment: $794   % of Homes Sold are First Time Home Buyers: 37 Percent   First Time Home Buyers are contiuning to have difficulties due to tighter lending standards. According to the 2011 National Association of Realtors, First Time Home Buyer purchases are down almost half from 2010. With the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit expired, 2012 may also have its challenges.   Let me help you get on the right track.  Help you develope a plan, discuss challanges you may have with your credit, and put you with the right associates who can get you on the right track.   Lets ge...
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
USJ University School of Jackson, in Jackson TN   University School of Jackson is having their OPEN HOUSE for prospective students.  Their website is WWW.USJBRUINS.ORG   Pre K to Grade 5    2 - 5 pm Sunday Jan 29th at 240 McClellan Road, Jackson TN.  Perspective students must be 2 by Sept 30, 2012   Grades 6 - 8         6:30 p m Thursday January 26th at the Blankenship Theater, 232 McClellan Rd, Jackson TN   Grades 9 - 12       6:30 p m Monday January 23rd in the Blankenship Theater, 232 McClellan Road, Jackson TN     USJ University School of Jackson's Mission Statement The University School of Jackson, a distinctive college preparatory school, seeks to instill a passion for academic excellence and lifelong learning so each student will reach his or her maximum potential.   Come and joi...
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
Trinity Christian Academy TCA in Jackson TN Trinity Christian Academy is having their 2012 OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, January the 29th from 2 - 4 pm.   TCA has expanded their early education program to include two year old classes. Here is a link to their website. WWW.TCALIONS.COM.   Trinity Christian Academy Mission Statement God has called Trinity Christian Academy to assist Christian families and their churches in providing a Biblically directed, academically excellent education that equips students to be Godly leaders and servants in their homes, churches, and communities.   Come join us for the Open House at Trinity Christian Academy TCA in Jackson TN
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
Jackson Madison County Magnet School Registration for 2012.   Applications for students for the magnet schools in Jackson Madison County School District began Jan 9, 2012 and must be returned by Feb 29, 2012.  If you have previously applied and did not get in, you MUST RE- Apply.  Registration Applications are made at all schools, or you may contact me and I can email you one.  The random selection process for the K-8 magnet schools for Jackson Madison County TN is scheduled for March 20, 2012.  If you apply for the program, you will receive further information via snail mail after the application deadline.   Good Luck and Hope it Helps.   Jackson Madison County Magnet School Registration 2012
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
I Just made #2 ActiveRAIN Blogger in Jackson TN, Madison County TN.   I just wanted to thank everyone here at ActiveRain, and for your continued support and encouragement to KEEP BLOGGING in ActiveRain.                                   Thank you MIKE FRAZIER, Dyersburg Tn Real Estate with Carousel Realty of Dyer County. Thank you CAL YODER, Lititz, PA with Keller Williams Realty Lancaster. Thank you Dale, Claremont, NH, at Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections Thank you Kathy Clulow, Ontario, at RE/MAX All-Stars Realty Inc. Thank you Ed & Tracy Oliva, Arizona, at West USA Realty Thank you Carla Freund, Cary NC, Fonville Morisey Realty.
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
The following are Real Questions from a First Time Home Buyer in Jackson TN, and answered by a First Time Home Buyer Specialist, REMAX Agent in Jackson TN, 38305, Greg Gillespie.   There is a special place in MY HEART for FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS, as I believe it is in yours as well.  This is what gives me MY PURPOSE, and all the warm fuzzies, that are the benefits of being a PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE AGENT in Jackson TN. How would YOU answer the following email?:  You have just shown these FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS, "THE HOME", and they are seeking YOUR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE on how to proceed.   I really love the property and am anxious for the kids to see.  My husbands step-father is available NEXT SUNDAY (7 days) and wants to come out and crawl under the house, in the attic, check wiring, fo...
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
Gillespie Home Value Stabilization Act for America 2012   I have the solution to stabilizing home prices in America and turning around our economy.   As we all know, even with all of the HAMP, HAFA, HAFTA, HARP, TARP and all the other acronym's for the government plans to save the world, have had little positive affect on our housing market.  The ratio of successful refi vs refi applications is insignificant.   Here is the Meat of My bill.  HELOC Loans and other Junior Lein Holders, should be forced to SUBORDINATE their loans in order for the Homeowner to Refinance their 1st position mortgage.  Why isn't this happening?  Well, I had a in depth discussion with a regional mortgage banker, and I asked him, why don't the banks holding 2nd position loans, want you to refinance the 1st?  With...
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
Is the HOME FOR SALE Sign the #1 Selling Tool, or is the internet the #1 HOME FOR SALE tool?         jackson tn 38305     Do incoming leads go directly to the LISTING AGENT? Do the incoming leads go to the AGENT ON DUTY?   Does a HOME FOR SALE, sale faster and for more money from a real estate agency where the real estate agent practices phone duty?  Having a REAL ESTATE AGENT that is standing by, on call,  to answer ALL questions about ALL of your Real Estate Agency listings.    Pros:  The customer would have the immediate interaction they need and be able to see the property on a moments notice.  Promptness might enhance the probability of customer becoming a client.   Do HOMES FOR SALE, sale faster, and for money, from a real estate firm where the all leads go directly to the listing...
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
So Mr and Mrs Buyer, you don't want to talk to my mortgage lender because?   What are the reasons a potential buyers won't talk to my preferred mortgage lender?   1) You are paying cash.   2) You are already prequalified for a mortgage.   3) You aren't that serious at buying now and your "just looking?".   4) You are afraid that they won't qualify for a mortgage.   I used to get really discouraged that I couldn't close a potential buyer on consulting with my preferred mortgage lender before writing an offer.  That was until I realized that nine out of ten times it's reason #4: They are afraid that they won't qualify for the mortgage loan. I know this because the ones that I have been persistent with, and getting them in contact with my lender, after pulling their credit, showed the true...
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
BURRITO MEAL in JACKON, TENNESSEE. I just wanted to give a quick recommendation for one of the BEST PLACES TO EAT LUNCH in JACKSON TENNESSEE.  If you are looking for good food, quick service, at a good price, give Burrito Meal in Jackson TN a try.  They have lots of entree items are only $5.  One of my favorite things to order is the wet chicken burrito (that is with the cheese and red sauce on top).   The chicken nachos pictured here are great too. Burrito Meal has a quick and inexpensive lunch, and food that tastes great.  "Its not just a Burrito, Its a Burrito MEAL."        They are located at 993 Airways Blvd #A in Jackson, TN  38301. Their phone number is (731) 736-2400.   Driving Directions: From Interstate 40, go south on Hwy 45 Bypass towards Downtown Jackson TN, take a right on...
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
Starkey Window Repair Jackson TN I wanted to give a quick thank you along with a recommendation for Starkey's Window Repair in Jackson TN .   After the last hail storm we had, I had a couple of windows cracked at my home.  I called around to 4 or 5 of the local window replacement companies and came up short.  They all wanted to replace my windows with windows that didn't match.  No one, not even the builder could find me matching replacement windows for my home, and I didn't want to replace them all just to make them match. Then I heard about Starkey's Window Repair in Jackson TN.  Mr. Starkey came out and to measure my windows the next day, and in a few days later, came out and replaced the windows. It only took him about thirty minutes or so to repair both windows.    Good price..... ...
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
Happy New Year to everyone.  Its down to the last few hours of 2011 here in Jackson TN 38305.  I hope you've had a good and prosperous year.  I know we sure have.  Just about five months Mary Alice and I we had our third child, Caroline.  She is very special to me.  Our other children were good babies, but there is something special about her.  She is always smiling, happy, and its contagious.  She is tiny, only weighing in around 12 pounds.  That's a lot considering we started at only 51/2 pounds.  On numerous occasions, while out shopping or at restaurants, people asked if I was carring around a baby doll. Everyone please be careful tonight.  I know we will be up late with friends and families from TCA Trinity Christian       Academy playing rook while bringing in the NEW YEAR here in...
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By Greg Gillespie, CRS / Broker Owner
(GumTree Realty / Genesis Realty Services,Inc)
Companies that promote the non 100 percent business models, embrace the idea of Agent on Duty or Phone Duty to grow their real estate sales force.  Here's how it works.  A prospective buyer sees a yard sign.  The state requires that the office phone number be the dominate number on the sign.  Even though, you might have a rider on the sign that says in big letters, CALL ME!  HERE! AT THIS NUMBER 111-111-1111, the prospective buyer calls the office.  The agent answers the phone and scrambles to find the property on the MLS, and talk intelligently about the property enough that the agent on duty might be able to schedule a showing. You arrive at the home to show the property and obtain your first substantial contact. Its time to disclose. Here are the choices in TN. 1. Transaction Broker ...
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