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What is the “right size” house?

cathyglass — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:15:54 +0000

The “Right Size” Home

Work hard, buy a home, start a family and continue to upgrade your home until everyone has enough room. This has been the blueprint for lots of homeowners for the last fifty years but there is certainly a shift in thinking that could change all of that.

Interestingly, Americans live in much larger homes than most people in other countries throughout the world. The U.S. Census reported in 2006 that the average single family home completed had 2,469 square feet which was 769 feet more than in 1976.

Once the children are grown and have moved out, homeowners are finding they have too much room. Even if their home is paid for, they have higher property taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance on the larger home than they’d have if they were living in the “right size” home.

Some homeowners state thaty they’re keeping their larger home because it has luxury features that smaller homes don’t have. There’s a movement that seems to have started in the United States to find the “right size” home with the amenities and convenience that homeowners want.

This philosophy has been expressed by Sarah Susanka in her book Creating the Not So Big House. It proposes a house that “values quality over quantity with an emphasis on comfort and beauty, a high level of detail, and a floor plan designed for today’s informal lifestyle.”

Cathy Glass can help you find the right house from the current homes for sale in the Knoxville and Oak Ridge area. Call her and get today’s real estate advice from today’s real estate professional.

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Owning a house no longer part of the American dream? – Washington Times

cathyglass — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:28:37 +0000

Owning a house no longer part of the American dream? – Washington Times.

This is a big shift in the people in government’s attitude toward homeownership.

Cathy Glass, Realtor, Realty Executives Associates, 865-693-3232

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Housing Crash Is Hitting Cities Thought to Be Stable – NYTimes.com

cathyglass — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:44:03 +0000

Housing Crash Hitting Other Cities

Housing Crash Is Hitting Cities Thought to Be Stable – NYTimes.com

Housing Crash Is Hitting Cities Thought to Be Stable – NYTimes.com.

Coming to a city near you. Actually, every expert I hear is predicting housing prices to go down another 5%. Sellers, sell now, buyers…it really is okay to buy now. See this article about how interest rates will affect you even if house prices go lower: http://oneplaceonearth.com/the-cost-of-waiting-for-prices-to-fall/

I don’t like being negative about houses for sale in Knoxville or Oak Ridge or the surrounding area, but in this case a little “negativity” might result in positive cash for you.

Cathy Glass, Realtor, Realty Executives Associates, 865-693-3232

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Why are there so many exercise places in Hardin Valley?

cathyglass — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:41:24 +0000

Health Club

Why are there so many exercise places in Hardin Valley? I have been watching with awe how many exercise and sports facilities are being built in the Hardin Valley area. Anyone know why it’s such a good area for these?

Here’s a coupon for one of them. Enjoy.

http://www.groupon.com/r/uu21887784

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Realty Executives Associates, 10255 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922

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