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Valentine’s Day: Top 5 Romantic Restaurants to Sweep You Off Your Feet in Nashville

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As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, many couples are looking for the perfect romantic restaurant in the Nashville area. Spending a special evening with your Valentine can be a perfect way to celebrate each other and the love you share.

 

Since there are a virtual plethora of restaurants and food establishments in and around Nashville, TN, we decided to narrow down your prospects to make the process easier on you. We’ve taken into consideration patron reviews, critic reviews, and the overall ambiance and atmosphere in making our top five Valentine-worthy restaurant list:

 

Park Café 

This trendy restaurant is quite small, but the ambiance and

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How to Prepare for a Home Renovation

How To Prepare for a Home Renovation

Getting ready for a home renovation can be very exciting. You have probably been looking forward to fixing problems and/or giving your abode a new style or look. Many people wait years to be able to afford the home improvements needed to make their house truly feel like home.

 

Along with the thrill of the end result comes the drudgery of making it through the day to day processes involved in home repair. Your daily routine will undoubtedly be interrupted, household items may be hard to find, and there is likely to be a fair amount of saw dust and paint fumes in the air.

 

In order to survive the duration of your home renovation, there are some things you can do to make the entire process tolerable for

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The Parks Realty Mobile App Can Help You Find the Home of Your Dreams

Parks wants to help you find the home of your dreams however we can. To better suit the needs of our customers, we proudly offer our free smartphone app to allow you to conduct your home search on the go!
The Parks Mobile App Can Help You Find the Home of Your Dreams

The world depends on being mobile now more than ever. You deserve a real estate app that can keep up! Our mobile application has everything you need to search for the perfect home in Middle Tennessee.

Tailored to Your Mobile Lifestyle

Smartphones play a very important role in our lives. They benefit our daily lives in such a way that it is almost hard to remember what we did without them!

 

There seem to be smartphone apps to tackle just about any task, so why not

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Essential Advice for First-Time Homebuyers

Essential Advice for First-Time Homebuyers

Purchasing a home for the first time is an eye-opening and valuable experience. First-time homebuyers need to have as much knowledge as possible before signing for a home, whether it is a custom-built new home or existing construction. Parks Realty has compiled a list of important advice just for first-time homebuyers so that you can avoid making some common mistakes.

 

Research All Mortgage Options

If you have never dealt with a lender before, learning about mortgages can quickly become an overwhelming endeavor. The key to becoming a mortgage master is to carefully choose the right lender, which requires additional research of its own.

 

Once you have found a lender you are comfortable with, ask

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Real Estate Tips for Agents in 2016

Real Estate Tips for Agents in 2016

If 2016 is anything its predecessor, real estate agents are going to be in for another great year. As the market continues to rebound, there might not be a better time to be a real estate agent than the present!

 

Whether you are an experienced agent or just starting out, solid advice should always be something you seek out as you grow as a real estate agent. At Parks Realty, we understand the value of sound guidance. We put together a list of tips for real estate agents to make 2016 their best year yet.

 

Build Your Brand

Building a brand that represents you and your services is pivotal to being the best agent possible. The main benefit of establishing a personal and professional brand is consistency.

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Essential Loans Types and Terms for First Time Buyers

 

Learn about essential loan types and lending terms today

It is easy for first time home buyers to quickly become overwhelmed with a slew of strange terms and phrases. In order to help beginners better understand one aspect of the home buying process, we have put together a helpful collection of some common loan types and lending terms that everyone should be familiar with when buying a home.

 

Parks Realty is here to help you understand what you are getting into when purchasing a home! Contact us today if you have any questions.

 

Understanding Loan Types

First Time Buyer

One great option for those looking to a purchase their first home is a first time buyer loan. These loans are offered by FHA-approved lenders and cater to the unique

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5 Home Maintenance Tasks for November

5 Maintenance Tips for November

Now that we’re well into November and the cold weather appears to be here for good, you will need to perform some basic home maintenance tasks to keep your home in tip-top shape. Parties and gatherings are very popular this time of year. Aside from making sure your home is safe and sound, these maintenance steps will get your home ready to host friends and family as well!

 

Clean Your Garbage Disposal

While this might not initially seem like a vital step, cleaning your garbage disposal should be near the top of any November maintenance checklist – just think of everything you put through your garbage disposal! It is incredibly easy to do and will make a noticeable difference around your kitchen!

The

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How to Experience Fall In Middle Tennessee

 

As we settle in for another gorgeous fall in Middle Tennessee, you might be looking for ways to get outside and take advantage of the comfortable temperatures with friends and family. Middle Tennessee is not lacking in fall activities; there is truly something for everyone!

 

How to Experience Fall In Middle Tennessee

Attend a Sporting Event

 

Fall in the South means one thing: football! But it’s not the only options for those looking to take in a competitive and energetic affair this fall.

 

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If you are a football fanatic, you will have plenty of options to

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The 7 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Tennessee

The autumn season is upon us, and now it the perfect time to go and see the beautiful fall foliage across the state. Tennessee is full of state parks and other places to see stunning autumn leaves. Find time this fall to take a tour of the gorgeous nature that our beautiful state has to offer!
PARKS - The Best 7 Places to See Fall Foliage in Tennessee

 

Cade’s Cove

If you’ve ever been to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area, chances are that you’ve had the opportunity to visit Cade’s Cove. For those who haven’t had the chance to see this National Park during the fall, get in your car and take a day trip with your friends and family. With this 11-mile loop, you’ll see jaw-dropping autumn scenery every step of the way. The National Park Service recommends that

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8 Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Complete in October

8 Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Complete in October
As autumn finally arrives in Middle Tennessee, it’s time to start thinking about your home maintenance task list for the month of October. Each month you should be completing one or more of these tasks to ensure the stability and longevity of your Middle Tennessee home. Before November comes along, complete these home maintenance tasks ASAP!

Check Your Heating System

While Middle Tennessee doesn’t experience extremely frigid temperatures often during the fall, we still rely on our heating systems to help us stay cozy during the autumn season. However, if the first chilly night arrives and your heating system conveniently is broken, you and your family will be far from thrilled.

 

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