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Crossville TN Real Estate; Welcomes you to Historic Tennessee

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:35:05 -0800

Crossville, Tennessee is located high atop the Cumberland Plateau. Located east of Knoxville, west of Nashville and south of Chattanooga. With mild climate, 2,000 foot elevation, a low crime rate, vibrant economy and great health cares systems and fine educational programs you can rest assure there is something for everyone here on the Cumberland Plateau.

Crossville, Tennessee continues to change and for the better.With new construction and new businesses everywhere you look, you can be assured that Crossville continuously strives to build relationships and unite families within our community. Crossville is proud to claim some of the most awe-inspiring scenery you'll find and the nationally recognized Cumberland County Playhouse, a family orientated professional theatre. Not to mention we are home to Tennessee's largest Wildlife Management Area, A State Park, Resorts, Recreational and Cultural opportunities and fabulous shopping.

Crossville, Tennessee is recognized Nationally for it's Historic Sites. For example :

GRASSY COVE :is Legend of the Petrified Soldier... Saltpeter used for gunpowder found the Grassy cove area's saltpeter cave important during the Civil War. After the war, a group of cave explorers discovered a petrified soldier in full uniform. A search was made for the soldiers family. After the burial in the Grassy Cove Methodist Church cemetery, fear of his ghost rose among residents and he was removed and re-interred at an undisclosed location.

HALES CHAPEL :Is a one room wooden structure. The oldest grave in the cemetery at the rear is that of infant Nancy L. Rector, February 1880. The cemetery also includes the grave of Hiram Hall, the last man hanged in Cumberland County ( for murder of his wife ).

KEMMER STAND MARKER -Built in 1880 it was one of the first roads to ever cross the Great Wilderness of Cumberland County. Now a rest area it continues it tradition of the early days when travelers stopped and also found hostel at other "stands" dotting the county like Johnson Stand, Miller Stand, Lowrey Stand, Cal Gibson Tavern.

OLD CUMBERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL : In 1929, the Cumberland County Court voted to build the Cumberland County High School. The use of native Crab Orchard stone was it's first on a public building in Cumberland County. The High School was closed in 1963, but was later used as an elementary school. Today, the building is being renovated and will become a portion of the Cumberland County Justice Center.

RED FOX FLYNN AND UNDERGROUND RAILROAD :During the civil war , Richard Lafayette Flynn and his wife, Ezylphia, ran and underground Railroad stop in Cumberland County assisting the refuge's, escaping slaves and Union Soldiers, including Andrew's Raiders from Chattanooga on their way to Kentucky. Flynn earned his name "Red Fox" for his ability to slip through the area as furtively as a red fox. Flynn died in 1905 and is buried in Flynn Cemetery.

Tennessee History :

Tennessee has two official state insects: the firefly and the ladybug.
Adopted in 1905, our flag features three stars representing the grand divisions of the state: East, Middle and West. The stars are bound together in unity by an unending white band.
The tulip poplar was adopted as the state tree by the State Legislature in 1947.
The iris was designated as the state cultivated flower by the Legislature in 1933.

Tennessee is home to urban places and wide-open spaces, with lots of scenic room to roam. Tennessee lakes, rivers and parks provide the perfect setting for outdoor activities. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular outdoor recreational activities, especially at one of the 54 state parks. Fine arts thrive alongside regional crafts. Sports share the spotlight with great musical attractions. Major medical centers, colleges and universities, and active civic organizations enhance Tennessee and offer a sense of community for its citizens.

Property Tax

Tennessee has no state property tax. Property taxes are locally determined and collected.

Sales Tax

The Tennessee state tax is six percent on food and food ingredients and seven percent on all other tangible personal property, unless specifically exempted. There is no tax on prescription drugs.Tennessee cities and counties have the option of imposing an additional local option sales tax.
Visit the Tennessee Department of Revenue, to obtain more information about Tennessee taxes.

Income Tax

There is no state personal income tax in Tennessee. However, there is the Hall income tax strictly on interest from bonds and notes and dividends from stock.

Tennessee's climate varies from east to west, but it is generally considered to be moderate with four distinct seasons. The budding of wildflowers and dogwoods occurs in spring and honeysuckles welcome summer. Fall foliage and crisp air make Tennessee autumns memorable and the wintry weather brings mild flurries of snowfall.

Crossville, Tennessee's array of amenities will please any interest. Whether you enjoy an active lifestyle or prefer a more leisurely pace, Crossville provides natural beauty, a mild climate, urban conveniences and rural peacefulness. With reasonable living costs and quality health care, Crossville is a great place to call home.

Come experience Tennessee and we'll show you how the good life just keeps getting better.

Although Crossville, Tennessee is considered the " Golf Capital of Tennessee" and home to "retire tennessee" the Historical Monuments attract not only the History Buff but people of all walks of life. Crossville, Tennessee has made memories throughout the years and gives you peace of mind knowing "Crossville is about Family"

Come make memories with us and enjoy Crossville, Tennessee

Melissa Grant , REALTOR®
931-210-8277 Direct
www.crossvilletnrealestateforsale.com
lissalgrant@yahoo.com

Crossville TN Real Estate

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Relocation Package : Crossville TN Real Estate : Welcome to Historic Crossville, Cumberland County Tennessee

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:38:55 -0800

Crossville, Tennessee is recognized Nationally for it's Historic Sites. For example :

Come make memories with us and enjoy Crossville, Tennessee

Courtesy of Melissa Grant, Affiliate Broker, Third Tennessee Realty and Associates, 931-484-4173

Crossville TN Real Estate

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Relocating to Crossville, Tennessee Just got easier !

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:45:25 -0800

The Cumberland Plateau has been called by some ( in their opinion ) heaven. With our 180 degree mountain views, historic downtown and average climate/weather and popular rivers and streams it feels like home.

Crossville, Tennessee is centrally located between Knoxville and Nashville.

Crossville, Tennessee - Cumberland County is dedicated to the well-being of its commercial, industrial, and residential citizens.The success and happiness of every man, woman, and child of Cumberland County is essential. From premier medical facilities to great schools, Crossville is a great place to live, work and play. Not only is Crossville "The Golf Capital of Tennessee," it is home to numerous museums and shopping centers, making Crossville a place of tourism.

Crossville is full of recreational and educational experiences that allow all of it's residents to live life to its fullest.

With plenty of businesses and job opportunities provided Cumberland County citizens have an excellent place to work. Why look anywhere else, when everything you need to be successful is right here in Crossville?

Fairfield Glade :

With a dozen golf courses, Crossville is "The GOLF Capital of Tennessee!" The area is home to Tennessee's famous vacation and retirement resort, Fairfield Glade, which boasts 90 holes of golf in just their area alone; home to the first site of Jack Nicklaus' Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain State Park; home to Tennessee's highest elevation golf course at Renegade Mountain; and home to a total of eleven championship golf courses. In all, there are over 200 holes atop the Cumberland Plateau.

Lake Tansi :

Lake Tansi Marina in Crossville, Tennessee offers 550 acres of wide open space and clear waters !Lake Tansi is ideal for swimming, water skiing, boating, sailing and fishing. In addition to the natural beauty Lake Tansi Marina brings to the area, three smaller lakes, Lake Mohawk, Lake Geronimo and Lake Hiawatha help to make Lake Tansi Village a fisherman's dream.

All lakes at Lake Tansi are stocked with bluegill, yellow perch, crappie and large mouth bass.A full service marina is located on the southwest side of Lake Tansi. Here you'll find fishing boat and pontoon rentals, and a bait shop as well.

If you head on over to the northwest side of Lake Tansi you will find a large, sandy beach. The beach area offers picnic facilities, a playground, restrooms and a 300-foot boardwalk with benches and soft lighting for nighttime events.

In addition to it's beautiful waters Lake Tansi offers a breathtaking 18 hole, par 72, championship golf course located on Lake Tansi's east side.Finish up at the 19th Hole Restaurant. For the amateur try Lake Tansi's Thunderbird Activity Center's putt-putt course.

Biking and Hiking trails are also available throughout the wooded areas surrounding the lakes. Enjoy one and half miles of beautiful scenic trails and enjoy an abundance of wildlife.

Lake Tansi is one of the most affordable community / resorts in the country

As a property owner, you receive a full range of activities no matter your age or interest. Amenities include:

18 Hole Championship Golf Course
Swimming Pools (Includes 1 indoor pool)
Beach and Boardwalk
Fishing Pier
Bike/Walking Trail
Recreation Center (Dances, Game Room, Ping Pong, Miniature Golf-Tennis, Basketball, Horseshoes and Shuffleboard)
Country Club Restaurant and Lounge
19th Hole Snack Bar-Lounge (located at Pro Shop)
Full Service Marina on Lake Tansi
Two additional excellent fishing lakes
Paddle Boats
Arts and Crafts Department

There is full time security, fire department and EMS.

POA Dues (approx): Association Fees: Approx. $170.00 yearly when using all amenities. Approx. $60 when not.
Taxes (approx): $60.00 /yr

Tennessee History :

Tennessee has two official state insects: the firefly and the ladybug.

Adopted in 1905, the flag features three stars representing the grand divisions of the state: East, Middle and West. The stars are bound together in unity by an unending white band.

The tulip poplar was adopted as the state tree by the State Legislature in 1947.
The iris was designated as the state cultivated flower by the Legislature in 1933.

Property Tax

Tennessee has no state property tax. Property taxes are locally determined and collected.

Sales Tax

The Tennessee state tax is six percent on food and food ingredients and seven percent on all other tangible personal property, unless specifically exempted. There is no tax on prescription drugs.Tennessee cities and counties have the option of imposing an additional local option sales tax.
Visit the Tennessee Department of Revenue, to obtain more information about Tennessee taxes.

Income Tax

There is no state personal income tax in Tennessee. However, there is the Hall income tax strictly on interest from bonds and notes and dividends from stock.

Come experience Tennessee and we'll show you how the good life just keeps getting better.

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Courtesy of Melissa Grant , Affiliate Broker, 931-210-8277

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Bye Bye PICNIK, Hello ipiccy.com

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:56:19 -0700

I am very sad to see picnik leaving us. I for one, have been using it for years. I am currently trying out this new replacement for picnik, ipiccy.com and have to say, I am impressed. It's a great alternative, especially to those of us who do not like change.

Via Juli Vosmik - Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739 (Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ):

Bye Bye Picnik and Hello ipiccy.com

Those of us who have used Picnik for photo editing are very sad to see it leaving. It was a great format and very easy to use.

So, today, because of the advice of so many ActiveRainer's, I decided to try ipiccy.com.

Since I barely know how to turn on my computer (yes, I know, I really must get caught up with technology,) I'm always a little afraid to try new things. If it takes more than a click or two, I'm usually lost.

Well, I really liked how EASY ipiccy.com is and this is my first try using their collage makers.

If you haven't tried ipiccy.com yet, go ahead and jump in. If I can figure it out - anyone can!!!!!!

The only thing I didn't find was a place to input words - does anyone know how to do that?

Scottsdale and Cave Creek Real Estate

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC

480-710-0739

Helping you make smart informed decisions whether buying or selling homes in Scottsdale, Cave Creek and north Phoenix Arizona. I know the area - I live here.

A portion of all sales is donated to the Arizona Humane Society.

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Wordless Wednesday - My Children, A Manatee and Pure Love

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:33:12 -0700

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You're Not An Agent, So I Don't Need To Talk To You ! Bye Bye Referral...

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:09:00 -0700

As a Virtual Assistant, former Tennessee Real Estate Agent, by choice ( that's another blog ), I work with a lot of professionals. From Home Stagers to Home Inspectors, Real Estate Agents and beyond. It is very often that I have a FSBO contact me to assist them in marketing strategies, whereas I always refer them to a Real Estate Agent. I feel working with an Agent will not only offer them better protection when selling their home but also the marketing needed to get their home sold. After speaking with the for sale by owner and offering my honest " opinion " in the matter, they usually ask if I would be able to refer them to an Agent. In many cases because of a bad experience with another agent, I have to explain that not all agents are the same and while I understand their fears and concerns, I will only refer them to an agent that I know and trust. In many cases, that means speaking with an agent myself, that is usually found here on Active Rain, in the event I don't have a particular agent in my network that works the FSBO's current area.

Recently, I was contacted by a Seller. Referred to me by a very dear friend. After speaking with him there was no doubt that a Real Estate Agent would be able to help him, no matter the horror story I heard from him about his previous agent. In today's market, let's face it, some areas, have been hit much harder then others. I never understood the " part time agent " and/or the " abandoning agent " who takes a listing, enters it all wrong and then you never hear from them again. I certainly do not understand it even more now when so many seem to be struggling in the current market.

I immediately came to Active Rain to find an agent that I could speak with to see if they could help this seller. I made a promise to my friends friend, who has been like family to me, that I would speak with the agent directly before I gave his contact information. Keep in mind, he had a horrible experience with his previous agent and it was all I could do to convince him that he really did need a professionals help. Throughout my search I contacted 4 agents I found here on Active Rain. I was shocked that NONE of them answered their phones on a Friday and again on Saturday. As for me, I never make contact on a Sunday because I believe everyone deserves and needs a day of rest with their family. I left messages with ONLY 1 response and it's now nearly a week later. Unfortunately, the agent I spoke with couldn't help because it was not their particular area. I also emailed the other 3 agents as a friendly reminder and follow up to my voicemail messages. I briefly described the home for sale, the area and the need, who I was and who I was to the seller and kindly requested that they contact me for additional information whereas after speaking with them I would give the homeowners contact information. My way of thinking through this matter as well, is why waste anyone's time , the agents and/or the sellers if the agent didn't work their area, wasn't a listing agent etc. At the very least I thought, well if the agent cannot help, they will know someone who will and then they can receive the referral fee, as I am not.

Out of 3 emails, ONE (1) agent responded. Are you ready for this...I was informed by said agent that because I was not an Agent, they didn't need to speak with me, to forward the property address and contact information for the seller. Yep, a one liner with a closing of Thanks. Well, let me just say this Mr. High and Mighty, if you are not willing to take one simple, extra step, to speak with another professional, about a potential listing , then there is no way, maybe when pigs fly, will I give you the sellers contact information, especially when I personally know them. Really ? How hard is a 5 minute phone conversation with me to not waste anyone's time ? I might understand if this was a $50,000 listing, well, no, I wouldn't understand that level of thinking either, after all, shouldn't every listing be treated with the same respect ? It is a paycheck, right ? Luckily, for this agent, I believe in Karma and don't respond to idiocies. Therefor, I don't have to make a public display of who's more stupid, them for riding in on their high horse or me for thinking I would contact the most active agents on Active Rain instead of sticking to what I always believed in : Points Do NOT Matter !

You will be happy to know, I was able to refer this $200,000 listing to an Agent who didn't care that I wasn't a licensed agent and treated me with the respect that not only I deserve but also with the respect that the seller deserves. This just confirms that there truly are " hidden gems " in the rain.

Melissa Grant * Owner / Executive Virtual Assistant
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Blog Marketing For Dummies

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:38:53 -0800

Blog marketing is not all that hard if you know what you are doing. However, if this is your very first blog and you are wondering how to get readers to it then you are in the right place. First let me just say that marketing your blog is going to require patience, and being consistent. You will have to update your blog frequently if you want to keep readers coming back for more. We are all guilty of making a blog, wanting it to be great, putting only one entry into it and then never going back to update it again. I think everyone in the cyber world has done this at one time or another.

Here are some great tips to use when trying to get your blog out there and get new readers.

Make sure that your blog has the track back feature. Let me tell you why. When you have the track back feature on your blog, you are allowing other people to link to your blog. Maybe someone has a post to post on their blog that is relevant to one of yours. They can use the trackback to your post, and send their readers to your blog so that they know what they are referring to. Another good thing to remember is that if someone gives you a track back, it is a courtesy to return that to their blog if at all possible.

Having a Google account and submitting a site-map is almost a must when you are blog marketing. Doing so will allow Google to know how often you are updating your blog and they will automatically know of any changes that you have made to it as well. This will let Google get those new pages indexed faster and get them into search results much quicker than if you did not have the site-map. There is a certain way you have to do the site map for Google, and they can explain that to you. Just know this is an important step to blog marketing.

Exchanging links with authority blogs and websites that are in your same market is another great way to get the word out about your blog. The authority sites are going to have a higher page rank, and will also be listed high in Google’s search results. So do some searches and check those out and see if they are up to exchanging links. If they are not, you could always just add those into your blogroll. You do not need permission to do that if they are not into linking. However, in the world of blogs, most blog owners are thankful for all links, and are willing to return the favor.

You are going to want to be sure that all of your posts are formatted. Doing so will leave out any confusion for the search engines and you will have everything nice and neat and all organized. The label tags are there for a reason when you are dealing with blogs. So using them and not leaving them out is a great idea.

Tracking is another part of blog marketing that is so very important. You want to be able to track your visitors and clickers to know where they are coming from. You want to be able to tell what keywords they searched on to find your blog and where they did their searching. Doing so will help take out all of the guess work when it comes to blog marketing. You will know what keywords are working, and which are not.

Allowing RSS feeds from your blog is also another great blog marketing tool. You are going to find that when you allow RSS feeds, your blog is going to end up all over the Internet with a link back to it and that is a good thing. This is a wonderful way to get links to your blog with little or no effort. People that subscribe to your blog’s RSS feeds are able to then post your blog posts on their sites or blogs. Which in return gives you a link on their site or page that they have you on.

Blog marketing is only as hard as you make it. Use these tips, blog good - quality - content and get your blog out there !

Melissa Grant * Owner / Executive Virtual Assistant
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Tips For Achieving Your Goals. Rome Wasn't Built In a Day, You Know.

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:49:11 -0800

Tips For Achieving Your Goals, Whether Short or Long Term :

Do you have long-term projects with short-term expectations? If you do, that is a sure path to frustration and failure.

Lifestyle and business goals such as exercise, healthy diet and money, more clients, etc, have to become habits in order to be effective. Career changes, changes in your business because of the market and/or economy also takes time and planning, and it doesn’t happen overnight.

Your world has shifted. There’s voice mail, e-mail, twitter, facebook, and faxes that have made a “waiting” period unacceptable and almost obsolete. With information immediately available, we expect relationships and goal achievement to be done the same, whether in business or in life. As you read this you know that it is unreasonable to expect that and yet we still do ? We’ve been led by advertisers to believe that we deserve immediate gratification, and that it is readily and effortlessly available!

When you want to train a puppy, you know that it’s going to take time and consistent reinforcement. You’re ready for that, because you want your puppy to behave in an acceptable way. Why then, are you so patient with the puppy and so hard on yourself?

When you plant seeds in the garden, you tend them, water them, hope for sunlight and nurture them. Are you nurturing yourself?

The best way to move gently and effectively towards your goals is to take a reasonable approach. Break your long-term project goal into sub-goals. Break it into doable, short-term chunks. Today prepare the soil; tomorrow plant the seeds.

Each action you take and each step is satisfying because you know that it is contributing to the completion of your goal. You cannot rush Mother Nature with your garden, and the same is true for your goals.

This process is much more than “bloom where you’re planted”, because when you’re the gardener you choose what to plant and how to nurture it. Do the same for yourself, and grow yourself beautifully. Your goals will be accomplished in due time, and you won’t end up up-tight and frazzled, which usually leads to thinking your goals cannot be obtained.

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Success Secrets Still Valid Today

Author Michael Jeffreys personally interviewed 15 top motivational gurus in 1997 for his then upcoming book. After talking to gurus from Brian Tracy to Dr. Wayne Dyer, he distilled 8 Secrets to Success they all agreed upon. These secrets are still good today and are as follows:

1. Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life – In a society where people blame everything from their parents to the government for failure, those who don’t buy into this mentality or succumb to the “victim” thinking, succeed. To blame something or somebody outside yourself is saying that they have control over your life and not you. Someone else’s opinion of you doesn’t have to become your reality.

2. Live Your Life On Purpose – What separates motivational thinkers from the unsuccessful is that they believe they’re doing what they were put here to do. The difference between this and just living, is that the latter is just getting through the week with the least amount of problems. But when you live your life on purpose and with purpose, your main concern is doing the job right, consistently thinking of quality vs quantity. For the entrepreneur this means finding a cause you believe in and building your business around it.

3. Be Willing to Pay the Price - Be willing to pay the price for your dreams. Wanting a big house, a luxury car, and a million dollars in the bank is all very nice, and everyone wants these things – but are you willing to pay the price to get them? This is one of the major differences between the successful and unsuccessful. You have been given a job to do, whatever that may be, whatever profession that may be in, no one ever said it was going to be easy.

4. Stay Focused – Every day we’re bombarded with hundreds of tasks, phone calls, messages, and everyone competing for our time. Focusing requires giving up something in the present because you are investing your time in something that will pay off big-time down the road. Jack Canfield and Mark Hanson were turned down by 30 publishers when they submitted the first “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book. Instead of giving up, they stayed focused on their goal(s) and did four or five interviews per day for radio, TV, and newspapers, for five days a week for an entire year. Eventually, a small publisher decided to take a chance, and of course now it’s a best-seller that spawned an entire series that have sold more than 10 million copies.

5. Become An Expert in Your Field One striking factor all successful people have in common is how seriously they take their profession. They strive to be the best at what they do, and do almost anything to improve. If someone followed you around all day with a video camera at your business, would it be a tape you’d be proud of or embarrassed about? Make the decision today to work at being the best in your field. How? By finding out what the “best” in your field are doing, and do what they do while separating yourself from the rest.

6. Write Out a Plan for Achieving Your Goals – Write out an action plan/map, heck, make a dream board if you need to, for how you’re going to achieve your goals. Trying to reach your goals without a plan is like trying to drive from Los Angeles to Chicago without a map. A goal that isn’t written down is merely a wish or fantasy.

7. Never Give Up - Never, never, never give up, no matter what factors or circumstances head your way. When you’re fully committed to achieving your goal, giving up is not an option. You must be willing do whatever it takes to make it happen. The power of perseverance is an awesome force. As someone once said, “inch by inch it’s a cinch”. Think of the lowly inchworm – if it pondered the length of the trip from start to finish before it started, it probably would never move. To a worm’s point-of-view, the garden path must look like a trip to Mars. Keep on going like the EverReady battery bunny, we so often call ourselves and pretty soon you’re there.

8. Don’t Delay – Nobody knows how much time they have left to accomplish their dreams, and we must remember that we don’t have forever. The clock is ticking, and sooner or later your number comes up and you’re gone. Successful achievers know this too, but they don’t view it as a “negative”. Achievers use it to “spur them on”. They go after what they want as energetically and as passionately as possible, for as long as they have.

“Today is a check – cash it! Yesterday is an I.O.U. – forget it! Tomorrow is a promissory note, don’t bank on it!” I think that’s a pretty good summation of life, so go out there and cash in on that “today” check.

Melissa Grant * Owner / Executive Virtual Assistant
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Random Act of Kindness : Balloons to Heaven

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:18:41 -0800

38 Random Acts of Kindness - Balloons to Heaven !

This year, so many people that I hold dear to my heart, have taught me more than they could ever imagine, through their strength and their loved ones. So many have had to endure what no person ever should. From parents, grandparents, brothers, sister, aunts and uncles, losing a loved one, to friends who have lost their courageous fight to cancer and other illnesses. Having lost many loved ones in my life, I know the hole and void it can leave in your heart. Although, I cannot ever imagine what some of my friends have gone through this past year, I wanted them to know that there is not a moment in the day that I don't think of them. no matter how busy life can get. That there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of the struggles they have had to endure and that mightily I continue to pray. Praying for peace, understanding, comfort and joy to be brought to their lives. Although the miles and the waters may separate us - I would like to think a bridge has been built - from - heart to heart.

What can you say or really do in such moments of adversity ? There are never enough right words to say that can ease the pain. There is nothing you can say or do when someone you love fights the good fight and only seems to lose the battle anyway, although not the war. We love, we lose - no matter how unnatural the order of things may seem. Some people come into our lives only for a moment, while others can be with us for years. I'd like to think that no one is ever really gone.That we are all Angels and some of us are just called home sooner than others.

In this life we are and can be taught so much by others, if only we open our hearts and minds. No matter the age - there is something to learn from everyone. A baby, someone's son or daughter, can teach us innocence and purity. With every breath they take they can breath so much life into a person. The innocence of a child teaches us that we can do and be anything if only we believe. The purity of a child brings us unmatched, unconditional love that remains forever in our hearts no matter how long they get to share those milestones with us. Without expecting anything in return, they give us joy and hope for the future. While the mature one teaches us courage, strength and perseverance. No matter their life struggles, they become fighters until the very end, teaching us that life and love are worth fighting for. Courageously they climb the highest of mountains - with no fear of falling and they persevere to the top, waving, loving, smiling all the way there.

So many have taught me so many things about life. I watch the faith of others and stand in awe. That they could face the most difficult time in their lives and still know that the God they love and serve is not a mean God. That the God they serve through it all loves them and is and will continue to bring them peace and comfort. That no matter their struggles there is HOPE. Something that many of us forget and all to often take for granted.There is a lot to be learned and said of someone's great faith and I continue to learn from them.

Today, it's my turn to give back because so much has been given to me.

The Caulk Family - Have taught me so much about love, faith and family. Through all of their struggles they never forget who they are. I love them all.

The Baker - Sodero Family - Their beautiful son taught me about innocence and how big things do come in such small packages. Love You Al and Desiree.

Sharon Young - Taught the true meaning of living life to the fullest and no matter what hand you are dealt, you still just live and love. RIP Dear one.

Joe Ferrara - Taught me what it means to be a great teacher - in life and in business. Thank You Joe, forever in our hearts.

Clint Miller and Family - This family has taught me courage. Courage to face things head on. To know that it's okay to be tired but never to be scared. Our thought and prayers are with you always.

So many, have taught me such beautiful things. I thank God for all of them and I thank God that I have had the chance to know them and love them.

So, I, we, sent balloons to Heaven. In honor of our friends and their loved ones who passed away because they are ALL special to me.

38 Random Acts of Kindness, it's my birthday present to myself : http://www.aserendipityworld.com/2011/11/38-random-acts-of-kindness.html

Special thanks for Midori Miller, Jeanette Neerpat, Vicky Wyman for joinging me in 38 Random Acts of Kindness. To my neighbor for helping me shoot my video, lending me the beer and allowing me to spew it all over her porch. You all ROCK !

See Jeannette here : http://browardcountyreview.com/2011/11/happy-thanksgiving-from-our-family-to-yours/

See Vickie here : http://blog.allaccessre.com/2011/11/23/random-acts-of-kindness-pay-it-forward-day-two/

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Share a Prayer Please....For Missy Caulk's Son..Bob Stewart's Brother In Law

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:43:12 -0700

I am reblogging this post in hopes that our Active Rain Family will offer their support, love and prayers to the Caulk family. Missy Caulk has been an inspiration and friend to many of us throughout our journey here in the rain. Bob Stewart, brother in law, of Jamie Caulk has been our sounding board through the many changes and our friend. Christa Caulk has always greeted us with smiles, love and the ability to be infectious with her positive attitude and spirit. Now it's time we give back. Just a few moments of your time to join in prayer, meditation, whatever you do, whatever your beliefs are. Miracles happen everyday and I believe in them. Let's all believe in them together, for Jamie, for the entire Caulk family.

Via Sally & David Hanson WI Realtors Luxury\Short Sale\CDPE\ABR\e-Pro\REDS (Keller Williams 414-525-0563):

This morning....and throughout the weekend....Please send healing thoughts, prayers, white light, healthy vibrations...whatever your belief to Missy Caulk's son, Jamie.

The message on Facebook was brief....a family in crisis asking for help....and we know the warm hearts and thoughtful minds of all of the people who read this blog, will do everything they can in sharing the positive and healing powers they hold for this young man. The post on Missy's wall reads:

Please continue to pray for my son Jamie. He is in vanderbilt trauma unit. He is Intibated and needs to wake up. Bad car wreck. He has no movement at all now. When he arrived at trauma was awake. Then crashed. They brought him back and Intibated him. He has had no sedation since 2:00 but is not waking up. We are praying for a miracle.

Please share this moment now...and know that Missy and her family feel your love and concern at a time they most need it.ould someone please...everyone please...suggest this as a feature so we can make as many people aware as possible ?

Thank You.

Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS

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The Law of Attraction. The Seller gets what the seller Attracts !

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:00:31 -0700

Law of Attraction - What is it ? How does it work ? How is working for you ?

Law of Attraction - The phrase Law of Attraction, although used widely by esoteric writers, has a variety of definitions. Turn of the century references conceptualized the law of attraction as relating to physical structure and to how matter develops. A more modern consensus among New Thought thinkers is that the Law of Attraction says people's thoughts (both conscious and unconscious) dictate the reality of their lives, whether or not they're aware of it. Essentially "if you really want something and believe it's possible, you'll probably get it" but that putting a lot of attention and thought onto something you don't want means you'll probably get that too.From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Now that the defination of the " Law of Attraction" is understood let's ask the most concerning question you have as a seller :

" Why isn't my home selling ? "

Let's re-phrase what I hear, what your family or friends here :

" My house has been on the market for months, the market is horrible, nothing is selling, I am never going to be able to sell my house ". Oh well, maybe next year, or when the market picks up"

Whether speaking that very statement out loud, under your breath or even thinking it, those are the thoughts you are projecting and in turn the " Universe", " The Law of Attraction is giving you exactly what you want ! See, the Law of Attraction is fed off of what we think and feel. What we do, say or how we act, in any manner, whether positive or negative. We allow what goes on in our world, our home, our society to determine how we are suppose to feel rather than what we actually feel. For example :

* Have you ever wondered why the house down the street sold and yours didn't ? *

Your home is your castle ? You have built your home upon strong foundation of morals, principles and valuable memories. Every wall, stairwell, planted bush is a milestone. It is your prize possession. Your goal is for it to become someone Else's prize possession. Living on for others to enjoy and raise their family. Why wouldn't someone want to purchase your castle ?

Putting the Law of Attraction to work for you : Let's stop looking at everything obtained as luck and understand that our thoughts are giving us what we get. If we want our house to sell but walk around saying I don't want to sit here forever, by default, you will be sitting there forever because your thoughts are already saying " Your sitting here forever". Rightfully, by your words you are attracting what you do not want because you are speaking it. By focusing on what you want, those are the things you will attract.

Whether you want to purchase a home, sell a home, open a business, find your dream job your thoughts of " wanting" should be the main focus. We all don't want things, I don't want a flat tire, I want to make it to work on time...period....no negative thought just positive affirmation that I WILL arrive to work on time. Why ? Because I want to. And because I want to and because I BELIEVE that I will all good things will come. I have spoken no negative thought to hinder my attendance therefor I will attract nothing but positive things.

Lets Practice :

I want to sell my house
I will sell my house
Someone wants to purchase my home because of my hard work
My home is exactly what others need and want
It doesn't matter what the media says, my house will sell
My Agent is doing a wonderful job to sell my house

Practice those thoughts. Allow the "Law of Attraction" to work for you, your family in all of your desires.

For more information on buying or selling Real Estate in : Crossville Tennessee or surrounding areas please call or email Melissa Grant, Affiliate Broker, Licensed Tennessee Real Estate Agent, Third Tennessee Realty and Associates @ 931-210-8277 Direct or email lissalgrant@yahoo.com

For information on property for sale in Crossville-Cumberland County or surrounding areas please visit my website @ www.crossvilletnrealestateforsale.comwhere you can access your FREE relocation package, take an advanced property tour and read more about Crossville TN.

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Wilshire Heights Condo For Sale in Fairfield Glade, TN. Condo #32

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:48:03 -0700

Looking to relocate or move to a home with little maintenance ? No, big yards to mow or landscape ? Is your dream to retire to a community with amenities such as Golf, Shopping, Recreation, Tennis, Swimming and more ?

Newly Listed : 32 Wilshire Heights in Faifield Glade of Crossville ,TN. $74,500

This Condo comes fully furnished and complete with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, kitchen with pass through wet bar/ breakfast nook, dining room, living room and utility room, walk in closets.

Master Bedroom features sliding glass doors out to your private balcony. Beautiful picture window in spacious guest/second bedroom.

This two story Condo is spacious and close to all Fairfield Glade amenities. Within walking distance to several golf courses, the new constructed recreation center, shopping, church and more. Tennis and racquetball courts are across the street !

All window furnishings, appliances and furniture stay.

Completely remodeled in 2005 with elegant lighting, fresh neutral colored paint, hardwood flooring and some appliances.

Surrounded by several lakes, like Lake Dartmore, Lake Glastobury and more !!

For questions or to schedule your private showing please call or email.

lissalgrant@yahoo.com

931-210-8277 Direct

1-866-766-4173 Toll Free

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Crossville TN - The Best Kept Secret In Tennessee, Along The Cumberland Plateau

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:39:51 -0700

Here in Crossville TN the stage is set for you. We are the place you have been looking for. Just off of I- 40, Crossville TN is conveniently located to Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. Why is Crossville TN the place ?

For starters, the area is home to Tennessee's famous vacation resort, Fairfield Glade, where five beautiful golf courses will test any skill. But there's more, so much more. Crossville TN - Cumberland County has a total of 11 championship golf courses.

Here upon the Cumberland Plateau you can also visit the highest elevated golf course at the Renegade Mountain Resort. Golf in Crossville - Cumberland County is one of our area's major attractions. Each course is unique and offers a different golfing experience.

From breath taking mountain views, mountain streams, rolling hills and rock formations not only are our golf courses challenging they are enjoyable for all skill levels.

As many of our visitors and residents here in Crossville will attest, that's not all that we have to offer you and your family. From our Golf Courses to our award winning Cumberland County Playhouse to the Crossville Outlet Center, Crossville has something for everyone. High upon the Cumberland Plateau we offer upscale cuisine to down home cooking and the sights and sounds you will savor year after year.

If you are looking for more than Golf, Crossville is packed with recreation, entertainment, history, dining and shopping.

With an elevation of 2000 feet and an average summer temperature of 74 degrees, Cumberland County residents and visitors can also enjoy hiking, boating, fishing, camping, canoeing, whitewater rafting, even hunting. Auto and drag racing events are held on a regular basis.

For all of these reasons, our area has been voted one of the nation's most desirable places to live and retire to.

When you relocate or visit be sure to put these attractions on your check list :

RECREATION :

Ozone Falls State Natural Area - a pristine setting that has attracted Hollywood Filmmakers.
Catoosa Wildlife Management Area - a hunting wilderness of almost 80,000 acres
Crossville Recreational Park, 75 acres of championship ball fields, tennis and volleyball courts. Equipped with playgrounds and walking/hiking trails.
Cumberland Mountain State Park, more than 1700 acres of rustic parkland, cabins, playgrounds, campsites, hiking trails, Olympic-size swimming pool and The Bear Trace.
Cumberland Trail State Park, Tennessee's first linear state park with over 230 miles of spectacular views.

ENTERTAINMENT :

The Cumberland County Playhouse is renowned throughout the South as a premier cultural attraction. With live performances, Broadway musicals in addition to special films and concerts. Offered year round.

Festivals are also a huge part of our life here in Crossville. Some prominent festivals include :

Pioneer Day
Oktoberfest
Depot Days Main Street Festival
StreetScape Boo Bash
Homestead Apple Festival
Crossville Christmas Parade
Our exciting Blue Ribbon Cumberland County Fair

HISTORY :

Our area, Crossville - Cumberland County is a favorite among history buffs. The past comes alive throughout our area. See for yourself by visiting :

The Homesteads - a community and depression era of 1930 which was designed as a National Historic district and featuring Homesteads Tower and Museum and the Crabtree House.
GrassyCove - a National Natural Landmark featuring geological wonders and farmland.
Crab Orchard - is the country's oldest community and home of the world-famous Crab Orchard Stone
Downtown Crossville - with it's 95 year old courthouse it also features the 1920's train depot from where famed Sgt. Alvin C. York made his good-byes en route to his World War I exploits
Pleasant Hill - settled since 1819, is the site of the Pioneer Hall Museum

From Cuisine to hard-to-find collectibles, your shopping and dining desires will be delighted here along the Cumberland Plateau. You can follow any road and be greeted by friendly people, boutiques, specialty and antique shops, unique wineries, a busting downtown, factory outlet stores and so much more. To satisfy your cravings you can pull up any chair amongst our 50 restaurants.

To find out more about Crossville TN or Real Estate for sale in Crossville TN, contact :

Melissa Grant, Realtor(r)
Pointe Realty-proudly serving Crossville TN, The Cumberland Plateau, Fairfield Glade, Lake Tansi, Cumberland Cove, Morgan and Fentress Counties.
931-210-8277 Direct or Email lissalgrant@yahoo.com

Thank you for visiting Crossville TN Real Estate

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3148 Deep Draw Road, Crossville, TN 38555

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:34:44 -0700

Photo Gallery

Side View w/Gazebo Porch

9.96 Acres of Mountain Views

Swimming Pool and 3 Ponds

Island Kitche, Upgraded Appliances

Formal Dining Room

Family/Living Room w/Brick Fireplace

Living Room to Large Back Deck

Description

Exquisite Home on 9.96 Acres. 5 / 3.5 two story all brick home with panoramic mountain views. 3 ponds, professionally landscaped, outdoor lighting, covered front porch with built in gazebo. Circle Drive. Home features gourmet kitchen with island and convection oven. Breakfast room, dry bar, walk in pantry and upgraded stainless steel appliances. Master Suite on both levels with master baths. Over Size Bonus Room Upstairs. 2 Offices or 1 office 1 Den and/or Library with two walls of built in shelves. Formal Dining Room, Family Room with Brick Fireplace. French Doors, Sliders and Wood Shutter Blinds throughout. Insulated Windows. Over Size Laundry Room with Laundry Shoot. Attached 2 Car Garage with Side Entry and Storm Shelter. Detached All Brick 3 Car Garage with 16X36 Bonus Room Above. Plenty of Storage inside and out. Walk in Closets, Jacuzzi Tub, Recessed Lighting, FM Transmitted Security System, Crown Molding, Updated lighting. Composite Back Deck with Child Safety Gate and sunk in above Ground Pool. Crawl Space filled with gravel and deep enough to walk in. Bay Window, tile, carpet and hardwood throughout. Immaculate, updated and upgaded home. Move in ready.

Features

Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 3.5Parking Spaces: 5Year Built: 1999Subdivision: Cumberland HomesteadsLot Size: 9.96 AcresGarage Size: 5School District: Cumberland CountySquare Footage: 5725Agent Name: Melissa GrantBroker: Pam FountainMLS #: 659409

Location

3148 Deep Draw Road Crossville TN 38555

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Again I wonder...Where the hell is your agent???

Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Affordable VA Services) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:11:06 -0700

It is not often that I find a post in our Real Estate world of blogging that makes me want to stand up and clap. When I read this post that is exactly what I wanted to do.

Purchasing a home by yourself or having a Realtor(r) who is more absent than not from your transaction is like self diagnosing yourself instead of going to a trained and qualified Physician for whatever ailment bothers you.

Often times we think we receive the best deal when we go at it alone. Just like there could be hidden dangers in why we feel so tired, have headaches hidden dangers can also loom in a home that appears "healthy" or " looks good " to the naked eye.

It is better to be safe than sorry. It is better to have a qualified professional on your side than to find out later you misdiagnosed yourself or purchased a home full of mold or defects not seen or understood by the naked eye.

Melissa Grant, Realtor(r)
Century 21 Fountain Realty, LLC
931-210-8277 Cell
931-707-2100 Office
www.crossvilletnrealestateforsale.com
Melissa@C21Fountain.com

Via John MacArthur Branch Manager (Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.):

This business of being a real estate agent is ever changing. There are more styles in this profession than any other. Agents not only come in all shapes and sizes....they all bring their baggage with them.

Now I will admit that I have neglected signing on and sharing thoughts lately. I have been busy. Spring has sprung and many of you have made the move to buy.....now. I don't know what they put in the water in this area, but some of those unidentified chemicals must have created buyer urgency. You know who you are and you have been sipping the kool aid.

Not a bad time to storm the DC market. Lots of inventory out there. Lots of over priced inventory. Lots of undervalued inventory. Lots and lots of houses, townhouses and condos for sale. Did I say...lots of them?

In recent weeks, there have been multitudes of buyers doing the price range and location procession. You may have seen them. They form the unstructured caravan travelling from one open house to another on Sundays.

They rush from door to door, computer print outs of listings in hand, hoping to discover "home sweet home". Don't see many agents. Don't understand that.

It is one of those things that made me go......hmmmmmmmm.

So I decided to investigate just what are these people thinking. I made up a little checklist and positioned myself outside a popular open house (I am sure the agent loved having me out there...but it was a free sidewalk, and I only talked to folks as they left and I never once shared that I was an agent and God knows I told no one I was the Naked Realtor).

I heard some very interesting things. Some of you have an agent(?). Really? And your agent told you to go out and visit open houses and if you found something you like...give the agent a call.

What part of no representation don't you understand?

You are walking into home after home, heart in hand, dreams in your eyes, unarmed in quagmire of legal issues that quietly put you at risk. You are spending the better part of 20 minutes to determine the quality and value of the largest purchase of your life. You carry the false belief that on your own, you can evaluate the merits of homes.

Let me share a secret. Everyone selling a home has done as much as possible to put lipstick on that pig and make her the belle of your ball. You are ravished and they are offering all the sizzle your senses can bear. A pretty red door may suit feng shui but it is no indicator of the energy efficiency of the home. Those new stainless steel appliances may gleem in the kitchen, but they are no indicator of anything other than the sellers ability to polish up the area. All that glitters is not gold. Do you realize that the agent sitting at home, watching t.v. is supposed to be representing you, ferreting out fact from fiction?

Some of you have decided to go it alone. You have read all about buying a home online and you have heard that you can strike quite a deal if you don't have an agent. You might be able to get the seller to reduce the price of the home a bit because they don't have to pay an agent. Sounds like a plan.

Of course, the listing agent is the one that has to make the concession. In Maryland, they can write up the offer for you. They can promise that things will be as smooth as silk. There may be a scintilla of truth in that statement. They represent the seller. They can not represent you. They can not say or do anything that is not in the best interest of their client.........the seller. They can not negotiate for you. They can not advise you. They can just smile......maybe make a little less for their effort..........and smile all the way to the bank. You get the keys and absolutely nothing else.

Now, does that sound like a responsible plan when making the biggest purchase of your life?

Actually, running out on your own and reporting back to your agent(?) is pretty stupid. Your agent works for you. They will be paid fairly at the close of the transaction. Don't you agree that they should earn the money? I do.

Taking your best shot on your own, with no representation, is absolutely the riskiest way to go about purchasing. Most agents will represent you and be willing to accept the commission offered by the seller. That arrangement seems like a win-win to me. Just like anything else...you get what you pay for.

Of course, I am just the naked realtor, I do this for a living. If you want to receive further information or send hate mail or ask a question or maybe you can tell me..where the hell is your agent?...you can write me by clicking on this link.

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Now that the defination of the " Law of Attraction" is understood let's ask the most concerning question you have as a seller :

" Why isn't my home selling ? "

Let's re-phrase what I hear, what your family or friends here :

" My house has been on the market for months, the market is horrible, nothing is selling, I am never going to be able to sell my house ". Oh well, maybe next year, or when the market picks up"

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Again I wonder...Where the hell is your agent???