Gayle's Blog

Since the recent announcement that Volkswagon is coming to Enterprise South, it seems that there is a buzz of activity locally.  For those of you thinking about relocating to the Chattanooga, Tennessee area, there will be many new things to look forward to and an electricity in the air.

I have seen that the local universities in and around Chattanooga, Tennessee, have begun ramping up their curriculum to accomodate Volkswagon's need for trained employees.  This is not only good for Volkswagon, but, for anyone seking a diverse educational experience and coming to the Chattanooga area.

Rental investments are alive and well here in the Chattanooga area as well.  I know of several investors who are busy sprucing up their properties and looking for others to purchase.  Realtors are all a flutter trying to figure out how to get in on the "gold rush" so ancillary services; printing, advertising, sign making, have all got to benefit.

The construction industry has been infused with new blood as well.  Big contracts are going out for the actual building of the Volkswagon plant as well as the roads to service it.  I can't help but believe that single family house construction will also increase shortly.

Aside from the immediately recognizable benefits, there will certainly be so bleed over into cultural and philanthropic areas too.  I am sure that Volkswagon will want to sponsor and donate to local events and groups and I am sure that there will be a carry over in increased attendence at events and cultural activities.

All in all, the Chattanooga, Tennessee area is a great place to live; housing is still affordable, taxes remain low, and there is an abundance of places to go and things to do from a very convenient location.  We look forward to welcoming all of the new arrivals and hope that you will choose us to serve you for your housing needs.

Guys, once again Bayside Marina in Ten Mile Tennessee is for sale.  I thought that I had it sold when I had it listed, but, their finacing didn't work out.  The owner has re-listed it with another real estate agent and it is available again.  This particular marina is located on Watts Bar in Roane County Tennesse and is a wonderful location in a growing area.  Watts Bar lake has become extremely popular and property values have skyrocketed even in this troubled economy. 

Byside Marina has 113 boat slips and a restaurant, boat store, small motel and cabins as well as a campground.  There is always a waiting list on Watts Bar Lake for good slips, especially houseboat slips. 

I have sold other marinas on Watts Bar and they are doing great today.  This is a sleeper and the ideal use for this site would be to upgrade the marina for bigger boats and then to dvelop the remaining property for residential use.  There are other properties surrounding the marina that are potentially available.  I have investigated this previously and the owners have stated that they were willing to sell. 

If you are interested in purchasing a marina for sale on Watts Bar Lake or in Tennessee, plese contact me immediately before this one gets away.  I specialize in the sale of marinas in Tennessee and have sold them on Norris Lake and Watts Bar Lake.  I will upload pictures as soon as I am able to get this computer glitch corrected.

My youngest Poodle, Ridgewood's Starlit Coast a.k.a. Marilyn, now has four points.  She was shown four weekends and now has turned a year.  She also took reserve to a five point major in Orlando, Florida in June.  In Mississippi she won Best of Winners on a Thursday and then Best of Opposite sex on a Sunday all in June.  We are so proud of this girl.  She turned one year old on July 16th and so she is home now to grow more coat.  Growing coat is a tremendous challenge for me.  I am busy and generally don't have the patience that it takes to gently weave through spider webs in the coat to prevent matting and to brush out a re-band the locks everyday.  That is probably why handlers get so much for their time.  Since I am now about $7,000 poorer than I was, I have decided to rough it and grow coat at home until she is ready to show again.  So...you know what I'll be doing every day for at least four or five months.  I will post her win picture just as soon as someone tells me how to fix my computer to allow me to browse and upload pictures again.

it's been a while since I've blogged and I just posted a listing.  I wanted to add pictures to it, but, when I click on browse my computer just chimes and doesn't open my picture files so that I can select photos.  I find this very frustrating because it used to work fine and now it doesn't.  The listing isn't done justice without phots but I have tried everything that I know to make the upload process work and it still won't.  I did go to update blog and was able to upload a photo, I just can't get browse to work on my blog.  Anyone out there that can tell me how to fix this I would appreciate hearing from.  Thanks in advance.

MLS # 1113219   Unbelievable value in a park like setting and all with low taxes and convenience too!

180 Sam Johnson Rd. NW  Georgetown Tn. 37336   5 minutes from I-75 and 2 hours from Atlanta or Gatlinburg.  Nearby conveniences; hospitals, shopping, schools; several Universities including University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.  30 minutes from Chattanooga, 15 minutes from Cleveland in Bradley County Tennessee.  Situated on the Hiawassee River, a tributary of the Tennessee River, this is a navigable waterway.  Travel to the gulf!!!  Large marina 5 minutes upstream.  Enjoy peace and quiet in this country setting while only minutes from civilizatio.  Cleveland Tennessee shopping as well as Chattanooga Tennessee shopping including the Hamilton mall.  30 minutes from whitewater rafting on the Occoee and an hour from Knoxville Tennessee and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville,  Good roads and good neighbors.  Comparable homes are priced above $500,000.  Sellers need to move to be close to family.  Please view the complete listing on www.Realtor.com  or call me for more information.  This one is too good to let get away and it won't last.

4 Bedrooms  2.5 Baths and way too much to list!    Covered dock with water, power and propane at waterfront.  Recharge your boat at the convenience of your own boat dock while you watch the world go by.  In-law suite.  Large, oversized two car garage.  House has open floor plan with hardwood throughout and tongue and groove pine in many areas.  Unique sitting area great for office or library with it's own balcony.  This is a very modern and light country home with quality throughout.  Great insulation and 10" walls means low utility bills and there are already low, low taxes so you can't beat it.   Boat ramp is handicapped accessible right on to your boat.  Lot's of concrete for parking or riding.   Cute as a button with deceptively large square footage at 3364.