Tony Keyes, Real Estate Professional

09/05/2019

Brainstorming session with my realtor friends from Coldwell Banker. This is where the magic happens.

08/20/2019

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The history, origin, and meaning of a home having a red front door varied from place to place.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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According to Feng Shui in China, a red front door means “welcome.” The front door is known as the “Mouth of Chi” where energy enters. It is believed that painting your front door red would create welcoming energy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In the early American tradition, a red door means “welcome". If a family had a red front door tired travelers traveling by horse and buggy would know that a home was a welcoming place to rest. They would be able to spend the night there.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In Biblical times, a red door provided protection. The Hebrew slaves smeared a lamb's blood of a lamb to protect their firstborn from the angel of death. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In old Catholicism, churches painted the doors of the church red to represent the blood of Christ. Passing through the door would mean that you were on holy ground. Some believe a red door protects the occupants from evil.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A red front door means mortgage-free in Scotland. Homeowners would paint their front door red to signify that they had paid off their mortgage.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Source: https://santaclaritamagazine.com/2017/02/red-door-mean-his

08/16/2019

What does it really mean when a listing says the home is "move-in ready"? Different buyers may have different interpretations, but this survey shows what most buyers would expect from a move-in ready home.

If you’re going to use the phrase to describe your listing, be ready for what most buyers are going to expect.

08/15/2019

Update your outdoor living space with this year's design trends.

Decorate your backyard and/or patio with these statement style tips for outdoor spaces in 2019. Your staycation starts now!

08/14/2019

Want to be happier? Get more exercise! Recent research shows exercise makes you happier than money. https://buff.ly/2K2E73v?

Yale and Oxford researchers say exercise is more important to your mental health than your economic status.

08/13/2019

08/11/2019

Low interest rates may make this a good time to refinance your mortgage. This article gives a good overview of when and how refinancing can help you with your financial goals.

There are both good and bad reasons to refinance, and they are not just based on interest rates. Find out when refinancing makes the most sense and when it could be a bad move.

08/09/2019

Hope this rumor is true!

Architect's drawings for a possible Topgolf entertainment complex have been filed in East Ridge, but the city says it doesn't have an application for its construction.

08/09/2019

Wow look at this view!!! Best part about being a realtor.

08/08/2019

This multi-use commercial building has prime Ringgold Rd. frontage. It has great visibility from Ringgold Rd. with roughly 80 feet of road frontage. The entrance is on a side street for easy access for employees and customers. Contact me for a showing.

08/07/2019

It's been HOT out lately! Use these tips to stay safe when exercising in the summer heat.

Escape the heat without heading indoors. Use these eight tips to enjoy your outdoor summer workouts safely.

08/06/2019

If summer boredom is setting in, check out this list of fun, inexpensive summer activities to keep your kids busy while they're out of school.

Beat summer boredom with these 50+ Summer Fun activities for your kids in Chattanooga. From fun outings around town to fun at home, there are many ways to beat the summer boredom blues.