Clarissa Smith, Parks Real Estate

12/13/2025

❄️ Cold Weather Reminder for Homeowners & Pet Parents 🐾

As temperatures drop, it’s important to protect both your home AND your pets—especially when it comes to water pipes, indoors and outdoors.

✔️ Wrap and insulate outdoor spigots and exposed pipes
✔️ Disconnect hoses and use insulated faucet covers
✔️ Keep cabinet doors open inside to allow warm air around plumbing
✔️ Never leave pets without access to unfrozen water
✔️ If pets stay outdoors, make sure water bowls and supply lines are freeze-protected

A frozen pipe can turn into a costly repair overnight—and frozen water sources can be dangerous for pets. A few simple preventative steps now can save stress, money, and heartache later.

If you have questions about protecting your home, winter prep, or homeownership tips, I’m always happy to help.

— Clarissa Smith
REALTOR® | ABR | SRS
Parks Real Estate
615-542-5050

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10/28/2025

🏡✨ Turning “One Day” Into “Today” for First-Time Homebuyers

The market can feel challenging right now — rates, prices, and headlines can make buying your first home seem out of reach. But here’s the truth: homeownership is still one of the smartest and most rewarding investments you can make.

💡 Here are 5 steps to make it happen:
1️⃣ Get pre-approved – Know your buying power before you start shopping.
2️⃣ Meet with a trusted REALTOR® – Partner with someone who will guide and educate you every step of the way.
3️⃣ Explore first-time buyer programs – Many local and state programs offer down-payment or closing-cost assistance.
4️⃣ Think long-term – Rent is temporary. Equity builds your future.
5️⃣ Take the first step – A conversation today can put you on the path to owning your own home tomorrow.

If you’re renting right now, remember this: every rent payment builds someone else’s wealth. Let’s make the next payment you make an investment in your own future. 🗝️

Let’s talk about what it would take to make your dream of homeownership come true — right here in Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee. 🌟

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📞 Clarissa Smith, REALTOR®
Parks Real Estate & Auction Company
ABR | SRS | Middle Tennessee Homes
📲 615-542-5050 | 📧 [email protected]

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10/24/2025

See you tomorrow.

08/27/2025

Do you have a client who is looking for an Executive style home for lease in Murfreesboro?

The current average monthly lease for this type of home which includes 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1/2 bath is $4,283 per month.

07/13/2025

Remarkable property available In Bedford County courtesy of Woodford Realty and Auction.

https://www.realtracs.com/listings/5387094/address/300-philpot-rd-shelbyville-tn-37160?sort=defaultAsc&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLgo6hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHi2rB7J87Pm6ps-bTRbOYatbHNT4x2Ng5TM3G1uy9k9XttIycHXsTCeBx3UO_aem_QwIvevhKHQGUeDCvOJ5XLA

$2,070,000 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 3197 SqFt

07/12/2025

Have an Executive type home you are going to lease and want to ensure you are leasing at current market monthly lease?

The below latest Comparable, recently rented for $3,700 a month.

Here you go, this one has for your comparison to your home:

4 bedrooms
3 baths
In ground Pool
Crown Moulding
Brick exterior
Fenced
Monthly Lease: $3,700

$3,700/mo 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2943 SqFt

07/12/2025

Looking for a RENTAL in Blackman or Rockvale High School zone with the following criteria:

3 bedroom
2 bath
1500 square feet - 2499 square feet

Here you go:

07/12/2025

Looking for RENTAL in Rutherford County?

Here are your options considering the following criteria:

3 bedrooms
2 baths
2500 square feet, as a minimum space size

07/07/2025

Bubba’s 33, owned by Texas Roadhouse founder Kent Taylor, has unveiled plans for a new 7,105-square-foot restaurant to be constructed in on North Thompson Lane in the parking lot of the former YMCA building.

This location is included in the brand’s 33 projected new restaurants to open across 17 states this year, with 12 already open across Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas and Virginia.

Bubba's 33 will offer a family-friendly sports bar atmosphere, with wall-to-wall TVs featuring various sports. A variety of food options will be offered, including burgers, fried pickles, sandwiches, pasta, steaks, onion rings and loaded fries.

More Local Business News 👇🏻

https://boropulse.com/2025/07/murfreesboro-business-buzz-bubbas-33-smackdab-brewing-beane-brothers-bbq-white-monkey-market-bar-rescue-king-7-school-of-rock-neighbors/

07/05/2025

Nashville’s Celebration of America’s Independence ❤️🇺🇸

07/04/2025

07/02/2025

School Bus 🚌 information will be available for the 2025-26 school year on August 1 per the notation below at RCSchools.net under District, then under Bus Routes & School Zones, click here, type in your address and choose your child’s grade level, then click on the school to view your students bus information. Bus stop times vary, students should be at stop 10 minutes prior to notated time unless otherwise directed by the bus driver.
Sorry, parents and kiddos.…it is always always BUS 🚌 on my mind.