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November/December 2009 - An Embarrassment of Riches
Will the familiar waft of sizzling turkey awaken you on Thanksgiving morning? How about the sound of your wife and daughter, happily cranking out rolls and pies in the kitchen? Company's comin'! Rise and shine, lay a fire, get up the last of the leaves! The casserole-laden entourage of crazy aunts and adorable grandmothers will descend on my home soon - just in time to stuff ourselves, take the group picture, throw a football, and walk Lakeshore before dragging out the leftovers.
Never am I more satisfied with or thankful for my home than during the holidays, when it's full of the most comforting visions of flowers and family, aromas of fire and food, the cheery sounds of laughter, children, and clinking crystal, and the sweet touch of my daughter's small hand in mine as we ask the blessing. As my grandmother used to say, "It's an embarrassment of riches!"
My hope for you is that your home provides the backdrop for warmth and love to flourish every day, that you find comfort and security just pulling in the driveway, and there's no place you'd rather be than right there. If it's not - call me! I've got just the place, and we can get you moved in before Christmas.
Happy Holidays,
Richard A. Smith, President & Principal Broker
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Season's Greenings
Reduce Stress, Reuse Everything, Recycle Love
Gift This! - Think durable, simple, warranted. Consider the gift's impact on the environment. Give a garden: seeds, gloves, tools, etc. Give an experience: train ride, spa day, trip, tickets to an event. Give yourself: fix food, keep the kids, wash the car, rake the yard.
Smart Parties! - Buy food and drink in bulk to reduce packaging. Use reusable tableware. Borrow, don't buy, what you're short on. Consider new ways to use old decorations - ornaments as placecards, all the mis-matched red candles in one mass arrangement with greenery from your yard on the buffet, trimmings from the tree tucked among the de-cluttered, year-round shelf displays.
Oh Christmas Tree! - Edible ornaments of gingerbread or sugar cookies; popcorn and cranberry strings; apple, orange and clove pomanders - the birds will love it later on. An old full skirt makes a great tree skirt. String old buttons for garland.
Wrap it up! - Scarves, handkerchiefs, or that fabric you were saving to make a quilt; kid-decorated boxes; tie a bit of greenery or an old ornament to last year's ribbon; present in a present - kitchen gifts in hand-towels, picnic supplies in a tablecloth, cookies in a coookie jar.
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Holiday Happenings
 November and December are chock full of fun in Knoxville. For a complete list of activities and contact information, visit the Knoxville Sports & Tourism website.
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| 11/1-12/24 |
Deck the Paws |
Young-Williams Animal Center |
| 11/4 |
Knoxville Garden Club/Flower Magazine
Open to public, free admission |
Knoxville Museum of Art |
| 11/6 |
UT Homecoming Parade |
UT Campus |
| 11/7 |
Artsclamation |
Sacred Heart Cathedral |
| 11/11 |
Veteran's Day Parade |
Downtown |
| 11/15 |
Buddy's Walk-a-thon |
World's Fair Park |
| 11/25 |
Fantasy of Trees |
Convention Ctr. |
| 11/27 |
Celebration of Lights |
Market Square |
| 11/27-1/3 |
Downtown Ice Skating |
Market Square |
| 11/30 |
Radio City Rockettes |
Thompson-Boling Arena |
| 12/1 |
UT Holiday Choir Concert |
UT Alumni Bldg. |
| 12/4 |
Christmas Parade |
Downtown |
| 12/6 |
Bill Cosby |
TN Theatre |
| 12/12 |
Blount Mansion Open House |
Blount Mansion |
| 12/12 & 19 |
Breakfast with Santa |
Knoxville Zoo |
| 12/13-15 |
Nativity Pageant |
Knoxville Coliseum |
| 12/18-20 |
Clayton Holiday Concert |
Knoxville Auditorium |
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LOCATION, SUBSTANCE & STYLE - GREAT GIFT IDEAS!
Here's just a sampling of the fine properties offered for sale by Dean-Smith. Please call Dean-Smith at 865-588-5000 or click on the address for more information.
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| 6331 Waters Edge |
4703 Scenic Point |
4165 Gravelly Hills |
WESTMORELAND
CUSTOM SHOWPLACE |
LAKEFRONT
ONLY THE FINEST |
LOUISVILLE
LAKEFRONT |
$1,295,000
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$1,200,000
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$995,000
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| 6512 Sherwood Dr |
12312 Bluffshore |
3106 Keller Bend |
OLD WESTMORELAND
OLD WORLD CHARM |
LAKEFRONT
GREAT AREA
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FARMHOUSE
ACREAGE |
$975,000
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$950,000
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$949,900
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| 3929 Kenilworth |
11211 Matthews Cove |
11207 Matthews Cove |
SEQUOYAH HILLS
ELEGANT ORIGINAL |
TURKEY CREEK
CHARMING LIFESTYLE |
TURKEY CREEK
PICTURE PERFECT |
$879,900
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$799,000
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$699,000
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| Hickory Hollow |
Enclave Way |
River Vista |
LYONS BEND
HANDSOME 2 STORY |
ROCKY HILL
LUXURY CONDOS |
LAKEFRONT
PERFECTION |
$695,000
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$675,000-849,900
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$$579,900
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| 804 Brixworth |
4547 Chota Hills |
5417 Brown Atkins |
EXQUISITE
CONSTRUCTION |
LOUISVILLE
LAKEFRONT |
CRAIG COVE
ALL BRICK |
$489,900
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$450,000
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$429,900
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| 1129 W. Nokomis |
7304 Wheatfield |
1205 Forest Brook |
SEQUOYAH HILLS
NEW LISTING |
WESTMORELAND
IMMACULATE |
FOREST BROOK
FAMILY CLASSIC |
$399,900
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$389,900
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$345,000
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| 1 Coile Ln |
7227 Lawford Rd |
5733 Sunrise Dr |
GETTYSVUE
ESTATE SITE |
WESTMORELAND
FAMILY SPACE |
WESTWOOD
SPACIOUS |
$375,000
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$318,000
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$294,000
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DEAN'S LIST - BROADWAY CARPETS
After decades in the real estate business, we've compiled quite a list of local folks who can fix just about anything. Each issue we'll introduce you to our favorites. BROADWAY CARPETS not only carries every top name brand of carpet, they also are one of the area's leading dealers in hardwood, vinyl, and laminate flooring, ceramic tile, and area rugs. Because of the large volume of their business, their prices are hard to beat and their service is outstanding. Their own certified installation school enables them to be on top of the latest industry advances and to keep top notch installers in their employ. We have personally used the services Broadway Carpets for nearly thirty years and have consistently found them to be reliable, economical, and exceptionally nice guys. For more information contact Butch Akers at the new West Knoxville location, 865-531-7021.
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THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS
If you could have just one wish, what would it be? Here are a few of our favorite properties that may have just what you're wishing for!
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ONE OF A KIND ESTATE
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Hilltop acreage, mountain views, privacy, convenience, and resort-like amenities surround this beautifully updated mansion close-in West.
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LAKEFRONT CHARACTER
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Incomparable setting and completely renovated home - It's all here! Lavish entertaining inside and out; main level master suite; pool & boathouse.
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NEW LAKEFRONT
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Stunning new construction by Tom Mason is loaded with old world charm and handsome extras. On a private cove and cul-de-sac. Must see to appreciate.
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BEST OF EVERYTHING
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A Whittington Creek, Testerman-built estate home, crafted for a king. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered in this 7,800 sq. ft. palace.
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THE BEST LOCATION
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Every aesthetic has been considered in this handsome and charming home. It's like new in a quiet, woodsy setting only 2 minutes to Cherokee CC.
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SEQUOYAH HILLS CHARM
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The pretty, yet unpretentions exterior will fool you. Come inside to see the expansive & beautifully decorated features and to appreciate the enormous lot.
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SEQUOYAH HILLS CLASSIC
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It won't take much to restore this Barber McMurry icon to its original grandeur. A main level master, updated kitchen, bonus room & pretty garden await you.
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STORYBOOK LIFE
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A rare chance to own one of the prettiest creekside homes in the neighborhood that sets the standard for "family living." Main level living loaded with extras.
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BEST ALL AROUND
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Immaculate home offers main level every day living with plenty of extra space for company. Many pleasing extras, a lovely manageable lot, super location.
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A STEAL IN FARRAGUT
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Beautiful 2 story with many updates, generously sized rooms, 4 BRs, 3 ba, fplcs in den and family rms, pretty corner lot in wonderful Village Green.
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