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Posted: 9:11 PM Oct 25, 2009
Reporter: Lacey Steele
Email Address: lacey.steele@wbko.com
Home sales in September beat expectations as they rose to their highest level in two years.
The numbers came as first-time homebuyers scrambled to apply for an eight-thousand-dollar federal tax credit that expires at the end of November.
"We have a baby on the way," said Stephanie Richards, a first-time homebuyer. "Of course, anybody wants a home."
"We bought a trailer off of my aunt and lived in it for three years, and decided it was time to step up to something bigger and nicer," said Adam Richards, Stephanie's husband.
The Richards say they knew it was time to purchase their first home and take advantage of the tax credit.
"Kind of nerve-wrecking more than anything," said Adam. "We'v...
MT. JULIET, TN., - Realtors work with buyers and sellers in the community everyday - and it's no surprise that many agents take time out of their schedules on several occasions during the year to give back to their communities.
Giving back to the community has always been an important goal for the sale associates in Crye-Leike, REALTORS Mt. Juliet office.
After recently raising $3,845 for United Way of Wilson County by hosting their annual Martin Cummings Sweet Tooth Auction, Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet Realtors are at it again.
The office will host its second blood drive for 2009 on Thursday, November 12. Each year the American Red Cross Blood Mobile visits Crye-Leike's Mt. Juliet branch in the spring and fall months providing a convenient way for the public to donate.
"We feel this is a very worthy cause for our community," said Blood Drive Coordinator and Crye-Leike Realto...

GROVE, OK., Norm Carnett was a newcomer retiring to Grove Oklahoma five years ago - but now enjoys helping newcomers get acquainted with the Grand Lake Area in his career as a real estate agent.
"I enjoy introducing newcomers to the Grand Lake Area and the ?Best Kept Secret In Retirement In The USA,'" said Crye-Leike Realtor Norm Carnett. "Since moving to Grove, Oklahoma in 2004, I have enjoyed getting acquainted to the change in environment from West Texas and love the lake living with the beautiful water and trees that the Grand Lake Area offers its residents."
Since 1999, Norm has been a licensed Realtor. He started his real estate career in Midland, Texas and obtained his Oklahoma license when he moved to Grove. Norm currently assists buyers and sellers in and around Delaware and Ottawa counties in Oklahoma.
After moving to Oklahoma, Norm joined a Century 21 office in Grove. He recently transferr...
Nashville, Tn., - Nashville's booming real estate market over the past few years combined with the green developments emerging in the city attracted Affiliate Broker Kevin Scroggs to join Crye-Leike, REALTORS commercial office in Brentwood.
After four years of working as a licensed Realtor at Crye-Leike Commercial in Memphis, Kevin says he is excited to transfer to the Crye-Leike Commercial Branch in Brentwood, Tennessee located at 5055 Maryland Way.
"Crye-Leike has become a leader in commercial real estate services that still seems to be a perfect fit for me as I make my transition to Middle Tennessee," said Kevin. "Over the last several years I have been drawn to the growing Nashville market and excited that it has become a leader in Green developments."
As a licensed Affiliate Broker in Tennessee, Kevin works with buyers and sellers in and around Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson, and Sumne...
Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company founded in Memphis in 1977. Today it is ranked #4 in the nation and the largest real estate company serving markets in Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi. Crye-Leike has a network of more than 2,800+ licensed sales associates, 600+ staff members and over 130+ branch and franchise offices located throughout a seven state region of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Crye-Leike also has a franchise location in Puerto Rico.
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