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	<description>Jay Fradd - Realty Executives Smoky Mountains</description>
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		<title>Foothills Parkway Opening October 18-19, 2008</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am a frequent traveler to various areas in the Smoky Mountains National Park and the surrounding areas, but there are few places that capture my interest with awe inspiring views such as the Foothills Parkway. The completed portion between Walland and Fontana Dam has some of the most spectacular views in the area. The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wearsvalleyhomes.com/blog/2008/10/31/foothills-parkway-opening-october-18-19-2008/</link>
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		<title>Analysis of Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s Recent Actions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been trying to keep as informed as possible regarding the recent economic crisis including the Federal Reserve&#8217;s monetary policy actions. At times it can be quite confusing. To me it is even more difficult to comprehend the data in a manner to analzye the implications and potential repercussions of their actions. That is until I came across the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wearsvalleyhomes.com/blog/2008/10/30/analysis-of-monetary-policy-and-the-federal-reserves-recent-actions/</link>
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		<title>Current Real Estate &#038; Rental Market Conditions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have received several questions from clients regarding the current state of the real estate and rental market here in the Smokies. I thought I would post my analysis for all to see regarding the Sevier County area real estate market, foreclosures, and the impact of the &#8220;real estate/mortgage bubble&#8221; on the local rental management companies. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wearsvalleyhomes.com/blog/2008/09/01/current-real-estate-rental-market-conditions/</link>
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		<title>Wears Valley Auctions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had this day marked on the calendar for quite some time. July 19th, 2008 Marty Loveday &#38; Associates were to auction off a couple pieces of property located off Wears Valley Rd. One was a 62+/- acre tract with a house, barn, and approximately 395&#8242; of road frontage on Wears Valley Rd. The land [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wearsvalleyhomes.com/blog/2008/07/19/wears-valley-auctions/</link>
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		<title>3 Bank Owned Cabins Auctioned by Cole Auctions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am a frequent visitor of local auctions - partially looking for a bargain on some real estate and in some ways for curiousity, entertainment, and getting a better feel for the real estate market.
Recently, I have attended auctions by various companies including Furrow Auction Company for some beautiful commercial land in Wears Valley - [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wearsvalleyhomes.com/blog/2008/04/14/3-bank-owned-cabins-auctioned-by-cole-auctions/</link>
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		<title>Smoky Mountain April MLS Report</title>
		<description><![CDATA[About one month ago I blogged about the number of new listings on the market in comparison to sold properties. The statistics from March 6th to the previous 30 days indicated there were 902 new listings and 152 properties sold. A month later, the numbers show a similar trend with slightly fewer new listings on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wearsvalleyhomes.com/blog/2008/04/09/smoky-mountain-april-mls-report/</link>
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		<title>Blazing Pig 500 - April 19, 2008</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Sevierville Police Department’s Relay for Life team is gearing up for its 2nd annual Blazing Pig 500 on Saturday, April 19th, benefiting the American Cancer Society.  The race originated 15 years ago, organized to benefit a local young man to aid with medical bills after he was severely injured in a car accident.  Norma [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wearsvalleyhomes.com/blog/2008/04/08/blazing-pig-500-april-19-2008/</link>
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		<title>1031 Exchanges: Vacation Home Rules</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Until now, the issue of whether a vacation home qualifies for tax deferral treatment under IRC §1031 was the subject of much scrutiny and uncertainty.
To the delight of many tax practitioners, on Feb. 15, the IRS eliminated that uncertainty by issuing Revenue Procedure (&#8221;Rev. Proc.&#8221;) 2008-16, effective March 1 which provides a safe harbor for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wearsvalleyhomes.com/blog/2008/03/11/1031-exchanges-vacation-home-rules/</link>
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		<title>Smoky Mountain Real Estate Statistics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I always try to keep up with trends and statistics within our local real estate market. I decided to implement some searches today and analyze the data from the sales thus far in 2008 in comparison to 2007. The Great Smoky Mountains Association of Realtors has recently upgraded our MLS Paragon software and I am [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wearsvalleyhomes.com/blog/2008/03/07/smoky-mountain-real-estate-statistics/</link>
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		<title>Cure Finders - Cystic Fibrosis Charity in Pigeon Forge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every year, Cure Finders, a charity organization benefiting Cystic Fibrosis research holds a Valentine’s dinner and dance. This year was my third year working the event – and Jay’s 2nd year. I started working for the City a little over three years ago, but didn’t get recruited to help till after my 1st anniversary with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://wearsvalleyhomes.com/blog/2008/03/05/cure-finders-cystic-fibrosis-charity-in-pigeon-forge/</link>
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