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The Housing Hour is a weekly radio program discussing all things related to the housing markets. Each week brings special guests, resources and information that are invaluable to anyone interested in any aspect of the housing markets. Check out our website: http://www.thehousinghour.com/ for past shows and a treasure trove of information!
Epidemiologist, Jess Edwards Ph.D. joins us on our special report this week. We discuss everything that is going on with this pandemic and what we need to do to slow it down!
Impeachments, recessions, coronavirus, floods. How and why do these things change the housing market?
Tom White joins us to discuss...
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Evonne Kautz from 5 Star Holdings steps back into The Housing Hour to discuss an incredibly important issue. Tax resolutions. Not New Year's resolutions, tax resolutions. When you have the IRS asking for your payment and you cannot pay, that is a problem. Some people avoid it and others run from it. The bottom line is that it can cause you great stress and anxiety. The Tax Cat comes to discuss her newly acquired certification as an NTPI Fellow® - Tax Resolution specialist, and how she can help you resolve the tax problem.
Evonne is teaching two tax classes in UT’s non-credit dept this semester. One class on taxation and best record-keeping practices for the self-employed, which is next week, and one for rental property at the end of February.
We have all had that moment in our lives that we wish we could get a do-over. Moments like that help mold us into the people we become as we grow in our life. The Housing Hour dives deep into Christmas's past and uncovers a hidden story that taught co-host Mark Griffith a very important lesson.
Robb Phillips and Kathy Shephard with Paranormal Technology Investigations join us on The Haunted Housing Hour!
Kevin Rhea joins the EA Show to discuss the new partnership and Kevin shares his experience from the Jeremy Pruitt press conference.
Special Guests: Jeannie Alley and Jackie Gonzalez Pullen http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/jeannie-alley-century-21-select-properties-llc/
Full Show: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/faith-based-initiatives-recovery-network/
Full Show: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/east-tennessee-weatherman-matt-hinkin/
Full Show: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/sally-sparks-century-21-select-properties/
Full Show: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/food-for-kids-second-harvest-food-bank/
Leave it to Kleber Series Full Show: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/outdoor-living-spaces-steve-kleber/
Full Show with Photos: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/crazy-home-inspections-too/
Full Show with Photo's: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/crazy-home-inspections-too/
Full Show: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/voice-alert-security-system/ Protect Your Family Series: http://www.thehousinghour.com/special-series/protect-your-family/
Special Series: http://www.thehousinghour.com/special-series/energy-efficiency-in-homes/
Full Show: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/anne-brock-simple-living-is-not-so-simple-anymore/
Full Show: http://www.thehousinghour.com/shows/steve-kleber-better-brands-better-homes/
Full Show: Science or Science Fiction? http://www.thehousinghour.com/special-series/science-science-fiction/
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Kevin talks about the success of his audit and then the sealing of his home...
Listen to our Home Energy Series:
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Contact Scott:
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The Fed announced that they will be following through with ending the latest dose of quantitate easing. They have been purchasing 15 Billion per month so there will be void that will need to be filled. Listen to this quick hit with The Housing Hour to learn more!
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Anne Brock helps us Green Our Halloween! http://www.thehousinghour.com/special-series/protect-your-environment/
Pam will kill me when she realizes I did this. I secretly recorded her singing tonight! I miss hearing her sing at church. She is amazing!
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Kevin and Ron Yuk it up (for a good cause) with Phil Williams on The Phil Show. www.MIGCharityclassic.com
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Women on The Home Front http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/greatest-generation/ Presented by: www.miGOnline.com
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Great Choice Tn: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/great-choice-tn/
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Full Interview with Hallerin Hilton Hill: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/hallerin-hilton-hill/
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Bobby ends the show with his icon, 'Volnation' phrase, "It's Football Time in Tennesseeeeeeee!" For complete interview with Bobby: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/bobby-denton/
Bobby tells a another funny UT PA call...warning a Vol Navy fan of an approaching barge. Complete Interview: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/bobby-denton/
Bobby recalls his funniest PA announcements during a game. Complete interview: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/bobby-denton/
Bobby corrects Kevin on the exact 'legendary' wording. Complete Interview: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/bobby-denton/
Bobby talks about how he developed his stadium announcing technique. Complete interview: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/bobby-denton/
Bobby Denton talks about his time at WIVK. Complete interview: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/bobby-denton/
Bobby talks about his friendship with Dolly Parton. Complete Interview http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/bobby-denton/
Bobby Denton describes how he got the UT stadium announcer job. Complete interview: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/bobby-denton/
Bobby Denton talks about his early years as Talladega Track announcer and his start in radio. Complete interview: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/bobby-denton/
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The World of Wallets will never be the same! http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/wocket/
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http://www.thehousinghour.com/special-series/protect-your-environment/ Special Guest: Anne Brock- Flour Sack mama Green 2014
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http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/season-giving-second-harvest-food-bank/\ Special Guest Elaine Streno, Executive Director joins Kevin and Mark to discuss all the incredible programs that Second Harvest is involved within 18 counties of East Tennessee.
Chattanooga - Mortgage Investors Group http://migonline.com/branch-locations/?cityid=23&city=Chattanooga The Housing Hour-Presented By Mortgage Investors Group http://www.thehousinghour.com/
http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/anne-brock-green-christmas/ Is that real Christmas tree as green as you think it is? How can you gear up for the holidays without being wasteful? Anne Brock of FlourSackMama.com and CleanCouponing.com joins us Saturday on The Housing Hour with tips on greening your Christmas in more ways than one. We’re dreaming of a green Christmas and having fun doing it, how about you?
Today’s Topics:
Real Christmas trees vs artificial one
Greener Decorations
The gift of Green energy
and much more!!!!
http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/christmas-decor-campbells-pool/ "Dad, you taught me everything I know about exterior illumination." Clark Griswold Yes Virginia, there is a better way! Hire a professional!
The Housing Hour: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/preferred-pest-turf-management/
http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/preferred-pest-turf-management/ Preferred Pest and Turf Management is the premier provider of pest control services in Knoxville and surrounding markets.
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The future of Mortgage Lending requires understanding its past. http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/the-liquidity-factor-the-housing-hour-pulls-back-veil-on-lendinghistory-housing-liquidity-understanding-past/
Crazy Home Inspections with Jack Feldman. http://www.thehousinghour.com/shows/crazy-home-inspection-finds/
Terry Adams Running For U.S. Senate Terry Adams is a Navy veteran, entrepreneur and attorney. Adams is the founder and managing attorney of the Adams Law Firm and Admiral Title, Inc. http://www.thehousinghour.com/shows/terry-adams-running-u-s-senate/
Cut The Crap, Get A Job! Author Dana Manciagli A New Job Search Process for a New Era! http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/cut-the-crap-get-a-job-author-dana-manciagli/
Green Your Treats - Green Your Activities- Green Your Costumes http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/green-halloween-anne-brock/
Paranormal Technology Investigations- Can Home really Be Haunted? http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/haunted-housing-hour-2/
The History of Health-Care in America to the creation of The Affordable Care Act. Author/Expert in the Health-Care Industry Dr. Chinyere Ogbonna-McGruder. http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/author-and-expert-dr-ogbonna-mcgruder/
Talking Real Estate with Jeff Grebe and Daren Poppen http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/jeff-grebe-weichert-realtors-advantage-plus/
David Keith serves as the Senior Campaign Strategist for The National Association to Protect Children. http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/housing-hour-david-keith-actorvol-life/ The National Association to Protect Children is a national pro-child, anti-crime membership association. We are founded on the belief that our first and most sacred obligation as parents, citizens and members of the human species is the protection of children.
VolNaTion Series Continues: David Keith-Vol For Life-Child Advocate Last segment: Ed Brown- Director/Filmmaker of Unacceptable Levels http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/housing-hour-david-keith-actorvol-life/
Affordable Care Act Discussion: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/affordable-care-act-discussion/
Gyrene Burger Company: Ex-Marine Rob Wynkoop joins us to describe how a young kid from Cleveland, Tn ends up with the first franchise Gyrene Burger Company from legendary Domino’s Pizza Man, Tom Monaghan. http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/military-theme-restaurant-gyrene-burger/
Boston Marathon survivor and Security Expert gives tips on how to protect your family in public settings. Entire interview: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/boston-marathon-survivors-story-robert-siciliano/
Sarah Burton with East Tennessee Kidney Foundation. Sarah serves as President of the Board. The ETKF currently serves 18 counties and a number of low-income patients, all local East Tennesseans. http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/home-staging-takes-center-stage/
Bonnie Allen from Classic Design Staging and Sallie Moquin with Keller Williams Joins The Housing Hour to discuss the benefits of Home Staging! http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/home-staging-takes-center-stage/
Special Guest- JEREMY J. HEIDT, Spokesman and Public Information Officer, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/protect-your-family-readytn/
VolnaTion Series interviews Chris Treece- Former Vol/Author. http://www.thehousinghour.com/volnation/
Exclusive interview with Butch Jones. http://www.thehousinghour.com/volnation/ The host of The Housing Hour, Kevin Rhea, catches up with Butch Jones, Head coach of the University of Tennessee Volunteers!
Special Guest:: Butch Jones and Chris Treece -Vol For Life! http://www.thehousinghour.com/volnation/
Special Guest: Nick Tate- ObamaCare Survival Guide http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/obamacare-survival-guide-author-nick-tate/
Kevin Rhea talking with Erik Ainge on The Erik Ainge Show! http://www.tnsportsradio.com/shows/the-erik-ainge-show/ http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/inspirational-interview-vol-for-life-inky-johnson/ http://www.thehousinghour.com/volnation/
Special Guest: Inky Johnson- Vol For Life! Talks about his faith and his life! http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/inspirational-interview-vol-for-life-inky-johnson/ Listen to the entire VolNation Series: http://www.thehousinghour.com/volnation/
Kevin West made comments this morning on his show about his daughter using Juan Hansford, Sr. Loan Officer in Chattanooga.
Special Guest: Fuad Reveiz- Beloved UT Football Legend talks about his life and community! http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/fuad-reveiz/ Complete VolNation Series: http://www.thehousinghour.com/special-series/volnation/
Listen to the entire show with Bob Kesling: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/the-voice-of-the-vols-bob-kesling/
Special Guest: Bob Kesling joins http://www.thehousinghour.com/ to share his personal story of how he went from a young walk-on UT football player to a TV/Radio personality. Kesling also describes how ‘The Voice of the Vols’ torch was passed from legendary John Ward.
First segment Anne Brock, professional blogger with Flour Sack Mama http://floursackmama.blogspot.com/p/safer-chemicals-healthy-families.html, shares the latest updates on Chemical Safety Improvement Act. Also, Anne explains the program ‘Mind the Store’ and shares how to get involved. The second Segment Anne discusses tips for Greener Back To School. http://www.thehousinghour.com/
Last Segment: Anne Brock- Flour Sack Mama joins us this week to talk about: Greener Back to School http://floursackmama.blogspot.com/p/organics-real-food.html
Special Guest: Maryann Azambuja, Area Manager for First American Home Buyers Protection , talks about a cheap way to protect your home! http://www.thehousinghour.com/ Also, Anne Brock flour Sack mama is back! Greener Back To School! http://floursackmama.blogspot.com/p/organics-real-food.html
Back in the Studio: Anne Brock professional blogger with Flour Sack Mama shares the latest updates on Chemical Safety Improvement Act. Also, Anne explains the program ‘Mind the Store’ and shares how to get involved.
The Housing Hour discusses Mortgage Investors Group support of our brave wounded men and women in the armed forces and a program that could help them with free airfare! http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/hero-miles/
Special Guest Derrick Sparkman with Farm Credit for the first 2 segments joins us in studio to discuss exciting loan programs for home and lot purchases. The last segment Anne Brock professional blogger with http://floursackmama.blogspot.com/ shares with The Housing Hour the latest updates on Chemical Safety Improvement Act. Also, Anne explains the program 'Mind the Store' and tells you how to get involved.
"I was there...." Robert Siciliano tells his terrifying story of the Boston Marathon Bombing. http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/i-was-there-robert-siciliano-boston-marathon-runner/
Brian Stevens takes a much different position than Senator Bob Corker on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Echoes From The Greatest Generation! Our 4th of July tribute to the men and women of WWII! http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/echoes-from-the-greatest-generation/
Special Guest : Dr. Kim Manturuk, joins The Housing Hour to discuss her research on the social and financial impacts of home-ownership in urban neighborhoods. http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/dr-kim-manturuk/
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Special Guest - Ralph Perrey, Executive Director, Tennessee Housing Development Agency Debbie Reeves, Business Development Director, Tennessee Housing Development Agency Lindsay Hall, Sr. Director of Single Family Programs, Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Special Guest: Dr. David Stiff, Chief Economist with CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. David Stiff - CoreLogic, joins us in studio to talk about the state of the economy and its effects on housing and prices. Dr. Stiff is the chief economist for CoreLogic's nationally known Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Home Prices Rise by 12.1 Percent Year Over Year in April!
The Housing Hour Saturday July 13th show with Special Guest Robert Sicliano. http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/i-was-there-robert-siciliano-boston-marathon-runner/ Robert is a Personal and Home Security Expert with http://besthomesecuritycompanys.com/. "This Saturday @ 8am on The Housing Hour, Personal and Home Security Expert Robert Siciliano talks about his horrifying experience at the Boston Marathon finish line."
Boston Marathoner Robert Siciliano shares his horrifying story on The Housing Hour. Join us as Robert talks about his annual run for charity turning into a frantic sprint to find his family. Robert Siciliano is a personal and home security expert with http://besthomesecuritycompanys.com/
Special Guest: Magic Mulch owner- Chris McComas http://magicmulch.net/ Magic Mulch is a 100% recycled product made from used tires. The tires are removed of all metal and wire, and then de-oiled to prevent dry rotting. It is finely shredded to mimic the look of wood mulch. Magic Mulch is a very low maintenance product. Once you lay it down, it will not change for 10+ years.
Special Guest: Shauna Bryant, CEO of America's 10 City Challenge. http://www.americas10citychallenge.com/ America’s 10 City Challenge is a dynamically evolving, highly creative, health and wellness company that develops innovative programs that are tailor made for individuals and corporations.
Through nutrition and smart choices we are dedicated to eradicating obesity and creating a healthy mindset and lifestyle that will build and maintain a reality of wellness in every client we encounter.
Oak Ridge Wildcats Football Coach Joe Gaddis was the guest Wednesday on The Erik Ainge Show on Tennessee Sports Radio, which was recorded live from Mortgage Investors Group in Oak Ridge. http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/coach-joe-gaddis-on-the-erik-ainge-show/ Above, bottom right: Ainge, a former University of Tennessee and New York Jets quarterback, interviews Gaddis.
The The National Real Estate Post is the most entertaining way to stay informed on all news related to housing and mortgage loans, Brian Stevens and Frank Garay take the industry’s most current economic news and make it fun to understand. Their parodies and deep sarcastic humor will make your day through their creative video blogging techniques. Each video is only 5 minutes long but packed full of information.
Special Guest: Rosemary Thornton Author and Authority on Sears Catalog Homes http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/sears-catalog-homes-2/ Do you live in a Sears Home? Learn how to identify a Sears home! We want to hear from You! Mark.Griffith@migonline.com For more than 10 years, Rose Thornton has traveled throughout the country, seeking and finding Sears Homes. In that time, she’s written countless newspaper and magazine articles, in addition to several books. Rose is the author of The Houses That Sears Built (2002,) Finding the Houses That Sears Built (2004) and she’s the co-author of California’s Kit Homes (2004) and Montgomery Wards Mail-Order Homes (2010). Rose’s newest book – The Sears Homes of Illinois – was published in December 2010.
Rose has traveled to 24 states to give 200 lectures on Sears Homes, from Bungalow Heaven in Los Angeles to The Smithsonian in Washington, DC. She has addressed a wide variety of audiences from architectural preservationists in Boston, St. Louis and Chicago to kit home enthusiasts in small towns across America.
Rose has appeared on PBS (History Detectives), A&E (Biography), CBS (Sunday Morning News) and her book was featured in its own category on Jeopardy. She is considered the country’s #1 authority on kit homes. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, Washington Post, L. A. Times, Dallas Morning News, Old House Journal, American Bungalow, Blue Ridge Country and about 100 other publications. Twice in the last three years, the story of her unique career was picked up by the AP and in May 2009, she was interviewed on BBC Radio. Rosemary Thornton
Order your copy today! Rosemary explains how to identify a Sears Home:
Do you live in a Sears Home? We want to hear from You! Mark.Griffith@migonline.com * * Click here to see dozens of extant photos of Sears Homes!
The number one question I’m asked again and again – How do you identify a Sears Kit Home?
First, begin by eliminating the obvious. Sears sold these homes between 1908-1940. If your home was built outside of that time frame, it can not be a Sears catalog home. Period. Exclamation mark!
The nine easy signs follow:
1) Look for stamped lumber in the basement or attic. Sears Modern Homes were kit homes and the framing members were stamped with a letter and a number to help facilitate construction. Today, those marks can help prove that you have a kit home.
2) Look for shipping labels. These are often found on the back of millwork (baseboard molding, door and window trim, etc).
3) Check house design using a book with good quality photos and original catalog images. For Sears, I recommend, “The Sears Homes of Illinois” (all color photos). For Wardway, there’s “The Mail-Order Homes of Montgomery Ward.”
4) Look in the attic and basement for any paperwork (original blueprints, letters, etc). that might reveal that you have a Sears home.
5) Courthouse records. From 1911 to 1933, Sears offered home mortgages. Using grantor records, you may find a few Sears mortgages and thus, a few Sears homes.
6) Hardware fixtures. Sears homes built during the 1930s often have a small circled “SR” cast into the bathtub in the lower corner (furthest from the tub spout and near the floor) and on the underside of the kitchen or bathroom sink.
7) Goodwall sheet plaster. This was an early quasi-sheetrock product offered by Sears, and can be a clue that you have a kit home.
8 ) Unique column arrangement on front porch and five-piece eave brackets (see pictures below).
9) Original building permits. In cities that have retained original building permits, you’ll often find “Sears” listed as the home’s original architect.
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To read another article, click here. Lumber was numbered to facilitate construction
Lumber was numbered to facilitate construction Numbers
The numbers are usually less than an inch tall and will be found near the edge of the board. The Sears Magnolia was also known as Model #2089
See the faint markings on this lumber? This mark was made in blue grease pencil and reads, “2089″ and was scribbled on the board when the lumber left Cairo, Illinois. This was a photo taken in a Sears Magnolia in North Carolina. The Sears Magnolia was also known as Model #2089 Sears Magnolia was also known as #2089
Sears Magnolia was also known as Model #2089. Shipping labels can also be a clue that you have a Sears Homes
Shipping labels can also be a clue that you have a Sears Home.
“The Sears Homes of Illinois” has more than 200 color photos of the most popular designs that Sears offered and can be very helpful in identifying Sears Homes. Ephemera can help identify a house as a Sears Home
Ephemera can help identify a house as a Sears Home. This picture came from an original set of Sears “Honor Bilt” blueprints. Ephemera
Ephemera and paperwork can provide proof that you do indeed have a Sears Home. Goodwall Sheet Plaster
Goodwall Sheet Plaster was sold in the pages of the Sears Modern Homes catalogs. This was a “fireproof” product that was much like modern sheetrock. About two dozen of Sears most popular designs had a unique column arrangement that makes identification easier. The Vallonia was one of those 24 Sears Homes with that unique column arrangement.
About two dozen of Sears most popular designs had a unique column arrangement that makes identification easier. The Vallonia was one of those 24 Sears Homes with that unique column arrangement. Close-up of the columns.
Close-up of the columns. And in the flesh...
And in the flesh… Houses should be a perfect match to original drawings found in the Sears Modern Homes catalog.
Houses should be a perfect match to original drawings found in the Sears Modern Homes catalog. This is where people get into trouble. They ignore the details. Sears Mitchell in Elgin, Illinois.
Sears “Mitchell” in Elgin, Illinois.
The Sears Winona, as featured in the 1921 Sears Modern Homes catalog. The house in Raleigh (see below) is just a spot-on match, a rarity in a house of this age!
The Sears Winona, as featured in the 1921 Sears Modern Homes catalog. The house in Raleigh (see below) is just a spot-on match, a rarity in a house of this age! Sears Winona in Raleigh, looking PERFECT!
Sears Winona in Raleigh, looking PERFECT! Sears Auburn in Halifax, NC
Sears Auburn And a dazzling Auburn in Halifax, NC.
And a dazzling Auburn in Halifax, NC. Sears Pheonix from the 1919 Modern Homes catalog.
Sears Pheonix from the 1919 Modern Homes catalog. And a lovely Sears Pheonix in Newman, IL. Photo is courtesy Rebecca Hunter.
And a lovely Sears Pheonix in Newman, IL. Photo is courtesy Rebecca Hunter.
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The Housing Hour is excited to have special guest Erik Ainge. http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/erik-ainge-special-guest-on-the-housing-hour/
Erik is a fan favorite, former star QB for the UT volunteers with passing records that rival Peyton Manning. He is also a very popular radio sports personality in Knoxville with one of the fastest growing sport radio talks shows in Tennessee. Erik joins the show to talk about his experiences, why he picked Tennessee and why he decided to move back to start a family and a new career
. Join us for a fun hour as Erik explains why a west coast teenager would chose the hills of Tennessee, ‘…the girls talked funny but look pretty…’!
Erik show can be heard weekdays on TnSportsRadio.Com
What effects the mortgage rates? Jesse A. Lehn joins The Housing Hour to discuss the economic environment and how it can effect mortgage rates. http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/mortgage-rates-2/ We talk about the present strong home buying market and the bidding war that is occurring. In our second and third segments, we turn our attention to present economic conditions that can effect the mortgage rates in near and long term. You don’t want to miss this show as we unwrap terms with our marketing expert like: inflation,deflation,bond bubble,liquidity trap,liquidity void,the historic wage vs production gap and the future of FNMA/Freddie Mac.
So grab your cup of Joe with the boys at 8am and be prepared to find on whats going on out there!
Jesse a. Lehn: As executive vice president of operations, Jesse works hand-in-hand with MIG’s division managers to improve efficiencies within their respective operations. His focus on team development and training touches all aspects of the business, ensuring a company-wide commitment to offering first-class customer service while addressing each division’s independent needs for growth. Under Jesse’s leadership, division managers have incorporated processes that allow them to measure progress and identify areas for improvement, including ways to use technology to its fullest potential. Jesse joined MIG in 2007, lending his experience as a mortgage loan trader to the company’s secondary marketing efforts. Today, MIG benefits from the nearly two decades of industry experience he relies on to strengthen the company’s business practices at every level.
Special Guest: John Burns, Direct Lending
John Burns joined Mortgage Investors Group in January 1998. John’s experience includes over 20 years of outside sales and management. He manages all aspects of sales and production for Direct Lending. Direct Lending’s focus is the secondary market lending needs of Community Banks and Credit Unions. John’s responsibilities include staffing, product development, marketing, training, recruitment, and market expansion. In addition, John is a past President of the Knoxville Mortgage Bankers Association and has served as the East Tennessee Advisory Director for Tennessee Mortgage Bankers Association.
John also shares his scary story that ALL parents must here. It's about a fire that almost burned his home down and what you can do to prevent it! WARNING:
The Housing Hour has learned that under certain conditions the smoke detector in your home could fail to go off.
Common home Smoke Detectors Failing:
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Also, we have discovered another study regarding Children under 10 and smoke alarms...we discuss this study and will be posting a video on the study. Every parent with small children must see this video!
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Learn more from our Protect your Family Series
Also: Check out The Housing Hour's latest blogs: Edutorials Our thoughts and prayers are with you Boston!
Home Ownership Matters Series with Special Guest: Tyler Fogarty, Realty Executives Associates
Tyler Fogarty Tyler Fogarty, Realtor Realty Executives Associates 109 Northshore Dr. Ste 200
Knoxville, TN 37919 Office:(865) 588-3232 Mobile:(865) 414-6145 Fax:(865) 251-3232
Tyler joins The Housing Hour with a fascinating discussion regarding the recent surge in home buying activity the local Real Estate Market. He brings his passion to the Home Ownership Matter Series by describing the current biding wars that are occurring and ways to come out on top. Tyler discusses how his parents, who are also in the business, have helped shaped him into one of the top agents in Knoxville and the surrounding markets. He also shares his philosophy of doing quality business with his customers and the meticulous way he communicates all phases of the transaction.
For more than five years, Tyler Fogarty has built his reputation at Realty Executives by listening to his clients and providing the most accurate information for them to make the best decisions for their family. A Knoxville native and Real Estate expert, Tyler is known for his commitment to service and follow-through. Tyler Fogarty is your friendly guide helping you successfully navigate the Knoxville real estate market.
We cover all topics regarding the current market, so you don't want to miss this crucial show!
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Check out our latest blogs on the topics: The Bidding Wars Begin Timings everything, now’s the time!
Special Guest : Anne Brock, Blogger for FlourSackMama.com and Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families
We invite Anne Brock, blogger for Flour Sack Mama and Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, to discuss the importance of taking steps to avoid toxins in our homes and communities. Anne, a professional blogger, maintains a website that is rich in practical information and inspiration. Her down to earth philosophy is captured in her motto, Carry on Grandma's best traditions; improving on what we know better. Anne challenges us with these questions: "What if we could all breathe clean air, drink safe water and eat healthy food without spending a fortune on it? When will we get serious about preventing cancer and other terrible diseases, even if it means taking an honest look at everything in our environment? Why not spend a moment each day thinking of someone who might follow decades later in our footsteps or of anything bigger than ourselves?"
Join us this Saturday 8:00 to 9:00 am to hear our discussion about simple living, ways to start protecting your family from toxic chemicals in everyday products, and what's happening with the Safe Chemicals Act.
Energy Efficiency in Homes Series: Author Maggie Koerth-Baker, Before the Lights Go Out: http://www.thehousinghour.com/general/before-the-lights-go-out/ Maggie Koerth-Baker joins The Housing Hour series, Energy Efficiency in Homes, by discussing her latest book, Before the Lights Go Out. The book is a wonderfully crafted historical journey of electricity and the genesis of our nation's power grid with anecdotal stories that make this read fun, fascinating and educational. She tackles our energy problems by pointing out there is no single solution or silver bullet but a series of smaller, practical, hard choices that we must do as a country. This book is not a technical journal but a story of how it started and where we need to be focused. Order your copy today and read this book, Before the Lights Go Out!
Sam Mullen has more than 30 years experience in utility operations, planning, and management. He is the author of three books on contingency and emergency planning and technical communications, including Emergency Planning Guide for Utilities (2nd Edition), and Critical Communications: An Operations Guide for Business. After a long career in power system operations and system control, Mullen founded MPS in 1994, a practice working primarily with utilities. Sam consults on a full range of projects involving power system emergencies.
An increase in major natural disasters—and the growing number of damaging events involving gas, electric, water, and other utilities—has led to heightened concerns about utility operations and public safety. Due to today's complex, compliance-based environment, utility managers and planners often find it difficult to plan for the action needed to help ensure organization-wide resilience and meet consumer expectations during these incidents. Emergency Planning Guide for Utilities, Second Edition offers a working guide that presents new and field-tested approaches to plan development, training, exercising, and emergency program management.
The book will help utility planners, trainers, and responders—as well as their vendors and suppliers—to more effectively prepare for damaging events and improve the level of the utility’s resilience. It also focuses on planning needed in the National Incident Management System and ICS environment that many utilities are embracing going forward. In doing so, utilities will be able to improve the customer experience while reducing the impact that damaging events have on the utility’s infrastructure, people, and resources.
Our Special Guest will be Sharon Rivers, SVP Closing/Post Closing Operations.
Sharon shares her story and success through the years with MIG. She has helped guide Mortgage Investors Group from the pre-techology days into one of the most technological departments in the mortgage Industry. Also, Sharon shares her Health tips and discusses her new initiative: Invest well, live stronger!
The Housing Hour is honored to have Terry Adams of Admiral Title and Adams Law Firm as our show sponsor but we are extremely proud to announce his recent article in City Magazine and soon to be new book: Do Quotient. Listen to our interview with Terry as he talks about his career, interests and Do Quotient!
Dr. Kim Manturuk is the Senior Research Associate in Financial Services at the Center for Community Capital, a research institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Presently, her research focuses on the social and financial impacts of home-ownership in urban neighborhoods. Her recent research has appeared in Socio-Economics, Social Service Review, Social Science Research, and the Journal of Urban Affairs. She received her PhD in sociology from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Our topics include :
Social Benefits Home Ownership vs Renting
Civil Engagement because of Home Ownership
Mental Health Benefit of Home Ownership!
Dr. Manturuk's research and testimony has been called in front of the House of Representatives as a source for future policy making for our nations housing crisis. Also, most national housing agency, like Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac use her research to help craft agency goals. The National Realtor Association use her research as well! Everyone quotes her....The Housing Hour has her...this Saturday!
Taylor Hays
Taylor.Hays@migonline.com Office 865-671-8910 Fax 865-671-0774
10118 Parkside Drive, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37922
NMLS Unique Identifier
922459
TN Lic. # 113544
Message from Talyor:
Mortgage Investors Group is Tennessee's leading independent mortgage lender. By choosing from our large selection of loan programs including Conventional, FHA, THDA, VA, Construction/Permanent, Interest Only, Fixed and Adjustable Rate Mortgages, you can be certain that you will receive the mortgage program that best fits your individual situation. We have in-house technology systems and experienced staff to simplify the mortgage loan process, thus saving time and money for borrowers. In fact at Mortgage Investors Group, we guarantee that your rate and our fees will not change from lock-in to closing, or we will pay the difference. We specialize in providing convenience, ease, and experience along with low mortgage loan rates. "My team's commitment to providing superior customer service has afforded us a quality reputation in the community. I look forward to assisting you with any of your current or future mortgage loan needs. As I work primarily by referral, I encourage you to tell family, friends, and colleagues about Mortgage Investors Group and me."
2nd Segment: Robert Carter: Robert.Carter@migonline.com Office 865-691-8910 Fax 865-691-7714
8320 East Walker Springs Lane, Suite 200, Knoxville, TN 37923 NMLS Unique Identifier
898005
TN Lic. # 113697
Message From Robert:
Working for Tennessee’s Leading Independent Lender allows me the tools that the competition simply does not have. That is why shortly after Mortgage Investors Group financed my home, I joined the team as an employee. I understand that purchasing your home is likely the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime, and I take the responsibility of guiding my clients through the process seriously.
It is my job to find the best loan product for each client’s individual needs and explain every step required to get you into your new property so that you can continue living your life. I would be honored to show you why the Carter Team is such a powerhouse in the mortgage lending business. Our closing process is a well-oiled efficient machine that works for you. Unlike other Loan Officers at other companies that can be hard to get in touch with, and forget about the client after the closing, my team is here for you when you need us and understand that you will have questions after you move in. Come Close with Carter, and see why previous clients say such great things about us!
3rd Segment:
Ron Daughtrey: Ron.Daughtrey@migonline.com Office 865-691-8910 Cell 865-209-3883 Fax 865-691-7714
8320 East Walker Springs Lane, Suite 200, Knoxville,TN 37923 NMLS Unique Identifier
113067
TN Lic. # 88274
Message from Ron:
Mortgage Investors Group, founded by loan officers, is Tennessee's leading independent mortgage lender. Whether you're buying a home or refinancing your current one, I am committed to helping you find the mortgage program that best fits your individual situation.
MIG offers competitive loan rates and a large selection of loan programs, including Conventional, FHA, THDA, VA and USDA. We use on-site Underwriting, Processing and Appraisal services and in-house technology to ensure a swift and professional lending experience.
As a licensed Loan Officer, I have the expertise to advise you through the process, answer any questions you may have and help you close on time. You can rest assured that you will receive superior customer service when you work with MIG. That's how we've become leaders in the local mortgage lending market.
I look forward to assisting you with your current or future mortgage loan needs. I hope to hear from you soon.
www.TheHousingHour.com USDA 100% Rural Housing Loans! Special Guest: Don Harris- Housing Program Director and John Prince -Program Coordinator
Mortgage Investors Group closed 47 plus million last year with Rural Housing!
Dr. Kim Manturuk is the Senior Research Associate in Financial Services at the Center for Community Capital, a research institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. http://www.thehousinghour.com/shows/social-importance-of-homeownership/ Presently, her research focuses on the social and financial impacts of home-ownership in urban neighborhoods. Her recent research has appeared in Socio-Economics, Social Service Review, Social Science Research, and the Journal of Urban Affairs. She received her PhD in sociology from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Our topics include :
Social Benefits Home Ownership vs Renting
Civil Engagement because of Home Ownership
Mental Health Benefit of Home Ownership!
Dr. Manturuk’s research and testimony has been called in front of the House of Representatives as a source for future policy making for our nations housing crisis. Also, most national housing agency, like Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac use her research to help craft agency goals. The National Realtor Association use her research as well! Everyone quotes her….The Housing Hour has her…this Saturday!
Plus her research can also be found in the latest book click on photo to order yours today!
What can we do? Our Series on Protect Your Family continues: Kevin Thomas of Knoxville Technology Services and The Housing Hour’s, in-house, IT/computer expert continues our discussion regarding computer vulnerabilities and practical solutions! Check out last weeks show: Computer Vulnerabilities: How Exposed are we?
http://www.thehousinghour.com/shows/how-exposed-are-we/ How exposed are we? Our Series on Protect Your Family continues: Kevin Thomas of Knoxville Technology Services and The Housing Hour's, in-house, IT/computer expert continues our discussion regarding computer vulnerabilities.
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NewsTalk 98.7 Saturdays 8am to 9am starting February 1st!
Over the last year The Housing Hour has become an enormous success. We have established ourselves as the leading experts on housing in our area and have had fantastic guests sharing their knowledge and expertise. We are here to help keep our clients and listeners informed on the latest housing news and issues. The Housing Hour and Mortgage Investors would like to give a special thanks to WNOX and David 'Shyne' Thompson (our show producer) for their tireless work and dedication to our show.
With that being said THE HH is on the move! We are very excited about this move and look forward to working with our new radio family and support staff at WOKI! So please continue to join us for an information packed hour every Saturday at 8am to 9am on NewsTalk 98.7!
http://www.thehousinghour.com/ Kevin Thomas of Knoxville Technology Services joins our show to discuss the Java security breech.
http://www.thehousinghour.com/ Home Ownership Matters Series! Capital Financial Group: Got Goals? Call Bavy today 865.246.1680 to get help with your New Year Financial Goals!
Bavy Lopez joins The Housing Hour to discuss Financial Goals for 2013! This will be the best year to buy...are you ready?
Got Goals? Get Goals with Bavy and Capital Financial Group, a proud sponsor of The Housing Hour! Last Segment Kevin Thomas joins us to discuss the Java Breech. Kevin is a Technology expert with Knoxville Technology Services. (865)236-0761
Scott Higgins of Prudent Energy Systems is special guest:
Today our Energy Efficiency series focuses on a complete energy audit of your home. Prudent Energy systems is a full service home performance building company serving the Knoxville area. Their services include:
ENERGY STAR certifications for homes Commercial and Residential Energy Evaluations Home Performance Contracting
They work to maximize your home's energy efficiency, eradicate any indoor air quality and other safety problems at the source, and optimize building durability and integrity. Capable of working as a 3rd party verifier or as a turnkey performance contractor, we will work to ensure your goals are achieved. We're certified, verified, and have over 20 years of experience under our tool belt. Home Energy Evaluations: Great Information for Existing Homes
Chances are, you're spending much more on utility bills than you need to be. A home energy audit gives you the opportunity to fix that. Using the latest technology, including a blower door to assess air leakage, a duct blaster to assess duct leakage and infrared thermography, a comprehensive home energy audit will point out leaks in your home's thermal envelope, deficiencies in insulation, and other opportunities to stop heat loss and reduce energy consumption, while improving the comfort and safety of your home. In addition to recommending fixes to reduce energy, we'll also evaluate carbon monoxide safety, mold and other air quality issues and improvements to temperature and lighting comfort. Our comprehensive audit report will include a prioritized list of potential improvements, and an estimate of the savings our recommended work will likely lead to.
Video of the Home audit:
Kevin Rhea, Business Strategy Coordinator at Mortgage Investors Group, sits in with Erik Ainge and shares the MIG story. Kevin and Erik talk about the MIG family and why doing your loan with Team MIG is really different from other lenders. They also talk a little sports and Kevin gives a very accurate prediction for the outcome of the National Championship game.
The Housing Hour had the honor of interviewing Sarah and Lewis Burton with East Tennessee Kidney Foundation. Sarah serves as President of the Board and her husband, Lewis, is a renal patient. The ETKF currently serves 10 counties and 118 low-income patients, all local East Tennesseans. One of the missions of the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF) is to provide patient services and support to East Tennesseans affected by kidney disease. Our primary goal is patient services, specifically helping patients get to and from dialysis, which is necessary for their survival.
They operate solely on donations, monetary and in-kind, and the care and support of our amazing community. Without you, our organization would not be possible.
To contact at : Admin@ETKidney.org or Katie Bolt Caldwell, Executive Director
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Protect Your Family Series! Special Guest: Alan Lawson-Knoxville Emergency Management Agency
Our show centers around how to prepare your family and community for a city/county wide emergency and the resources at your ready!
The Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency is a joint City-County governmental office under the Chief elected officials (Mayor and County Mayor) of the City of Knoxville and Knox County.
The Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) is the central point of contact for local government for all major emergencies and disasters. KEMA works in partnership with local state and federal agencies as well as industry and volunteer organizations.
Alan's team researches, revises, prints and distributes the Knoxville-Knox County Basic Emergency Plan. Assist with the development and implement a continuity of operations plan for City and County government. These plans will enable our local government to operate sufficiently during inclement weather or other disaster situations.
FBI: Frauds and Scams Marshall Stone: Supervisory Special Agent
The Housing Hour continues its series on 'Protecting Your Family' with special guest- Marshall Stone, Supervisory Special Agent of the FBI. Marshall joins the conversation with explaining and identifying the most common internet frauds and scams and how you can protect your family!
Getting educated and taking a few basic steps may well keep you from becoming a victim of crime and fraud—and save you a great deal of time and trouble. You can also help us protect your families and communities by reporting suspicious activities and helping find wanted fugitives and missing kids.
Our Guest: ROBERT SICILIANO, Author and McAfee Identity Theft Expert http://www.thehousinghour.com/shows/holiday-ready-protecting-your-identity/ Robert Siciliano is fiercely committed to informing, educating, and empowering Americans so they can be protected from violence and crime in the physical and virtual worlds. His “tell it like it is” style is sought after by major media outlets, executives in the C-Suite of leading corporations, meeting planners, and community leaders to get the straight talk they need to stay safe in a world in which physical and virtual crime is commonplace. Siciliano is accessible, real, professional, and ready to weigh in and comment at a moment’s notice on breaking news.
Joins us for an intense hour of, '... things you wish you knew before your identity was stolen!'
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Robert has national media credentials including hard hitting and provocative contributions to The Today Show, CBS Early Show, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, Inside Edition, EXTRA, Tyra Banks, Sally Jessie, Montel, Maury, Howard Stern, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, BusinessWeek, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Reader’s Digest, Consumer Digest, Smart Money, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and many more.
In addition to his role as a frequently quoted television news correspondent, Robert is also the author of “The Safety Minute:” Living on High Alert – How to Take Control of Your Personal Security and Prevent Fraud.”
Scott Higgins of Prudent Energy Systems is special guest:
Today our Energy Efficiency series focuses on a complete energy audit of your home. Prudent Energy systems is a full service home performance building company serving the Knoxville area. Their services include:
ENERGY STAR certifications for homes Commercial and Residential Energy Evaluations Home Performance Contracting
They work to maximize your home's energy efficiency, eradicate any indoor air quality and other safety problems at the source, and optimize building durability and integrity. Capable of working as a 3rd party verifier or as a turnkey performance contractor, we will work to ensure your goals are achieved. We're certified, verified, and have over 20 years of experience under our tool belt. Home Energy Evaluations: Great Information for Existing Homes
Chances are, you're spending much more on utility bills than you need to be. A home energy audit gives you the opportunity to fix that. Using the latest technology, including a blower door to assess air leakage, a duct blaster to assess duct leakage and infrared thermography, a comprehensive home energy audit will point out leaks in your home's thermal envelope, deficiencies in insulation, and other opportunities to stop heat loss and reduce energy consumption, while improving the comfort and safety of your home. In addition to recommending fixes to reduce energy, we'll also evaluate carbon monoxide safety, mold and other air quality issues and improvements to temperature and lighting comfort. Our comprehensive audit report will include a prioritized list of potential improvements, and an estimate of the savings our recommended work will likely lead to.
On todays show:
We have been talking for the last few weeks about energy solutions for residential homes. This week we bring in someone who actually can provide that to you! Harvey Abouelata is this weeks guest on The Housing Hour. Harvey is the President of ARiES Energy.
ARiES Energy is an energy contractor focused on clean and renewable energy products and related services.
ARiES provides energy technology modeling, design, engineering and installation for U.S. and international clients. ARiES Energy offers their clients renewable and clean energy solutions to meet their rising energy needs and/or environmental governmental mandates.
The last segment we are joined by Aries Chief Financial Officer: Patrick West who helps us wrap up the conversation about Solar energy use.
This is one of the most important shows The Housing Hour has done: ....it could save you and your family's lives! http://www.thehousinghour.com/shows/air-date-111712-fire-prevention-and-awareness/ Fire Prevention and Awareness: Will your Smoke detector work? Did you know that Thanksgiving Day is the number one day for cooking fires?
Knoxville City Fire Department Captain DJ Corcoran joins our show and discusses everything from the top things that can cause fires during the holiday season to smoke alarm detectors.
The Housing Hour has learned that under certain conditions the smoke detector in your home could fail to go off. We will be posting a video regarding this important 'live saving' study as soon as the Saturday show is completed.
Also, we have discovered another study regarding Children under 10 and smoke alarms...we discuss this study and will be posting a video on the study. Every parent with small children must see this video!
Also, on a lighter note....we will be posting video a comical video regarding fires caused by Turkey Fryers.
Please join us for this very important show!
We continue our Energy Efficiency Series by bringing Schaad Construction and Real Estate Divisions into our studio. Rick Atherton, project manger joins us to discuss the construction techniques designed by our previous guest, Roderick Jackson @ ORNL. Rick’s construction team consistently build the highest energy rated homes in the South East and perhaps in the United States. Schadd Construction is one of a very few number of contractor that actually build home under the Energy Star Rating standard. Schaad is committed to using the latest science on Energy Efficiency in their new homes and proudly have been a partner with ZEBRAlliance.
Also this hour we are joined by Alec Blaine, Principle Broker with Schaad Real Estate. Alec is marketing 4 of the most energy efficient houses in the nation! These homes, located 10 minutes from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are on the market and available for closing with an occupancy date of March 2013. These homes are the product of the ZEBRAlliance, a public-private partnership founded by ORNL and Schaad Companies. The four homes, located in the Crossroads at Wolf Creek subdivision in Oak Ridge TN, use significantly less energy than a traditionally built new home, while providing similar amenities.
Our Energy efficiency series continues with Part 3: www.TheHousingHour.com
Our Guest: David Lee – Residential Supervisor for U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Technologies Program Important Website:
Building Technologies Program
Energy Efficient Technology
Appliance and Equipment Standards Translate to Huge Energy Savings
Energy Efficiency of Residential Buildings
FOR KIDS Home Energy Assessments – TV
DOE-Home Energy Audit Video
Home Performance with Energy Star Success Stories!
Mr. Lee oversees several programs including Building America and the Better Buildings grantees. David was formerly at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), serving as Director for the Residential Branch, overseeing the ENERGY STAR New and Existing Homes Program. Prior to this, David was the branch chief responsible for the regulatory program to phase out the use of ozone depleting chemicals at EPA. Over his career, he has worked in several policy offices within EPA, DOE, and the Department of Health and Human Service.
Today Mr. Lee continues our conversation regarding research and implementation of Energy Efficiency science in existing and new home conctruction.
Be sure to listen to our other interviews on this topic: Energy Efficency in Homes.
Can homes really be haunted? The Housing Hour seeks that answer with their guest, Josh Ooten and Chris Harder from Appalachian Paranormal Investigations. Josh and Chris share some of their scariest and fascinating investigative jobs! http://www.facebook.com/AppalachianParanormalInvestigations Also, we have top Real Estate Agent, Roger Brown, with Linda Brown realty in Oak Ridge, discuss his experience with a haunted home... as an agent! www.Thehousinghour.com
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We continue our Energy Efficiency Series by bringing Schaad Construction and Real Estate Divisions into our studio. Rick Atherton, project manger joins us to discuss the construction techniques designed by our previous guest, Roderick Jackson @ ORNL. Rick's construction team consistently build the highest energy rated homes in the South East and perhaps in the United States. Schadd Construction is one of a very few number of contractor that actually build home under the Energy Star Rating standard. Schaad is committed to using the latest science on Energy Efficiency in their new homes and proudly have been a partner with ZEBRAlliance.
Also this hour we are joined by Alec Blaine, Principle Broker with Schaad Real Estate. Alec is marketing 4 of the most energy efficient houses in the nation! These homes, located 10 minutes from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are on the market and available for closing with an occupancy date of March 2013. These homes are the product of the ZEBRAlliance, a public-private partnership founded by ORNL and Schaad Companies. The four homes, located in the Crossroads at Wolf Creek subdivision in Oak Ridge TN, use significantly less energy than a traditionally built new home, while providing similar amenities.
Located at Cross Creek Place, Oak Ridge Tn.
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Schaad Residential Real Estate is committed to the work ethic and trust revered by the Schaad family who immigrated to East Tennessee from Switzerland in 1870. For the Schaads, a family’s home is very important. Each residential transaction is treated with precision and care. Contact Alec Blaine, Principal Broker Cell: 865-548-5799 ablaine@schaadcompanies.com
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Housing Hour Energy Efficiency Series!
The Best of the Housing Hour:
With winter weather just around the corner....its time to re-visit Home Energy Efficiency!
Special Guest - Frank Rapley, general manager in Energy Efficiency Program Design with TVA
Websites mentioned: http://www.energyright.com
We talk to TVA about saving energy in your home! Frank Rapley, the General Manger of Energy Efficiency Program Design will be our guest.
Frank talks about Home Energy savings programs for every part of your home. The discussion takes us front attic insulation to foundation efficiencies. We also talk about heat pumps and hot water heaters. TVA has a savings plan for you with great cash rebates and possible tax credits!! Start by contacting your utility company and asking about the TVA, In-Home Energy Evaluation Program. Our last segment is with The Housing Hour's own expert:
Dr. Michael Simspon, UT Professor and ORNL Scientist. Dr. Simpson continues our discussion on home energy efficiencies and sums up today's show with Kevin and Mark.
The Best of the Housing Hour:
With winter weather just around the corner....its time to re-visit Home Energy Efficiency!
The Housing Hour is excited to have Dr. Roderick Jackson from ORNL as our special guest. We will be talking about many issues including the Zero Energy Building Research Alliance or ZEBRAlliance as it's also known.
The ZEBRAlliance facilitates progress toward DOE’s goal of maximizing cost-effective energy efficiency through a highly leveraged, public/private partnership that so far has built six extraordinarily high performing houses. The Alliance integrates new ultra-high-efficiency components emerging from ORNL’s industry partners and other manufacturers into the construction of research houses and subsequent retrofits. Several generations of retrofits (equipment, appliances, controls, etc.) are typically evaluated during the research period and then the homes are released for sale to the public. When these new components are proven, they will become available to serve regional and national, homebuilding markets, in addition to existing housing retrofit markets. The savings that they are seeing is 40% to 50% reduced cost for utility bills. Our last segment is with The Housing Hour's own expert:
Dr. Michael Simspon, UT Professor and ORNL Scientist. Dr. Simpson continues our discussion on home energy efficiencies and sums up today's show with Dr. Jackson form ORNL,
Kevin and Mark are joined by political analyst David Thompson in a round table discussion on the Presidential race and how it relates to past/present and future housing trends and policies. They will peal back views from Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama to compare and contrast their ideas on how to grow the economy and increase housing activity. Join us for the first part of a multi-part series on US Housing and Presidential race.
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Also….we draw the name of our $100 Gift card winner in the second segment! Thanks to close to a 1000 folks who have ‘ liked’ us!!
Our last segment Tom Potter joins us from the Allardt Pumpkin Festival in Allardt Tennessee.
The Allardt event is affiliated with Great Pumpkin Commonwealth as an official weigh-off site. TN Giant Pumpkin Growers organization contributes to the more than $3800 in prize money that will be awarded to top pumpkin, watermelon, and green squash entries.
The 2012 festival will be Saturday (Oct. 6) only and gets underway at 10 a.m. (Central). Come and enjoy the great weather (fingers crossed) and be awed at the sight of giant pumpkins, green squash, and watermelons weighing hundreds of pounds, as well as an assortment of corn stalks, potatoes, tomatoes, sunflowers and other entries, all vying for recognition. But there is more to enjoy besides giant vegetables.
Great fun events for the whole family plus there is no UT Football game!!
You don’t want to miss this event!!
We continue our series on Home Insect Management with our guest, George Haynes of Otis Pest Control. For nearly 40 years, the Otis Pest Control team has been providing the highest level of pest control service to Knoxville and the surrounding area. They've built their reputation around one thing: doing the job right the first time.
Their staff of certified professional technicians are experts in pest control, and the company is built on the superior customer service they provide our clients.
Locally-owned and operated, but spanning an area including more than 20 East Tennessee counties, Otis Pest Control is uniquely positioned to offer the service and smile of a local business with the top-notch professional service you expect.
There’s no risk to receive a free termite and pest control inspection.
Join us for a fascinating look at household pests and the diseases they can cause.
Our last segment, Kevin and Mark talk about QE3 and its historic and future impact on rates, housing and jobs.
Kevin Rhea, Host of The Housing Hour, was asked by his friend Hallerin Hilton Hill to come on his show and share his and his mother's story from 9/11. Kevin and his mother were aboard a plane as the first plane then second plane struck the twin towers on that fateful day. Kevin describes the feelings and emotions as the spent over 20 hours sitting on the tarmac in Canada.
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Its that time of year....yes, that's right...time to take care of that heat beaten yard! Victor Phillips of 'The Cutting Edge' Lawn Care service will be our guest today to tell us everything you need to know about fall lawn maintenance. From Fertilization to seed and mulch, The Cutting Edge crew will discuss the dos and don'ts of proper yard preparation for winter! The Cutting Edge...
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Our last segement we have Holly Kizer from Big Brother/Big Sisters. Changing perspectives. Changing lives.
For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. They develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Join us for an inspiring show as Kevin shares his involvement with this wonderful organization!
Be apart of something Big...Big Brothers Big Sisters!
Also..get involved with their next fun event:
Our guest is Larry Baer with Market Alert . Market Alert, Inc. is the leading provider of real-time market prices, forecasting and analysis for mortgage brokers. Market Alert was established in 1992 by CEO and Chief Analyst, Larry Baer who pioneered the delivery of mortgage-backed security prices via wireless devices.
Larry is a nationally recognized authority on hedging, pipeline risk management, and interest rate forecasting techniques.Larry brings insight to the financial markets the way few others can. He knows what it's like to be "in the trenches." He spent the first five years of his professional career as a retail loan officer.Before founding Market Alert in 1992, Larry spent 12 years as a senior level secondary marketing executive, so he knows how your investors will think, act, and feel. Join us for the most accurate housing economic forecast in the nation! Larry Baer contact info: Market Alert, Inc. 2804 Regal Rd. Suite #102 Plano, Texas 75075 Phone: (800) 382-3865
Our last segment we talk to Gayle McKeethan, President of the East TN Chapter of Newborns. Thousands of babies are born across the United States needing the services of Newborns in Need. Volunteers use their talents to provide knitted, crocheted, and sewn premature and full term baby items. Chapters also collect clothes, blankets, diapers and baby hygiene items to to be distributed in their local communties. NIN offers support to grieving families by providing bereavement and memory items to honor and swaddle the precious life that was lost much too soon. We invite you to join this local chapter: East Tennessee Chapter 848 Montcrest Drive Lenoir City, TN 37771 865-988-5361
www.TheHousingHour.com Our guest will be Sam Hawkins, Specialty Lending Expert with Mortgage Investors Group. Sam will be discussing how jumbo loans are marking a comeback. We discuss who can take advantage of the jumbo loan market, from interest rates to the housing value rebound, you don't want to miss this long awaited great news about this segment of the housing market. Plus, in the second segment, Sam gives our listeners everything they need to know about Reverse Mortgages! A reverse mortgage is a loan for senior homeowners that uses a portion of the home’s equity as collateral. Great information for everyone!
If you would like more information about Jumbo Loans or Reverse Mortgages, contact Sam and tell him you heard him on The Housing Hour and we will send you a special Housing Hour gift!
The last segment of our show we will be talking to Kay Watson, Director of Communications with Alzheimer's Tennessee, Inc. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. It is a progressive and terminal disease that starts in the brain, destroying memory and thinking skills and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks of daily living. Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. provides family support, offers community and professional education, advocates for the needs and rights of those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as research for its prevention, cure, and treatment.
This is a disease that is most likely going to effect everyone of us in someway.... please help this wonderful organization!!
Get involved in your area:
5 County Alzheimer's WALK October 6th
Smoky Mountain Alzheimer's WALK Sept 29th
Foothills Alzheimer's WALK Nov 4th
Plateau Alzheimer's WALK Sept 8th
Cumberlands Alzheimer's WALK Oct 27th
or DONATE!
Part 2 of Mold and allergen Control:
Our guest is Josh Smith of Master Dry. Master Dry was started in Knoxville, TN in response to the overwhelming problems associated with crawl spaces. There have been more and more complaints of allergy symptoms due to the mold growth on floor joists in crawl spaces. Master Dry is a responsible basement waterproofing, crawl space moisture control, and structural repair contractor in Tennessee and Kentucky.
They use state-of-the-art basement waterproofing systems and basement waterproofing products to keep your basement or crawl space dry. They also specialize in basement and crawl space dehumidifiers, carrying the SaniDry Basement and Crawl Space Air Systems.
Join us to get all the info you need to keep you house and family free from mold and allergens.
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The last segment of our show we have the President of the Tennessee Chapter of Families with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a motor neuron disease. The motor neurons affect the voluntary muscles that are used for activities such as crawling, walking, head and neck control, and swallowing. It is a relatively common "rare disorder": approximately 1 in 6000 babies born are affected, and about 1 in 40 people are genetic carriers. The Tennessee Chapter offers support and understanding when it is most needed. By phone and networking, Families of SMA staff and members are here for you. They provide invaluable support and services to patients and families affected by SMA. These include medical information and equipment, local community support through our vast volunteer network, regular publications, and an annual conference.
For more information contact:
Sarah Boggess P.O. Box 7025 Knoxville, TN 37921 P: (865) 945-7636 E: tennessee@fsma.org
To donate to this wonderful cause!
Our Guest is Edmond Wheeler with ADS security. Edmond talks about keys reasons to protect you home with state of the art technologies and: The ADS Advantage
Monitoring by our UL-listed1, CSAA2 Five Diamond Central Station, a distinction that less than 1% of monitoring facilities in the US achieve Around the clock protection, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Rapid response time in the event of an emergency Next generation security features, including wireless monitoring and mobile messaging alerts When you call our Central Station, you are not routed to an automated voicemail system, yet speak directly to one of our highly trained operators Flexible monitoring plans with low monthly fees ADS is a local company you can trust and has been providing award winning security services for over 20 years We have multi-tiered disaster recovery plans in place to ensure that you are protected during adverse conditions or catastrophic events ADS offers a lucrative referral program that puts money in your pocket while protecting friends and family Save up to 20% on your home insurance with an ADS security system Free, no obligation security consultation
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Our last segment we have joining us, Sarah and Lewis Burton with East Tennessee Kidney Foundation. Sarah serves as President of the Board and her husband, Lewis, is a renal patient. The ETKF currently serves 10 counties and 118 low-income patients, all local East Tennesseans. One of the missions of the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation (ETKF) is to provide patient services and support to East Tennesseans affected by kidney disease. Our primary goal is patient services, specifically helping patients get to and from dialysis, which is necessary for their survival.
They operate solely on donations, monetary and in-kind, and the care and support of our amazing community. Without you, our organization would not be possible.
To contact at : Admin@ETKidney.org or Katie Bolt Caldwell, Executive Director
Donate Now! They have a fundraiser coming up on Saturday, September 1st. It's their 6K Fun Run/2K Walk Event.
Kevin and Mark are special guest on The Ed and Bob show. Join them for an hour of laughs and good information!
Our guest is Michael Church is the President of Indoor Air Quality Specialists, Inc. located in Knoxville, TN. His company has been performing mold remediation and cleaning up indoor air and water quality problems since 2005. He lives by the philosophy of "A Healthy Environment Leads to a Healthy Body." The company was founded with one goal in mind and that is to educate the public on how to improve their indoor air and water quality with healthy and safe products. Micheal is a certified mold inspector and performs mold remediation. His company can also help you control dust and eliminate odor issues throughout the entire building. He also offer Alkaline Water Systems and Patented Air Purification Technologies.
Our last segment we will be high lighting Tennessee's Chapter for ALS or better known as:Lou Gehrig Disease. The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. The ALS Association covers all the bases — research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy — in providing help and hope to those facing the disease.
You can help! Here are ways to get involved:
Knoxville Walk - 10/6/2012
Tri-Cities Walk - October 13, 2012
Memphis Walk - October 20, 2012
Nashville Walk - Saturday | October 27, 2012
Our guest today is Eddie Hopps owner of Cabinet Conversions is a division of Hopps Woodworks, East Tennessee’s premier custom cabinet and furniture maker. They transform tired, outdated kitchens and baths for about HALF THE COST of a complete remodel! And do it in a fraction of the time and with virtually no mess or “down-time”. They replace cabinet doors and drawer fronts and re-face cabinet boxes to give your kitchen or bath a brand new, custom look in no time. Join us to learn more about this economic way to remodel your Kitchen! You can Contact Eddie: 865.977.4474 Our last segment we will be talking to Dr. Kim founder of Free Medical Clinic. Dr. Tom Kim, a physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Hematology-Oncology, is originally from North Korea. He managed to escape with part of his family during the Korean War at the age of six. His family eventually moved to the United States, and in 1979 Dr Kim came to Knoxville with his goal of "repaying his debt to America for the gift of a new life." Dr. Kim was raised in a strong Christian environment, where he was taught to follow the example of Christ and become a "light unto the world." He believes that all people are challenged to love their neighbor as Jesus commanded. This includes providing our poor neighbors with the healthcare they deserve, and not simply relying on the government to respond to this need.
Also, you can support this great organization and have fun too! Register today for the 4th annual Dr. Kim Charity golf Tournament.
Join us for a inspirational interview!
This is Part 2 of our discussion about home pest management. Joining the conversation are Kathy Booker and Phil Hurst from the Tn Depart. of Agriculture. They will be discussing their role in regulation, public health/safety and the impact of pesticides. Kathy is talks about training, education and programs, Phil discusses field inspections and impact on misuse and over use of pesticides in our environment.
Be sure to catch Part 1 of our discussion: Home Insect Management....with Missy Henriksen with ANPMA.
We are highlighting Resort communities in Tennessee where Mortgage Investors Group has offices. John Bruington, MIG's Branch manger of our Fairfield Glade office will be joining us to discuss the opportunities in today's market. John can be reached at : Phone 931-707-1314 or John.Bruington@migonline.com
Our last segment we will be talking with Brook Dickerson with Autism Society of East Tennessee. Their mission: to provide support, services, advocacy, education, and public awareness for all individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families as well as educators and other professionals. 865-247-5082 info@asaetc.org
Our guest today is Doug Lawyer, Vice President of Economic Development with the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce. Doug will be discussing Innovation Valley, a regional economic development initiative centered on a 25-mile Technology Corridor with world-class resources in science, technology, and business. Our Good Will section features Legacy Parks Foundation-- Chad Youngblood joins our show to talk about how the organization works to assure that our community enjoys exceptional recreational opportunities, natural beauty and open spaces, and that those assets exist for generations to come. Also check out their newest website for all the parks and trails! Outdoor Knoxville!!