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2016. What an amazing year it has been! We are so appreciative of all our wonderful clients, family and friends. We could not have made 2016 a success without you! With 2017 just a few days away, Knoxville always has many options for great entertainment and this New Years' is no exception! Check out just a few of the fabulous ways to ring in 2017! http://www.knoxvilleweekend.com/knoxville-events-new-years/ Cheers![...]

The countdown to Christmas is in full swing! With only a few more shopping days left The Hughes Properties would like to help with a few places to grab last minute gifts. Knoxville is full of local shops that offer many wonderful gift ideas from home decor, gift baskets, clothing, pet supplies and more for every member of the family, friends and co-workers. Below is a list of just a few. Gift & Gourmet Fig & Company The Village Exchange Holly's Gourmet Market & Cafe Glass Bazaar Val's Boutique MS McClellan The Happy Envelope And don't forget, there is[...]

With Thanksgiving just a few days away we thought we may help you finalize your menu with delicious recipes from Southern Living. Great recipes for stuffing, mashed potatoes, greens beans and brussel sprouts just to name a few. We hope you have wonderful Thanksgiving and a special Holiday season! http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/thanksgiving-dinner-side-dishes/smashed-potatoes-side Cheers!   Photographer Iain Bagwell;Food Stylist Kelly Kellie;Prop Stylist Kay Clarke[...]

We love our pets, whether they be dogs, cats, hamsters, capybaras, hedgehogs, or pygmy goats—but that doesn’t mean that they want to see said pets (or any evidence of them) when looking at a home they’re thinking of buying. “Pets are either an attractive distraction, so cute they distract prospective buyers from looking at the real estate, or completely the opposite—smelly, frightening, or otherwise off-putting,” says Diane Saatchi, an East Hampton, NY, real estate broker with Saunders & Associates. Don’t want your precious property to be known as “that dog[...]

What Is the Average Price per Square Foot for a Home—and Why Does It Matter? By Margaret Heidenry | Oct 21, 2016 gargantiopa/iStock "If you’re hoping to buy a house, the very first dollar figure you’ll want to know is the home’s price, of course. But a close second is its price per square foot—and the average price per square foot for a home in that neighborhood (or the median price, which is actually a better representative of the middle ground).  Here’s what you should know about these numbers, and how to use them to your advantage as you shop for a home. How[...]

Gorgeous new listing off Creswell Court! This home is straight out of a magazine. Decorated to absolute perfection and located on a prime lot in the heart of 37919. http://www.flexmls.com/share/d40e/815CreswellCourtKnoxvilleTN37919[...]

The leaves are changing quickly! WBIR has some fabulous suggestions on places to go and see the gorgeous colors and beautiful views. The leaves are finally starting to transform into the reds, oranges, and yellows that make fall so beautiful in East Tennessee, and Legacy Parks has come up with a list of the best places to enjoy them in Knoxville. Sharps Ridge (North Knoxville)  Sharps Ridge is only ten minutes from downtown, off of Broadway, and offers great views on both sides. You can drive to the top to enjoy the vista, or turn it into a medium-difficulty hike. They suggest maki[...]

What Is ROI? Return on Investment, Explained By Jamie Wiebe | Oct 25, 2016 "If you’re thinking of making some home improvements, you will want to understand a concept called ROI. What is ROI? It stands for return on investment—how much money you stand to get back on any particular renovation whenever you decide to sell your home. We’re not saying you shouldn’t renovate for other reasons, of course—like the sheer enjoyment you’d get out of new soapstone countertops or the addition of a half bath near your home office. But it turns out that certain upgrade[...]

          As we start this Holiday season, we are  reminder of how thankful we are for a fabulous year! We could not have done it without the support of all our clients and for that we thank YOU. We hope each and everyone of you has a wonderful Thanksgiving! Sincerely - Tom & Debaran Hughes[...]

Hello and welcome to our brand new site! We have worked very hard to provide an updated site with current search options and valuable information.  It is our hope that you will visit often and that you will share our site with your friends, colleagues, family and neighbors.  We have beautiful listings and valuable advice.  It is our hope that TheHughesProperties.com will be your go to site for all things real estate.  Welcome and thank you for visiting our site.  Please enjoy and visit often, Tom and Debaran Hughes WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO LIST? You live in a great neighborhood a[...]