Rutherford County Unemployment Rate and new jobs

McFarland Pointe

Rutherford County’s unemployment rate in March was 6.6%, approximately 2 percentage points below the national and state average.  The economic development in Rutherford County has been moving at a steady pace, which can attribute to the lower unemployment rate.  By the end of the year Amazon will have a staff of approximately 1050 employees in Murfreesboro.  Other news that is and will stimulate the Rutherford County economy are –

Nissan North America plans to extend their operations by the end of the year at their Smyrna Plant to begin production of the first Infiniti JX crossover and a new cross over vehicle based on the Nissan Pathfinder.  Nissan expects to add 600 new jobs at the Smyrna plant by the end of the year.

General Mills is undertaking a $132 million expansion and will increase production, adding 80 full-time positions by spring 2012

Saks in La Vergne, TN will employee 250 full-time associates by August 2012.

Nacarato Trucks a class 8 Volvo dealership that sells and services trucks will be relocating to LaVergne in late 2012.  The company plans to create 30 new jobs over the next several years.

Other company’s expected to create additional jobs this year are:

NHK Seating of America, Murfeesboro TN,  244 new jobs

Holdrite, La Vergne, TN,  35 new jobs

Tottser-Iroquiis, La Vergne, TN, 25 new jobs

Valeo, Smyrna, TN, 63 new jobs

Interstate Warehousing, Murfreesboro, TN, 31 new jobs

If you find yourself relocating or moving to Rutherford County, Michaels Homes is building new homes throughout Murfreesoboro and Middle TN.  One of our hottest subdivisions is McFarland Pointe in Nolensville.   Customers are attracted to these basement homes  because they provide additional square footage for the money.  We have several customized floor plans to select from or we can build to suite. Give us a call and allow us to serve you

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TN one of top four states for business

According to, Chief Executive magazine – TN is one of the top four states to do business.  “http://m.knoxnews.com/news/2012/may/07/tennessee-named-a-top-state-for-business/

Bill Hagerty, commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, said the state continuously works to create and maintain a business friendly environment that encourages companies to grow and invest in Tennessee.

As a builder of residential homes in Middle TN, this is great news!  Our unemployement rate continues to decline and our government continues to provide an environment that is attractive to businesses. 

If you are moving to Murfreesboro, Smyrna or La Vergne TN, we’d love for you check out one of 14 subdivisions where we are building new homes. 

Our quality workmanship has earned us a reputation as one of the areas premiere builders in Middle TN. We specialize in ground-up construction of new homes, as well as renovations, add-ons, and remodeling. We are a member of the Better Business Bureau, the National Association of Homebuilders, an Energy Star Partner and a Certified Green Builder Professional.

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A Home Under Your Home

Woodsong Subdivision

 

Basement Homes: A Home Under Your Home

 

If you’ve lived in Tennessee in for quite some time you know there is highly probability of incurring inclement weather, especially tornadoes.  Staying safe during a tornado can be extremely terrifying, especially if you don’t have somewhere to go when one hits. Some people have storm/tornado cellars, but most of these are outside away from the home. There are also solutions where an underground cellar can be installed in your basement. One solution we’d like you to consider is a basement home.

 

What Is A Basement Home?

 

A basement home is a home that is built with rooms above and beneath ground level.  Basements can be unfinished (no sheetrock, no carpeting, no special amenities) or finished (sheetrock, carpeting, wood, special amenities).

 

 

Benefits Of A Basement Home

1. Great Protection During Inclement Weather

 

Where should you go during tornado activity?  One should find the lowest point. If you are in a Michaels Home, you want to be in the room that has center block filled concrete around the walls.  This room provides the greatest protection.

 

2. More home for your money

 

In most cases basement homes allow homeowners to purchase more home for their money.  The resale value of a basement home could potentially be better than a standard home because the market of basement homes isn’t saturated and people are always looking for homes that provide additional storm protection.

 

So, where do I find a good basement home in Tennessee?  Michaels Homes, based out of Murfreesboro, has been building homes for more than 20 years.  They have several subdivisions throughout Middle, TN with basement homes: McFarland Point, Woodsong and Harvest Woods. Michaels Homes is a renowned, reputable, distinctive and professional homebuilder.  If you have been looking for home in Middle, TN (Mufreesboro homes, Smyrna homes, LaVergne homes) it is time that you consider having a home custom built by Michaels Homes.   Keep your family safe and secure during any storm with a basement home.

 

 

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Basement Homes Middle TN

Over the last 2 years the weather in TN has been anything but nice.  We’ve had several tornadoes and more than ever people are concerned about the safety of their family during inclement  weather.

Michaels Homes is currently building several basement homes through out Middle TN.  Although not officially storm or tornado shelters our basement homes provide a sense of security because the corner walls are reinforce with cement blocks and rebar (see video below).  In addition, our basement homes allow the home buyer to get more home for their money.  We’d love to show you several of our homes under construction, just give a call.  Below are 2 short videos that highlight our basement homes.

Building homes in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and LaVergne

 

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Moving to Murfreesboro

Moving to Murfreesboro, TN, the fastest growing city in the state!   Murfreesboro has so much to offer: greenways, golf courses, parks, wetlands, and tons of entertainment and nightlife.  Couple no income tax and very reasonable real estate, you can easily see why many people are moving to Murfreesboro!

Michaels Homes has over 20 years of construction experience and has been building homes in Rutherford County over the last decade.  We are currently building homes in 13 subdivision throughout Rutherford County, embedded is one of our homes in the Avalon Subdivision.

We’d love to discuss your needs and build your dream home

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Housing start looking good

According to an article in the associated press, builders accross the country broke ground on a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 699,000 homes in January. December single-family homes were revised up strongly to show builders started 513,000 homes. Home Depot (the nations largest retailer (builder)) just announced better than expected earnings and provided a positive forecast. Are these signs that things are improving?

What is going on locally? Well, we are currently building homes in 13 different subdivisions throughout Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and LaVergne. Our quality workmanship is catching the attention of many residents in Rutherford County. Today you can practically buy a new energy efficient home for the same cost as a resale.

If you can dream it, we can build it. There are no limitations or shortcuts at Michaels Homes. 615-216-4589

Lot in Harvest Woods Community

621 Urlacher Dr. Murfreesboro TN

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Custom Kitchen

We take a lot of pride when building new homes in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and LaVergne, TN. Long after your house is built we want customers to reflect and know that they made the right choice choosing Michaels Homes. We’ve received a lot of feedback regarding our custom designed kitchens. Our kitchen’s are very attractive and have been a major factor when selling new homes in Murfreesboro, Smyrna and LaVergne, TN. Below are a few completions we’ve done in new home construction. If you ever need a builder you can trust to build your new home, you can always call Michaels Homes. Quality built to last.

Murfreesboro Homes custom kitchen Murfreesboro Custom Kithchen Home New Home Murfreesboro Kitchen New Home Murfreesboro Kicthen White

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Trade your home

Ever consider moving to Murfreesboro, TN homes. But didn’t want to deal with the hassle of prepping your home and looking for a realtor?  Every so often we will will do a trade.  This video is one of our homes we will consider trading. Trade your home with a Michaels Home. We’ve done this over the years with success.

Call us for any questions.

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Murfreesboro Real Estate New Homes

Murfreesboro is said to be one of the most livable cities in Tennessee and is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. It has always been popular among people because of the quality of life offered by the place in terms of schools, employment opportunities, medical facilities and so on. The stable industrial growth has given the economy of Murfreesboro homes a strong backbone and the great recreational opportunities offered by the city have attracted more and more home buyers. You also have the highest undergraduate enrollment of the state,  Middle Tennessee State University located here and recreational parks such as the Murfree Spring Wetlands which comprises of 225 acre park with an amphitheater and playground. The discovery center is also closely situated which is a great interactive children’s museum as well as an environmental center.

An added advantage that Murfreesboro has is that it offers a city life without the population density, which is why buying a home in Murfreesboro, Smyrna or LaVergne is attractive to home buyers.  Michaels Homes has several communities throughout Murfreesboro and Middle TN where we are building new homes.  If Murfreesboro is too busy then one can look for homes in Smyrna or LaVergne.  Most of our homes come with nice upgrades, which is one reason our quality built homes are selling.

Quality, affordable, and well built homes by Michael.

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BCS Contest Winner – Win $100 Gift Card to Local Restaurant

Several people joined in on our BCS Contest.  Alma Rollins is the winner! Her score was the closest: Alabama 21 , LSU 13.  Alma email us your contact number and someone from our office will contact you to make arrangements for delivery of the $100 gift card. email – michaelshomestn@gmail.com

 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN

Purchase does not increase chance of winning.

The prize: $100 Gift Card to your favorite restaurant. No cash or other prize substitution permitted. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the winner.

How to enter: You may enter the Sweepstakes through the Michaels Homes application on the Facebook platform. You can also find the application on the “Sweepstakes” tab on the Michaels Homes page on Facebook www.facebook.com

Terms and Conditions

By submitting an entry, you fully and unconditionally agree to and accept these Official Rules. Sweepstakes entries are limited to the United States and District of Columbia and is void where prohibited. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Subject to any governmental approval that may be required, Sponsor reserves the right to, without prior notice and at any time, terminate the Sweepstakes, in whole or in part, or modify Sweepstakes in any way, should any factor interfere with its proper conduct as contemplated by these Official Rules. Sweepstakes will begin on January 9, 2011 and end January 9th at 7:30pm central time. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion, to cancel the sweepstakes in its entirety, or only the online portion, if it becomes technically corrupted or because of non-authorized human intervention.

Eligibility. Must be at least [18 years] old to enter. Employees, officers, or directors of Sponsor, its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, and their children, parents, spouse, and members of their household are ineligible to participate. No purchase or online entry necessary. Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the United States. A purchase does not enhance your chance of winning.

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