It's almost summer, so bring on the sunshine! With warmer weather approaching, it's time to uncover those pools. Whether you currently own a pool or are looking to purchase a home with one, we've got some tips for prepping and maintaining your own private oasis. 

Opening Your Pool
  • Algae grows faster when temps are higher than 65, so don't wait too long to open your pool.
  • Pool water should be fully drained and replaced every two to three years to avoid a build-up of algae and to extend the life of your investment.
  • If you notice there's standing water on your cover, be sure to use a sump pump to drain it. This will help you avoid damaging the cover and will prevent too much of the excess from leaking into your pool water. 
  • It's also…

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Fun isn't hard to find in and around Chattanooga, so we've put together some of our favorite upcoming festivals and events to help you choose!

Chattanooga River Market | March 9-10 will be the 2024 opening weekend at the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza. Local artisans will have booths from 10am-5pm on Saturdays and 10am-4pm on Sundays through October. Make a day of it and explore the Aquarium and/or National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.

Rock The Riverfront | March 14-April 14 from 8:30am-8:30pm each day. This month-long festival is a unique and FREE event on the Chattanooga Green. This interactive art installation will also feature live music, fire performances, food, parades, and tons of themed activities.

Lucky Shamrock Market at Cambridge…

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So you've decided to list your home and need someone to do the heavy lifting to get it sold? Maybe your family is growing or you're ready to downsize? Looking for the ideal space to call your first home? It's time to call a real estate professional! Choosing the right agent can seem like a daunting task, but we've put together a guide to help keep things simple.

Do I Really Need a Real Estate Agent?

Although you can list and sell your own home, there are many benefits to hiring an agent. A realtor is working in the local market every day, so their knowledge of current pricing trends is invaluable. This can ensure you make the highest profit possible on your home. They know what buyers are looking for and how to stage your home to grab the…

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Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, May 27th to Friday, June 3rd.

Sunday, May 29th 

2022 Street Food Festival

When: 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd 
Cost: Free

Calling all foodies! This weekend, the Chattanooga Market is hosting the 2022 Street Food Festival. Bring the entire family to try these unique spins on traditional menu items. Food trucks will be lined up and ready to take you on a delicious food journey as you may want to try something from each truck. In between bites, you can work up your appetite again walking throughout the market shopping from local vendors. For a map or more information, check out the Chattanooga Market’s website here.


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Is moving into your new home on your to-do list? Not just I-have-never-lived here-before new, but no-one-has-ever-lived-here-before new? Whether you're a current homeowner or a first-time home searcher, a newly constructed home could be just what you need to make your property dreams a reality this year. Here are four reasons why new builds could be worth your downpayment and/or putting your current living space on the market.


1. Unleash Your Creativity

If you've ever played the popular computer game The Sims, you know how much it is to design your own space. Depending on when you enter the building process, new home construction can be just like that, but in real life! Whether you're working with a contractor to fill an empty plot or you're…

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Spring cleaning is an annual ritual that many perform—some more enthusiastically than others—to clear out the winter debris and achieve a more comfortable environment for everyone in our households. But performing spring cleaning and annual home maintenance tasks isn’t only good for our homes. According to medical science, it’s actually good for our mental and physical health too. In fact, increasing numbers of people have begun to view spring cleaning as an act of self-care because of its benefits to mind and body health. This year, don’t skip this ritual; luxuriate in its healthful benefits, and enhance your living space with improved maintenance at the same time.

Spring Cleaning Benefits Your Mental and Physical Health

Ever walk into a…

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COVID-19

Everyone is being impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak differently. Learn what's happening in the Chattanooga area real estate market since we've impacted and how we are helping our locals!

Real Estate and COVID-19 Effects in Chattanooga

First of all, we hope you and your families are doing well, safe, and healthy!

During this strange and difficult time, we wanted to reach out and let you know that The Torgerson Team is here to help however we can! Below are a few ways that can help you, your families, and your friends during this unknown time.

 

#1 REFINANCING— You may want to look into refinancing your home! The federal government cut their rates to 0%. This doesn't mean interest rates for mortgages are at 0%, but what it does mean is that…

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Looking for the best places in Chattanooga to visit for the holidays? We’ve scoped out all of the best Chattanooga has to offer for holiday fun this year and have brought it all together for you! Here are our favorite local destinations to enjoy your holiday season in Chattanooga: 

December 14-23 

Gingerbread Workshops at the Creative Discovery Museum

When: Saturday, December 14 - Sunday, December 22
Where: Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Cost: $30 for members; $55 for nonmembers

Kick off the holiday season with this sweet tradition. The whole family will enjoy creating sweet and sticky houses from gingerbread, icing, candy and other sugary confections. The workshop includes hot chocolate, cookies,…

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Draw your dream home and enter to win an iPad mini!

Kids, if you could have any home in the world, what would it look like? Would it have a full basketball court, a swimming pool or a backyard full of horses? Would the house be lime green? How many bedrooms would it have?

For the month of October, The Torgerson Team is hosting its first "Draw Your Dream Home" contest and the sky's the limit on what you can imagine! Draw us your ultimate dream home for a chance to win a brand new iPad!

Here's how it works:

1. Children ages 18 and under may draw their dream home and mail it in to us at:
The Torgerson Team
202 Manufacturers Rd.
Chattanooga, TN 37405

2. With the submission, be sure to include the child's name and age, parent(s) name, phone…

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