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Moving to Tennessee
Hosted by Paul & Joanne Kraft · EN
Dreaming of a fresh start in the Volunteer State? Whether you’re escaping the hustle of city life or seeking a community that feels like home, Tennessee offers the charm, affordability, and warmth you’re looking for.
Join Paul and Joanne Kraft—real estate professionals and investors, and former Californians turned proud Tennesseans—as they share their journey of how they left everything they knew in 2012 and brought their family to a state they'd never lived in before.
Settle in and soak up their heartfelt insights — Paul & Joanne help you feel right at home in Tennessee. From discovering the charm of local life to navigating your way through the real estate landscape, they’re right beside you, cheering you on at every step. When you’re ready to start your Tennessee journey, they’re ready to welcome you home.
Ready to turn your Tennessee dream into reality? Give them a call, and subscribe, leave a review, and share with friends and family considering a move.
📧 Contact Paul & Joanne at Info@MaplewoodRealty, MovingtoTennessee@gmail.com, or 615-475-7300. Follow their Tennessee life on Instagram as they share Tennessee culture at @Movingto_Tennessee. They'd love to help you make Tennessee home.
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2026 Laws - What You Need to Know
Jan 100:31:43Tap to summarize✨ 2026 Laws: What You Need to Know ✨ A new year brings new laws—and if you’re considering a move to Tennessee, some of these changes may catch you off guard. In this episode, your favorite hosts, Paul and Joanne walk through a handful of 2026 law updates in both CA and TN you may not be aware of, in a clear, easy-to-understand way—no legal jargon, no overwhelm. They talk about what these laws could mean for families, drivers, homeowners, and everyday life, and why so many people are taking a closer look at Tennessee. Whether you’re actively planning a move or just starting to ask, “Is this our next chapter?” this episode is designed to help you feel informed and encouraged. 🎧 Grab a cup of coffee, press play, and join the conversation. 📍 And if your family is thinking about moving to Tennessee, Paul and Joanne would love to be your first call. Their company, Maplewood Realty, specializes in helping families do exactly what theirs did, relocate and move to Tennessee. They would love to help you take that next step with confidence. 👉 Call their team at 615-475-7300, Email them at Info@movingtoTennessee, or Follow and DM with questions on Instagram @Movingto_Tennessee. "We’re here to help you navigate your next step into real estate in Tennessee—because we'd love to help you make Tennessee home."
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Boots on the Ground
Sep 28, 2020Tap to summarizeEpisode [03] Boots on the Ground - Visiting Tennessee to spy out the land. Once you've looked at enough articles, stats, and weather apps, you've decided Tennessee might be your future home. Now, it's time to put boots on the ground. This episode shares how to make your first trip here as informative as possible. Besides reaching out to have coffee with Joanne and I in Franklin... Discover what you should look for first. How to cover a lot of the area, and find out the best ways to get here. Listen to the very end--you might just hear our very first blooper reel. [You're welcome. ] We'd love to get you on an automated MLS real estate list, meet you for coffee, help connect you with business owners and public school, private school and homeschool parents who'd love to encourage you as well. Follow us on IG @Movingto_Tennessee In 2012 we packed up our life and came to make a new one in the rolling hills of Tennessee. This is our story. We'd love to help you exodus California and make Tennessee home. Meet your hosts: Paul Kraft is a real estate broker and attorney, licensed in both California and Tennessee. Joanne Kraft is a published nonfiction author with an amazing gift of hospitality! They work hard to help great Californians find real estate in the great state of Tennessee. They'd love to be a part of your Tennessee story. Follow IG @movingto_Tennessee or Email them at MovingtoTennessee@gmail.com
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