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By Glenda Bramblett
(RE/MAX Carriage House)
HELLO,NASHVILLE!Glad to have had the oppportunity to work with hundreds and hundreds of families moving within and outside the Middle Tn area! And am looking forward to working with even more of you!Please feel free to leave your comments or questions and I will respond to those real estate comments and/or questions!I can't answer any legal questions or give any legal advice but I sure will be happy to address any concerns or unknowns about real estate.Thanks so much!
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By Andrew Alford
(Northwestern Mutual)
As a Financial planner in Nashville Tennessee, my mission as a Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Representative is to help you identify your current financial picture with your future financial goals. Along with a Network of Specialists, I provide innovative solutions using world-class insurance services and internationally recognized investment products. Through this, I develop enduring relationships with my Nashville clients.Areas of ExpertiseFinancial security is often a major objective in each of our lives. How financial security is defined varies from family to family and individual to individual. Through a personal needs analysis, I will let you know where you stand relative to where you want to be, and provide you with specific solutions that can help make your goals a realit...
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By Emily Lowe, Nashville TN Realtor
(RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group)
As many of you know, I am always scouring through listings trying to find places for Nashville Musicians to call home.  A couple of days ago during one of these searches I found a REAL jewel - check this out! 106 Bonnie Briar Lane (in Hillsboro Village) for $369,900.  This renovated townhouse has just over 2000 square feet, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms AND a studio control room designed by Carl Tatz!!!     Cool Redwood Shelving with Kohler Sauna/Foot Spa in the Master Bathroom!  There is custom shelving in the Master Closet Area!       The room has been acoustically calculated... and notice plenty of room for your guitars!   Wow!!!  Where do I sign?  If you'd like to take a closer look then feel free to contact me at 615.509.1753!          
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By Todd Lewis
(Legacy Development Group, LLC)
ActiveMLS #AreaAddressSub/DevBRBathsYr BltStoriesSq FtLP/SFList PriceDOM92934524400 BELMONT PARK TER APT 162 ARDEN PLACE22 / 1 19772.001,796$143.65$258,0009593013124400 BELMONT PARK TER Unit #147 ARDEN PLACE32 / 1 19752.002,368$137.20$324,90092Average2.5 197622,082$139.99$291,45093  SoldMLS #AreaAddressSub/DevBRBathsYr BltStoriesSq FtLP/SFList PriceSP/SFSales PriceClosedDOM87936524400 Belmont Park Terrace ARDEN PLACE 32 / 1 19792.002,350$104.26$245,000$104.26$245,0006/12/2007083123824400 Belmont Park Arden Place22 / 1 19752.001,968$131.86$259,500$131.35$258,5001/30/20071984813624400 BELMONT PARK TER ARDEN PLACE SEC 622 / 1 19732.001,862$144.47$269,000$143.93$268,0004/9/20072481938324400 BELMONT PARK TR #102 Arden Place21 / 2 19732.001,854$145.58$269,900$145.58$269,9001/29/20072488191224...
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By Todd Lewis
(Legacy Development Group, LLC)
Arden Place is a close knit community located in the heart od the highly sought after Green Hills neighborhood.  The community consists of about 160 Townhomes, It was built between 1973 and 1980.  There are 47 two bedroom townhomes and 113 three bedroom townhomes.  The community features a club house, swimming pool, and tennis courts.If you are not familiar with the location and neighborhood, here is a little information.  Arden Place is minutes away from the newly renovated Green Hills Mallwhich features shoppes and boutiques such as Tiffany & Co, Cole Hahn, Macy's, Louis Vuitton, Brooks Brothers, Coach and a lot more!  In addition, the old H.G. Hill Shopping Center has been converted into a main street with sidewalk shops and eateries.There are several places to eat, drink, shop, or j...
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By Lyle Patterson
(Real 2 Reel Imagery LLC)
I started out in construction as a home builder better known as a residential contractor. I built many homes in the Nashville and Franklin area over the past 20 plus years under the corporation of Patterson Contractors Inc. But my work was not just in new custom and speculative homes. I started to gravitate towards remodeling and additons in the early to mid 90's. Having built a large staisfied customer base I started to grow tired of subcontractors and their lack of quality. So I decided rather than grieve over each job and fight with these subs I would walk away while I could.But for twelve of those 20 plus years I also owned a Home Inspection and Consulting company. I really enjoyed this line of work and the name of my company was Southern Home Inspections. I knew the inside and outs...
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By Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
(Benchmark Realty LLc)
11 year old Haley Ham is trying to make a difference. Last year when her dog was poisoned to death by antifreeze, she decided to do something about it. She's asking the legislature to force manufacturers to add a bitter taste compound to antifreeze so that dogs and children wont be tempted to drink it. She's already has a petition signed by 1100 people sent to the Tennessee legislature, and sent a letter to the president.  This is a common sense change that should have been done many years ago, and the government should not have to force companies to do the right thing, consumers should. If I ran an antifreeze company, I would make the change now, and advertise it.     
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By Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
(Benchmark Realty LLc)
 I think our newspaper has lost touch with reality when I read the headlines. But I've said this for years, the air quality in Nashville has improved dramatically in the last decade. Why? I'm not sure that anyone knows all the reasons, but I would attribute it to better cars and trucks. Also the fact that the city is spread out with lots of green space helps. Whatever the reason, the Nashville area is one of only 13 areas nation-wide to meet federal standards for air pollution.  For cities that don't meet the standard, expect the EPA to step in make changes of their own.
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By Emily Lowe, Nashville TN Realtor
(RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group)
Then consider buying your first home right off the bat!  Most likely you have been spending the last four years of your life as a poverty stricken college student with barely enough money in your pocket to support your social life!  You have heard that home buying is a good thing for all people to do - but why?  Did you know that home buying creates wealth?  Or did you know that the government actually assists first time home buyers as a way to help our economy?  Maybe you've got a small chunk of money coming to you upon graduation and you want to do something good with it?  There are even some employers out there who will give you sign on bonuses that you can put towards a home!  If you start early with home buying and saving money in an IRA, etc. you can REALLY accumulate a LOT of wea...
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By Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
(Benchmark Realty LLc)
Nashville real estate - Saturday was my wife Elizabeths birthday, and i decided to take the day off, no showing properties, no setting up open houses, if I could put it off until Monday, I did. We spent the afternoon at the GArden and antiques show at the convention center in Nashville. It was interesting to see dining room tables that cost more than a new car, and clock that were 200 years old. I had a call at around 03:00 while I was at the show, from a realtor wanting to show one of my listing at 06:00. This particular home was a new construction property that wasn't completely finished. I didn't ask, but I wanted to. WHY would you show a home in the dark?  I know that sometimes you have to do the best you can in the time you have, but I really try my best to show homes in the daylig...
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By Maria Holland, Realtor, ABR, GRI, CDPE, SFR
(RE/Max Homes & Estates, ABR,GRI, CDPE, SFR)
I don't know about the rest of you out there, but when interest rates took a dive my business went crazy.  I have hardly been able to breathe the last 6 weeks for being so busy; however, just this last week everything has started slowing down again which is the opposite effect of what should be happening with the approach of Spring.  Hits to my website have diminshed by 50%.  Lead tracking to my ads have shown a decrease in onlookers.  It has stopped as quickly as it climbed.Why is it that the interest rates have slowly been working themselves back up again?  It seems in a slower economy that interest rates would  remain fairly steady, and while they are still historically low, they are continuing to climb upward.  I find the whole market completely unpredictable.  While sales in our ar...
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By Eric and Julie Johnson
(YOUR MOVE REAL ESTATE)
New Location - Mad Mod! 504 4th Avenue South. 244-6807. This modern furniture and accessories store has moved to SoBro. Hours are Mon - Sat, 11 am - 7 pm and Sun, 1 pm - 5 pm. Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Thursday, February 7 from 4 pm - 7 pm. 10% of proceeds go to the YWCA. Extended Hours - Chile Burrito! 162 4th Avenue North. 248-0025. Chile Burrito now serves lunch on Saturdays! Hours are Mon - Fri, 10:30 am - 3 pm and Sat, 11 am - 2:30 pm. Events this Week The Goat or, Who is Sylvia? Now through Sun, Feb 16. TPAC’s Johnson Theatre. 505 Deaderick Street. 255-ARTS. $40. Performance times vary. Edward Albee’s tale of a married, middle-aged architect whose life crumbles when he falls in love with a goat. Nashville Ballet’s Winter Series Fri, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 16. TPAC’s Polk Theatre. ...
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By Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
(Benchmark Realty LLc)
Nashville real estate sales were down in January compared to 2007. No surprise here, we've been hearing the bad news for months now. What you don't hear is that the prices were up 4 percent this year compared to last year. So for all of the shoppers out there looking for a Blue Light special, I'm sorry, it's probably not going to happen. Even though sales are down 28 percent in volume, sellers in general are not in a panic. The average days on market is 78 which is still very good historically.The 1,644 home closings in January represents a decrease of 28 percent from the 2,289 closings reported for the same period last year.The median residential price during January was $179,900  That compares with last year of $172,900.  Inventory levels were up 27 percent to  21,952.  This posting a...
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By The Brewer Team - Benchmark Realty
(Benchmark Realty)
Bells Bend has had many projects proposed and rejected by the City of Nashville. Now a Developer has made yet another proposal to the city for a 1400 acre development with a price tag of $4 billion dollars. Needless to say, the infrastructure will have to be upgraded, including a new bridge across the Cumberland river. You might ask yourself , why does this project have a better chance to get approved than the others before. One word TAXES. The city of Nashville is getting tired of hearing about all of the businesses moving from other states to Williamson county. The thought is that if they had something that looked like Cool Springs, it would pay like Cool Springs. It sounds good, but will people want to live there. Not if they have school age children. The fact of the matter is that t...
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By Emily Lowe, Nashville TN Realtor
(RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group)
Well, it has been a while since there have been listings for the musicians in Davidson County, Tennessee, but finally there are some to peek at!  If you're not yet Keith Urban or Faith Hill, but you're on your way up, here's the perfect place for you to land! 502 Rural Hill Road for $134,900.  This Renovated 1966 Split Level has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and over 2100 Square Feet!  There is a Sound Proofed Room in the Finished Basement and a Window to View Through for the Engineer/Producer.          Now, let's say you have started selling some singles, you're getting a bit of air play and you are ready to move up in the world, then take a look at 5660 Valley View Road for $512,000.  This gorgeous stone home in Cape Cod style has 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, and nearly 3000 Square Feet!     ...
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By Rhonda Burgess, Moving to Nashville TN Real Estate Specialist
(Southern Living Realty Partners)
                 The following listings are foreclosures or bank-owned properties currently on the market in the Nashville, TN area.  All properties are sold in "as-is" condition.  Potential home buyers must provide an approval letter or proof of funds to close, and all offers should be non-contingent (no home to sell).  For questions, call Rhonda Burgess, Broker, Realty World Southern Living, 877-750-0854 or email Rhonda@RealtyWorldNashville.com.   Click on the highlighted city name for additional information. City                     List Price               Bedrooms        Baths         Sq.Ft.                 TypeAntioch                 $86000                        2                  1.5            1092               TownhouseAntioch                 $119900                      3   ...
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By Emily Lowe, Nashville TN Realtor
(RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group)
Why do I love Top 3 so much?  I need to be a writer for David Letterman's Top 10 - LOL!  But anyway, if you want to live in Davidson County's Nashville in the West Meade area and want to live there for under $350K, here are my top three choices: First up, a lovely renovated ranch at 860 Brook Hollow Road for $299,900!  4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths and over 2500 Square Feet!        All of this on nearly an acre!  Second, 968 Windrowe for $299,992. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a little over 2000 square feet on a full acre! Renovated Kitchen!       Uh-oh, I feel an "Emily" suggestion coming on --- *update the exterior by painting the brick a nice 2008 color and update that landscaping for some better curb appeal - easy to do and fairly inexpensive*   And last, but not least, 825 Highland Park Court f...
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By Rhonda Burgess, Moving to Nashville TN Real Estate Specialist
(Southern Living Realty Partners)
I received a call last week from Jamey Tucker of WKRN News 2, the Nashville ABC affiliate, looking to interview some agents about the foreclosure market here in Nashville.  He had read one of the posts on my Activerain blog discussing foreclosures in the Nashville area.  I was excited and delighted to have interviewed and to have been featured on the local evening news.  I have Activerain to thank first and foremost for the blog platform and the exposure.  Check it out. Be sure to click on the video. Foreclosure Rate Rises Across Tennessee
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By Emily Lowe, Nashville TN Realtor
(RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group)
Okay, how was that for an ultra specific blog topic??? :) But that is what I wanted to blog on tonight!  I just love finding these little treasures out there!  So if you are a first time buyer in Davidson County's Nashville and you want to live on the South Side, consider these! First up is 1308 Little Hamilton Avenue in the trendy up-and-coming area near the Fairgrounds.  Formally called Wedgewood Houston, this little pocket of houses is just off of the I-65 Wedgewood Avenue exit and new development is slowly but surely pushing this way! So, 1308 Little Hamilton Avenue is listed at $73,900 with 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath and just under 1000 square feet. It was completely renovated in 2005 and has been foreclosed on, so time to take advantage!     Secondly, take a look at 359 Hester Avenue for ...
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By Brian Thomas Smith - Nashville Real Estate Agent
(Prudential Woodmont Realty)
 MSN Journalist http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/3BadReasonsToBuyAHome.aspxMy comments to Liz Pulliam Weston of MSN regarding her article.  I emailed this to her today.To Liz Pulliam Weston, I believe the media has caused much of the current "scare" with relation to home buying and selling. Granted, places like New York, Florida, and California (states I have family that own Real Estate) have seen a major decline in the Real Estate Market, to name a few, but there are many towns and cities in the country that are doing very well. I am a Realtor in Nashville, TN, my business is flourishing and the market here is still moving ahead. The market is not as aggressive as it was 3 to 5 years ago but it is still moving ahead, growing and increasing in value. Yes the ...
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