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Yesterday started with Severe Weather warnings. The new said 6 to 10 inches of snow and ice. The north side of town was to get mostly snow, the southern part a mixture with what they feared to be a lot of ice.

WE had plenty of groceries, but I decided to do a quick BMT run first thing just in case. (that would be Bread, Milk, Toilet Paper) I left my house around 8:30. After a couple of small errands, I stopped at the grocery. It had begun to snow but I wasn't worried. About 9:15 my husband called and told me to get my @#$ in the car because it was coming down hard! By 9:30 I was back on the road.

Amazing what can happen in an hour!

It continued to snow lightly all day. By afternoon we had a blanket of snow.

This is what it looked like out front.

By 9:30pm there was approximately 4 inches. During the night, an additional inch fell. This time it was ice.

That's the broken ice on the step. Very dangerous.

The temperatures are not going above freezing and will be as low as 9 degrees tonight.

It's going to be a cold white weekend.

Snow Angel praying for sunshine and warmer weather!

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Connie Harveyis a full time Realtor with Prudential Woodmont Realty Group in Brentwood TN. She services both Buyers and Sellers with their Real Estate need in Nashville TN, Franklin TN, Brentwood TN and surrounding areas.

She can be reached at                615-661-7800         615-661-7800 x 1300 or HarveyC@realtracs.com.

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Franklin TN Real Estate - Chestnut Bend  2009 Market Report

Chestnut Bend prices have finally stabilized and sales have increase a full 50 % over 2008. Homeowners saw their home prices decrease up to 22% when prices fell from their high in 2007.

In 2006 Nissan moved their corporate headquarters to Franklin in Middle Tennessee. Several neighborhoods quickly became favorite, thus driving up the prices of homes to  numbers we had not seen.

Chestnut Bend was one of the neighborhoods that became very popular. Backing up to Franklin High School with its International Baccalaureate program and overall High Scholastic scores made it a great fit for those wanting newer homes in Franklin with many amenities.

The average sales price in 2005 was $427,860, in 2006 $519,481 and in 2007 $544,694. Those who bought in 2006 and 2007 and have since been relocated saw that their equity had disappeared in a similar fashion to cities they read about in the newspaper. In 2008 the average sales price decreased 18%. One of the largest drops in Middle Tennessee.

Meanwhile, the Franklin TN Real Estate market saw the sales rise from 2005 through 2007 and also had an adjustment, just not as steep:

There are currently only 2 homes on the market in Chestnut Bend. This would normally be considered Low Inventory. As we see the local market continue to pick up, these homes have positioned themselves well. There are currently 907 homes on the market in Franklin TN with an median asking price of $449,900.

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Connie Harveyis a local agent with Prudential Woodmont Realty, serving home buyers and sellers in Nashville, TN, Brentwood TN, and Franklin TN. Let her help you realize your Real Estate goals.

Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.

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Brentwood TN Real Estate Trends for 2009 - Chenoweth Neighborhood Market Report

Where Chenoweth prices have held mostly steady the last 2 years, sales have not. Homes sold between $408,500, or $125 a square foot, and $715,000, or $161/sqft. The one consistent factor in all of the home sales is that Buyers no longer want to come in and update the homes they purchase.

Brentwood TN Real Estate market reflected similar outcomes in pricing but the number of units sold did not decrease as much.

For whatever reason, the sales in Chenoweth were down 30% in 2009 over 2008. The BIG NEWS on this is that all 6 sales in 2009 occurred in the first half of the year. Yes, spring is usually the busier time for home sales, but there were NO closings after July and there are currently no pendings. The average asking prices are up and there 7 homes on the market giving them a 14 month supply of inventory.

The Brentwood TN Real Estate market has only a 10 month supply of homes.

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Connie Harveyis a local agent with Prudential Woodmont Realty, serving home buyers and sellers in Nashville, TN, Brentwood TN, and Franklin TN. Let her help you realize your Real Estate goals.

Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.

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Brentwood TN Real Estate - Hearthstone 2009 Year End Market Report

Hearthstone is probably one of the few neighborhoods in the Nashville area that actually saw their average sales price INCREASE. That tells you a lot about a neighborhood. Tough it's listed as a Brentwood subdivision, and they do have a Brentwood mailing address, it is actually in Davidson County and zoned for Metro Public Schools.

The number of homes sold is down dramatically from 2008 but with the slight increase in price, this should worry you none. Most of these homes were built in the mid to late 80's. At the time they filled a huge need for this area. All brick with somewhat larger yards, mature trees, and just a couple of miles to I-65.

The Brentwood TN Real Estate market, like it's neighbor Nashville saw prices decrease between 8 and 10% in 2009. Sales in general increased three months in a row with volume up 13% in December, almost 58% in November and 63% in October. It's too early to predict that we are in recovery, but the numbers are looking good.

The Tennessean reported last week that according to GNAR, the local Board of Realtors, that the prices seem to have stabilized. Stabilized or not, confidence appears to be up. With 2 of the 4 sales occuring in November and December, one could assume that it was the result of the First Time Home Buyers Credit.

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Connie Harveyis a local agent with Prudential Woodmont Realty, serving home buyers and sellers in Nashville, TN, Brentwood TN, and Franklin TN. Let her help you realize your Real Estate goals.

Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.

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Nashville TN Real Estate - Holt Woods 2009 Year End Market Report

Homes in Holt Woods continue to maintain their value even as prices continue to decline in many areas of Middle Tennessee. The total number of sales is down 25% but the prices have barely moved.

Nashville TN Real Estate has seen the decline in sales and prices like the rest of the country. With overall sales down just over 9% for the City and prices down 11%, Holt Woods continues to be a good value.

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Connie is a local agent with Prudential Woodmont Realty, serving home buyers and sellers in Nashville, TN, Brentwood TN, and Franklin TN. She is also a Homeowner in Holt Woods.

Let her help you realize your Real Estate goals.

Connie can be reached at               615-661-7800         615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.

Brentwood TN Kickstarts your 2010 Resolutions with a Free Fitness Class!

On January 25, 2010 the Williamson County Indoor Sports Complex will offer a fee fitness class from 9:30 to 10:30. The ISC has started "A New You for a New Year" program to help you meet your 2010 fitness goals.

This is a sample class to show you some of the fitness opportunities available to you at the Brentwood location of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation. Just off of Concord Road on Heritage Lane, this facility is state of the art with indoor swimming - both open and lap swimming - indoor tennis and a wonderful wellness center with trainers available to help you.

Though the January 25th class is free, Williamson County residents can purchase, at a reduced price in January, a 30 day Visit pass for only $30. This is visits, not a monthly fee. You use it once a week, twice, whatever suits your fitness program. When you've been 30 times, it's done.

Annual passes are just $225 for a family and can be used at the facilities in Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview and the latest addition in Spring Hill.

For information on other programs, and there are many for all ages, visit thier website www.wcparksandrec.com. To register for the FREE fitness class, call the ISC at 615-370-3471.

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Connie Harveyis a full time Realtor with Prudential Woodmont Realty Group in Brentwood TN. She services both Buyers and Sellers with their Real Estate need in Nashville TN, Franklin TN, Brentwood TN and surrounding areas.

She can be reached at                615-661-7800         615-661-7800 x 1300 or HarveyC@realtracs.com.

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Brentwood TN Real Estate - Raintree Forest 2009 Market Report

Sales in Raintree Forest decreased by almost 50% in 2009 over 2008 sales. Though it is a very popular neighborhood, most of the homes were built in the late 80's and early 90's. If they haven't been updated, they fall into that area where Buyers just don't want to do anything, if they don't have to.

Brentwood TN Real Estate, like everywhere shows sales down about 10%.

The average asking price increased from $677,957 in 2008 to $682,308.

The average sales price dropped from $653,513 to $634,240 just 3% from '08 to '09.

There are currently 45 homes pending with an average Asking Price of $688,723, similar to 2009 asking prices. There are currently 425 homes on the market - a 10 1/2 month supply - with an average asking price of $828,728.

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Connie Harveyis a full time Realtor with Prudential Woodmont Realty Group in Brentwood TN. She services both Buyers and Sellers with their Real Estate need in Nashville TN, Franklin TN, Brentwood TN and surrounding areas.

She can be reached at                615-661-7800         615-661-7800 x 1300 or HarveyC@realtracs.com.

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Nashville TN Real Estate - Villages of Brentwood 2009 Year End Market Report

The Villages of Brentwood saw one of the smallest decreases in Sales Prices in all of Nashville in 2009. Over all sales were up 13% for the year and 80% for the final quarter. With average sales prices in the $170's, this neighborhood witnessed  the benefit of the $8000 First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit more than many neighboring subdivisions.

The Villages of Brentwood continue to be popular due to the price and location of the neighborhood. Situated just north of Nippers Corner between Edmondson Pike and Nolensville Road, one can reach either I-24 or I-65 in 5 minutes or less. Just minutes then to Downtown Nashville, Cool Springs and Brentwood getting to work is never a problem.

Nashville TN Real Estate, like many cities, is very school driven. The Villages of Brentwood is zoned for the ever popular Granbery Elementary and John Overton High Schools.

There are currently 11 properties for sale and 4 already pending for the year. Normally we would say that there is a good bit of inventory, but for those seeking to benifit from the extended Tax Credit, now is the time to prepare your home for the market. The Tax Credit ends April 30th. Buyers must be under contract to purchase by then and to close by June 30th.

For Sellers who have owned their home for 5 years or more, there is also a $6000 Tax Encentive for you to purchase your next home. Dates remain the same.

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Connie Harveyis a full time Realtor with Prudential Woodmont Realty Group in Brentwood TN. She services both Buyers and Sellers with their Real Estate need in Nashville TN, Franklin TN, Brentwood TN and surrounding areas.

She can be reached at                615-661-7800         615-661-7800 x 1300 or HarveyC@realtracs.com.

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Nashville TN Real Estate - Bradford Hills 2009 Year End Market Report

The Nashville TN Real Estate market saw some major changes in the final quarter of 2009. With city wide sales up over 41% in the last quarter compared to the same time in 2008, those homeowners in the modestly priced homes saw inventory moving at a quick pace.

Bradford Hills was no different. With over 40 different Floor Plans and square foot sizes ranging from 1200 Square Feet (SqFt) to over 3000 SqFt we decided to give you the average price per square foot (SqFt).

The number of homes sold was virtually the same year to year. Prices dipped 5%, well above the 11% average price decrease in Nashville in general. The final quarter of 2009 had 8 closings and the 3rd quarter 11 closings. That means that 61% of the sales occurred in the last half of the year.

There are currently 7 houses on the market, one with a financing contingency. That leave 6 or a less than 3 month supply of homes.

The Nashville TN Real Estate market for the year is still down 9% over 2008. Sales prices are down 11%. Inventory is also down but there is still a 7 1/2 month supply. The average sales price in Nashville went from $251,790 in 2008 to $225,252 in 2009. I point this out because the average price of the 2482 homes that are currently on the market is $354,351. There are going to be a lot of very disappointed people!

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Connie is a local agent with Prudential Woodmont Realty, serving home buyers and sellers in Nashville, TN, Brentwood TN, and Franklin TN. She is also a Homeowner in neighboring Holt Woods.

Let her help you realize your Real Estate goals.

Connie can be reached at               615-661-7800         615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.

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Do Not Call Registry for your Cell Phones!

There has been a lot of talk recently about Cell phone numbers being released to Telemarketers. With more than 30% of people without Land Lines, this is the next big group for them to target. You can now call the Federal Government's "Do Not Call Registry". That number is 1-888-382-1222.

Though this is available, it is not as scary as you think. There have been many reports that you do NOT need to register your numbers because the numbers HAVE NOT been released.

However, for those of you who live by the "just in case" theory the following will let you register anyway:

Be sure to call from the phone you're wanting to register. Call from all of your phones, even those you think that you've registered in the past. The call is easy. They will ask you to press 1 for English and then to press 1 again if you want to register your phone. Then just type in the number you're calling from and your done!

It takes 31 days before they are no longer able to call you. After that, if you get a solicitation call, get the company name and then file a complaint at DoNotCall.gov.

Simple as that!

 You can check other sites for more information on this topic. Like I said before IT'S NOT AS SCARY AS YOU THINK!

One from the FTC: www.ftc.gov/opa/2007/02/dnccellphones.shtm

and www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp

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Connie Harveyis a full time Realtor with Prudential Woodmont Realty Group in Brentwood TN. She services both Buyers and Sellers with their Real Estate need in Nashville TN, Franklin TN, Brentwood TN and surrounding areas.

She can be reached at                615-661-7800         615-661-7800 x 1300 or HarveyC@realtracs.com.

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