Nashville Tennessee Living

Urban Chickens come to Nashville!

This Week Metro Council of Nashville TN voted to allow people living in Residential zoning districts to raise Hens in their backyards. For an annual $25 permit fee, residents will be allowed to keep 2, 4, or 6 hens, depending on the size of their property. Chickens will not be allowed in the front yards and no Roosters are permitted.

Urban Chicken Advocates of Nashville has worked for Two Years to make this happen. Julie Simpson, who founded UCAN and lives in West Meade said that she "and about two dozen other core members plan to apply for permits immediately".

A "sunset" provision was written into the bill allowing for a review in two years. Eight of the 35 Council areas were exempted through an amendment that was added. Those districts included Hermitage, 6 southeastern areas in the county and one west Nashville district.

District 31, represented by Fabian Bedne opted out immediately because they are already struggling to sell their homes and felt that having neighbors with chickens could make it that much more difficult.

So other than these 8 districts, you can put up your coop and look forward to Fresh Eggs in the morning.

We recommend that if you live in a PUD with a homeowners Association that you check with the board before the neighbors hear the clucking in the morning.

Del Webb Tennessee Lake Providence

2011 Market Report

The Lake Providence home sales numbers are incredible for 2011. Unless they were under-reported by the on-site agents, sales were up 233% over 2010.

Resales accounted for 7 of the sales both in 2010 and 2011. This shows a consistent number of people "leaving" the neighborhood.

With the number of home going up dramatically, the percentage of resales dropped from 12% to less than 5%!

Lake Providence Sales Prices went up over 10%. Since most of the 135 sales were new construction this would indicate and increase in consumer confidence. We relatively sure that the Builder did not increase prices since we've been out there often with Buyers. It would indicate, instead, that People are adding more upgrades.

Lake Providence is a 55+ Community in Mount Juliet Tennessee built by Del Webb, a division of Pulte Builders. Retiring to Tennessee is becoming more and more popular. In October of 2010, Forbes Magazine named Nashville one of "America's Most Affordable Cities."

The Lake Providence Community offers many amenities besides being an Active Adult Community.

There are currently 14 homes active on the market in Lake Providence. 10 of these are ReSales and are very likely available quickly for someone wanting to Retire to Tennessee!

If you would like More Information on Active Adult Communities in Middle Tennessee, please contact us for our free package!

Brentwood TN Real Estate

Raintree Forest 2011 Market Report

Raintree Forest sales were very consistent in 2011 compared to those of 2012. Prices were down, but no more than that of the area.

There was one Short Sale that pulled the average sales price down a little. Overall, the sales stayed strong in Raintree Forest.

There is one house pending and there are 5 homes listed as Active. Of the 5, 2 of the active listings have Financing Contingencies on them.

Raintree Forrest is a popular neighborhood for those relocating to Middle Tennessee. It has wonderful walk/bike trails throughout and a lovely Pool Playground complex. It's almost walking distance to the popular Ravenwood High and Kenrose Elementary Schools.

Franklin TN Real Estate

Founders Pointe 2011  Market Report

It's always a pleasure doing a market report on Founders Pointe. It seems like the numbers always look better here than anywhere else in Middle Tennessee!

Prices are up 4% and days on the market are down 20%. Two great things Sellers like to hear! There are currently on 3 homes for sale in Founders Pointe. That is less than a 2 month supply.

A 6 month supply of homes is considered a balanced market. Less that that would indicate a Sellers market. More that that is a Buyers market. There is currently a 10 month supply of homes in Middle Tennessee.

If you're seriously thinking of selling your home in Founders Pointe, now would be the time to do it.

Founders Pointe is located just off Highway 96 on the West side of Franklin. It is convenient to downtown Franklin and to the new Harris Teeter at Westhaven. There are walking trails though the neighborhood connecting play areas and the community pool.

Brentwood TN Real Estate

Chestnut Springs 2011 Market Report

Nashville TN Real Estate is experiencing a rise in home sales. Brentwood is no different. All of the area is still experiencing different amounts of decreases in sales prices.

Chestnut Springs is seeing the opposite. The number of sales is down but the prices have gone up. This is a great thing for Chestnut Springs.

There are only 3 homes for sale at this time. One of these has a Home Sale Contingency.(The Buyer must sell their own home before they can proceed to closing).

Chestnut Springs is located on the west side of Brentwood. It is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Brentwood. The lots are small and the Homeowners Association fees cover the lawn care.

The west side of the neighborhood is connected to the Concord Road park where there is a playgroung, Shelter and walking trails.

Nashville Originals 

Discounted Restaurant Gift Certificates One Day Only!

I just received the email from Nashville Originals that Wednesday December 14, 2011 their gift certificates will go on sale for 30 to 40% discount!

Nashville Originals is a collection of 48 Locally Owned Independent restaurants who have joined together to support one another and to increase their overall visibility. They are some of my personal favorite restaurants around town.

These discounted gift cards will sell out quickly. Usually by 8:30am they tell me! Go to their Instagift website and order your cards!

This is you way to support Local Businesses at a discount. It's a win win!

ENJOY!

Free Christmas Events in Nashville TN 

Week of December 12th, 2011

December 13

Merry Tuba Christmas - This is one of my favorite annual FREE events! There will be 2 performances, 11am and 12:30pm at the First Baptist Church at 108 Seventh Avenue in Downtown Nashville. This 45 performance features 45 Tubas playing Christmas Carols. Parking is free in the Church parking lot. The performance is free but they will collect donations for the downtown Presbyterian Church's Homeless lunch program.

December 14

Nashville Unlimited Christmas Concert benefiting Room in the Inn at 7pm at Christ Church Cathedral, 900 Broadway. This concert will have many local musicians and several surprise guests! One never knows who they will see at this concert. The concert is free, but they are suggesting a $20 donation to Room at the Inn. 255-7729

December 16 December 18

Christmas with Amanda at the Nashville Public Library downtown at Noon. Amanda has been playing the piano since she was 3. Now you can enjoy a break from work or shopping and hear her perform some of her favorite Christmas melodies. 612 Church Street. 862-5800

The Polar Express will be shown on the downtown square in Murfreesboro by the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and lots of warm clothing! This outdoor movie will begin at 6pm.

December 18

Brentwood United Methodist Church's Festival of Carols with the 100 member Chancel Choir and Orchestra of Brentwood. 7pm at 309 Franklin Road in Brentwood. The concert will be conducted by Bill Caldwell and will include many of your favorite Christmas Carols. 327-7249

The Schola Pacis' Festival of Lessons and Carols at Christ the King Church. This spectacular event will start at 3pm. The Church is located at 3001 Belmont Boulevard. www.scholapacis.com

Brentwood TN Real Estate

Chenoweth Fall 2011 Market Report

Chenoweth Sales have held steady in the Third Quarter of 2011 compared to those of 2010.

The Average Sales Prices show them down 3% but the actual Price per Square Foot increased 1.5% in the 3rd Quarter compared to the same time in 2010! The Price/Sqft was $122 in 2010 and increased to $123.77 in 2011!

Chenoweth has 5 properties for sale, one with an Inspection Contingency and one Pending Sale.

This leaves less than a 3 month supply of inventory!

If our market continues along this course, we may see real recovery here in Middle Tennessee in 2012!

Brentwood TN Real Estate

Chestnut Springs Fall 2011 Market Report

Chestnut Springs sales are down a bit in 2011 compared with sales in 2010. The numbers below show year-to-date.

The actual Third Quarter of 2011 only had a single closing compared to 4 closings in 2010.

Chestnut Springs currently has 6 properties for sale, 2 of which have financing contingencies. This is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Brentwood which has an Average Sales Price of $582,000.

Buyers should be gobbling up these listings!

Franklin TN Real Estate

Founders Pointe Fall 2011 Market Report

Founders Pointe is one of the most consistently selling neighborhoods in the Middle Tennessee area. The numbers below show a big increase in the Third Quarter of 2011, but the year to date numbers are very consistent with those of 2010 in the same time period. There were 19 sales between January and October of 2011 compared to 18 in 2010.

Prices are down somewhat but properties are not staying on the market long.

Founders Pointe currently has only 2 homes active for sale. If you look at just this past quarter, it's less than a months supply!

There is one interesting note on the active listings. The average Sales Price per square foot was $112 in 2010 and $108 in 2011. The average asking prices of the 2 remaining listings is $116.

Founders Pointe is a popular neighborhood, but homes still  have to be priced correctly for them to sell.

If you're considering a move, or just an upgrade in Founders Pointe, now would be a great time to get your home ready for market!