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Brentwood TN Real Estate - Copperfield 2010 Second Quarter Market Report

Copperfield's home sales have really picked up in 2010. From only one in the first half of 2009 to 5 in the first 6 months of 2010. With only one example for 2009 it's hard to say a lot about pricing. From this indication the sales prices are only down 1%. Not terrible in the given market.

In Copperfield, there are currently 6 homes on the market with an average asking price of $301,283. It sounds a little high but the actual asking price per square foot is on par with the 2010 sales this year. The sold homes averaged $117.19/sqft asking price and those for sale are at $117.69. The homes in this neighborhood are often one story with a bonus room up over the garage. The builder kept many trees when building here in the late 80s and early 90s giving it a distinctive feel.

Homes priced between $250,000 and $350,000 saw a 10% increase in sales in Brentwood Davidson County compared to a 35% increase in the same price range in Brentwood and Franklin, Williamson County. This was one of the strongest price points throughout the middle Tennessee area.

The Copperfield subdivision is located between Old Hickory Blvd and Cloverland, this neighborhood is easy to access from Nipper's Corner and Brentwood. There is grocery shopping, Starbucks, and restaurants in easy walking distance.

Copperfield 2010 First Quarter Market Report

Nashville TN Real Estate - Bradford Hills Second Quarter 2010 Sales Report

Sales were up 8% for the first half of 2010 in Bradford Hills. That's a great number but the Second Quarter numbers were even better. The number of closings between April 1 and June 30th were double 2009. One assumes that most of the sales were due to the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit which expired June 30th.

The Bradford Hills neighborhood sales prices were down 5% overall. This is probably because 4 of the 10 sales were either foreclosures or short sales. Both usually sell for less than market value.

With all the shops located along Nolensville Road and across in Lenox Village, Bradford Hills is even more popular as a neighborhood. Homeowners can walk to get a Pizza or Mexican dinner, buy children's clothes or send flowers to their mother.

Located South of Old Hickory Blvd and between Nolensville Road and Edmondson Pike, homeowners have easy access to downtown, Cool Springs, Brentwood and most areas of Nashville.

If you're thinking of Buying or Selling in Bradford Hills hire an expert who knows the area.

Bradford Hills 2009 Market Report

Visit the Bradford Hills Facebook page and add your own neighborhood information. Let's stay connected!

Nashville TN Real Estate - Holt Woods Second Quarter 2010 Sales Report

The Holt Woods subdivision has struggled to sell in 2010. Normally a very popular place to live with already affordable prices, sales have lagged even during the time of the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit this spring. We recently posted that the Villages of Brentwood sales were up 78% over 2009. Holt Woods, instead are off by 50%.

In Holt Woods, there are currently 6 homes on the market with an average asking price of $217,550. There is one pending with and asking price of $199,900. It is unfortunately a foreclosure and will further reduce the prices in the neighborhood.  Only last fall the popular 1400 square foot ranches were selling between $205,000 and $214,000. In the past 6 months perfectly good homes went on the market for $177,700 and $189,981.These were in Bradford Hills but they still affect the prices in Holt Woods.

Holt Woods is centrally located in South Nashville in what is known as the Nipper's Corner area. It is 10 minutes to I-65 and Brentwood or to I-24 and Hickory Hollow.

If You live in Holt Woods and you're considering selling your home. Call an agent who is looking to help you get the most for your home. You don't want to overprice it and it not sell, but giving it away is not in your best interest.

Visit the Holt Woods Fan Page and add your own pictures and information.

Holt Woods 2009 year end Market Report

Nashville TN Real Estate - Villages of Brentwood First 6 Months of 2010 Sales Report

Villages of Brentwood saw a remarkable increase in sales this spring. With overall sales up 78% over 2009, one would think the recession was a thing of the past! We're sure that the first time homebuyers tax credit helped a lot. The following shows the total transactions for the First 6 Months and then just the 2nd Quarter sales.

The average sales price was down 4% but if you remove the bottom two that were foreclosures, the average would only be down just under 2%. There are currently 17 homes for sale, 4 with financing contingencies. The average asking price is up to $169,235.

Many of these homes are considered starter homes. They range from just over 1100 square feet to over 2400 with the average really staying between 1250 and 1600. Built by Fox Ridge in the mid to late 80%, they have continued to increase in value, disregarding this recent recession.

The Villages of Brentwood neighborhood is Zoned for Granbery Elementary. Many parents look for affordable ways to have their children enrolled in this school and choose Villages of Brentwood just for that reason. Located just off Old Hickory Blvd between Nolensville Road and Edmondson Pike, in the Nipper's Corner area, one can reach either I-65 or I-24 in just minutes.

Villages of Brentwood, 2009 year end Market Report

Summer in Nashville Tennessee - Fun things to do in Nashville Cheap! Part 3

With temperatures up to 10 degrees above normal this post will be dedicated to indoor activities to BEAT THE HEAT!

Regal Cinemas Family Film Festival. Several locations around the city are offering  FREE movies on Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am. All of the movies are G and PG rated. Participating theaters are at Providence in Mt Juliet, Green Hills, and the Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville. Here is the schedule of movies.

Tall Tale Circus, presented by the Children's Theater at the Main Library on Church Street in downtown. Every Friday and Saturday at 10:30 and 11:30, July 9th through July 31st. Enjoy this musical extravaganza with your kids. It lasts less than an hour and is sure to keep them entertained.

While you're at the library, or don't wait, go now, sign up for one of the Summer Reading programs. Every library in middle TN has a program. Metro offers perks and prizes for getting the kids to real a lot this summer.

Fort Negley, located on Chestnut Street, next to the Sounds Stadium, has a great video that talks a lot about the fort and the Civil War and how it was fought here in Nashville. There is a self-guided tour of the hill with great views, but you'll have to get back out in the heat. That might be more fun in a couple of weeks when it's not so hot.

Frist Center is free for persons 18 and younger. The Golden Age of Couture exhibit just opened. Great for those aspiring young starlets you have at home. You can sign up your young artists for the Summer Art Camp. This is Swifty up above.

Go Bowling! I just discovered the coolest website. It's call Kids Bowl Free. It's a summer program where the kids, up to age 15, can bowl 2 free games per day through August 15. Shoe rentals are just $1.50. Now you just can't beat that.

Summer in Nashville Tennessee - Fun things to do in Nashville, Part 1

Summer in Nashville Tennessee - Fun things to do in Nashville, Part 2

Summer in Nashville Tennessee - Fun things to do in Nashville on the Cheap! Part 2

Here are some more outdoor activities that we missed on Part 1 of this series: 

Boating:

Radnor lake is a hidden gem in this city. Reached by turning onto Otter Creek road either off Franklin Road or Granny White Pike, this state park offers casual walking, hiking AND you can take a canoe float!

Boat Day in Murfreesboro with the Stones River Watershed Association is this Saturday, June 26th from 9 to noon. The association will teach you about boats and boat saftey. Volunteers will have kayaks and canoes that you can practice in. From Nashville take I-24 to Medical Center Parkway turn onto Searcy Street and head to the Manson Pike Trailhead.

If boating seems a little risky to you, feed the ducks at Centennial Park on West End Avenue.

Movies

Outdoor Lawn Theater in Leiper's Fork shows classics at dusk on the 2nd and 4th Fridays until the end of August. Bring your chairs and blankets to 4144 Old Hillsboro Road.

Mommy I'm Bored! Harpeth Community Church is showing kid friendly movies every Wednesday and Thursday in June and July. Movies are free. Purchase a Chick-fil-A childs meal for $3!

Movies in the Park at Centennial Park on West End Avenue at the band shell has 2 more movies in their summer series. June 30th will be The Wizard of Oz and on July 7th Where the Wild Things Are.

Murfreesboro is offering their Movies Under the Stars on different nights and different locations throughout the community until July 31. Call 890-5333 for locations and movie information.

Music:

 Centennial Parks offers Big Band Dances every Saturday evening from 7 to 10. http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/write/1696786There are free dance lessons from 7:00 to 7:30 and again between 8:30 and 8:50. This week the Music City Swing will be featured. Bring your lawn chair and ice chest full of cool drings and just watch!

Also at Centennial the Nashville Symphony will continue it's June Nashville Symphony in the Park series on Tuesdays starting at 7pm. On June 30th they will also perform at Riverfront Park downtown.

Middle Tennessee is blessed with many Wineries that also have concert series. Check them out at each of their websites.  On the south side, you'll find Arrington Vineyards with live music most Friday - Sundays. To the north there's Sumner Crest Winery in Portland offering concerts monthly and Beachaven Winery in Clarksville with their Jazz on the Lawn. Conch Republic is playing Saturday June 26th, 6:30 to 9:30.

Key West on the Cumberland, a new weekend series, takes place at the Cedar Creek Marina on Old Hickory Lake in Mt. Juliet. You can take a blanket and/or a chair and enjoy the music or you can purchase something to nibble on from the Fish Tail Grill. 758-5174.

You can also find music at Crockett Park in Brentwood on Sunday evenings, at Cannonsburge Village in Murfreesboro 7-9 on Fridays and variouse other places throughout Middle Tennessee. The WannaBeatles are playing this Sunday in Crockett.

Summer in Nashville Tennessee - Fun things to do in Nashville Cheap - Part 1

Watch for more Things To Do in Nashville, Coming Soon!

CMA Music Festival - Nashville TN - Thursday to Sunday June 10-13, 2010

The CMA Music Festival brings Country Music lovers to Downtown Nashville from near and far. There are 4 days of free concerts and activities. The evening concerts are just $30/night or you can buy the package for $110-$155. Buying the package gives visitors access to the Greased Lighting Fan Fair Hall, at the Nashville Convention Center, where fans can meet their favorite performers and get autographs.

Years ago most people knew this as Fan Fair. It started in 1972 with just 5000 people attending. Last year, 2009, there were over 56,000 people each day! This is one of the few venues where Stars actually rub elbows with their fans in mass. Visitors can follow the schedule of events on-line or can get the latest updates on their mobile phones by texting the word SCHEDULE to 66937.

Watch this clip by Laura Bell Bundy. It's a little long but full of all the information you'll need and a good bit of humor!

Some Highlights include:

THE JUDDS kick off the party at 10am on Thursday at Riverfront Park. Not performing as a duo since 1991 this is an event not to be missed!

Taylor Swift will host a free 13 meet and greet at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday.

Josh Turner will have a dance contest from 2-3pm also on Thursday in the Family Zone.

Celebrity Bull Riding at Noon on Sunday at the 5th Avenue Plaza Stage.

And you can see: Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Kellie Pickler, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, the list just keeps going.

This year 50% of the proceeds will go to Flood Relief.

Summer in Nashville Tennessee - Fun things to do in Nashville that won't bust your budget!

With Memorial Day weekend behind us, summer has officially started here in Nashville, like most places around the country. The pools are open, the kids are out of school and the weather is balmy!

Summer in Nashville doesn't have to bust your budget either. One just has to look around to keep themselves busy. There is truly something for everyone. I'm kind of a park person so I'll start this series here. If you're more into Cultural events or sports, we'll cover that too! Just check back.

The following are some popular outdoor things to do:

Nashville Farmers Market on Eighth Avenue North in Downtown Nashville is open everyday of the week. Shop for fresh produce or flowers. Unfortunately only the shed is open at this time but while you're there, walk over to Bicentennial Mall. Parts of it are still closed due to the flood, but you can still visit the walkway.

Franklin Farmers Market located at the back of the Factory on the corner of Franklin Road and Liberty Pike. Open every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. You can expect to find Organic vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses and LIVE Music each week!

Nashville Parks and Recreation offers several areas of the city to participate in great outdoor, and some indoor, activities.

Starting in the east one finds Stone River Greenway. It has a trail head at the Kohls on Lebanon Road and at the Percy Priest Dam just off Stewart's Ferry Pike. One can bike, walk or run on the paved walkway that runs along the Stone River. It mostly shady and very enjoyable on a hot day.

Two Rivers Park has a skate park. It also connects to the greenway where you can cross over the Cumberland on the pedestrian bridge to Shelby Bottoms. Located off Briley Parkway near Opry Mills.

Try Warner Parks if you just want a good hike. Located at Hwy 100 and Old Hickory Blvd in the south west part of Nashville. You can access Percy Warner there or at the end of Belle Meade Blvd. Edwin Warner Park is on the southern side of Old Hickory. The Nature Center is visible and accessible from Hwy 100. Picnic shelters and play areas are accessed from Vaugns Gap. They have a full calender of events.

Head to the Beach. No I don't mean drive to the Gulf. For a small entry fee most of the lakes have beach accesses. The best way to find one near you is to check out their websites. Old Hickory Lake and Percy Priest.

Then if you want more excitement, you can head to Nashville Shores over on Percy Priest Lake. They have water slides, a new wave pool, and all kinds of water toys.

If sand isn't your thing, you can try Metro Park Community Pools. There are 10 different pools run by the park service. Some are indoor, open all year round, others outdoor only. Some offer swim lessons and most are free entrance.

Well that's a good start. ENJOY!

Nashville TN Flood of 2010 - Special Report on NBC New tonight!

Whether you're a Nashvillian, Tennessean or just curious about the Great Flood of 2010 in Nashville Tennessee, tonight you need to tune into NBC for the evening news. Brian Williams logged off both Thursday and Friday of last week reminding viewers to tune in on the "Latest News on the Flood in Nashville Tennessee".

Many of you may not know a lot about Nashville. It's a great place to live and a beautiful place to retire.

Just this afternoon the Tennessee Association of Realtors sent out their newsletter stating that Chief Executive magazine reported that Tennessee was in the top 5 best states for Business to find conditions to prosper. These conditions included quality of life, transportation, income taxes and tax policies. The order itself ranked Texas first, North Carolina second then Tennessee with Virginia and Nevada following.

Come to Nashville Tennessee. I love it here! Watch tonight and let me know what you think!

Brentwood TN Real Estate - Copperfield 2010 First Quarter Market Report

Copperfield has one of the greatest locations here in Nashville. It has a Brentwood mailing address but is actually located in south Davidson County in what we call the Nippers Corner area. With the front and back entrances one can head in any direction, depending on the time of day and traffic issues, with great ease.

Copperfield had no sales the first quarter of 2009. 2010 started off with a bang with 3 properties already closed and another pending. There were only 6 sales in all of 2009 so the numbers look like they should be much better this year.

The average list and sale prices look much lower than those of the active listings because one of the very small houses closed. There are only a few homes under 2000 square feet and this one was only 1695, one of the smallest in the neighborhood. The average size of the active listings is 2823sqft.

 
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It is possible to walk to grocery shopping, coffee shops, restaurants and many other things from this neighborhood.

View the current Listings in Copperfied