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Nashville Tennessee Living http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/ Everything you need to know about Nashville and the surrounding areas. en-us http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1768957/blogging-when-you-re-just-plain-sad Blogging when you're just plain Sad <p><big><big><span>I know some of you wonder where I disappear to. I'll be really active here at AR and then I won't be around for a week or more. I'm a pretty private person a</span></big></big><img title="Maude Ellen 50th Wedding Anniversary" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/6/5/4/ar128035155545697.png" height="330" alt="Maude Ellen" width="226" /><big><big><span>nd blogging is already somewhat of a stretch for me. That being said, it's sometimes just hard to share the hard parts of your life. </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>Last week Maude died. Maude was my mother-in-law for 20 years. She had only one child and I am married to him. Maude would have been 97 this October. She still lived in the house that she and Joe bought 59 years ago. Now, Joe lives there alone. </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>Joe is 96. He really has no business living in this house alone.The house is south of Cleveland, Ohio. That's a good 9 hour drive from Nashville. It has 2 bedrooms and only one bath. All of these things are up a very steep flight of stairs. The washer and dryer are in the basement. Not that he was using them. We have suggested assisted living arrangements and possible in-house services. He is of sound mind and doesn't want to be told what to do. Neither would I probably. But when do you step in and say "you just can't live here by yourself anymore."? </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>I'll miss Maude. I can't be too sad. She lived at home until a month ago. She was almost 97 and had a good live. She wasn't ill. Didn't have a prolonged illness. Many don't have it this good. </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>Anyway, if I'm not here, it's usually some prolonged family issue and I'm not focused. It's not that I don't think of you. Thanks for reading.</span></big></big></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:51:15 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1768957/blogging-when-you-re-just-plain-sad http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1747572/franklin-tn-real-estate-river-landing-2010-mid-year-market-report Franklin TN Real Estate - River Landing 2010 Mid-Year Market Report <p><strong>Franklin TN Real Estate - River Landing 2010 Mid-Year Market Report</strong><img title="River Landing Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/0/3/5/ar12792953053027.jpg" height="193" alt="River Landing" width="495" /></p> <p><strong>River Landing has had two properties sell this year</strong>. That is double the number they had in 2009 in the first<img title="River Landing Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/5/1/4/6/ar127929536764157.jpg" height="134" alt="River Landing" width="200" /> half of the year. There are currently 4 homes on the market, 2 of them have inspection contingencies. All of this information leads us to believe that the market is, indeed, picking up in this area.</p> <p> </p> <p>The homes in the front section of <strong>River Landing</strong> were built by Drees and Beazer Homes. Those in the rear portion of the neighborhood were either built by them or custom builders. The homes in the back are also larger and tend to sell for quite a bit more.</p> <p><img title="River Landing Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/1/3/5/2/ar127929543025314.jpg" height="134" alt="River Landing" width="200" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>River Landing homeowners</strong> have the option to join the Legends Ridge swimming club. There is a bike path that runs the length of River Landing Drive. It's blacktop and perfect for running, walking or biking. The views of the farm adjacent are peaceful and relaxing.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1465324/franklin-tn-real-estate-river-landing-2009-market-report" title="River Landing Market Report">River Landing 2009 Year End Market Report</a></p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:56:33 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1747572/franklin-tn-real-estate-river-landing-2010-mid-year-market-report http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1747193/never-pressure-wash-a-deck- NEVER Pressure Wash A Deck! <p><p>I found this incredibly interesting. I was just lining up someone to pressure wash my deck and then restain it. Not anymore. I've printed the info and am looking for these products that Jay reccommends.</p> <p>It's important to inform ourselves about the best way to take care of our homes. They are our largest investment!</p></p><div>Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1745251/never-pressure-wash-a-deck-">Jay Markanich (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC)</a></b>:<br /><blockquote><p>I tell my neighbors.  I tell my clients.  I tell everybody who will listen.  NEVER pressure wash a deck!  When the pressure-wash companies send their college kids to knock on my door to "wash" my deck, I tell them why they should not be doing that to decks!  When I see their trucks*, they advertise cleaning decks, patios, siding, roofs - you name it!  Don't do it!</p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/3/6/1/ar127919014516323.JPG" height="300" alt="" width="400" /></p> <p>The older the deck, the worse the wood reacts to pressure washing.  The big mistake is that companies and homeowners have a tendency to set the pressure way too high.  But even at low pressures the deck can become damaged.</p> <p>What does pressure washing do?</p> <ul> <li>It removes loose material and leaves a gafillion dangerous splinters and gaps.  Those gaps open up further letting in more damaging sun and water.<br /></li> <li>It removes the natural oils in the wood that are not replaced with sealants.</li> <li>It causes wood to dry quickly causing cupping and warping.</li> <li>It causes damage.</li> <li>It loosens nails as the wood expands.</li> <li>It can cause water to enter the house.</li> </ul> <p>So what to do instead?</p> <p>There are various, excellent, gentle cleansers out there.  Be sure to select cleansers that do not have caustic lye or acid, or say not to use around children, pets or water features.  A company called Dekswood makes an excellent cleanser that can be followed with sealants.  And the so-called "oxygen" cleansers, with the active ingredient of <em><strong>sodium percarbonate</strong></em>, are great and don't damage the wood, the kids or pets, the house or the yard.</p> <p>You MUST seal your deck after cleaning.  The sun does more damage to your deck than rain and snow.  <strong>BE SURE TO USE A SEALANT THAT HAS UV INHIBITORS IN ADDITION TO WATER PROTECTION.</strong>  Read the label.  It will tell you what the contents are.  Water proofing alone is not enough.</p> <p><strong>My recommendation:</strong>  Keep your deck gently cleaned and protected and it will last many decades.  Not doing so makes it unsafe and age much faster.</p> <p><strong>*</strong> I once gave my spiel to a guy sitting in his company truck in a parking lot (with a smile on my face) and he told me he would NEVER pressure-wash his deck.  He said he sees what damage it can do later!</p></blockquote></div><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:44:44 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1747193/never-pressure-wash-a-deck- http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1746269/brentwood-tn-real-estate-raintree-forest-2010-second-quarter-market-report Brentwood TN Real Estate - Raintree Forest 2010 Second Quarter Market Report <p><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Brentwood TN Real Estate </a>- Raintree Forest 2010 Second Quarter Market Report</strong></p> <p><img title="Raintree Forest Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/8/2/2/ar127922548722886.jpg" height="231" alt="Raintree Forest" width="346" /></p> <p><strong>Raintree Forest is one of the few subdivisions where the prices actually increased </strong>over the same period in 2009. 2009 started off slowly with their first closing not happening until May. 2010 wasn't a lot better with only 2 properties closing the first quarter and then 6 in the second.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <strong></strong> <strong># Transactions</strong> <strong># in 2nd Quarter</strong> <strong>List Price</strong> <strong>Sales Price</strong> <strong>DOM</strong> <strong>2009</strong> <strong>4</strong> <strong>4</strong> <strong>$423,200 </strong> <strong>$396,250 </strong> <strong>133</strong> <strong>2010</strong> <strong>8</strong> <strong>6</strong> <strong>$427,206 </strong> <strong>$418,831 </strong> <strong>58</strong> <strong>% Change</strong> <strong>200%</strong> <strong>50%</strong> <strong>1.00%</strong> <strong>6%</strong> <p><strong>-55%</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><img title="Raintree Forest Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/1/9/5/6/ar127922579665918.jpg" height="202" alt="Raintree Forest" width="303" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The sales prices were down considerably in the first 6 months of 2009. One home, in particular, sold for $350,000. This is very low for this neighborhood. This particular home backed up to large electrical lines and many Buyers are not inclined to have this view from the back of their home. When we removed it from the market report,  it put the increase at 6% instead of what would have shown as an 8% increase over 2009.</p> <p><strong>Days on the market is down by half</strong>. That should be encouraging to the 12 homes that are currently for sale. Of the 12, 2 are under contract. The average asking price is $466,650 which is probably a little too high.<img title="Raintree Forest Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/5/5/1/ar127922591815523.jpg" height="167" alt="Raintree Forest" width="250" /></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Raintree Forest</strong> is a very popular place to live. With it's swimming pools, walking trails and park areas, there is something for everyone. Most of the homes were semi-custom built in the late 80s and mid 90s. In 2000 a new builder came in and developed a new section with a more contemporary interior.</p> <p><a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1433706/brentwood-tn-real-estate-raintree-forest-2009-market-report" title="Raintree Forest Market Report"><strong>Raintree Forest 2009 Market Report</strong></a></p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:36:30 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1746269/brentwood-tn-real-estate-raintree-forest-2010-second-quarter-market-report http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1742033/franklin-tn-real-estate-founders-pointe-2010-second-quarter-market-report Franklin TN Real Estate - Founders Pointe 2010 Second Quarter Market Report <p><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Franklin TN Real Estate">Franklin TN Real Estate</a> - Founders Pointe 2010 Second Quarter Market Report</strong></p> <p><img title="Founders Pointe Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/1/1/5/1/ar127922143215116.jpg" height="208" alt="Founders Pointe Market Report" width="415" /></p> <p><strong>Founders Pointe</strong> consistantly out performs other neighborhoods in Franklin and Middle Tennessee. The Franklin/Brentwood area saw sales increase of almost 30% over the same time in 2009. Founders Pointe sales are up 260% over the same period.</p> <p> </p> <strong></strong> <strong># Transactions</strong> <strong># in 2nd Quarter</strong> <strong>List Price</strong> <strong>Sales Price</strong> <strong>DOM</strong> <strong>2009</strong> <strong>5</strong> <strong>1</strong> <strong>$313,318 </strong> <strong>$297,800 </strong> <strong>85</strong> <strong>2010</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>10</strong> <strong>$306,942 </strong> <strong>$294,653 </strong> <strong>80</strong> <strong>% Change</strong> <strong>260%</strong> <strong>1000%</strong> <strong>-2.00%</strong> <strong>-1%</strong> <strong>-6%</strong> <p> </p> <p><img title="Founders Pointe" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/0/5/2/ar127922158425086.jpg" height="214" alt="Founders Pointe" width="322" /></p> <p> </p> <p>With 5 Active and one Pending there is just a 2.5 month supply of homes for sale. Compare this to the 7.5 months supply that exists almost everywhere else and it's almost considered a shortage. We've been celebrating that inventory has finally being reduced in most areas! But it is still a Buyers Market. Prices here have also fallen less than in many of the Middle Tennessee neighborhoods.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Founders Pointe</strong> sits on the west side of Franklin but is just minutes to all the fun activities that Franklin has to offer. It has it's own swimming pool and mini-parks with play areas scattered through the neighborhood. Will sidewalks on all the streets this kids are safe to play outside.</p> <p><img title="Founders Pointe" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/7/3/3/ar127922204333735.jpg" height="167" alt="Founders Pointe" width="250" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Homes in this neighborhood are mostly priced between $250,000 and $350,000 and have between 2000 square feet and 3200 sqft. The average home is usually 4 bedrooms with 2 full and 1 half bath at about 2600 to 2800 square feet.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1485742/franklin-tn-real-estate-founders-pointe-2009-market-report" title="Founders Pointe Market Report">Founders Pointe 2009 Market Report</a></p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:33:28 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1742033/franklin-tn-real-estate-founders-pointe-2010-second-quarter-market-report http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1746016/new-fha-loans-mortgagee-letter-explanations-about-credit-scores-make-your-voice-heard New FHA loans MORTGAGEE LETTER & Explanations about Credit Scores - Make Your VOICE Heard <p><p>This post was written back in January of this year, but it provides up-to-date information that ALL Realtors and potential HomeBuyers need to know. It may be a Buyers market out there but purchasing a home can be anything but EASY.</p> <p>Please read Jeff's blog. He can keep you informed with all the information you need to get a mortgage.</p> <p>Then, if you're ready to purchase a home in Middle Tennessee, give me a shout!</p></p><div>Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1449715/new-fha-loans-mortgagee-letter-explanations-about-credit-scores-make-your-voice-heard">Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages - USDA loans (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)</a></b>:<br /><blockquote><p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Important Blog Today – <span>FHA loans</span> & <span>HUD’s changes</span> - You can make your voice heard. Please read further..</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><img title="fha loans & fha mortgages" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/9/0/4/ar126425381440995.jpg" height="210" alt="fha loans & fha mortgages" width="240" /></p> <p> </p> <p>So much has transpired in the last week with <strong>FHA loans</strong> and there are things that you need to know and understand why some of these changes took place.</p> <p>Last week HUD put out their policy changes and what could take place in the near future.<strong> <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1443882/fha-loans-some-rumors-are-now-reality-important-information-about-fha-mortgage-changes-" title="fha loan changes from HUD"><em>FHA loan</em> changes go from fact to fiction</a>.</strong> The next day, they put out the official HUD mortgagee letter, <a href="http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/letters/mortgagee/files/10-02ml.pdf" title="mortgagee letter 2010-02"><strong>ML 2010-02</strong></a>.</p> <p>Overall, I have noticed several comments that either the commentor seemed confused about the changes or believed that the changes would be no good and or destroy home buying. Which will lead me into my next blog tomorrow. <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1454990/we-need-to-abolish-fha-loans-" title="we must abolish FHA loans"><strong>We must ABOLISH FHA loans</strong></a>. (please stop by tomorrow for any eye opener)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Some important FHA changes -</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p>What were the <strong>FHA loan</strong> changes by HUD? Please read : <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1443882/fha-loans-some-rumors-are-now-reality-important-information-about-fha-mortgage-changes-" title="fha loan changes from HUD"><strong>FHA loan rumors become a reality</strong></a>. Keep in mind, the only change that is official is # 1. The other specified changes will be posted in the <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home" title="Federal Register"><strong>Federal Register</strong></a> in February, and after a notice and comment period, would go into effect in the early summer.</p> <p> </p> <p>1. <span>Raising the<strong> FHA UPMIP</strong> (<strong>upfront mortgage insurance premium</strong>)</span> - So many keep saying that this is an added expense to borrowers at closing. Yes & No. This statement is misleading, even though it appears on the HUD settlement statement. In reality, you are allowed to finance this <strong>upfront mortgage insurance</strong> into the loan. The new change was only 50 basis points, going from 1.75% to 2.25%. This change will go into effect on or after <span>April 5th, 2010</span>, with all new <strong>FHA case numbers</strong> assigned.</p> <p> </p> <p><span>Example on the difference</span> :</p> <p>On a $300,000 loan, you are talking about an additional $1,500 added onto the loan. This equates to an additional $8 per month. That is not much to disqualify someone, unless you were already exceeding the debt-to-income ratios already.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why was this change made?</strong>  To help re-establish <strong>FHA's capital reserves</strong>. <strong>David Stevens</strong> gives an explanation to some of this in <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1450362/changes-at-fha" title="David Stevens"><strong>FHA changes</strong></a>.  Just a FYI - David has just recently joined us at <strong>Active Rain</strong> and was appointed the Assistant Secretary of Housing in early 2009. I wanted to share my thoughts because some of my views slightly differ from what Mr. Stevens wrote in his blog post.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>2. <span><strong>FHA credit score</strong> changes & down payment updates</span> - With all <strong>FHA loans</strong>, you still don't need a credit score. Keep in mind most lenders and investors have what are called <strong>lender overlays</strong>.  The lender can add to the <strong>FHA guidelines</strong>. Why would a lender do this?  To make it more sellable to other investors on Wall Street.</p> <p>This is a change that is not really a huge change. You must now have a credit score of 580 or above in order to be allowed to use the regular 3.5% down payment guideline. Any score below this, the borrower will need at least 10% down. Why is this not such a huge concern? Most lenders are at 620 and several are at 640. The reason being is that most investors on Wall Street don't want to purchase loans less than a 620, because more loans under this score don't perform as well.</p> <p><strong>Credit scores under 620</strong> - Yes, there are a few investors that allow for scores under 620, but <strong>BUYER BEWARE</strong>. Just because a loan officer has this program, doesn't mean that it will happen. On top of that, most lenders have major penalties if you fall under the 620 score. These penalties are anywhere from a 1/2% in rate to up to 2 additional points in fees, and sometimes both. Why?  Because that lender will portfolio that loan, hoping that they can sell it in 12 months. The additional points and higher rate is to help with their risk, for those loans that don't perform. </p> <p><strong>My opinion on this?</strong>  Work with a trusted loan officer that is not pushing the lower credit score. Work with a loan officer that will help you get your credit scores up in 6 months to a year. So what you missed the first time homebuyers tax credit. Because of the difference in fees and rate, it will cost you more money over the longer period than if you just waited and worked on your credit.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>3. <span><strong>FHA seller concessions </strong>from 6% to 3% in seller help</span> - Mr. Stevens stated this in his blog, <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1450362/changes-at-fha" title="David Stevens"><strong>FHA changes</strong></a>. <em>"The current level exposes the <strong>FHA</strong> to excess risk by creating incentives to inflate appraised value.  This change will bring FHA into conformity with industry standards on seller concessions."</em></p> <p>Hey, I love making loans, but I will have to agree with HUD's assessment here. Now, I will say this though. It will hurt many markets across the U.S. Especially those families that are middle to lower income and those buying homes that are priced at $160,000 or lower, especially those at $90,000 and less.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Overall, we can have that whole argument that you need <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1273411/i-want-your-skin-in-this-game-give-it-up-" title="i want your skin in this deal"><strong>skin in the game</strong></a>, etc, etc. On all <strong>FHA loans</strong>, the borrower still needs 3.5% of their own money into the transaction. Sure, you can get a gift from family members, or even grants, and or even money from non-profit organizations. But the outcome in my opinion, could dampen the housing recovery even more. And that is why you can <strong>voice your concerns and add comments</strong> to the <strong>Federal Registry</strong>. FYI - I will be posting a powerful blog tomorrow on <strong>Abolishing FHA loans</strong> overall. Please stay tuned.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Make <span>your VOICE heard</span> in February 2010</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span><a href="http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home" title="Federal Registry">The Federal Register</a></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>PS.. - Reminder - I will post a new blog when these changes become public on the Federal Registry, allowing everyone to voice their opinions. Here is when you can stand up and be officially heard. <span>YOUR VOICE</span>.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="../../../blogsview/1442026/fha-loans-rumor-alerts-3-seller-concessions-fico-scores-part-1-of-2" title="fha loans & fha mortgages"><strong>FHA Loans Rumor Alerts - 3% seller concessions & FICO scores - Part 1 of 2</strong></a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="../../../blogsview/1449715/new-fha-loans-mortgagee-letter-explanations-about-credit-scores-make-your-voice-heard" title="fha credit scores"><strong>FHA Loans Rumor Alerts - You don't need 10% or 20% down & more about credit scores - Part 2 of 2</strong></a> (not truly all about part 2, but I do go into discussions about the credit scores - because of the recent FHA changes, I didn't get into great details about 10% or 20% down)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="../../../blogsview/1433461/what-is-transparency-best-mortgage-rates-online-services-real-estate-services-part-1-of-2-" title="Transparency">What is Transparency?? Best Mortgage Rates/Online services - (Part 1 of 2)</a></strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><a href="../../../blogsview/1439588/transparency-in-real-estate-mortgages-interview-your-realtor-or-loan-officer-part-2-of-2-" title="interview your loan officer and or realtor">Transparency in Real Estate/Mortgages - Interview your Realtor or Loan Officer - (Part 2 of 2)</a></strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Okay.. it's been stated and written....</p> <h2><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1454990/we-need-to-abolish-fha-loans-" title="fha loans & fha mortgages">We need to ABOLISH FHA Loans!!!!</a></h2> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/jeffbelongerfha" title="follow Jeff Belonger on Twitter"><img title="follow Jeff Belonger on Twitter" src="../../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/5/3/9/ar123585163393594.png" height="72" alt="follow Jeff Belonger on Twitter" width="195" /></a>              <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/The-FHA-Expert/90939462374?ref=ts" title="The FHA Expert on Facebook"><img title="The FHA Expert" src="../../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/4/2/6/3/ar124494537136245.jpg" height="69" alt="The FHA Expert" width="200" /></a>     </p> <p>                                                                                               <strong>FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>- FHA Loans - USDA Loans - VA Loans - </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>- Energy Efficient Mortgages - </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>- Conventional Loans - 203 k loans - </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>- Mortgages -</span></strong></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Experience & Knowledge at its BEST !!!</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>_________________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p>For more information on <strong>FHA loans</strong>, please go to this link. <strong><a href="http://www.fhaloansfhamortgages.com/" title="The FHA Expert">The FHA Expert</a></strong></p> <p>For more information about the <strong>2009 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers</strong> : <strong><a href="http://www.fhaloansfhamortgages.com/8-000-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-the-specifics" title="$8,000 first time homebuyers tax credit">2009 Tax Credit</a><br /></strong></p> <p>For important mortgage insight to watch for, please read : <a href="http://www.fhaloansfhamortgages.com/mortgages-aamp-real-estate-consumers-need-to-be-aware-of-these-red-flags" title="Red Flags"><strong>Consumers need to be aware of these Red Flags!</strong></a></p> <p><img title="HUD" src="../../..http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/0/7/4/ar125415006747038.jpg" height="81" alt="HUD" width="83" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Copyright </strong><em><strong>© 2010 </strong></em><strong>by Jeff Belonger of Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc</strong></p></blockquote></div><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:45:45 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1746016/new-fha-loans-mortgagee-letter-explanations-about-credit-scores-make-your-voice-heard http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1742792/active-rain-why-do-i-not-get-emails-from-you-anymore- Active Rain - Why do I not get emails from you anymore? <p><strong>Active Rain - Why do I not get emails from you anymore?</strong><img title="Active Rain Emails" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/4/0/0/ar127905875100435.jpg" height="364" alt="Active Rain EMails" width="285" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span><big><big><span>Up until recently, when an AR member, or anyone for that matter, emailed me, it came to my Outlook and I knew to log in. When anyone made a comment on one of my posts, it sent me an email. That way I always knew when I had comments that I needed to respond to.</span></big></big></span></p> <p><span><big><big><span><br /> </span></big></big></span></p> <p><span><big><big><span>Now, I'm on AR almost every day so I'm catching these things, most of the time. But twice in the past few weeks another AR member tried to send me a REFERRAL! For heaven's sake, these people think that I'm not intersted when I don't respond in a timely fashion. If I send out an email to someone with a referral, and they don't respond w/in 24 hours, I send it to someone else! </span></big></big></span></p> <p><span><big><big><span>When I find out that this has happened, I'm going to be a very unhappy Rainer. So tell me what's wrong. OK?<br /></span></big></big></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:10:31 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1742792/active-rain-why-do-i-not-get-emails-from-you-anymore- http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1740902/brentwood-tn-real-estate-copperfield-2010-second-quarter-market-report Brentwood TN Real Estate - Copperfield 2010 Second Quarter Market Report <p><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Brentwood TN Real Estate</a> - Copperfield 2010 Second Quarter Market Report</strong></p> <p><img title="Copperfield Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/3/4/0/1/ar127902478110434.jpg" height="217" alt="Copperfield" width="422" /></p> <p><strong>Copperfield's home sales</strong> 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.</p> <strong></strong> <strong># Transactions</strong> <strong># in 2nd Quarter</strong> <strong>List Price</strong> <strong>Sales Price</strong> <strong>DOM</strong> <strong>2009</strong> <strong>1</strong> <strong>1</strong> <strong>$285,000 </strong> <strong>$255,000 </strong> <strong>96</strong> <strong>2010</strong> <strong>5</strong> <strong>2</strong> <strong>$266,260 </strong> <strong>$252,080 </strong> <strong>75</strong> <strong>% Change</strong> <strong>500%</strong> <strong>100%</strong> <strong>-7.00%</strong> <strong>-1%</strong> <strong>-22%</strong> <p>In <strong>Copperfield</strong>, there are currently 6 homes on the market with an average asking price of $301,283. It <img title="Copperfield Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/4/2/0/2/ar127902633320247.jpg" height="167" alt="Copperfield" width="250" />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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>The Copperfield subdivision</strong> 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.</p> <p><a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1633797/brentwood-tn-real-estate-copperfield-2010-first-quarter-market-report" title="Copperfield">Copperfield 2010 First Quarter Market Report</a></p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:09:32 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1740902/brentwood-tn-real-estate-copperfield-2010-second-quarter-market-report http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1740603/nashville-tn-real-estate-bradford-hills-second-quarter-2010-sales-report Nashville TN Real Estate - Bradford Hills Second Quarter 2010 Sales Report <p><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Nashville TN Real Estate</a> - Bradford Hills Second Quarter 2010 Sales Report</strong></p> <p><img title="Bradford Hills Nashville TN Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/4/1/6/ar127896403161458.jpg" height="148" alt="Bradford Hills Nashville TN" width="500" /></p> <p>Sales were up 8% for the first half of 2010 in <strong>Bradford Hills</strong>. 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.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> <strong># Transactions</strong> <strong># in 2nd Quarter</strong> <strong>List Price</strong> <strong>Sales Price</strong> <strong>DOM</strong> <strong>2009</strong> <strong>12</strong> <strong>5</strong> <strong>$207,838</strong> <strong>$203,991</strong> <strong>52</strong> <strong>2010</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>10</strong> <strong>$199,866</strong> <strong>$193,346</strong> <strong>75</strong> <strong>% Change</strong> <strong>8%</strong> <strong>100%</strong> <strong>-4.00%</strong> <strong>-5%</strong> <strong>44%</strong> <strong></strong> <p> </p> <p><img title="Bradford Hills Nashville TN Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/7/0/8/ar127896642680758.jpg" height="171" alt="Bradford Hills Nashville TN" width="256" /></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The Bradford Hills</strong> 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.</p> <p><img title="Bradford Hills Nashville TN Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/1/3/9/ar127896657893104.png" height="249" alt="Bradford Hills Nashville TN" width="296" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you're thinking of Buying or Selling in Bradford Hills hire an expert who knows the area.</p> <p><a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1430069/nashville-tn-real-estate-bradford-hills-2009-year-end-market-report" title="Bradford Hills Market Report">Bradford Hills 2009 Market Report</a></p> <p>Visit the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php#!/pages/Bradford-Hills/109892259061781?v=wall" title="Bradford Hills Fan Page">Bradford Hills Facebook</a> page and add your own neighborhood information. Let's stay connected!</p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:55:51 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1740603/nashville-tn-real-estate-bradford-hills-second-quarter-2010-sales-report http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1736349/nashville-tn-real-estate-holt-woods-second-quarter-2010-sales-report Nashville TN Real Estate - Holt Woods Second Quarter 2010 Sales Report <p><strong>Nashville TN Real Estate - Holt Woods Second Quarter 2010 Sales Report</strong></p> <p><img title="Holt Woods Nashville TN Real Estate" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/3/3/7/ar12787101673313.jpg" height="150" alt="Holt Woods Nashville TN Real Estate" width="450" /></p> <p><strong>The Holt Woods subdivision</strong> 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 <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1732491/nashville-tn-real-estate-villages-of-brentwood-first-6-months-of-2010-sales-report" title="villages of brentwood market report">Villages of Brentwood</a> sales were up 78% over 2009. Holt Woods, instead are off by 50%.</p> <strong></strong> <strong># Transactions</strong> <strong># in 2nd Quarter</strong> <strong>List Price</strong> <strong>Sales Price</strong> <strong>DOM</strong> <strong>2009</strong> <strong>6</strong> <strong>4</strong> <strong>$233,366 </strong> <strong>$214,400 </strong> <strong>58</strong> <strong>2010</strong> <strong>3</strong> <strong>2</strong> <strong>$205,541 </strong> <strong>$204,833 </strong> <strong>44</strong> <strong>% Change</strong> <strong>-50%</strong> <strong>-50%</strong> <strong>-12.00%</strong> <strong>-4%</strong> <strong>-24%</strong> <p><img title="Holt Woods Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/3/2/2/1/ar127871246612236.jpg" height="167" alt="Holt Woods Market Report" width="250" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>In<strong> Holt Woods</strong>, 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.</p> <p><strong>Holt Woods</strong> 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. <img title="Holt Woods Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/4/3/7/7/ar127871261377344.jpg" height="192" alt="Holt Woods Market Report" width="256" /></p> <p> </p> <p>If You live in <strong>Holt Woods</strong> 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.</p> <p>Visit the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Holt-Woods-Nashville-TN/112585345426186?v=wall" title="Holt Woods Fan Page">Holt Woods Fan Page</a> and add your own pictures and information.</p> <p><a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1442676/nashville-tn-real-estate-holt-woods-2009-year-end-market-report" title="Holt Woods Market Report">Holt Woods 2009 </a>year end Market Report</p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:42:12 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1736349/nashville-tn-real-estate-holt-woods-second-quarter-2010-sales-report http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1732491/nashville-tn-real-estate-villages-of-brentwood-first-6-months-of-2010-sales-report Nashville TN Real Estate - Villages of Brentwood First 6 Months of 2010 Sales Report <p><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey Realtor">Nashville TN Real Estate</a> - Villages of Brentwood First 6 Months of 2010 Sales Report</strong><img title="Villages of Brentwood Market Report" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/7/0/4/8/ar127870520384074.jpg" height="130" alt="Villages of Brentwood" width="400" /></p> <p><strong>Villages of Brentwood</strong> saw a remarkable increase in sales this spring. <strong>With overall sales up 78% over 2009</strong>, 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.</p> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> <strong># Transactions</strong> <strong># in 2nd Quarter</strong> <strong>List Price</strong> <strong>Sales Price</strong> <strong>DOM</strong> <strong>2009</strong> <strong>9</strong> <strong>7</strong> <strong>$168,738 </strong> <strong>$166,950 </strong> <strong>91</strong> <strong>2010</strong> <strong>16</strong> <strong>7</strong> <strong>$164,788 </strong> <strong>$160,015 </strong> <strong>83</strong> <strong>% Change</strong> <strong>78%</strong> <strong>0</strong> <strong>-2.50%</strong> <strong>-4%</strong> <strong>-9%</strong> <strong></strong> <p><img title="Villages of Brentwood" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/5/6/2/6/ar127870527862655.jpg" height="167" alt="Villages of Brentwood" width="250" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>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%.</strong> There are currently 17 homes for sale, 4 with financing contingencies. The average asking price is up to $169,235.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><img title="Villages of Brentwood" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/4/0/8/3/ar12787056538046.jpg" height="167" alt="Villages of Brentwood" width="250" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The Villages of Brentwood</strong> <strong>neighborhood is Zoned for Granbery Elementary</strong>. 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.</p> <p><a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1433205/nashville-tn-real-estate-villages-of-brentwood-2009-year-end-market-report" title="villages of brentwood market report"><strong>Villages of Brentwood</strong>,</a> 2009 year end Market Report</p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:02:39 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1732491/nashville-tn-real-estate-villages-of-brentwood-first-6-months-of-2010-sales-report http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1725091/franklin-tn-fourth-of-july-celebration Franklin TN Fourth of July Celebration <p><strong><span><big><big><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey Realtor">Franklin TN</a> Fourth of July Celebration </big></big></span></strong><img title="Franklin Fourth of July" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/6/5/8/9/ar127810536998567.png" height="159" alt="Franklin on the Fourth" width="400" /></p> <p><span><big><big>This year the <a href="http://franklinonthefourth.com/" title="Franklin on the Fourth">Franklin on the Fourth</a> will be nothing less than spectacular. Starting at noon the Public Square and Main Street will be bustling with music, children's activities, food, crafts, petting zoo and a million other things to do and see! </big></big></span><img title="Franklin Fourth of July" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/9/4/4/8/ar127810703984499.png" height="214" alt="Franklin on the Fourth" width="250" /></p> <p><span><big><big>The <strong>Franklin Fourth of July</strong> party starts at Noon on Sunday. T</big></big></span><span><big><big>here will be 3 music stages and roaming street entertainers. The stages will be at Five Points, on 4th Avenue North, and in the Square. </big></big></span></p> <p><span><big><big>The Kid's zone will be filled with things to dazzle the little ones including </big></big></span><span><big><big>face painting,  the Sponge Bob Bounce House, slides, climbing walls and other inflatables. At the Five Point Stage <strong>Conductor Jack and the Zinghoppers will will perform two shows at 1 and 3pm</strong>. Jack was named "Best Children's entertainer" in Nashville by the Tennessean and Nashville's number One Kids Entertainer by Parent Magazine.</big></big></span></p> <p><span><big><big>The<strong> Children's Parade will begin at Five Points </strong></big></big></span><span><big><big>at 4pm</big></big></span><span><big><big><strong>.</strong> There will be Prizes for best costume and decorated bikes and wagons. Pets are welcome!</big></big></span></p> <p><img title="Franklin Fourth of July" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/0/3/5/5/ar127810709255301.png" height="270" alt="Lorrie Morgan" width="250" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><big><big>Only the <strong>Franklin TN Fourth of July </strong>event would let you experience <strong>CMA Award winner Lorrie Morgan</strong>. She will perform on the Public Square stage</big></big></span><span><big><big> at 7pm</big></big></span><span><big><big> . Singing on stage since she was 13, she really made it big in the 1990s with her famous songs: "A picture of Me" and "I didn't know my own strength." </big></big></span></p> <p><span><big><big>And then fireworks of course! You don't want to miss this wonderful event.</big></big></span></p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:53:48 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1725091/franklin-tn-fourth-of-july-celebration http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1724871/july-4th-fireworks-in-and-around-nashville July 4th Fireworks, in and around Nashville <p><strong><span><big>July 4th 2010 Fireworks, in and around Nashville</big></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span><big></big></span></strong><img title="Nashville TN Fourth of July" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/0/9/2/2/ar127810162622907.png" height="175" alt="Music City Fourth of July" width="250" /></p> <p><span><big> Once again Nashvillians can enjoy a free concert by the <strong>Nashville Symphony at Riverfront Park</strong> on the Forth of July! <strong>The weekend festivities start today</strong> with $8 tickets for the General Jackson river cruises and a free concert tonight at 8pm by <strong>Chuck Wicks at Riverfront Park</strong>. There will be fireworks after the concert. Then on Saturday <strong>Julianne Hough will be the featured</strong> artest at 8 and more fireworks. During the day there will be family activities starting at noon. Finally on Sunday, there will be a petting zoo, inflatables and music starting at 2pm. You can see <strong>Jordyn Shellhart, Calico Trail, Damien Horne, Jessie James, Jaci Velasquez, Julianne Hough again and finally Trace Adkins. </strong></big></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woB6I4s6UwA&feature=related" title="Nashville 4th of July"><img title="Nashville TN Fourth of July" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/2/4/7/1/ar127810174517425.png" height="214" alt="Music City Fourth of July" width="250" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span><big><strong>Saturday Celebrations </strong>will include: </big></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><big><a href="http://www.gallatintn.org/" title="Gallatin 4th of July">Gallatin</a> 5pm to 9pm at the Gallatin Civic Center and Municipal Park. </big></span></p> <p><span><big><a href="http://www.hvilletn.org/home.aspx" title="Hendersonville TN">Hendersonville</a> 3 - 9:30pm at Drakes Creek Park</big></span></p> <p><span><big><a href="http://townofsmyrna.org/" title="Smyrna TN">Smyrna</a> will have a Black Hawk in the park for everyone to see. The Boomers will play 2 sets all at Victory Park starting at 5pm with fireworks at 9pm. </big></span></p> <p><span><big><strong>White House</strong> kicks off the day at 7am with a pancake breakfast, parade at 6:45pm and fireworks at 9pm. There will be ice cream and apple pie contests, a tractor show, and auditions for American Idol. You'll want to call Julie Bolton 672-3937for more details.</big></span></p> <p><span><big>Each of these cities are planning many family oriented activities including blowups, slides, vendors and a host of other things before the fireworks. </big></span></p> <p><span><big><strong>Sunday Celebrations</strong> will take place in: </big></span></p> <p><span><big><a href="http://brentwood-tn.org/" title="Brentwood TN">Brentwood </a>at Crockett Park with the Kadillacs. This is part of the Brentwood Free Concert Summer </big></span><img title="Fourth of July" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/8/8/1/7/ar127810245471889.jpg" height="200" alt="Fourth of July" width="181" /><span><big>Series. Music begins at 7pm, fireworks at 9pm. </big></span></p> <p><span><big><a href="http://franklinonthefourth.com/" title="Franklin on the Fourth">Franklin</a> activites begin at noon at the Public Square and down Main Street with a petting zoo, live bands, vendors, and antique car displays. Lorrie Morgan will perform at 7pm with fireworks following. </big></span></p> <p><span><big><a href="http://cityofmtjuliet.org/" title="Mt Juliet">Mt. Juliet </a>has their final Concert of their Summer Concert Series. Concert begins at 4pm with Fireworks at 9pm Behind Target in the Providence Market Place. </big></span></p> <p><span><big><a href="http://murfreesborotn.gov/uploadedFiles/government/Parks-Rec/events/map%20copy.pdf" title="Murfreesboro">Murfreesboro</a> is having a "Rock the Pool" party starting at 1pm at McKnight Park. Activities begin at 5pm and fireworks at 9pm.<br /></big></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:28:22 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1724871/july-4th-fireworks-in-and-around-nashville http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1707012/summer-in-nashville-tennessee-fun-things-to-do-in-nashville-cheap-part-3 Summer in Nashville Tennessee - Fun things to do in Nashville Cheap! Part 3 <p><big><big><span>Summer in <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey Realtor">Nashville Tennessee</a> - Fun things to do in Nashville Cheap! Part 3</span></big></big><img title="Summer in Nashville things to do" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/3/8/9/6/ar127724225969836.jpg" height="200" alt="Summer in Nashville things to do" width="201" /></p> <p><big><big><span><small>With temperatures up to 10 degrees above normal this post will be dedicated to indoor activities to <strong>BEAT THE HEAT!</strong><br /></small></span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span><strong>Regal Cinemas Family Film Festival</strong>. 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 <a href="http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=tn" title="Free Movies">schedule of movies.</a></span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span><a href="http://www.library.nashville.org/" title="Summer in Nashville"><strong>Tall Tale Circus</strong></a>, 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. </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>While you're at the library, or don't wait, go now, sign up for one of the <strong>Summer Reading programs</strong>. Every library in middle TN has a program. <a href="http://www.library.nashville.org/" title="Summer in Nashville">Metro</a> offers perks and prizes for getting the kids to real a lot this summer. </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span><strong>Fort Negl</strong></span></big></big><img title="Summer in Nashville things to do" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/9/9/6/0/ar127724259406997.png" height="211" alt="Summer in Nashville things to do" width="200" /><big><big><span><strong>ey</strong>, 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 </span></big></big><big><big><span>get back out in the heat. That might be more fun in a couple of weeks when it's not so hot. </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span><a href="http://fristcenter.org/site/visit/" title="Summer in Nashville">Frist Center</a> 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 <a href="http://fristcenter.org/site/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?cid=346" title="Summer in Nashville">Summer Art Camp</a>. This is Swifty up above.</span></big></big><a href="http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/state.php?state=TN" title="Summer in Nashville"><img title="Summer in Nashville things to do" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/2/8/2/3/ar127724231132823.png" height="128" alt="Summer in Nashville things to do" width="240" /></a></p> <p><big><big><span><strong>Go Bowling!</strong> I just discovered the coolest website. It's call <a href="http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/state.php?state=TN" title="Summer in Nashville">Kids Bowl Free</a>. It's a </span></big></big><big><big><span>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.</span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>Summer in Nashville Tennessee - <strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1675281/summer-in-nashville-tennessee-fun-things-to-do-in-nashville-on-the-cheap-part-1-" title="Summer in Nashville">Fun things to do in Nashville</a>, Part 1<br /></strong></span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>Summer in Nashville Tennessee - <strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1696786/summer-in-nashville-tennessee-fun-things-to-do-in-nashville-cheap-part-2" title="Summer in Nashville">Fun things to do in Nashville</a>, Part 2<br /></strong></span></big></big></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:53:58 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1707012/summer-in-nashville-tennessee-fun-things-to-do-in-nashville-cheap-part-3 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1696786/summer-in-nashville-tennessee-fun-things-to-do-in-nashville-cheap-part-2 Summer in Nashville Tennessee - Fun things to do in Nashville Cheap! Part 2 <p> </p> <p><big><big><span>Summer in Nashville Tennessee - <strong>Fun things to do in Nashville</strong> on the Chea</span></big></big><img title="Summer in Nashville things to do" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/5/0/2/ar127721231520595.jpg" height="200" alt="Summer in Nashville things to do" width="201" /><big><big><span>p! Part 2</span></big></big></p> <p><big> <big><span>Here are some more outdoor activities that we missed on <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1675281/summer-in-nashville-tennessee-fun-things-to-do-in-nashville-on-the-cheap-part-1-" title="Things to Do in Nashville">Part 1</a> of this series: </span></big></big></p> <p><strong><big><big><span><span><span>Boating:</span></span></span></big></big></strong></p> <p><big><big><span><a href="http://www.radnorlake.org/welcome.html" title="Radnor Lake">Radnor lake</a> 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! </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>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.<br /></span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>If boating seems a little risky to you, feed the ducks at <a href="http://nashville.gov/parks/locations/centennial/" title="Centennial Park">Centennial Park</a> on West End Avenue. </span></big></big></p> <p><span><strong><big><span><big><big><span>Movies</span></big></big></span></big></strong></span></p> <p><span><big><big><span><br /></span></big></big></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.jailhouseindustrys.com/" title="Movies in the Park"><img title="Summer in Nashville things to do" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/2/4/6/0/ar127721310406421.jpg" height="200" alt="Summer in Nashville things to do" width="187" /></a><big><big><span><a href="http://www.jailhouseindustrys.com/" title="Movies in the Park">Outdoor Lawn Theater</a> 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. </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>Mommy I'm Bored! <a href="http://www.harpethcc.com/childrens-ministry.html" title="Harpeth Community Church">Harpeth Community Church</a> 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! </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span><a href="http://nashville.gov/parks/locations/centennial/" title="Movies in the Park">Movies in the Park at Centennial Park</a> 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. </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>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.<br /></span></big></big></p> <p><span><strong><big><span><big><big><span>Music:</span></big></big></span></big></strong></span></p> <p><img title="Summer in Nashville things to do" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/8/5/3/ar127721329035829.jpg" height="170" alt="Summer in Nashville things to do" width="287" /></p> <p><big><big><span> <a href="http://nashville.gov/parks/locations/centennial/" title="Centennial Park">Centennial Parks</a> offers Big Band Dances every Saturday evening from 7 to 10. </span></big></big><big><big><span>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 <a href="http://www.musiccityswing.com/" title="Big Band at Centennial Park">Music City Swing</a> will be featured. Bring your lawn chair and ice chest full of cool drings and just watch! </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>Also at Centennial the Nashville Symphony will continue it's June <a href="http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/main.taf?p=1,1,3,1,4,1&EventID=0910-PARKS" title="Nashville Symphony in the Park">Nashville Symphony in the Park</a> series on Tuesdays starting at 7pm. On June 30th they will also perform at Riverfront Park downtown.</span></big></big></p> <p><img title="Summer in Nashville things to do" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/4/2/2/4/ar127721365242245.jpg" height="150" alt="Summer in Nashville things to do" width="200" /></p> <p> </p> <p><big><big><span>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 <a href="http://www.arringtonvineyards.com/" title="Things to Do in Nashville">Arrington Vineyards </a>with live music most Friday - Sundays. To the north there's <a href="http://www.sumnercrestwinery.com/" title="Nashville Symphony in the Park">Sumner Crest Winery</a> in Portland offering concerts monthly and Beachaven Winery in Clarksville with their <a href="http://beachavenwinery.com/" title="Things to Do in Nashville">Jazz on the Lawn</a>. Conch Republic is playing Saturday June 26th, 6:30 to 9:30.</span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>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. </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>You can also find music at <a href="http://www.brentwood-tn.org/index.aspx?page=616" title="Things to Do in Nashville">Crockett Park</a> 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. </span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>Summer in Nashville Tennessee - <a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1675281/summer-in-nashville-tennessee-fun-things-to-do-in-nashville-on-the-cheap-part-1-" title="Summer in Nashville"><strong>Fun things to do in Nashville</strong></a> Cheap - Part 1<br /></span></big></big></p> <p><big><big><span>Watch for more Things To Do in Nashville, Coming Soon!<br /></span></big></big></p><div class="agent_signature"><p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Nashville TN Real Estate ">Homes in Nashville TN</a></p> <p>Search for <a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/content/homefinder.html" title="Brentwood TN Real Estate">Homes in Brentwood TN</a></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.connieharvey.com/" title="Connie Harvey, Realtor">Connie Harvey</a>is 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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow her Blog: <a href="http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/" title="Nashville TN Real Estate Blog">Nashville Tennessee Living</a></p> <p><span><span><br /></span></span></p></div> Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:39:02 -0400 http://nashvilletennesseeliving.com/post/1696786/summer-in-nashville-tennessee-fun-things-to-do-in-nashville-cheap-part-2