Is Wall Street our Drug Addicted Child? My Thoughts on Government Bailout! - 09/30/08 10:21 AM
I find myself feeling very frustrated with this government bailout that is being proposed. 
My parents raised me to believe that hard work and good character were the two most important aspects of business.  I try REALLY hard to implement both of those qualities.
Then I see that our government wants to reward greedy people who knew what they were doing when they set up these companies to fail.  They would be rewarded in the form of a bailout. 
I have a real problem with this.  These companies should not be bailed out.  In my opinion, a government bailout would NOT … (2 comments)

Nashville Just Declared to Be in the Top 10 Cheapest Cities to Own a Home! - 09/29/08 10:25 PM
That's right.  Nashville, TN has been hailed as one of the top 10 cheapest cities to own a home in!
I saw this report on the Realtor.org website - apparently this report was researched by Forbes and they got their information from the 2008 Census Survey.
My boyfriend has been telling me for a long time now how cheap it is to live in Nashville.  He has lived all over - New York City, San Diego, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and now Nashville.  The reason he has STAYED in Nashville is because it is a great little city that is VERY … (1 comments)

August 2008: Nashville's Green Hills Condo Closings - 09/27/08 11:24 PM
Davidson County, Nashville, TN - 37215 - Condo Market Report August 2008
Green Hills Condos sold in the month of August 2008:
2116 Hobbs Road APT M16     List Price:  $139,900     Sales Price:  $135,000     DOM:  39 356 Summit Ridge Circle                        $145,500                       $141,000               67 5025 Hillsboro Rd, #12-F                       $169,900                        $160,000              139 2025 Woodmont Blvd, #308                   $184,900                        $181,250              222 403 Ashlawn Court                                $224,900                        $217,000               71 3315 Golf Club Lane                              $239,900                       $223,000                53 203 Boxmere Place                               $249,900                        $235,000               197 4210 Hillsboro Road, Apt 209                  $299,000                       $290,000              262 119 Westover Park Ct                            $299,900                        $293,000               68 4400 Belmont Park Ter Apt 230               $344,900                       $300,000              149 3826 Bedford Ave                                  $599,900                        $500,000              211 2411 Crestmoor Road                            $639,000                        $639,000              … (0 comments)

August 2008 - Closings in Nashville's Sylvan Heights / Sylvan Park Area - 09/27/08 11:04 PM
Davidson County, Nashville, TN 37209 Market Report
Here's a list of closings that occured in August 2008 in Nashville's Sylvan Heights and Sylvan Park Area:
3809 Nevada Ave            List Price:  $174,900          Sales Price:  $169,000     DOM:  88 408 McAdoo Ave                             $296,900                            $289,000               95 4312 Westlawn Drive                       $525,000                            $516,000               96 4301 Dakota                                  $574,900                            $579,900               124 Average List Price:  $392,925
Average Sales Price:  $388,475
Average Square Footage:  1998
Average Sales Price Per Square Foot:  $194.43
Average Days on Market:  100
For more information on this report or for other real estate information in the Nashville area, please call Emily Lowe at 615.509.1753
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Nashville Restaurant Goers, Have you Tried Sportsman's Lodge Just Down from Hillsboro Village? - 09/27/08 10:28 PM
Near the corner of Wedgewood/Blakemore Aves and 21st Ave is one of Nashville's finest establishments:  Sportsman's Lodge.  Now granted, you have to be wanting food that is, um, "not so good for you", shall we say - or at least that's what the best food at Sportman's Grille is. 
Just down the street from Hillsboro Village is fantastic corn bread, red beans and rice, catfish dinners, handcut french fries, yummy juicy big burgers and a lodge-like environment.
 

The lodge-like environment makes you wish you were sitting down to a meal after a long day of hiking and fishing (or … (0 comments)

Ease Your Lunchtime Hunger Pangs at Caesar's Restaurant in West Nashville! - 09/27/08 10:14 PM
It's inevitable:  I have been up working for a while and it hits me.  Those lunchtime hunger pangs.  Those "I can't go on if I don't have FFFOOOOOODDDD" feelings. 
Well, Nashville, if you're near White Bridge Road near West End, then pop in to Caesar's Italian Restaurant where you can get TWO buffets plus two soft drinks for $12.48 (with your Clipper Magazine coupon, that is)!  It's kind of tricky to find - not obvious at first.  Look for the Target, Stein Mart and the Office Max.  Caesar's is to the right of the Office Max in the corner of Lion's Head … (0 comments)

Remodeling my Potting Shed in Nashville's Oak Hill, Part I - 09/27/08 09:55 PM
I live in the Oak Hill subdivision of Nashville Tn, close to David Lipscomb University.  My Davidson County house was built in the 1940's.  A lot of the homes in my neighborhood and on Glendale Lane have small barns and/or potting sheds in the backyard. 
Because my Glendale Lane home is an older one, there are a LOT of projects that I have been wanting to do. 
One of these "fixing up" projects was to paint my house.  Well, that has turned out to be the easiest of the projects, although I can't say that painting the house was any fun.  … (0 comments)

August 2008: Nashville's West Meade and Hillwood Area Real Estate Residential Closings - 09/25/08 09:16 PM
In Davidson County, the West Meade and Hillwood subdivisions are a popular area to reside - they are so close to Vanderbilt and Nashville's West End area!  Here are August 2008's single family residential closings:
6728 Fleetwood Drive     List Price:  $285,000     Sales Price:  $276,500     DOM:  21 5800 Vine Ridge Drive                   $324,000                        $323,000              151 6647 Clearbrook Drive                   $333,000                        $322,500              265 783 Saussy Place                          $335,000                        $328,900              42 612 Davidson Road                       $339,900                        $308,000              80 730 Templeton Drive                     $349,900                        $325,000               0 115 Haverford Drive                      $366,500                        $345,000               79 5711 Stoneway Trail                      $379,900                        $335,000               96 6312 Robin Hill Road                    $424,900                         $395,000             133 661 Brook Hollow Road                 $449,900                         $430,000              133 715 Summerly Drive                     $499,000                         $489,000               20 302 Hillwood Boulevard                 $999,000                         $950,000              14 133 … (0 comments)

August 2008 Report: Nashville's Green Hills Home Closings - 09/24/08 07:31 PM
Here are the homes closed in Nashville's Green Hills (37215 zip code) in the month of August 2008:
3804 Abbott Martin     List Price:  $295,000     Sales Price:  $290,000 1411 Otter Creek Rd                  $379,000                       $379,500 4102 Oriole Place                      $399,000                        $390,000 3818 Dartmouth Ave                  $425,000                        $420,000 5886 East Ashland Dr                 $429,000                        $419,000 4202 Estes Road                       $529,000                        $510,000 6105 Stonehaven                      $549,500                        $545,000 1004 Estes Road                       $599,000                        $582,500 3802 Auburn Lane                     $799,900                        $745,000 208 Woodford Place                  $825,000                        $751,500 4121 Elder Place                       $845,000                        $797,900 3436 Hampton Ave                   $974,900                        $875,000 3631 Woodmont Blvd                $995,000                        $950,000 3601 Hampton Ave                   $1,095,000                     $1,000,000 1208 Beddington Park               $1,350,000                     $1,150,000 Average Days on Market were:  128
Average Square Footage was:  3,439
Average Sold Price … (0 comments)

Ola! Some Las Chivas for You, South Nashville style? - 09/24/08 02:55 PM
Named for a popular soccer team, Las Chivas is a great Mexican restaurant in South Nashville on Nolensville Road near the intersection of Harding and Nolensville. 

The service is fast and the food is great!  There is hardly ever a wait - just walk in and be seated. You can tell from the moment you walk in that this place is going to be good - there are four television sets blasting soccer games and Mexican soap operas!

I usually order fajitas - they have them every way you can imagine.  While waiting on the fajitas, I like to munch on the … (0 comments)

Buca Di Beppo is Serving Up Delicious Italian Cuisine in Cool Springs! - 09/24/08 02:43 PM
Any time I get the chance, I love to head to the suburbs of Williamson County's Cool Springs and eat at Buca di Beppo.  I know it's a chain restaurant, but I think it is one of the better ones. 

It's one of those places where you can order either a huge meal and eat on it for days, or just get a single portion serving and only eat on it for a couple of days! 
 
Last night my bf and I were celebrating yet another closing (we both love helping people with their home purchases) and went to … (0 comments)

Mere Bulles Restaurant in Brentwood, TN nothing but a Southern delight! - 09/24/08 10:26 AM
I had the distinct pleasure of teaching a blogging class at Mere Bulles last week.  Located at 5201 Maryland Way in Brentwood, TN, ( 37027 ) Mere Bulles gives an upscale Southern dining experience to anyone who eats there!
As soon as you arrive, the elegant Southern-Plantation-like House welcomes you.  It's huge front porch and its Southern charm interior really make you want to stay awhile!


The lunch menu ranges in price from a salad for $6.99 on up to a filet mignon for $17.99.  I had fruit tea (always a plus for this southern girl), a salad, the Charleston … (4 comments)

Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and AIG: What they Have in Common - 09/17/08 09:10 AM
We have all heard the buzz around the sinking of the great Lehman Brothers ship this week.  The overzealous news reporters are calling it "Black Monday".  As in, get ready to stand in the breadlines again, folks!
Well, as Bank of America throws a lifejacket to Merrill Lynch and AIG struggles to find a way to keep its head above water, we at least need to ask why did this happen?  And what does it mean to us in Nashville, TN?  What does it mean to buyers looking for a home loan in Davidson County?  Are we all in for some … (3 comments)

The Word about the new Whitney Condo Complex in Nashville's Green Hills is DETAILS! - 09/16/08 01:21 PM
Today I took a tour of the new Whitney Condo Complex in Green Hills.  Located in the 37215 zip code of Nashville, the builder for these gorgeous condos spared no expense.  Every detail was perfect.
And, of course, it really should be, given the listing price range of $634,000 to $1,128,000.
So let me give you a sneak peek of what you will find when you visit:

Covered parking garage, wrought iron balcony, very grand entrance to the building.
Right from the start, you notice the details:

 Custom Doors...

Marble Fireplaces in Each Unit Imported from Italy...

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We Heard the Bad News, Now Here's the Good News for Nashville Home Buyers! - 09/16/08 12:46 PM
Last night, I watched the National Evening News and it seemed almost surreal as they were describing the three big companies falling apart.  The DOW dropped 504 points and they were talking about long term recovery issues.  STOCK MARKET CRASH!!!!
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I could not help but think to myself that really this does not affect me very much.  I will still get up and go to work the next day and continue to do so probably until I am dead.  It won't keep me from leaving some money in stocks and maybe even buying some now.  (Buy low, sell high).
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South Nashville's Fantastic Crieve Hall Neighborhood for under $200K! - 09/16/08 12:28 PM
It's true!  If you are looking to buy a home in the Crieve Hall area of Nashville, Tn there is one available for under $200K!
Nashville Buyers, I am talking about the real estate property known as 633 Elaine in the 37211 zip code.  Listed at $194,500 this home has a little over 1700 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a 0.23 acre yard!
This house does need a little bit of sprucing up, but if that does not bother you, then read on!
  All brick Ranch style home with a 1 car carport on a level lot!
   Renovated … (0 comments)

Charming Cottage Renovation Near 12th South Area of Nashville! - 09/16/08 12:09 PM
Hey Nashville Buyers!  Check out this 4 BR, 3.5 BA 1920's Cottage Renovation in the 12th South area of Nashville!  If you are wanting to live in a very trendy part of Davidson County, this is definitely it!!!
  
Sit on the front porch and watch the world go by!     Etched and Stained Glass around the Front Door!
Inviting foyer to this expansive 2600+ square foot home!           
 
Living or Dining Area w/ one of four original fireplaces & mantels plus a large bay window w/ Storage

 
   Renovated Kitchen with Eat-In Area


Master Suite Upstairs...
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Recent Oak Hill Closings - 09/14/08 10:16 AM
Oak Hill had the following closings in the month of August 2008:
3524 Crestridge     Listed:  $279,999     Sold:  $270,000 4033 Russellwood Drive     Listed:  $339,500     Sold:  $330,000 720 Elysian Fields Road     Listed:  $349,500     Sold:  $312,000 1002 Grassland Lane        Listed:  $524,900     Sold:  $515,000 4105 Crestridge Drive       Listed:  $749,000     Sold:  $705,000 797 Elysian Fields Road     Listed:  $799,000     Sold:  $765,000 3600 Franklin Road           Listed:  $999,000     Sold:  $875,000 4931 Franklin Road           Listed:  $1,750,000     Sold:  $1,725,000 Average Bedrooms were 3.88
Average Year Built was 1950
Average Garage fit 2.33 Cars
Average Square Footage was 3805
Average List Price/Square Foot was $190.24
Average Sold Price/Square Foot was $180.58
Average Days … (0 comments)

My Wiener Dog Wants to Know... - 09/11/08 08:24 PM
"WHY ARE YOU GONE SO MUCH NOW!?!?!?!"
This little wiener dog, Charisma by name, is the center of my universe.  She was my first canine out of college and has been with me for almost 12 years now.  She has been through a marriage (mine, not hers), a divorce (also mine), four different houses, and has out-lived her companion and cohort "Tadpole the Wiener Dog" by almost two years. 
(Tadpole pictured below - we miss you buddy!)

But since I joined ActiveRain, Charisma has a new complaint:  I am NEVER home because I am so busy with WORK!!!
ActiveRain and … (10 comments)

Looking for Mexican Food in Downtown Nashville? How about Fiesta Mexicana! - 09/04/08 10:20 AM
If you are in the mood for some Mexican food, why not try Fiesta Mexicana?  Located at 416 4th Avenue South in the 37201 zip code of Downtown Nashville, Fiesta Mexicana is serving up Mexican food for lunch and dinner every day!
I have to admit that I have had some great meals at Fiesta Mexicana and some not so great meals there.  The fajitas were very good, the queso is great and I liked the rather mild salsa (too hot is not good for me).  Also the servers were very courteous and helpful and it is great to sit outside … (0 comments)

The Hermitage Hotel: Downtown Nashville's Classic and Grand Hotel! - 09/03/08 08:55 PM
The Hermitage Hotel has long been a source of pride for Nashvillians and a hotel of choice for weary travelers!
But did you know that this Downtown Nashville "home away from home" has one of the coolest lounges in the city? 
Located at 231 6th Avenue North in Nashville's 37219 zip code, the Hermitage Hotel is immediately recognizable with its huge columns, its grand entrance and its staff ready to assist you!

Upon entering this five star hotel, the grandeur strikes you with its marble floors and elegant furnishings...

But wait!  After you visit the lobby, come back towards … (1 comments)

Check Out One of Downtown Nashville's Art Galleries - Ruby Green! - 09/03/08 08:39 PM
Art buff or no, you have to admit that Nashville has got some REAL talent when it comes to the art scene!  And I had the pleasure of visiting a wonderful not-for-profit gallery called Ruby Green on Friday night!
Ruby Green's address in downtown Nashville is 514 5th Avenue South, zip 37203 (in case you need to mapquest or googlemap it!)
They feature contemporary art from artists locally, internationally and everywhere in between!  So if you get a chance, go down and this Andy Warhol foundation supported gallery!


Enjoy the art! Free admission and buy what you want!
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Nashville's Night Out - Patron's Party at the Parthenon Raising Money for New Orleans! - 09/03/08 03:02 PM
WARNING, WARNING, WARNING:  This blog entry is going to be LONG (for me) and potentially extremely heartfelt!!!
New Orleans, Louisiana is a place that is close to my heart.  I went to college in Louisiana - not in New Orleans - but in Shreveport, the northwest corner of Louisiana.  Louisiana folks would say that Shreveport is more like Texas because of its close proximity to the Texas border and its location which is several hours away from New Orleans.
For me, however, Shreveport was a COMPLETELY different world after having grown up in Nashville, Tennessee.  Nashville is fairly liberal (don't knock … (0 comments)

 
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