Nashville Real Estate

I Want My Money Back

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:54:17 -0600

I just visited www.recovery.gov to see what's happening in my area. I followed the directions, and the first zipcode I entered showed that $19,050,046 dollars had been spent for 5 jobs.

Ok, these are the same people who promise to cut spenting in the health care industry. You've got to be kidding. All governments are know for being very inefficient, and the bigger they are, the worse it gets. Our only hope is to hire experienced managers and replaced our prefessional politicians.

Welcome to our future...

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:34:54 -0600

Via Simon Conway (Picket Fence Realty):

"Simon Conway - the human time machine. We're headed to a place I've already lived through!" If you've listened to me on the air a few times, then you will probably have heard me say that. But what I'm about to tell you, I have not lived through. It does however, come from a place which tends to be a future predictor of what is coming here.

Just like here, the UK has an Environmental Agency. Just like here, the agency is completely out of step with the beliefs and the will of the people.

Right now just two in five of the UK population believe that global warming is caused by human activity.

Despite that, the serious proposal on the table right now is that everyone in the UK should have an annual carbon RATION. If you overspend on it, then you will be fined. If you underspend on it, then you can sell your unused carbon to someone who uses more!

Everyone would be issued with a unique number - "I am not a number - I am a MAN" (if you can tell me where that comes from you win the prize of being really hip!) - and you would have to give your number (the Nazis did something with numbers too - I forget right now) when you were buying stuff that contributes to your carbon footprint. Now of course, this is Government so although it may start off as gas and airline tickets, you know they will see the tax potential and eventually include candy because of course candy takes energy to make and therefore increases your footprint! ARRRGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Somebody shoot me now!!

The proposal further suggests that just like with your bank account, you are going to be sent a monthly statement (errr...did anyone figure out that takes trees and stamps and gas to deliver?) to "help people keep track of what they are using" according the the UK Telegraph. And here's the kicker. If your account hits zero, then you have to pay to get more credits.

But perhaps the most scary and Orwellian stuff is this. And of course, there has to be a bad guy right? Listen to this OFFICIAL Government quote.

A spokesman for the Agency said the following: "A lot of people who cycle will get money back. It will probably only be bankers and those with extravagant lifestyles who would lose out."

The scheme is part of - wait for it - Britain's "Green New Deal" - again, I am not joking.

It does have it's critics of course. One of those evil Bankers weighed in with the following. She is an economist with the Arbuthnot Banking Group and she told the UK Daily Mail: "This is all about control of the individual and you begin to wonder whether this is what the green agenda has always been about. It is Orwellian. This will be an enormous tax on business."

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(Copyright © 2009 By Simon L Conway All Rights Reserved.)

Simon Conway is the two-time winner of the FIVE STAR Best in Client Satisfaction for Real Estate Agents in the Orlando area.

Please give me a call if you have questions about the Central Florida real estate market. You can reach me on 407 876 8200. Also visit my web site at www.simonconway.net or www.move2orlando.net

Franklin Tn Real Estate - Tors of Avalon

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:43:47 -0600

Franklin Tn Real Estate - Sometimes you run across a beautiful property, and you just hope that someone who has the money to buy it will appreciate it as much as you do. This is the view from one of the hilltops in the Tors of Avalon in Franklin. From this picture you might think that you are miles away from civilization. You would be incorrect. This lot is less than 5 minutes from Cool Springs, 10 minutes to Franklin, and only about 20 minutes from downtown Nashville.

For more information, give me a call, or just search on my website for franklin tn real estate.

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Gallatin Open House 11/22 - $144,900

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:19:06 -0600

Gallatin open house - This beautiful ranch Gallatin home is ready for a new owner. Lovingly maintained with new windows and modern HVAC. With 1780 square ft of living space, and 1/2 level treed lot, it's a great home for anyone. The current Price is $144,900

This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual property and opinions of Larry Brewer of Keller Williams Realty. Providing real estate services to clients in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Green Hills, and all of Middle Tennessee

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My SEO Notes

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:20:35 -0600

Over the the last 2 years, I have been learning all I can from the great coaches here on ActiveRain, and usually, I use most of that knowledge every day in my blog posts. However, I caught myself making simple mistakes lately with my blog structure.

As I was telling my workshop attendees on Tuesday, if the blog isn't structured correctly, Google will not index the post in the most efficient manner. I'm not an SEO expert, but this is what I learned from reading SEO posts here on activerain.

Write a keyword rich title that expresses benefits
Open your real estate blog post with a keywords that mirror the title, and expressing the benefit to the consumer..
Use your prime keyword or key phrase at least 4 times in your post.
Link to other websites that will offer readers more information on the given topic.
Link to other posts on your own blog that will give more insight on the topic.
Format the post with heading tags, bolded text, numbered lists and/or bullet points
Close with a call to action asking readers to subscribe to your blog, contact you, fill out your lead generation tool or search for a home

We will talk about this in out next workshop on Tuesday.

Fieldstone Farms Real Estate - October Home Sales

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:40:13 -0600

Via Franklin real estate Elizabeth Payne (Keller Williams - Franklin market center):

Fieldstone Farms Homes - October Market Report The number of Fieldstone Farms Homes sold in October was five. with the average price of $321,624. The average days on market for Fieldstone Farms homes was 81, and the average price per square ft was $122.

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Motivational Thought

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:41:51 -0600

If there's something special you want to do, now is the time...
If you want to make a difference in the world, now is the time.
Don't be fooled into thinking you should wait until you are older or wiser or more 'secure' - because it doesn't work that way.
The wisdom will come. The security will come. But first you must begin your adventure."

Ron Atchison

Random Thoughts

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:14:08 -0600

I received this in my e-mail today

Random Thoughts for the day

I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong
Was learning cursive really necessary?
Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
Bad decisions make good stories.
You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.
I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.
"Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this -- ever.
I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

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Real Estate Training at Keller Williams Franklin TN

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:16:28 -0600

Real estate training at Keller Williams Franklin TN is offered almost every day of the week on a variety of subjects such as

Postive Spin Zone with Pam Miller every Monday 12-1
Blogging with Brewer Tuesdays 10-noon
Stump the Broker, Q&A with the Broker
Basic Commercial Real Estate training with Jeff Pate
Lunch and Learn Real Estate training with Mike Nastri
Viewing Caravans with Julie McLeland monthly
Power Hour Daily 9-10

These real estate training classes are for all realtors of various skill levels and experience.

For more information concerning Real Estate Training at Keller Williams Franklin, click here.

Lou Dobbs and Obama's Birth Certificate

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:17:23 -0600

Lou Dobbs and CNN parted ways recently, and even though he has always had one of the top rated programs, he had been asked to stop stating his opinion. According to him, this all started when he brought up the fact that Obama hasn't supplied a birth certificate. I believe this is another case where the administration is attempting to shut off journalist who ask too many questions.

What do you think?

BonBrook Realtor Open House - Free Lunch and the chance to win $150

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:37:21 -0600

BonBrook Realtor Open House - Free Lunch and the chance to win $150

If you are a realtor in the Brentwood tn area, come by a preview these wonderful homes. Bring a client, maybe you can get a sale as well as lunch.

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Quote of the Day

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:10:02 -0600

Once you have started seeing the beauty of life,
ugliness starts disappearing.
If you start looking at life with joy,
sadness starts disappearing.
You cannot have heaven and hell together,
you can have only one.
It is your choice.

Osho

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Did I Mention Keeping Your Eyes on The Road

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:11:21 -0600

Speechless Sunday - well almost. just in case you didn't already see it, this guy decided to crash his million dollar car into the water. Why? I'm sure a phone was involved.

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Spring Hill Open House - Newport Crossing

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:10:18 -0600

Spring Hill Open House - Newport Crossing Sunday 11/15 from 02:00 until 04:00, I'll be having an open house at 1159 Summerville circle in Newport crossing. This Spring Hill community was developed by John Maher Builders, and the homes and condos in the community are all quality construction. If you would like to live in a quality Spring Hill home with all the bedrooms on the main floor, and a large bonus room above the garage, stop by to see me. This home is 1922 square ft reduced to $186,900.

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Building a Home in Nashville

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:17:32 -0600

Building a Home in Nashville - This post is for the education of potential home owners who have an interest in seeing a home built using the best industry standards for the area. most high quality nashville homes are built on a crawl space instead of a slab.

Lighthouse Builders builds all of their homes using high quality drywall, sub-flooring, and windows, as well as extensive insulation. The end result is a home that is very energy efficient, and requires very little maintenance.

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Indian Hills Golf Course

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:36:35 -0600

Indian Hills Golf Course - located in Murfreesboro Tennessee, just south or Nashville and 30 miles east of Franklin. A reasonably priced public golf course with plenty of water hazards, sand traps, and slippery greens.

For more information on Indian Hills golf course, or to arrange for tee times, click on the Indian Hills link.

Franklin homes sales for October 2009

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:13:17 -0600

Franklin homes sales for October 2009 were as follows.

Number of Franklin homes closed was 102 this compares to 106 Franklin homes closed in October of 2008.
Average price of Franklin homes closed in October was $393,525 compared to $442,686 in October of 2008.
Average size of Franklin homes sold was 2990 square ft compared to 3011 in 2008
Average days on market for Franklin homes sold was 91 compared to 70 in 2008.

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Wordless Wednesday

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:41:48 -0600

This is a small tribute to the people who have fought to protect our way of life in this country.

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Do you Tweet

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:24:17 -0600

Do you Tweet - I'm not sure where I'm going with twitter, but I believe that it has the potential to help me become a better communicator. I ran across this video of Twitter today, and I thought I would share it. But what I really want to know it this. What's the best way to use twitter to generate business?

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Franklin Favorites - Or Best Blogs of the Week

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:58:44 -0600

Franklin Favorites - A few of my favorite blog posts to come out of our Keller Williams office this week.

From Tammie White

Market stats for Franklin Green
Market stats for Fieldstone Farms
Market stats for Sullivan Farms

From Lisa Alyn - Westhaven Holiday Tour

From Mike Nastri -

From Julie Mcleland - Friday fotos

From Diane O

Tiffany White - Harris Teeter In Westhaven

Michael Thornton

Speechless Sunday

Comparing present homebuyer tax credit to extended version

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:14:47 -0600

This is a great analysis on the new tax credit legislation. Everyone who is iterested in buying or selling in the near future needs to understand these dates and guidelines.

Via Jim Lee, Knoxville Tennessee Realtor® (Realty Executives Associates):

Below is a chart prepared by the National Association of REALTORS ® comparing the new changes to the Homebuyer Tax Credit.

The biggest change is that current Homeowners are now eligible if they sell their current homes and then buy AFTER the date of enactment of this extension which is November 6th, 2009.

Because of widespread incidents of fraud, purchasers must now attach documentation proving they actually bought a qualifying home to qualify for the credit.

Additinally the income guidelines have been increased, now a single taxpayer can qualify if they earn up to $125,000 and up to $225,000 for married taxpayers.

The rationale for increasing the income limits and expanding the credit to existing homeowner is that it should encourage more higher priced home purchases. Currently the existing tax credit was driving mostly lower end purchases.

Jim Lee, CRS, ABR, GRI, ACRE, NAR Certified e-PRO Trainer
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Speechless Sunday

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:46:50 -0600

Speechless Sunday - Another enjoyable day in Franklin. The birds chirping, the wind blowing, green grass and blue sky. Oh yes, and the sound of big block vintage V8 engines on deserted Franklin roads.

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Brentwood tn Home Sales for the Month of October

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:44:05 -0600

Brentwood tn Home sales for the month of October are as follows.

The average price of Brentwood Homes sold in October was $672,134.
The average size of Brentwood homes sold was 4258 square ft
The average price per square ft of homes sold in Brentwood was $158
The number of homes sold in Brentwood in October was 35

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Gallatin open house 11/8 at 02:00 P.M. $144,900

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:14:31 -0600

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Franklin Tn - Friday Fotos

Larry Brewer Nashville real estate (Keller Williams - Franklin tn) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:25:52 -0600

Franklin Tn - Downtown Franklin, where the homes are historic, and the trees line the sidewalks, this is a typical Fall morning.

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