franklin tn: Carriage Park Townhouses - Franklin TN - Community Market Report - 02/28/10 12:53 PM
Carriage Park Townhouses in Franklin TN
Carriage Park is a great condo community in  Franklin TN.  The 102 Victorian style units are two to a building. It is an overused expression, but this little community is Franklin Tennessee's best kept secret.  Unlike most condo/townhouse communities, Carriage Park townhouses have larger yards than are in most single family neighborhoods.  The only difference is the HOA association does all the yard work.
Among the amenities are pool and tennis courts, with lights for evening play.  The community is great for walking and just a mile from downtown Franklin TN.  It is located off Mack Hatcher and adjacent to Polk Place.  The HOA fees … (2 comments)

franklin tn: Forrest Crossing - Franklin TN - January 2010 Market Report - 02/26/10 12:36 AM

 Forrest Crossing Golf Course Community - Franklin TN January 2010 Market Report Forrest Crossing was developed early in the 1990's and like most neighborhoods in middle Tennessee is mostly brick exterior construction. Current homes vary in price from $265,000 for a modest 1700 sq ft home to the $420,000's for homes of 3500 square feet and up.  The neighborhood is just 5 minutes from downtown Franklin, and I-65.  In 20 minutes you can be in Nashville. The golf course, like many other Williamson County golf courses has its scenic views of the Harpeth River.  This par 72 course has 4 tees for all skill levels ranging in … (5 comments)

franklin tn: Franklin TN Neighborhoods, Falcon Creek and Fieldstone Farms - 01/17/10 11:42 PM
Two great Franklin TN neighborhoods for people looking for 3 to 4 bedrooms from 1200 to 2400 square feet.  Falcon Creek is largely a 3 or 4 bedroom community with most of its homes under 2400 square feet.  
Fieldstone Farms has a wider range and varied offering from town homes, to zero lot lines and  sections that offer homes up to 4500 feet.  But for comparison purposes to Falcon Creek the chart below represents similarly sized homes in Fieldstone Farms.  Homes larger than 2300 square feet were not included in the chart.  The homes in these two groups are very similar … (4 comments)

franklin tn: Ready for Winter to Pass in Franklin - 01/10/10 11:20 AM
Winter in Franklin TN doesn't last long, but being an original snow-belter (upstate New York) I have come to appreciate the brief mild winters in the Nashville area.  This week we will have most of the harshness of old man winter pass and soon it will be Spring and Downtown Franklin will have its annual Spring Festival.  But the weather doesn't stop the Franklin folks from having fun and festivals.  Pictured below is a costumed resident from the October Pumpkin Fest.  Franklin also has a Dickens of a Christmas to help pass the colder months.
 
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franklin tn: Wordless Wednesday - Franklin TN's Christmas Tree - 12/16/09 10:09 PM
We don't get much snow here in Franklin TN, but still the Christmas lights sparkle in our quaint downtown square.  This night Franklin was set-up for their annual Dickens of a Christmas festival.  I couldn't resist sneaking down there in the evening and snapping a few photos of the wonderful lights.


 
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franklin tn: I Got Your Back - Speechless Sunday in Franklin TN - 12/13/09 04:44 PM
This dog has the best seat on the wagon.  Wagon rides all day for the kids and families this weekend at the Dickens of a Christmas festival in Downtown Franklin TN.  The misty day did little to dampen the spirit of the festival goers, but that is not unusual, this is one of the area favorites.
 
 


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franklin tn: Franklin TN - Dickens of a Christmas - 12/13/09 03:59 PM
This weekend in Franklin TN was the Dickens of a Christmas festival.  Food, music, crafts, vendors, people dressed in 19th century London garb and even sugar plums graced Franklin's downtown.  One craft vendor told us than Franklin Festivals are her favorites of all.  No other gets her into the spirit of the Christmas season as much as Franklin TN's Dickens of a Christmas.
Below a musician plays carols on the stemware.

 


 
 
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franklin tn: Silent Night Saturday in Franklin - 12/12/09 09:51 PM
It is quiet tonight in Downtown Franklin TN.  These same streets will be as lively as the streets of 19th century London tomorrow.  It will be the last day of Franklin TN's annual Dickens of a Christmas event.  Each year at this time Franklin and its spirited residents deck the halls and themselves and party in the streets od Downtown Franklin.  If you like the Holidays and have an appreciation of Charles Dickens classics, treat yourself to Franklin TN this Christmas Season.


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franklin tn: WCAR November Statistics (including Franklin TN, Brentwood TN, and Spring Hill TN) Part II - 12/07/09 03:44 PM
Part II WCAR November Statistics (including Franklin TN, Brentwood TN, and Spring Hill TN)
WCAR November Statistics (including Franklin TN, Brentwood TN, and Spring Hill TN)

The chart below shows the increase in closings for home sales in Williamson County by the Williamson County Association of Realtors®.  Levels are well above the 2008 level and climbing to that of November 2007.  The charts below from WCAR include data from Franklin TN, Brentwood TN, Spring Hill TN and Nolensville TN.  
For more information from WCAR click this associated link,
or to search for homes in Franklin TN, Brentwood TN, Spring Hill TN, on Mike's … (1 comments)

franklin tn: WCAR November Statistics (including Franklin TN, Brentwood TN, and Spring Hill TN) - 12/07/09 03:43 PM
WCAR November Statistics (including Franklin TN, Brentwood TN, and Spring Hill TN)
This is the first of a 2 part post for Williamson County Association of Realtors® home sale statistics.  Below is a post from the association which includes all of Franklin TN, most of Spring Hill and Brentwood TN.  Also included are Nolesnville, Leipers Fork and Fairview.
For more information from WCAR click this associated link,
or to search for homes in Franklin TN, Brentwood TN, Spring Hill TN, on Mike's site click here 

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franklin tn: Speechless Sunday - Next Thanksgiving - 11/29/09 11:26 AM
So, where are we having next Thanksgiving Dinner? More importantly who is bringing the tofutti turkey?  
I hope you all had a memorable Thanksgiving Day, good food, family and friends.


 
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franklin tn: Franklin TN - Carnton Plantation - November 28, 29 and 30 are BLUE AND GRAY DAYS - 11/28/09 12:51 PM
Franklin TN - Carnton Plantation - November 28, 29 and 30 are BLUE AND GRAY DAYS
Reenactments and remembrances take place this time of the year on the grounds of the Carnton Plantation in Franklin TN.  The old house was used as a hospital and later the grounds became the cemetery for one the last and one of the most costly battles in human lives and injury of the Civil War.  
The battle took place in 1864 and in the short span of 5 hours there were more lives lost than the two days of fighting at Shiloh.  In all … (4 comments)

franklin tn: Fieldstone Farms Franklin TN Homes fro Sale - 10/28/09 09:02 PM
Fieldstone Farms, Franklin TN,  A Great Neighborhood! When I say Fieldstone Farms is family friendly, it is because that's where I raised my family.  My kids grew up there where they made quality friends and are proudly Franklin TN, Williamson County public school products, and college grads too.  
When I moved from upstate NY to Tennessee, existing homes or as my Realtor called them "pre-loved homes" were hard to come by.  My kids were used to an urban neighborhood and I thought that an established neighborhood would make the move easiest for them.  I took a chance, on one of the … (0 comments)

franklin tn: Westhaven Homes for Sale in Franklin TN - 10/27/09 03:21 PM
Westhaven Homes for Sale in Franklin TN Westhaven is Franklin TN's, most unique community.  Beautifully landscaped walkways and gardens along tree lined street scapes and parks.  Westhaven in Franklin has a grand club house, playground , and pool with tennis courts and a golf course.  There is a perfect blend of luxury homes, town homes and condos.   There is even a retail and commercial district with boutiques and shops, complete with a Harris Teeter Market. Scroll below to view the available homes for sale in Westhaven.  Click this link to learn more about this fabulous community in Franklin TN.
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franklin tn: Franklin TN Home Sales and National Market are on the Rise - 10/09/09 11:47 AM
National Real Estate News applies for Franklin TN Home Sales too  and Nashville, Brentwood TN and Spring Hill TN -September Sales Rise -Tips on Financing Your First or Next Home (Down payment Assistance) Click the city to Map Your House Search for:  
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franklin tn: 3 Bedroom Townhouse in Carriage Park Franklin TN - 09/21/09 02:07 PM
This is a great 3 bedroom townhouse in the Carriage Park neighborhood of Franklin TN.  Located just a mile from Historic Downtown Franklin this neighborhood had lots of open green space, community tennis courts and pool, friendly neighbors.  Exterior maintenance and yard work are done by the HOA.   … (0 comments)

franklin tn: McKay's Mill - Franklin TN - Listing - 08/25/09 10:28 PM
Check out this McKay's Mill Listing  -  Link here for more homes for sale in McKay's Mill, Franklin TN  

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franklin tn: The Golf Communities of Williamson County - Part V - Forrest Crossing - 08/24/09 05:28 PM
Forrest Crossing Golf Course and Community This is the fifth part of the Golf Communities of Williamson County series. Forrest Crossing is Franklin, TN's only regulation public golf course community.  
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The Golf Communities of Williamson County - Part V    
....links to Part l - Part ll - Part lll - Part lV - Part V - Part Vl
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Like many of the other Williamson County golf courses it has its scenic views of the Harpeth River.  This par 72 course has 4 tees for all skill levels ranging in length from between 5000 to 7000 yards.   The Forrest Crossing neighborhood  was developed early in the … (1 comments)

franklin tn: First Time Buyers Tax Credit in Nashville - 08/23/09 07:27 PM

To all you in the Brentwood TN, Franklin TN, Spring Hill TN and the Greater Nashville Area; Are you counting the days before the First Time Home Buyers Credit Expires.  You have to close the deal before December 1st 2009.  Check out the links below to learn more about this great opportunity to buy a house this year and get up to $8000 back when you file taxes next year.
Somebody do the math, how many days are left to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity?
 
 

 
                         
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franklin tn: Nashville TN, Home Inspection - Part l - 08/14/09 02:06 PM
It isn't Over with the Inspection in this Nashville Home So, you listened to your Realtor and had the house inspected before you bought.  Your agent even added a stipulation that they show proof of recent routine maintenance proving a clean bill of health for the HVAC unit(s).  It all looks great, until 2 weeks later and into the hottest month of the year the unit is blowing only hot air. No problem, we have a First Year Home Protection Plan.  But wait, the repair person they sent over look at the unit and notice years of dust around the coils. … (1 comments)