franklin tn homes: Lighting of the Franklin Theater Marquee - 01/28/11 08:46 AM
Franklin is all abuzz with the new marquee for the Franklin Theater.  Tomorrow is the lighting of the marquee.  It is Neon lights and as much like the old one as they could get.  They interviewed long time residents and hunted down some photos to make it as much like the original as possible. 
So the party is on in Downtown Franklin TN tomorrow, Saturday, January 29th to light the Marquee.  There will be stores with Champagne, "Cigarette Girls" handing out goodies.  My daughter will be one of them.  It is very fun to see the next generation get involved in fun events with … (1 comments)

franklin tn homes: A Snowy Night in Franklin TN - 01/21/11 07:40 AM
We have had our second big snow last night.  One thing we like to do when it snows is go downtown Franklin.  Usually the restaurants are open and we like to go to McCreary's Irish Pub.  They had music there last night, and it wasn't crowded.  The snow and downtown and the few people has kind of a magical feel. 
To further add to the magical feel, I get out of the car in front of the Toy Store.  We have a fabulous toy store in Franklin, with wooden trains and cool puzzles, etc.  In the front window of the store … (1 comments)

franklin tn homes: Greater Nashville Area Expected to see Housing Appreciation - 10/13/10 07:43 AM
The following article is from Realtor Magazine, reprinted from Forbes, Inc.  Look who is #4!!!  We are!  The Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro Area!  And we are still having new businesses move into our area.  
The article is actually discussing the best markets for real estate investing.  Even better!  Good places to invest would be those where you might expect to get a return!  
Here is the Forbes Article. 
Daily Real Estate News  |  September 14, 2010  |  
Forbes magazine turned to real estate research firm Local Market Monitor to figure out which markets have the greatest likelihood of price appreciation because they offer a mix of … (1 comments)

franklin tn homes: August and September Housing Sales Figures 2010 for Williamson County - 10/08/10 09:30 AM
The numbers are looking up!  And up is a good place.  There are still buyers and sellers making deals and moving into their next home. 
For August in Williamson County, you can click on this link for the full picture.  The number of closings was up 11%, Median and Average sale prices are both up and the days on market is a tad longer, but not by much.  Could it be possible that we have hit the bottom and are moving up? 
Let's look at the September numbers. They are up about 5% from 2009.  The Median price is the same … (0 comments)

franklin tn homes: Where you shop supports the community you shop in. - 08/10/10 03:10 AM
Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting a former mayor of Franklin, Tom Miller.  We chatted a bit.  We were at a retail establishment in Cool Springs, which is partially in the city of Franklin and partially in the city of Brentwood.  I think that when we shop in Cool Springs, we don't think very much about the town that receives the benefit of our sales tax dollars. 
Tom commented that when he was Mayor, he was very conciencous to shop in Franklin whenever possible.  He was literally putting money into the city's budget when he did that.  He still thinks … (4 comments)

franklin tn homes: Franklin TN Main Street Festival - 04/21/10 05:04 AM
Do you like walking around in old towns that have been renovated?  Do you like looking at and/or collecting artisan crafts?  Live Music?  Greasy food???  All of this is fun to be had at the Main Street Festival in downtown Franklin this coming weekend.  There will be a good number of local artisans, as well as some who travel to festivals from other areas with their beautiful wares. 
More than 200 Booths with arts and crafts.  Live entertainment from 4 stages. Three international festival Food Courts.  And a Carnival too!!  (Don't tell my daughter about the carnival or she will be … (1 comments)

franklin tn homes: Franklin, TN - One of America's Top 10 Neighborhoods! - 03/12/10 08:10 AM
Did you know that Downtown Franklin was named one of the Top 10 Neighborhoods in the Country by the American Planning Association?  Kudos to the visionaries. I think it is well deserved!  I often drive around this town thinking how lucky I am to live here!
http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/
… (6 comments)

franklin tn homes: Harlinsdale Manor in Franklin TN - 01/26/10 08:59 AM
  Harlinsdale Manor in Franklin, TN is a unique neighborhood.  This parcel of land was originally part of a 1799 land grant given to Daniel McMahan for service in the Revolutionary War.  His son built the original farmhouse on the property.  That house has been built onto and renovated into a beautiful combination of history and modern conveniences. It is close to downtown Franklin. It is for sale now for $799,000.  This neighborhood is a continuation of this historic home.  The houses will be new, but built with historic architecture styles. The goal is for someone to drive by in 5 years … (3 comments)

franklin tn homes: Federal Weatherization Assistance - 12/31/09 05:07 AM
Do you qualify?  Maybe someone you know does. 
Households with incomes as referenced below are eligible for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program.  The program spends an average of $6,500 on energy-efficiency upgrades in the various homes.  For details, visit www.eere.energy.gov/weatherization.  And www.tn.gov/wap .
Here is a program with real help for those who need it.  This program pays local contractors to fix homes for others - win-win! 
Qualifying Income Levels
Family of 1,   $21,660
Family of 2,   $29,140
Family of 3,   $36,620
Family of 4,   $44,100
Family of 5,   $51,580
 


… (1 comments)

franklin tn homes: Real Estate in Founders Pointe in Franklin, TN - 07/09/09 04:05 AM
Today we are featuring Founders Pointe in Franklin, TN.  Founder's Pointe is a large community on the west side of Franklin.  It is conveniently located near all the major sports fields - baseball, football and soccer fields are nearby.  They have a community pool and a playground. Sidewalks provide safe walking and bike zones.  Many of the yards have mature trees.  Close to downtown Franklin, this community is an easy drive to enjoying all the benefits Franklin has to offer.  Many of the houses in Founder's Pointe are all brick and have fairly flat lots.  Houses range in size from just … (2 comments)

franklin tn homes: Williamson County House Sale Information - 05/08/09 03:48 AM

Monica is a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Franklin, TN. She provides real estate services to clients in the Nashville area, including Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hills, Thompsons Station,  and other areas in the Middle Tennessee Region. You can contact her by calling 615-568-8384 or visit www.RealEstateTennessee.com. Links to areas of interest in the Middle TN Area … (0 comments)