emily lowe: Selling Your Luxury Home in the Greater Nashville Area? What to Expect - 01/14/11 06:58 AM
Selling Your Luxury Home in the Greater Nashville Area?  What to Expect

If you currently have your luxury home on the market in the greater Nashville area, then you know all too well how frustrating that can be.  The inventory is high right now, so you need to be prepared for a wait. 
How long of a wait?  Well, that all depends on the absorption rate for your particular price range.  This can be viewed here:  http://exton.biz/High%20Priced%20Sales%20Rates.htm 
This data is all from 1/10/2011, so it's very current.  If you are in the $1M-$1.9M range, you have the advantage here - … (1 comments)

emily lowe: Nashville Statistics: Average Sales Price Versus Average List Price - 01/14/11 06:31 AM
Nashville Statistics:  Average Sales Price Versus Average List Price

If you are like me, then you want to know how best to spend your money all of the time.  When it comes to one of the largest purchases (your home), then it's time to run numbers and look at spreadsheets. 
Richard Exton does a great job of running the numbers in Nashville.  He recently put out a new spreadsheet on the Average Sales Price Versus the Average List Price in Nashville. 
So take a look at this spreadsheet for the numbers.
I think that this is a good tool for … (0 comments)

emily lowe: Nashville Area Oak Hill Home Sales: September and October 2010 Market Report - 01/14/11 06:01 AM
 Nashville Area Oak Hill Home Sales:  September and October 2010 Market Report
I take a special interest in the Oak Hill Home Sales because I grew up in Oak Hill and now reside in Oak Hill.  I'm happy to say that the home sales increased in September and October by 2 sales, versus the last market report from July and August 2010.  Here are the sales for September and October 2010:

If you are moving to Nashville and you would like a great area to live in, try out Oak Hill - our large yards and charming homes will certainly … (0 comments)

emily lowe: Nashville's 12th South Area Home Sales for September and October 2010: A Market Report - 01/14/11 05:52 AM
 Nashville's 12th South Area Home Sales for September and October 2010:  A Market Report
Home sales in the 12th South area of Nashville were up during the months of September and October 2010 versus the July and August 2010 months. 

The 12th South Area grows groovier every day - if you aren't familiar with this area of Nashville, you should definitely familiarize yourself!
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emily lowe: Downtown Nashville Condo Sales: September and October 2010 Market Report - 01/14/11 05:40 AM
 Downtown Nashville Condo Sales:  September and October 2010 Market Report
Wow!  41 Downtown Nashville Condo Sales in September and October 2010!  Downtown Nashville is truly becoming a popular place to live!  Check it out, and if you like, compare it against the last two months of downtown Nashville condo sales:

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emily lowe: Nashville's Green Hills Area Condo Sales: September and October 2010 Market Report - 01/14/11 05:25 AM
 Nashville's Green Hills Area Condo Sales:  September and October 2010 Market Report

Just like the last report, this one shows a healthy amount of Green Hills Area Condo Sales.  Arden Place did seem to dominate the sales, with 6 sales. 

Nashville's Green Hills area continues to be one of the most desirable areas of Nashville in which to reside, so check out all of the condos that are for sale in the 37215 zip code!
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emily lowe: Investors Facing Foreclosure: Defer Capital Gains Tax - 01/14/11 05:12 AM
Investors Facing Foreclosure:  Defer Capital Gains Tax

If you are an investor facing foreclosure, there is a way to defer the capital gains tax - opt instead for a zero-income property exchange.
While this strategy isn't new, let's try and determine if it is right for you.
If you are a savvy investor, then you know about the 1031 Exchange which allows you to sell one or more properties and purchase another while deferring the capital gains tax.  If you are newer to investing, then take the time to read about this tax deferring loophole for investors.
Let's say that … (0 comments)

emily lowe: Top 5 Remodeling Projects to Improve Your Home's Value - 01/14/11 05:06 AM
Top 5 Remodeling Projects to Improve Your Home's Value

The new Cost Vs. Value Report recently came out and NAR summed up the top 5 remodeling projects to improve your home's value. 
1.  First on the list was the entry door replacement.  Apparently if you replace your entry door and put the glass panels on either side, you will recoup more than 100% of the value of that job if you go to sell your house!
2.  Garage Door Replacement was second on the list of the top 5 remodeling projects.  And I completely agree with this one - nothing … (0 comments)

emily lowe: Nashville's Green Hills Area Condo Sales: July and August 2010 Market Report - 11/15/10 07:15 AM
 Nashville's Green Hills Area Condo Sales:  July and August 2010 Market Report

During the months of July and August 2010, no one condo complex truly dominated the Green Hills Condo Sales.  This market report shows the rundown:

Green Hills:  Always a nice place to live, very desirable location, only ten minutes south of downtown Nashville!
Nashville's Green Hills Condos can run in price from right around $100k to over $1M, giving the buyer quite a selection while looking for a condo to live in!
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If you are interested in selling or finding a home in Green Hills, Downtown, 12th … (1 comments)

emily lowe: Downtown Nashville Condo Sales: July and August 2010 Market Report - 11/15/10 07:00 AM
 Downtown Nashville Condo Sales:  July and August 2010 Market Report
With their recent incentives, Rhythm at Music Row had the most in downtown Nashville condo sales for the months of July and August 2010.  All other downtown Nashville condo sales for July and August 2010 are listed below as well:

If you are looking to purchase a downtown Nashville condo in the near or distant future, please don't do it alone!  Make sure you are well represented by a real estate agent who knows how to negotiate for upgrades and who knows how to read builder contracts.  A bonus for you … (0 comments)

emily lowe: Nashville's 12th South Area Home Sales for July and August 2010: A Market Report - 09/17/10 10:30 AM
Nashville's 12th South Area Home Sales for July and August 2010: A Market Report

Home Sales in July and August 2010 were down for Nashville's 12th South Area from my previous market report.
Have a look below:

Here is some information on the history of 12th South.  It continues to be one of the trendiest areas to reside in!
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PLEASE NOTE:  I AM CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING A NEW WEBSITE, WHICH IS NOT YET FULLY OPERATIONAL BUT SHOULD BE BY THE START OF OCTOBER 2010 - PLEASE USE THIS WEBSITE INSTEAD TO SEARCH FOR HOMES IN THE … (0 comments)

emily lowe: Nashville Area Oak Hill Home Sales: July and August 2010 Market Report - 09/17/10 10:03 AM
 Nashville Area Oak Hill Home Sales: July and August 2010 Market Report


Well, we're down a closing here in Oak Hill for the months of July and August 2010 from the last market report I did, but I do like the numbers I am seeing here as far as listing price versus sales price.  Have a look:

 Fall is one of the most beautiful times in Oak Hill - the leaves are turning colors on the trees and the cooler temperatures make it so pleasant to get out there and enjoy what Oak Hill offers - go for a … (0 comments)

emily lowe: Nashville's 12th South Area Home Sales for May and June 2010: A Market Report - 08/17/10 10:15 AM
Nashville's 12th South Area Home Sales for May and June 2010: A Market Report

In these warm summer months, I've really enjoyed walking around and frequently the restaurants and shops in Nashville's 12th South area.  I also received a gift card from my bf for Ray's Plants which I am looking forward to redeeming when the weather cools off some!
As far as the real estate market in the 12th South area, May and June 2010 showed a healthy 17 home sales!
Here are the results:

 
Feel free to compare these 12th South Home Sales to the last … (0 comments)

emily lowe: Downtown Nashville Condo Sales: May and June 2010 Market Report - 08/17/10 09:50 AM
 Downtown Nashville Condo Sales: May and June 2010 Market Report
 
 Wow - a HUGE number of downtown Nashville condo sales occurred in the months of May and June 2010 - here are the stats:

In addition to the normal downtown Nashville condo complexes (Icon, Velocity, Terrazzo:  all in the Gulch), Rhythm at Music Row is now making a splash on the scene!  
Compare this downtown Nashville condo market report to the last one here.
Thanks to Stephanie Lloyd from our company, there was a silent art auction to benefit Gilda's Club on August 7, 2010 at the Terrazzo - … (0 comments)

emily lowe: Nashville's 12th South Area Home Sales for March and April 2010: A Market Report - 05/31/10 04:47 PM
Nashville's 12th South Area Home Sales for March and April 2010:  A Market Report

Here's my second Market Report for the 12th South Area of Nashville!  All in all, a very healthy couple of months in March and April 2010 with 11 home sales!  The 12th South area of Nashville is very popular - I get lots of calls about this trendy spot! 

You can compare this market report to the last one I did on 12th South.
And have you tried the new restaurant in 12th South called Burger Up?  While on the expensive side for burgers, it's … (3 comments)

emily lowe: Downtown Nashville Condo Sales: March and April 2010 Market Report - 05/31/10 04:19 PM
 Downtown Nashville Condo Sales:  March and April 2010 Market Report

Lots of Condo Sales in Downtown Nashville during the months of March and April this year!  Check it out!

Compared with last month's downtown Nashville Condo Market Report, this market report shows a small decline in condo sales.  Let's hope that after June 30th passes (the last day to be able to close in order to be able to obtain the first time buyer tax credit) the downtown Nashville condo market stays healthy!
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If you are interested in selling or finding a home in Green Hills, Downtown, 12th South, or Oak Hill area of Nashville, or … (0 comments)

emily lowe: Nashville's Green Hills Area Condo Sales: March and April 2010 Market Report - 05/31/10 03:47 PM
Nashville's Green Hills Area Condo Sales:  March and April 2010 Market Report

I think it's safe to say that many folks took advantage of the First Time Buyer Tax Credit which expired at the end of April 2010.  At least this Green Hillls Condo Sale Market Report seems to indicate that!


In the next couple of months we'll be able to see how the Green Hills Condo Market does without the government gimmicks...
You can compare this market report with the last one I did for Green Hills Condos.  And if you're interested in owning a Green Hills Condo, … (2 comments)

emily lowe: Nashville Area Oak Hill Home Sales: March and April 2010 Market Report - 05/31/10 02:21 PM
 Nashville Area Oak Hill Home Sales:  March and April 2010 Market Report

 With 32 active listings (2 of them - both under 500k - pending), the Oak Hill market report for March and April 2010 shows 6 closings.  Here they are:

The current active listings in Oak Hill range in price from $309,900 to nearly $5M - a price range for almost everybody! 
I have been impressed with the swift response that Oak Hill showed during the Nashville Flood 2010.  I know that here on Glendale Lane, the damaged pavement at Curtiswood and Glendale was fixed within a week … (0 comments)

emily lowe: HELP! Our House Didn't Close on the Closing Date! - 03/30/10 05:36 AM
HELP!  I Just Got the Call that Our House Won't Be Closing on the Closing Date!
So, you put your house on the market and got a buyer for it.  You've been patiently waiting through the inspection process and the financing process and now you're down to the date of closing. 
And then you get THE CALL.
What call?  That awful call from your realtor saying that they just heard that there is a glitch and you won't be closing on the scheduled closing date!

What should you do?  What should you think?
First of all, STOP and take a deep breath.  Most likely there is … (6 comments)

emily lowe: Nashville's 12th South Area Home Sales for January and February 2010: A Market Report - 03/21/10 10:51 AM
 Nashville's 12th South Area Home Sales for January and February 2010:  A Market Report

 I decided to start a market report for Nashville's 12th South area in 2010.  I live very close to this area and frequent the restaurants and shops!  Trendy and hip, the 12th South area is flooded with both old and new homes.  One appeal of 12th South is that it is very close to downtown, Music Row and the Belmont and Vanderbilt campuses - a super convenient location!
So, here my first market report on 12th South's home sales!

Six homes sold during the first two … (1 comments)

 
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