leipers fork real estate: Focus on the BIG PICTURE. How to sell your home in Franklin TN.
- 10/25/11 02:37 AM
While there are many things you can do to help sell your home in Franklin, TN (staging, pricing it right, make it easy to show, keep it clean, professional pictures, etc.), there are a couple of MAJOR THINGS all homeowners need to do... BE REALISTIC. Yep. I said it. This economy applies to you. You aren't going to be able to sell high and buy low. But, if you are realistic, you will be able to sell relatively quickly (and, by doing so, net more than those who are holding out for a higher price). What do I mean? In the last … (4 comments)
leipers fork real estate: Leipers Fork TN - Absolute Auction (Sept 3)
- 09/02/11 02:46 AM
COME BE MY NEIGHBOR! It's not often a home on less than 5 acres goes up for sale in Leipers Fork. It's even more rare, when the home goes up for absolute auction... especially on Old Hillsboro Road! On Saturday, Sept 3 at 10:00, that is exactly what is happening at my neighbors house. The auction is being provided by Gary Auction. (You won't often see me link to competing agencies, but I really do want a good turnout for this! Although, I don't think they need to worry. I can think of 10 people already interested in this house... and have … (0 comments)
leipers fork real estate: Holy cow! Rates At 40-Year Low!
- 08/22/11 08:04 AM
WOW! This just came from our local Association of Realtors: Freddie Mac reported on Aug. 18 that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 4.15 percent for the week from 4.32 percent the prior week, marking the lowest level since 1971. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to a new low of 3.36 percent. Joel Naroff of Naroff Economic Advisers says low mortgage rates will not spark a recovery in the housing market, citing the difficulty of qualifying for a mortgage. [SOURCES: Freddie Mac; Information, Inc.] If you qualify, now is the time to buy! Not to mention, there … (3 comments)
leipers fork real estate: Franklin TN (Leipers Fork, TN): I-840 (update)!
- 05/05/11 01:30 AM
The installation of I-840 has been a long process, but it's slowly getting there! Recently, the section connecting Hwy 100 and Pinewood road opened (cutting off about 10-15 minutes for those needing to get to I-40 from Leipers Fork!). On the 78-mile route, 66 miles are open to traffic, with approximately 12 miles remaining in some phase of construction in Williamson County. The entire route is scheduled to be open to traffic by December 2012. TDOT updates their website if there are ever any date changes: http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/sr840s/ There are two remaining segments under construction in Williamson County: From Pinewood Road (SR … (0 comments)
leipers fork real estate: You are being judged... by your neighbors.
- 02/22/11 01:52 AM
It's certainly not fair, but there's a hidden truth to home selling and home buying. Buyers will judge the location of a home by how your neighbor's yard looks. While they could be the best neighbors in the world - friendly, helpful and take care of your pets when you're gone - if their front yard is a mess, it can lower the value of your home, AND keep buyers from even looking. So, as a Realtor and/or a Seller, how do you deal with this type of situation? Well, you could walk over and talk to them. But the odds are, but … (3 comments)
leipers fork real estate: Leipers Fork, TN: Sustainable Tourism...
- 05/28/10 01:50 AM
I'm always looking for a great explanation of the charm and history of Leipers Fork, TN. I think I finally found it at tnvacation.com. Living here is like stepping back in time. People actually care about the community and the land. It's a wonderful mindset!
Historic Leiper's Fork Village Where Sustainable Tourism is a Way of Life The story of Leiper's Fork has been a story of sustainable tourism since a group of concerned locals began restoring its village and preserving it's scenic farmland around 1995. Faced with rapidly encroaching suburban development within Williamson County, visionary community leaders identified the threat … (4 comments)
leipers fork real estate: Leipers Fork, TN: What do you do for fun "in the sticks?"
- 05/18/10 03:26 AM
So, you've decided to move to the boonies. Leipers Fork, TN to be exact. What will you do for fun? Well, you could always drive to "town" OR you coulda come on over and joined your neighbors in a good, old fashioned barn party! (Don't worry if you missed this particular one, there's lots of these little shin digs around here!) This past weekend, my neighbor had her yearly "Crawfish Boil." But, never to have a dull party, she also made sure the kids had a rockin time as well! There was a Water slide (which turned into a bit of a mud … (1 comments)
leipers fork real estate: Leipers Fork, TN: Flooding (pics and advice from FEMA)
- 05/03/10 05:02 AM
Greetings from the flood zone! In the past 48 hours, my little town of Franklin, TN (more specifically, Leipers Fork, TN) had a seasons worth of rain (15+"). As you can well imagine, once the creeks were full, there was nowhere for the water to go but up. Reports are saying, this passed the 100 and 500 year flood plains. To declare we were under a state of emergency was an understatement - EVERY road in our county was closed, the National Guard was called in and a dusk to dawn curfew was imposed! Our sweet, serene little piece of heaven became anything but! … (0 comments)
leipers fork real estate: In the words of my 6 year old... "Well, DUH!"
- 03/06/10 03:16 AM
I woke up this morning, coffee in hand as I stumbled to the computer to get my morning dose of news. As I'm browsing through MSNBC, I come across an article that left me dumbfounded. (Well, not really, I've seen it before, and I'm sure we'll see it again!) It seems a woman at the Wisconsin Zoo decided it would be a good idea to feed the bears. The article stated: "Police say a bear bit off a woman's fingers at a Wisconsin zoo after she ignored barriers and warning signs to try to feed the animal."
leipers fork real estate: Why Sellers Need to Pay Attention to Absorption Rate (Franklin, TN)
- 01/08/10 05:18 AM
If you've trying to sell your house for any amount of time, you've probably heard your agent say "you need to drop your price" on more than one occasion. Annoying as it may be, it's even more annoying to not understand why. You can see that your neighbors are asking more than you. You know that the guy down the street sold his house for more. Why do YOU have to drop YOUR price?
Many agents understand the concept that the "market dictates the price." However, unless they are able to follow the statistics, it's hard for them to see WHY … (8 comments)
leipers fork real estate: 2009 Leipers Fork Sales Report
- 01/06/10 11:59 AM
It's that time of year again. A time for looking back - and looking forward. A time for reflection, and for planning. Every year, I do a sales report like the one below. Sometimes it is exciting, other times... it's depressing. This year, it's eye-opening.
As a Realtor specializing in Leipers Fork Real Estate, I often hear "things aren't selling." That statement couldn't be further from the truth. The truth is homes ARE SELLING. They just aren't selling for the exorbitant prices they used to sell for. In truth, 26 homes sold last year. That's 2 per month. Unfortunately, there's still 56 homes … (2 comments)
leipers fork real estate: Help me help you!
- 12/23/09 03:48 AM
This is just a vent, but my hopes are this vent helps other agents to see WHY what I'm about to rant about is important (not only to my little community, but probably relevent to more than just us!).
As a Realtor specializing in Franklin TN real estate - or more specifically, a Realtor specializing in Leipers Fork Real Estate, one of my biggest pet peeves is the mis-categorization of homes for sale in this area. In order to facilitate the search process for my clients, every client is placed into "auto-notification." In an ideal world, I could easily put "Leipers Fork" in the … (3 comments)
leipers fork real estate: Santa Mailboxes in Williamson County
- 12/09/09 12:07 AM
The Williamson County Parks and Rec. has set up three mailboxes for kids to send letters to Santa! If you get your letter in before Dec. 20, you will get a personal reply! (Make sure to have a return address on the envelope!) The mailboxes are located at: Franklin: Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin TN Fairview: Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Boulevard, Fairview TN Leipers Fork: Hillsboro-Leiper's Fork Community Center, 5325 Old Highway 96 West (Leipers Fork, TN). … (0 comments)
leipers fork real estate: Leipers Fork Sales Report - Nov 2009
- 12/01/09 03:09 AM
I was so excited when I pulled up the Sales Numbers for November for Leipers Fork Home Sales. It really looked like things were starting to pick up! However, when I started looking at the numbers, that excitement soon faded. Why? For awhile now, I've been preaching about being realistic in the pricing of homes in and around Leipers Fork. While Leipers Fork has long been a very desireable area - known for its famous inhabitants - this mindset has clouded reality. November's numbers show just how clouded some of our seller's views have been - and why homes are sitting … (2 comments)
leipers fork real estate: Leipers Fork Real Estate: October Sales Report
- 11/07/09 03:44 AM
October in Leipers Fork. The leaves are changing. The weather is starting to get crisp. People are out and about enjoying our local Farmers Market, attending our annual Chili Fest, or just browsing through the antique shops, new antique book museum or the new candy shop. Yum!
For the period of October 1 - October 30, 2009, there were: 66 active listings ranging in price from $127,000 - $6,500,000; 2 contracts went pending ranging from $795,000 - $1,299,500; 2 homes closed ranging from $175,365 - $349,000. Months Supply of Homes on Market = 33 As we head into the holidays, real estate sales tend to … (1 comments)
leipers fork real estate: Leipers Fork Real Estate: September Sales Report
- 10/25/09 02:47 PM
September in Leipers Fork. Beautiful weather. School is in full swing. Weekends are filled with lots of Harleys and Bicycles riding down Old Hillsboro Road. Unfortunately, it appears everyone was too busy enjoying our beautiful September to be seriously searching for houses. As of September 30, there were: 70 listings on the market ranging from $164,900 - $6,500,000; 1 pending contract 0 closings 2 listings that went under contract and are in contingency status. On a good note, October appears to be looking up!
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leipers fork real estate: Franklin TN Real Estate - Shhhhhhhh, don't tell anyone...
- 10/15/09 02:09 PM
Shhhhhh... don't tell anyone. If you are looking to buy or sell a house, now is the time. Don't tell anyone or they may beat you to the punch if you don't do what you need to do! Shhhhh... don't tell anyone. My phone is ringing off the hook. The Franklin TN Real Estate market really is starting to pick up. I was wondering if it was just a quirk, but it's been like this for the last few weeks. (hmmm... ironically, it started when I picked up blogging again - do you think people are trying to get me to … (0 comments)
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