New Listing - 601 Boyd Mill Ave Unit J5 - $106,900 Downtown Franklin!

Ok...I'm going to venture to guess if you've ever walked down Main Street in Franklin you've had the following thoughts: "Look all this history and charm! Great shops and restaurants! Can't wait till the renovated movie theater opens back up! I should move here...but wait I'm not a millionaire...dang...there goes that idea. Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue."

(If you've actually had those exact thoughts in that exact sequence, I promise I've only read your diary once or twice. No big deal.)

We'll if you've ever had any of the above thoughts, I've got the place you've been waiting for. This first level condo has been well kept and is waiting for you. Just a few blocks off of downtown Franklin and next to Jim Warren Park. If you get bored living here, it's your own dang fault. Take a look at these pictures below. Give me a call when you want to see it. The first pint at 55 South or Red Pony or McCreary's...or any of the other restaurants down there is on me.

Before you head out on your walk downtown, stop by Fleet Feet in Brentwood. The owners of this killer condo also own Fleet Feet. Probably the best running store in town, but you already knew that.

New Listing - 4809 Quail Hollow Drive - $112,900!!!

Just listed this great townhome in the Woodlake development in Old Hickory. It's got it all, vaulted ceilings, walk in closets, huge family room with a cozy fireplace, nice deck that backs to woods, 2 car garage, etc...

This is alot of home for the money. Short drive to the lake. It's perfect for someone who needs to be close to town, but wants to get away from it all. Don't take my word for it, come and see it.

Give me a call and I'll be happy to set up a showing. Do it quick, at this price it won't last long.

Killing time...

My job is one big hurry up and wait. Thats probably why I'm all over Facebook everyday. Here are few things that caught my eye today.

One of my favorite summertime treats - Gin.

U.S. Condemned For Pre-Emptive Use Of Hillary Clinton Against Pakistan

I'll take two of these. For gardening work of course.

I'll be here next week. I'll pour our some Bud and Alley's margaritas on the curb for you.

Makers Mark 46. The best got better.

This isn't good.

Japanese people are so weird.

That is all.

Nashville area's median home price is TEMPORARILY highest in 2 years

The Tennessean reports "The median price of a single-family home in the Nashville area rose 8 percent in June from the month before to $181,312, the first time prices have been this high since June 2008, the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors reported Thursday."

Well kids, I'd love to tell you all this was because the market is making a huge comeback, prices will stay up and someone will buy you an ice cream. I wish I could. This is the final ripple of the tax credit. Don't get me wrong, as government hand outs go...I liked this one. However, I wished it would have been a lower amount for more time. Like 4 years. That would have truly "stimulated" the housing market instead of jabbing it in the ribs. This credit was a sudden spike and now its gone.

Oh well...we will be fine. It's just a long, narrow road out of this place. There are still tons of great houses on the market (see below) and the rates are great. Call me up and I'll promise not to lecture you on stimuli.

New Lisitng - 7105 Sunnywood Drive

Real estate is a funny thing. You never know where it's going to lead you. Let me tell you a little story. Jennifer and I had our hearts set on building a new house in Lenox Village. (For those who don't know about Lenox Village it's a mixed use community in south Nashville. Front porches, shops, restaurants, parks, etc.) I was appraising a home in Lenox and saw a blue cottage with a for sale sign in the yard. I peaked in and liked what I saw. Later that night I brought Jennifer by and she fell in love.

We were a little nervous about leaving our town home. The town home was in a great place w/ great neighbors, but it must have been built by a blind man. (Home crap home...) We were at the Lenox house the night we made an offer on the home when we saw the next door neighbor outside. I decided to say something to our potential new neighbor. When I opened the door I heard a loud "Ross Wetzel!" coming from next door. It turned out living next door was one of my good friends from high school. I had lost touch with him, but knew he lived in Nashville. It was the sign we were looking for.

Needless to say we had the best neighbors. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Lenox with them and couldn't have asked for better neighbors. Those five years were some of the best in our lives.

What does this story have to do with 7105 Sunnywood Drive? Good question. We'll our neighbors have decided that life without us just isn't as much fun. So I'm selling their place and they are building in our new neighborhood. Hey...if it ain't broke.

So the house...It's a good one. It's a one level with tons of upgrades. Brand new hardwoods, corian countertops, crown everywhere. Nice bonus room over the garage. Huge master suite. Don't take my word for it. Look at the pictures.

Call me and maybe I can set you up with some instant friends. This home has brought a lot of happiness to them, I know they hope it does the same for someone new.

New listing - 6612 Valleypark Drive

It's no secret I'm a Realtor. Believe it or not part of my job is selling houses. Amazingly here is one of the houses I'm currently selling. So in order to fulfill my Realtorly duties here's the sales pictch (just imagine me wearing some snazzy sport coat and shiney shoe. Oh...and when I smile my teeth sparkle and make a "bling" noise) :

Perfect one level home in the heart of Riverwalk! Across from the pool! Great fenced yard with large deck. Formal living and dining room. Open kitchen w/bartop overlooks the family room. Great storage! Well kept w/ fresh paint. Great value! New roof!

All kidding aside, this is a great house right across from an amazing pool. Call me if you want see this place...or if you just want to watch my teeth bling.

Home Sales Up - 6th Straight Month

Looks like home sales in the Nashville area have continued the slow crawl out of the pitts of hell. Thats good news. The bad news: rates are going up, the tax credit is going away and Leon is getting larger. (horrible Airplane pun - "looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.")

So whats this mean for you, dear buyer who hasn't picked an agent yet? It means get up off your ass and give me a call. Lets get you in that sweet house and put some money in your pocket.

Read the details here.