2010 was certainly a head-scratching year for many sellers and agents. If we all only had a crystal ball, life would be so much easier. Here’s the fact on the most mis-priced zip codes in the 2010 marketplace. Davidson County’s more than 25 zip codes were measured by creating the list to sales price percentage [...]
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Analyzing Davidson County’s 25+ zip codes and where homes sold in 2010 based on list price to sale price percentage/ratio, the results may be most shocking. Nashville’s two zip codes which represent homeowners with the highest education level (according to the U.S. Census data) came in dead last (that blog will be released soon).
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In 2010, Nashville started seeing its share of foreclosure/bank-owned homes and distressed homes that needed to go through the short-sale process. The good news for the economy, is that there was only one home above $1M that sold this way. In fact, at above the $500K mark, it’s a strong sign of Nashville homeowner’s economic [...]
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In Davidson County this fall, home sales in October shine over September’s numbers in several ways. Homes sold (residential units) rose from 385 to 415 and average closing prices from $203,302 to $205,936.
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Forbes has ranked the top 6 U.S. cities in which it is best to buy a home vs. renting a home. Nashville was ranked fifth along with other strong buyer cities, all of which are in the Southern U.S. “These are cities where rents are likely to be quite a bit higher than the after-tax cost of owning. In those places, renting is like throwing your money away,” says the article at Forbes.com.
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Forbes Magazine has placed Nashville, Tennessee in the top five cities where your take-home pay with go farthest with low cost of living and affordability index. Forbes points out the Nashville is the cultural and entertainment capital and is set apart for its deep health care roots.
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The 2010 statistics are showing a trend that the “bottom” of the market is over in 37206 East Nashville. While September 2006-2010 (five year trend, see chart at the end of this report) shows that for that month only, the trend is still falling, the overall numbers show that we are heading toward recovery.
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Last week, Forbes Magazine listed the top 10 Real Estate markets in the country most likely to appreciate in value, making them the markets in which investors should be eyeing and buying. Factors include population growth, job markets, and levels of price drops in most recent years. Nashville came in behind Raleigh, NC, McAllen, TX, and Austin.
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We’ve all read the answers here on why homes don’t sell or get showings. It’s a “no duh” moment when people say (1) it’s priced too high, (2) it needs to be staged, (3) the location is bad, (4) it’s in poor condition. We all know that. Your problem here is you’re listed with someone [...]
Each week, Brian picks the “Top Five Sweet Deals” throughout the Nashville area. Based off of location, price and charm, these homes make the elite cut for the week. The Nashville and Beyond Team represents buyers throughout the area and can have you in any of these homes within 3-10 hours of your inquiry.
Music, art, shopping, eating, and drinking will all be happening in East Nashville’s vibrant Riverside Village this Saturday, May 12th.
If you can’t tell by the title….this show is made up of a group of funny females sharing personal stories. Writer/Comedian Melanie Vare who is a stand-up comedian and the creator of the show has also been seen on Comedy Central started this hilarious event in California and has brought it all the way to Nashville. The show has been compared to “The Vagina Monologues” and rightfully so. I had the pleasure of attending the debut show in Nashville at Bongo Java After Hours Theater, which is an intimate cozy little spot above the popular coffee house. What better blend? An iced latte and a bunch of women creating laughter! When I sat in my seat I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Well actually I had some insight…..my fellow blogger Coco Warbucks was part of this talented line up as well as Melanie Vare (the creator), Paulina Combow, Amanda Elend, and Mandy-Ray Jones.
