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OCTOBER 2009 SALES- WILLIAMSON COUNTY,TN

The Williamson County Association of Realtors using data from RealTracs, the Multiple Listing
Service for Middle Tennessee, has compiled the following sales data for October 2009. 

   Closing   Median Price    Average Price    Days on Mkt

Residential   214 $300,000 $385,665     91 

Condominiums   25  $180,000 $201,165     111

Karen Baker, 2010 President of the Williamson County Association of Realtors, made the following comments:  "Some of the drop in the median price is due to new buyers taking advantage of the existing First Time Homebuyer's tax credit that was set to expire November 1st.The lower priced homes in our area are selling faster than those priced above the FHA lending limits of $432,500; where non-conforming loans are required.  However, we anticipate that changing with the recent announcement of the Home Buyer's Tas Credit extension and the expansion to include existing homeowners who have owned their homes for five or more years. These homeowners can receive a $6500 tax credit on the purchase of a home. This tax credit expires in April, so call a REALTOR today to begin the process." 

Veteran's Day

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died.

Rather we should thank God that such men lived."

George S. Patton, Jr.    General, United States Army

As we celebrate this Veteran's Day remember to take a moment to give thanks for the men and women who lived and fought for the gift of peace. Especially our thoughts and prayers go out to the brave men and women at  Fort Hood, and throughout all parts of the world where our troops are protecting our way of  life and liberties.

It's "Fall Back" Time

It's that time of year. Remember to turn your clock back one hour before you go to bed tonight.  I always like the extra hour of sleep, but wish it did not get dark so early.  Oh, well, spring will be here before we know it and we can "spring forward."  Have a great weekend! 

Get Ready For Franklin's Pumpkinfest

Pumpkinfest falls on Halloween this year. There are new events this year: a Carnival at the intersection of Margin Street and Second Avenue North, Walking tour of Resthaven and the city cemetery , free outdoor movies, and bands.  These are fun events for both young and old.

WHAT:  Pumpkinfest

WHEN: Saturday, October 31st, 10 AM-10 PM

WHERE: Franklin Public Square and  Main Street

ADMISSION:  Free, but bring money for food and arts and crafts vendors

For additional information, please visit www.historicfranklin.com

September 2009 Home Sales in Williamson County, TN

The Williamson County Association of Realtors has announced the sales data for September 2009. This information was obtained from RealTracs, the Multiple Listing Service used in Middle Tennessee.

   Closings    Median Price   Average Price   Days on Mkt

Residential     197    $330,000 $401,708   100

Condominium 23     $205,260  $218,085    73

After reviewing the above data, Diane Johnson, 2009 President of the Williamson County Association of REALTORS, made the following comments: "Williamson County's real estate sales continue to perform more strongly that most of the Country's sales, but that performance has not mitigated consumer apprehension in spending money on large investment items. Conversely, at entry price points, many individuals are scrambling to take advantage of the first-time homes buyer tax credit before it expires at the end of next month. This is a great time to take advantage of low interest rates and excellent incentives by the Federal Government and some builders."

  

Historic Franklin, TN -A Top 10 Neighborhood for 2009!

The American Planning Association recently announced that the Downtown Franklin Historic District has been named to a list of "10 best American neighborhoods for 2009."

This is the third accolade for Franklin, TN this year.  We  were earlier named a fifth- best small town by readers of Southern Living magazine, and Business Week ranked Franklin in the top 50 small U.S. cities for entrepreneurs.

Franklin is a charming historic town close to Metro Nashville. We have the excellent schools, friendly people, corporate headquarters such as Nissan and Mars, first rate medical facilities, plus trendy and traditional shopping and restaurants. We are so happy to live in Franklin and think it is "practically perfect in everyway" for us.

For additional information, please read the article in The Tennessean.

Success

"The highest form of success...comes not to the man who desires mere easy peace, but to the man who does not shrink from danger, from hardship, or from bitter toil, and who out of these wins the splendid ultimate triumph."

Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. President

Indian Summer

According to the "Glossary of Meteorology," Indian Summer is the term used to describe a period of abnormally warm weather in mid-or-late autumn, but for it to be considered a true Indian summer, at least one killing frost and a substantial period of normally cool weather must precede the warm spell.  Middle Tennessee has 4 distinct mild seasons. Maybe this will happen in November.

Personal Victory

"In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves...Self-discipline with all of them came first."

Harry Truman, 33rd U.S. President 

Winning

"The spirit, the will to win and the will to excel are the things that endure.  These qualities ae so much more important that the events that occur." 

Vince Lombardi, football coach