Franklin Real Estate News: June 2008

Last summer we had a melt down in the mortgage industry, and for a short period of time, getting a loan of any type was difficult. But now the mortgage companies have a way to get people into a home with little or no money down.

The Federal government (that would be president Bush and Congress), have passed laws that allow FHA to insure loans of up to 97 percent. With some very legal gift programs that the sellers can participate in, buyers can usually get into a home for a very small amount of cash. You still have to qualify for the loan, and it has to be your personal residence. But things are not as bad as the media would have you believe.

A large percentage of the Franklin real estate I've sold this year were purchased with $1000 dollars down payment. Most of my homes are at least $200,000, so we are talking about good homes in good areas with very little down payment.

It's time to get off the sidelines and start building equity.

Polk place real estate -  an upscale neighborhood in Franklin Tennessee with single family all brick homes ranging from 2500 to 4000 square ft in size. Polk Place real estate prices range from $375,000 to $500,000 with the average being $431,000 at this time.

The schools zoned for Polk Place include Franklin Elementary, Winstead Elementary School, Fred J Page Middle School,  Freedom Middle School, and Centennial High School. If schools are important, be very careful when looking at homes in Polk Place. All are good schools, but some are farther away than others.

The popularity of the neighborhood can be attributed to the prices of the homes being fairly inexpensive for Franklin, the close proximity to Franklin, and the excellent schools.

To view available  Polk Place real estate, click on the button. 

This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual property and opinions of Elizabeth Payne Brewer of Keller Williams Realty. Providing real estate services to clients in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, Green Hills, Murfreesboro,  and the middle Tennessee area

Westhaven in Franklin  - Westhaven is a Southern Land development, with many custom builders and home designs to pick from. As of now  700 homes have been completed, and 150 more under construction. Located in Williamson county, just west of Franklin, it's a short commute to Nashville or Cool Springs.

Commercial commitments include at 48,000 square ft Harris Teeter, a 3000 square Mafiaoza's, Vanderbilt medical group, Sara Northcutt Dentistry, Westhaven Pharmacy, and a Regions bank. It's starting to look like the small town that most of the residents have been expecting.

The Westhaven golf course in now under construction, and should be available for play sometime in 2009. Home sales have been strong and prices have been stable.

For a list Westhaven real estate, click on the button.

This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual property and opinions of Elizabeth Payne Brewer of Keller Williams Realty. Providing real estate services to clients in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, Green Hills, Murfreesboro,  and the middle Tennessee area

Carronbridge -  upscale community in Cool Springs developed by Southern Land Company. Located just off cool springs blvd, access to shopping and I-65 is a major asset. Carronbridge is zoned for Kenrose, elementary, Woodland middle school, and Ravenwood high school. All are excellent schools.

 Carronbridge homes, are all brick, and range from 3500 square ft to 4700 square ft. and prices are $600,000 to $780,000.

To see all available Carronbridge real estate , click on the button.

This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual property and opinions of Elizabeth Payne Brewer of Keller Williams Realty. Providing real estate services to clients in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, Green Hills, Murfreesboro,  and the middle Tennessee area

LaurelBrooke luxury real estate  - Franklin estate homes in a gated neighborhood located north of Franklin and West of Brentwood. With homes averaging 5500 square feet, and the average price well over a million dollars, LaurelBrooke is only for the most descriminating of homeowners. The custom homes are built by the best in Tennessee, and the neighborhood is an Southern Land development. Known for their tree lined roads and beautiful landscaping.

Laurelbrooke is all about privacy and seclusion. it has 2 gated guarded entrances, a 4000 square ft clubhouse including a fitness center, a gourmet kitchen, and media room. The swimming Pavilion has a heated pool for extending the season. A playground area with a picnic pavilion, basketball courts, 2 lighted tennis courts, miles of paved walking trails, stocked fish ponds with fountains and waterfalls. Prices range from $850,000 to $5,000,000.

To see available Laurelbrooke real estate , click on the Button.

This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual property and opinions of Elizabeth Payne Brewer of Keller Williams Realty. Providing real estate services to clients in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, Green Hills, Murfreesboro,  and the middle Tennessee area

My grandmothers roses were given to me when she passed away, and I take them with me when ever I move.

We don't know exactly how old the bush is, but I think it's a least 50 years old.  When we moved to our new home in Spring Hill 2 years ago, we planted the 50 year old bush and bought a new one to plant of the other side of the porch to make the landscaping symmetrical. 

The roses on the new bush cannot compare to the old one in number of blooms, or fragrance of the flowers.

This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual property and opinions of Elizabeth Payne Brewer of Keller Williams Realty. Providing real estate services to clients in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, Green Hills, Murfreesboro,  and the middle Tennessee area

Westhaven real estate - The ST. Jude Dream Home raffle is in it's fourth year. The home up for grabs in Westhaven, a planned community in Franklin. The value of the home is approximately $650,000.  THe home features rustic maple kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, natural stone backsplash, GE profile enery star appliances in stainless steel, gas cook top, and french door refridgerator.

Master bath features maple cabinets, marble counter tops, Kohler Leighton under mount sinks, roman tub faucet. 18x18 tile floors and shower. 

Raffle tickets cost $100 and can be purchased online at https://www.stjude.org/sjdreamhome/jsp/dream_home_choose_format.jsp?event=EEH08010, or call 1-800-746-6713.

Discoveries at St. Jude have completely changed how doctors treat children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. Since St. Jude was established, the survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common type of childhood cancer, has increased from 4 percent in 1962 to 94 percent today. St. Jude has treated children from across the United States and from more than 70 countries. Doctors across the world consult with St. Jude on their toughest cases. Also, St. Jude has an International Outreach Program to improve the survival rates of children with catastrophic illnesses worldwide through the transfer of knowledge, technology and organizational skills.

All medically eligible patients who are accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family's ability to pay. St. Jude is the only pediatric research center where families never pay for treatments that are not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. In addition to providing medical services to eligible patients, St. Jude also assists families with transportation, lodging, and meals. Three separate specially-designed patient housing facilities-Grizzly House for short-term (up to two weeks), Ronald McDonald House for medium-term (two weeks to 3 months), and Target House for long-term (3 months or more)-provide housing for patients and up to three family members, with no cost to the patient. These policies, along with research expenses and other costs, cause the hospital to incur more than $1.5 million in operating costs each day. Around $180,000 is covered by patient insurance, the remaining $1.34M/day is funded by charitable contributions.

 6/25/2008 - THanks to everyone who donated, all of the 16,000 tickets were sold, raising $1,600,000 for st. judes children hospital.

Ladd Park real estate - With all the advantages of a modern planned community, Ladd Park is quite a surprise. Just east of the I-65 south of Franklin, it's an easy commute to cool springs, franklin, or downtown nashville. With 2 miles of harpeth river frontage, the neighborhood will have plenty of greenspace to relax after a long week.

The 198 homes planned for Ladd Park will be zoned for Oakview Elementary, Page Middle school, and Page high school. Home sizes will range from 2800 square ft to 4000 square ft, and in price from $350,000 to $750,000.

for more information about Ladd Park, call Larry Brewer at 615-512-7853, or click on the button

Legends Ridge is a luxury Franklin community on the north side of Franklin at the corners of Hillsboro rd and Lynnwood rd. The 300 acre neighborhood consists of close to 180 homes on lots of approximately 1 acre. The custom homes range in sizes of 4200 to 9000 square ft, some with amazing views of the Williamson county hills.

Legends Ridge real estate is currently priced between $600,000 and $2,000,000. schools zoned for Legends Ridge are Walnut Frove elementary. Grassland middle school, and Franklin high school. THe Cool Springs Mall is just minutes away, as is downtown Franklin. This is a beautiful community.

To see Legends Ridge real estate for sale, click on the button, or call Larry Brewer at 615=512-7853