Anita Slaven

Hendersonville & Gallatin located just north of downtown on Old Hickory Lake is home to Nashville's only Lakefront and Golf Course community.... Fairvue Plantation. This spectacular neighborhood has 36-holes of golf and offers a lifestyle of sporting leisure unmatched in the Nashville area. Other wonderful subdivisions in the Old Hickory Lake area are Lake Harbor, and Savannah. The area also offers a number of additional Lakefront Homes in communities like Emerald Pointe, and Brandywine Harbor.

Old Hickory Lake being the largest in the Nashville area....Is on the Cumberland River with 22,500 acres of water and 440 miles of shoreline. You will find many public boat ramps all around the lake. It's a Tennessee Valley Authority dam....with controlled water levels. You can actually get to the Gulf of Mexico from Old Hickory Lake by going through a series of locks over to the Mississippi River.

You will find many Lakefront and Lakeview neighborhoods in the towns and communities that surround Old Hickory Lake.... Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mt Juliet, and Old Hickory. Click Here to view a Interactive Real Estate Map of the available Homes surrounding the shores of Old Hickory Lake. You can also view available Lakefront property listing's of each town.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available lakefront homes in the Old Hickory Lake area.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these wonderful lakefront communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

LaurelBrooke is located in the heart of middle Tennessee's Equestrian country, just 12 miles south of downtown Nashville in neighboring Williamson County. With easy access to downtown Franklin, Brentwood, Belle Meade, Green Hills and Cool Springs, LaurelBrooke is in an ideal location with an outstanding selection of both public and private schools. Williamson County Public Schools consistently rank as Tennessee's top county school system.

LaurelBrooke is a private and gated community located on close to 600 acres of serene forest land just a few miles south of Nashville, Tennessee, and a few miles north of historic Franklin, Tennessee. The community consists of five separate sections, each one boasting its own character and charm.

LaurelBrooke is a private and gated community with close to 600 acres with gently-rolling wooded hills and over 200 acres of forest. Two conveniently located entrances, staffed with full time guards, open to approximately 320 one-half acre to eight acre home-sites nestled within five distinctive and beautiful neighborhoods: The Woodlands, The Lakes, The Boulevard, The Estates and The Reserve.

Magnificent streetscapes of LaurelBrooke include sidewalks throughout LaurelBrooke are lighted by gas-style street lamps and bordered with evergreen hedges or decorative stone walls. The LaurelBrooke gatehouse welcomes you and your guests to this special retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

At LaurelBrooke, luxurious surroundings are as important as the beauty of each home. Stone walls and evergreen hedges curve gently throughout the neighborhood, and sparkling lakes, brimming with fish and delicate swans, are surrounded by acres of dense forests. LaurelBrooke is a retreat where beauty immerses the senses, and serenity restores the balance of life.

Franklin has many neighborhoods offering numerous luxury homes and estates to give buyers the spectacular lifestyle in living that are looking.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available homes in this prestigious community.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

Nashville Area Real Estate- News channels continue to paint daily a grim picture of the Real Estate market across the country. There are towns around the nation that are experiencing foreclosure rates up to 70%. Aggressive home buyers can definitely still find some deals in the Nashville real estate market due to bank foreclosures, and home prices being slightly off due to national economic downturn and the current lending markets.

Nashville homes sales and prices are down as expected from a year ago, but based on the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors®(GNAR) the facts only show less than a 10% decline. Based on the national average, Nashville is definitely holding it's own, in these tough markets.

There were 2,075 home closings reported for the month of September, according to figures provided by the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors®(GNAR). This represents a decrease of 19.8 percent from the 2,587 closings reported for the same period last year.

There were 6,836 closings reported for the third quarter of 2008. That is a 26.5 percent decrease compared to the 9,265 closings reported in the third quarter of 2007.

And, there were 19,833 closings year-to-date in 2008. That is a 27.5 percent decrease compared to the 27,365 closings reported through September 2007.

"There is no better place to be right now than right here in Greater Nashville," said Mandy Wachtler, 2008 President of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors. "Clearly, the entire national economy, including real estate, is in a difficult place and there are no quick-fix, easy answers. However, what this region has to offer, as evidenced by all the media attention here for everything from presidential debates to sports, makes it more attractive than virtually any other city. We have some work to do, but we have a lot to work with, too. Ultimately, that gives us great expectations for continued stability followed by improvement in home sales sooner than other locations may experience it."

A comparison of sales by category for September is:

There were 2,001 sales pending at the end of September, compared with 2,214 sales that were pending at the same time last year. The median residential price during September was $169,900 and for a condominium it was $148,500. That compares with median residential and condominium prices at this time last year of $182,291 and $162,500 respectively. The average number of days on the market for a single-family residence was 79 days.

Inventory at the end of September was 24,270. That compares with an inventory of 22,821 at the end of September 2007. Current inventory of properties by category, compared to the same time last year, is:

"Inventory levels continue to favor potential buyers, but are much more balanced than many people assume," Wachtler said. "Greater Nashville has about an eleven or twelve month supply available based on current sales levels. And, for single-family residential only, the supply is only about eight or nine months. Certainly, there is plenty from which to choose and it will take some time to absorb what is available, but other locations have been experiencing inventory supplies much larger that what is available here. "

The Greater Nashville Association of Realtors® is one of Middle Tennessee's largest professional trade associations and serves as the primary voice for Nashville-area property owners and real estate professionals. REALTOR® is a registered trademark which September be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.

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NOW For The Rest of the Story.........Are The Deals Fading?

The glitter in many buyers eyes that are looking for the "Deals" are starting to diminish due in part that lending institutions are not being as aggressive in allowing the price to drop as much as they have earlier this year. In discussions and negotiations for clients regarding foreclosed homes, it appears that banks and lending companies are now thinking that Uncle Sam will be offsetting some portion of their loses with the new $700-Billion bail out recently passed by the federal government....so they are not as hurried in getting the homes moved.

This along with Banks being even less motivated when you are in a market that has suffered only a marginal decline. Dealing in the foreclosure market can be a very painful and lengthy challenge in its best day, because banks slow-roll the process so they can get multiple offers and then pit the potential buyers against each other in a bidding war. This can result at times in paying close to the average market price when the smoke clears, or wasting weeks on end to find out that you have got to start all over again....You will know what I am talking about when you go down this road. Individuals that represent themselves directly with the banks are generally the ones that find out later on they overpaid for the property, because of losing perspective during the battle of the deal, without having professional Real Estate intervention.

Now that's not to say there are not exceptions to the rules.... Buyers have taken advantage of purchasing homes at 20% to 30% below market value or what the home sold for in the last couple of years, but....it's like buying a used car, the deals are fewer and farther between, so be sure that you have plenty of time on your hands and that your goal is to purchase a home at a great deal with less than desirable criteria due to available selections, or do you want a home that fits your overall criteria.... you generally will not get both.

Be sure that you have a professional Realtor when negotiating these type of deals to ensure that you truly are getting a "Great Deal" because at the end of the day you are buying a "Pig in a Polk" as they say in the south..... because there is NO home warranty, liabilities assumed, or an disclosure signed or offered by the banks. A great portion of these risks can be mitigated by an experienced agent, but still you better ensure that the home has been bought at a below market price....you may need the equity to perform repairs from issues found later on that no one is on the hook for but yourself.... so proceed with caution.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would are in the market searching for foreclosed homes and need an experienced Realtor to guide you through the complex process of in dealing with lending institutions and ensuring that you get a true valued investment.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashville's Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

Franklin is a unique blend of history and progress. Since its beginning in 1799, they have grown from a tiny, agricultural community into a strong blend of residential, commercial and corporate citizens. There is much to see and do in Franklin, from a Civil War battlefield, to a host of museums and antebellum mansions, to our thriving downtown shopping area and only minutes from the shopping Mecca of the Cool Springs Galleria.

Cool Springs Galleria is middle Tennessee's largest mall located only minutes from the heart of Brentwood or downtown Franklin and has over 165 specialty stores including American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Abercrombie & Fitch, Coldwater Creek, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor, and over 20 eateries at the 500-seat Oasis Food Court. Major department stores located within the Galleria include Macy's, Belks, formerly Hecht's, Sears, JCPenney, Dillard's, and Parisians.

Just a few miles from town is the Natchez Trace Parkway, and if you like antiques, Franklin has some of the best shops in Tennessee. Downtown Franklin, comprised of a beautiful 15 block historic district, offers true Southern hospitality with a great American Mainstreet and 200 years of rich history. Visitors will find commemorative brick sidewalks, beautiful landscaping, lovely Victorian architecture, and stunning renovated historic buildings - all located in the heart of Franklin. Downtown Franklin offers elegant shopping, restaurants, antique shops, a variety of clothing stores, art galleries, professional services, and more.

Franklin a town of historic heritage just south of Brentwood has the highly sought after planned community of Westhaven with a reawakening of the American hometown spirit, offering multiple gated neighborhoods with homes that will fit everyone's lifestyle.

If Luxury Estate Living is what you are looking for, then consider LaurelBrooke, a private and gated community set on 600 acres of gently-rolling wooded hills and over 200 acres of forest. Magnificent streetscapes of LaurelBrooke include sidewalks throughout LaurelBrooke are lighted by gas-style street lamps and bordered with evergreen hedges or decorative stone walls. LaurelBrooke is located in the heart of middle Tennessee's equestrian country, just 12 miles south of downtown Nashville in neighboring Williamson County.

Franklin also has many other upscale subdivisions like Treemont, and Legends Ridge.... in the heart of Williamson county surrounded by many Equestrian Estate communities. The Franklin area has some of the premier equestrian farms and estates in the middle Tennessee area including Rosemont a premier Equestrian Estate, just minutes from downtown. If you want some acreage and a sense of tradition, this is a wonderful place to call home.

The neighboring community of Leipers Fork has a rich 215-year history and is home to numerous prize-winning horse farms. The historic charm, rolling hills, and horse farms that surround the Leiper's Fork community speak of traditional, and old-fashioned country life.

The Village of Leiper's Fork is an enchanting historic village located minutes from downtown Franklin. Leiper's Fork, with its one-of-a-kind shops, antiques, artisans, craftsmen, and art galleries, is in the midst of some of Middle Tennessee's most beautiful countryside. Enjoy plenty of good country cookin' and entertainment. Special events are held throughout the year.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available homes or equestrian estates in this historic community.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.

Brentwood located just 15-minutes minutes from downtown Nashville, and is home to over 60 scenic subdivisions filled with open green spaces and a variety of real estate options. Prices can range from under $1 million to $4.5 million and more for roomy estate properties and luxury executive homes, some of which offer substantial acreage. Condominiums and townhouses are priced from the lower $200,000s to the mid-$400,000s. Luxury homes in many developments offer access to community swimming pools and clubhouses as well as freeways.

Brentwood offers one of the south's most prestigious addresses.... The Governors Club with a 18-hole championship golf course, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. Brentwood is also home to numerous upscale gated subdivisions including Woodward Hills close to the Maryland Farms business district, Princeton Hills, Windstone, and McGavock Farms located conveniently in the heart of town off of Franklin Road.

Brentwood has many additional Gated neighborhoods for those who values their privacy and desires to live an upscale lifestyle in of the finest homes in middle Tennessee. These neighborhoods include Balleroy, The Brass Lantern, St Regis Place, Hampton Reserve, Cambridge Downs and the list goes on.....

Princeton Hills

The Estates at Brass Lantern

Woodward Hills

Balleroy

Cambridge Downs

If you are looking for a Luxury Home, Equestrian Estate, Premium Townhouse or Condo in a spectacular Gated Subdivision, Golf, Lake, or Private Community, please visit my "Nashville Luxury Homes & Estates" website to find the dream home that fits your life style at www.NashvilleLuxuryHomes-Estates.com - Nashville Luxury Homes showcases over One Hundred of the Premier Luxury Subdivision's and Condominium's in the Middle Tennessee area.

Please give me a call at 615-289-4141 or drop me a email if you would like to setup a private showing of the available homes in this prestigious community.

Please be sure to visit one of Nashvilles Top Ranked Real Estate websites.... Nashville Tennessee Century 21 Premier to learn more about these spectacular luxury Estate communities and the available property listings middle Tennessee has to offer.