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HOME SALES INCREASE FOR SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH

FROM WEBSITE http://www.gnar.org/mlsrelease.htm

There were 2,145 home closings reported for the month of April, according to figures provided by the Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS®. This represents an increase of 33.7 percent from the 1,604 closings reported for April 2009.

Year-to-date closings are up compared to last year with 6,337. That is an 18 percent increase compared to the 5,366 closings reported through April 2009.

"For the seventh consecutive month, home sales in Greater Nashville have increased," said GNAR President Lucy Smith. "Stable prices for single family homes and condominiums paired with an increase in pending sales create a hopeful sign as we move into the summer selling season."

"Many people may be wondering about the impact the recent flooding could have on the real estate market. Clearly, the damage and loss is significant in both downtown commercial and area residential property. There may be a brief impact, but there is likely to be continuing sales activity throughout Middle Tennessee. And, the exceptional job of response by both area volunteers and community leaders confirms that Greater Nashville will continue to attract companies and families. The true heart of this city has been revealed to people around the country and what they are seeing is very compelling," Smith said.

A comparison of sales by category for April is:

	April 2009	April 2010
CLOSINGS	1,604	2,145
Residential	1,336	1,834
Condominium	180	220
Multi-Family	19	27
Farms/Land/Lots	69	64

There were 2,505 sales pending at the end of the month, compared to the 1,865 pending sales at this time last year. The average number of days on the market for a single-family home was 87 days.

The median residential price for a single-family home during April was $164,950 and for a condominium it was $143,950. This compares with last year's median residential and condominium prices of $164,500 and $149,900, respectively.

Inventory at the end of April was 24,352, down slightly from 24,408 in 2009. The current inventory of properties by category, compared to last year, is

	April 2009	April 2010
INVENTORY	24,408	24,352
Residential	14,855	15,087
Condominium	2,575	2,618
Multi-Family	395	463
Farms/Land/Lots	6,583	6,184

"Inventory remains stable, down only slightly from where it was a year ago," Smith added. "Residential and condominium inventory levels are both up from where we were last year, with farm, land and lots down. The increase in home sales over the past several months proves people are continuing to make Middle Tennessee their home. Even with the expiration of the home-buyer tax credit, low mortgage rates and median prices make this an ideal time to purchase in Greater Nashville."

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. REALTOR® is a registered trademark that may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of Realtors and subscribe to its strict code of ethics.

REAL ESTATE UPDATE FOR THE GREATER NASHVILLE, Middle TN AREA!
HOME SALES INCREASE OVER 21% IN MARCH:

Up to date Information provided by http://www.gnar.org/mlsrelease.htm

There were 1,851 home closings in Greater Nashville during March,
representing a 21.6 percent increase from the 1,521 closings reported during March of 2009. Inventory is up almost 1,000 units over last month at 24,123.  This compares to 23,886 in March of 2009.

If You or Someone You know is Looking to Buy, Sell or Invest in Residential or Commercial Real Estate in the Middle Tennessee region, Contact me by phone or via email today with your inquiry!   
~Nicolette J. Fontaine, J.D. Realtor
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 Why Use a REALTOR?

All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR "®" logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®.

But if you're still not convinced of the value of a REALTOR®, here are a dozen more reasons to use one:

1. Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power -- that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give a REALTOR® some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most lenders -- banks and mortgage companies -- offer limited choices.

2. Your REALTOR® has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to find all available properties.

3. Your REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Agents who are REALTORS® have access to a variety of informational resources. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning. schools, etc. There are two things you'll want to know. First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?

4. Your REALTOR® can help you negotiate. There are myriad negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment. The purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.

5. Your REALTOR® provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your REALTOR® can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary report on the title of the property. Title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing status of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your REALTOR®, title company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date.

6. Your REALTOR® can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.

7. Your REALTOR® can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.

8. When selling your home, your REALTOR® can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.

9. Your REALTOR® markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. Often, your REALTOR® can recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will significantly enhance the salability of your property. Your REALTOR® markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. In many markets across the country, over 50% of real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer. Your REALTOR® acts as the marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property to other real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service or other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, etc. The REALTOR® Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to utilize these cooperative relationships when they benefit their clients.

10. Your REALTOR® will know when, where and how to advertise your property. There is a misconception that advertising sells real estate. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts. When a property is marketed with the help of your REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.

11. Your REALTOR® can help you objectively evaluate every buyer's proposal without compromising your marketing position. This initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and financing -- a lot of possible pitfalls. Your REALTOR® can help you write a legally binding, win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process.

12. Your REALTOR® can help close the sale of your home. Between the initial sales agreement and closing (or settlement), questions may arise. For example, unexpected repairs are required to obtain financing or a cloud in the title is discovered. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most sellers. Your REALTOR® is the best person to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing (or settlement).

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