Market is Picking Up Already!

Wow! I thought that it may take until at least the first week of the new year for the market to start getting this busy. I just left a closing and could barely get back to my office for needing to turn around and show more property! We are so blessed in the Nashville market! This is going to be a great year for our clients as there are so many opportunities for buyers and sellers out there. I am currently working with two clients that are relocating with Nissan from California to Cool Springs in Franklin. They are very pleased with what they are able to afford here in Williamson County as opposed to what they can buy for the same money in California. We are excited about having them.

Christmas Eve

Well, my wife and I have just put the finishing touches on this year's version of Santa and Mrs. Claus. It was really cool. Some of the presents that Santa got for our children are things that I really wanted when I was a kid, but for one reason or another (code language for lack of funds), was unable to get. So, when Mrs. Claus brought my seven year old Briana a drum set for Christmas, Santa almost woke the kids up "making sure that it worked." Christmas at our house always has a little magic happen. It may be getting a phone call from someone we have not heard from in some time, or some piece of good news that we were not expecting. In any case, it always had less to do with the presents under the tree and more to do with the idea that, even though it can be stressful, everyone has just a little more joy in their heart. Everyone thinks at least a little bit more about the next guy. If you take each of these intentions individually, you may not see the big picture. You will hear about the trips to the mall and the traffic and the expense and the constant shuttling to each required family destination. But, when all of those individual intentions are present amongst the people, the energy that is given off creates an actual vibration that is all going in the flow of the greater good. The flow is always there, but it is tuned in a little bit more at Christmas. The flow of the greater good is so vast that even this slight sharpening creates wonderment and magic. The flow of the greater good is described differently by different people, but no one can deny that if you have a great number of people holding the thought of love for each other in their hearts, things just work out better. So, our family is holding love in our hearts tonight and we extend that to you and yours.

Life and Real Estate in Middle Tennessee: The Factory at Franklin

Here is where you can see all of the neat shops, artists, and performers at The Factory.

The Factory at Franklin

We recently took a bigger space at the Factory at Franklin. It is a two level, lofted space in Building 8. For those of you who don't know, the Factory is a refurbished stove works factory that now is dedicated to art, dining and music. We were very fortunate to get a spot there and we are excited about what it says about our company. Open, expansive, unafraid.

Cheesy Realtor Grin

The idea is for readers to have a place that they can not be given the cheesy Realtor grin (you know the one). Yes, I do have one, but I try to keep it under control. Not all of the posts will be the big news stories about a few "favored" projects that are covered like Brad and Jen. Like they are the only people that ever got married! Yes, there will be those types of posts because, like Brad and Jen, they can't be ignored even when you try.

Nissan Relocates Headquarters to Middle Tennessee

Nissan recently announced that they are going to be moving their headquarters from California to Middle Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. This is, obviously, a huge move. This move comes partly because of the plant that is already located in Middle Tennessee and partly because of the favorable business climate that Middle Tennessee offers. Of course, for the real estate market, this means that we are going to continue on our upward trend. While many areas of the country are experiencing longer inventory times (meaning houses are staying on the market longer, or what is referred to as a buyer's market), we are expecting a seller's market where inventory is fairly tight, new construction will be in demand and values will increase. If you are a part of the Nissan team that is coming for house hunting trips in the spring, we are approved to work with you. I already have one client that is moving with the company and hope to welcome more to the area.

Franklin Ranked Among Best Cities to Live

MONEY Magazine and CNN/Money just ranked Franklin, located 15 minutes south of Nashville, as number 58 on the list of best cities to live in America. We are very proud of this mention, however, I personally think it should be higher. I think this comes from two places. One, I live here and so I am somewhat biased, but the other factor that is not as readily or easily discernable and that is the upside for the next few years. Now, you can do tons of studies and futurists can make claims and assertions, but the truth of the matter is that you don't really know how a city is going to develop unless you are there to feel the vibe. I can tell you that the vibe in Franklin is fantastic. The city leaders have an eye towards growth management along with agressive preservation of green spaces. Recently, the County Club of Franklin, located right next to the Carnton Plantation, home of Carrie McGavock, was bought by the city to be returned to a park that honors the historic Battle of Franklin that took place here during the Civil War. This is just one example of the efforts to manage growth while maintaining the distinctive charm and grace that attracts people to Franklin.

Nashville Named Top City to Relocate a Business

Expansion Management Magazine named Nashville as the number one city to relocate a company to for 2005. I don't know what they are going to rank us as in 2006, however, the chances of us dropping too far are not good. The ranking speaks, I think, to the overall strength of our economy, the favorable economic outlook in Middle Tennessee, and the quality of life found here.

Starting to Catch on

Well, I am starting to catch on to blogging a little. What an incredible medium to express thoughts. I am going to have to title my posts accurately so that I don't start out talking about a house in Crieve Hall and end up talking about metaphysics, or the Titans, or any other number of other subjects.

Search Homes For Sale in Franklin Tennessee

If you are looking for a home in Franklin, Tennessee, the first thing you should do is find out what homes are selling for in the area. You can do this easily by visiting www.brixrealty.com and searching for homes listed in Franklin. You can search by subdivisions within Franklin if you would like. When you enter a search, you can begin receiving all of the newest listings in Franklin in your email as soon as they hit the market. There a tons of great opportunities for both buyers and sellers in this market.