Friday, December 27, 2013

Nashville Luxury Homes

Nashville Luxury Homes
Search for Luxury homes in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Belle Meade, and Brentwood. This page will allow you to search by area and price, so you can find the right Nashville luxury home that suites your lifestyle.
I appreciate the opportunity to assist you in purchasing your next home, or to help you sell your existing home.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Mckays Mill Homes December 2013 Market Report — Nashville Real Estate

Mckays Mill Homes December 2013 Market Report — Nashville Real EstateMckays MillMckays Mill Homes for Sale and December 2013 Market Report - 8 Mckays Mill homes sold during the month of November compared to 6 last year with the average price being $382,212. We now have 13 Mckays Mill homes currently available for purchase, and 9 pending sale. Many of the popular floor plans in Mckays Mill get offers the first day on market, and the average list price to sales price ratio is 98%. Sellers and buyers both need a realtor who is on top of the current pricing trends.
  • 8 Mckays Mill homes sold for the month of November
  • the average sales price was $382,212 compared to $369,416 last November
  • The list price to sales price ration for Mckays Mill homes sold was 98%
  • The average size of homes sold was 3168 square feet
  • days on market is down to 59 days
  • 9 Mckays Mill homes are pending sale at this time
  • 13 homes are available for puchase at this time making the absorption rate of Mckays Mill homes less than 2 months
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Mckays Mill

Mckays Mill has always been a popular community due to the location and the prices of the homes. If you hope to buy a home in Mckays Mill or any other fast moving Franklin community, give me a call or send my an e-mail. I'll set you up with my state of the art research tools to keep you informed of new properties and market pricing trends to help you get ahead of the crowd
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For the most-up-to-date information on Mckays Mill home values, then we urge you to contact us. We can assist you with all aspects of buying or selling real property in this and other neighborhoods in the Nashville Metro area. Also ask to be placed on an instant notification system when any new Mckays Mill MLS listings come on the market or price reductions in Mckays Mill are posted.
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information on this page is based on information on single family homes for sale in Mckays Mill subdivision in Franklin TN per the Nashville Multiple Listing Services, Inc. and is deemed reliable but, not guaranteed.

Benchmark realty can assist buyers in all forms of Nashville relocation needs including new construction houses, condos, townhouses, for sale by owner homes, residential lots, townhomes, lofts, and new homes in various subdivisions across the Nashville Metro region. If you’re searching for Nashville foreclosures in Mckays Millor neighboring communities, then we invite you to view the listings in this or any of the Nashville popular subdivisions on our site.

information on this page is based on information on single family homes for sale in Mckays Mill subdivision in Franklin per the Nashville Multiple Listing Services, Inc. and is deemed reliable but, not guaranteed.
 

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

5 Things you should know about New Home Construction in Spring Hill

5 Things you should know about New Home Construction in Spring Hill
5 Things you should know about                  
New Home Construction in Spring Hill

1) The difference between “Stick Framed” and “Prefabricated construction” Prefabricated construction is where walls, roof trusses and sometimes floor trusses or even complete panels are constructed off site and trucked to a job site and assembled in sections.  This allows for the assembly time to be shortened greatly and the cost of home construction reduced. And in most cases the build time is decreased by several months compared to a “Stick Built Home”.  Stick building is basically building the home one board at a time by hand. Many prefabricated homes are built in 2 to 3 months whereas a stick built home typically will takes several more months to complete. A stick built home built by John Maher Builders has more structual lumber than a typical prefabricated built on 24 inch centers, because all of John Maher builders homes are built on 16 inch centers.
Stick construction in Spring Hill TN by John Maher Builders Agent Van Woody Stick construction in Spring Hill TN by John Maher Builders Agent Van Woody
Figure 1 Photos above taken of John Maher Builders new home construction in Spring Hill Tennessee / Photos below depict the stress that can be placed on the fragil nail plates of a truss system that lies uneven awaiting instalation, an installed roof truss system, on 24 inch centers, and nail plates that have pulled apart after instalation. 
roof trusses sit uneven awaiting installation.Catistrophic roof failure can occur if nail plates weaken and pull apart. Photos by Van Woody of Spring Hill TN.  Roof Trusses on 24 inch centers installed. Photos by Van Woody of Spring Hill TN   
Nail plates gusset plates and gang nails of a roof truss that are pulling apart can cause roof failure.   spring hill tn real estate Roof truss failure where nail plates are pulling apart




JOhn Maher Builders 2x8 roof rafters with birds mouth joints. Van Woody Realtor Thompsons Station Tn
Figure 2 The above photo shows a John Maher Builders 2x8 rafter system with a bird’s mouth joint to connect to the top plates. Each and every 2x8 is placed at least 16 inches apart versus the 24-inch centers that is typically used with 2x4 truss roof systems.

2)  Typically a prefabricated home built in Spring Hill, TN. will have a truss roof system that is assembled with nail plates or gusset plates that hold the ends of the 2x4’s together As seen above. Photos taken in October 2013 in city of Spring Hill, TN. These nail plates do a great job when they are not left in an uneven pile or man handled where uneven stress is applied to the tender joints where 2x4’s are met with this nail plate. When temperatures drop in the winter months the board along the bottom of the trusses remain warm and dry causing them to contract while the boards of the truss system that are above the insulation become cold and damp. These boards naturally expand. This can cause repeated ceiling cracks by a process called a “truss lift. See illustration below.

Cold moist air is above the insulation in the attic of a truss roof system. This cold and wet air causes the 2x4’s to expand. The bottom-connected 2x4s are protected and kept warm and dry in the insulation and contract. Cause the trusses to lift and cause ceiling cracks year after year.
Prefabricated homes trucked in panels floor and roof truss systems  photo by Van Woody Spring Hill Tn. Pre-fabricated wall panels lay on home site awaiting assembly.
Figure 2 The above photo on the left shows a prefabricated home being delivered to a home site. The photo on the right shows wall panels pre-made for a pre-fabricated home. Many prefabricated homes are built on 24-inch centers versus 16-inch centers that John Maher Builders uses.

3)  All homes in Middle Tennessee settle because of the red clay in our area. Wherever there is an opening in the framing of a home you have a possible weakness and a potential for settling to cause problems in the future. Those problems may show up as cracking in foundation, walls, floors or especially doors and windows that do not function properly. Here are two examples of how new homes are being built in Thompson Station, TN. and Spring Hill, TN. and how these openings are reinforced.
Double 2x10's over each opening in John Maher Builders homes.Agent Van Woody of John Maher Builders of Spring Hill TN.  2x4 headers above openings are typical on prefabricated homes
Figure 3 Shows 2x10 double headers over every opening in a John Maher Builders home in Wades Grove, Benevento and Spring Hill Place. While the other photo shows a home with 2x4’s that support these same type of openings, which one would you want in your home over your families head?
    
4) When looking for a new home home to buy in Williamson County, TN. The duct system is a true testament to the mindset of the company that is building your home. Is the Company consumer concerned or money driven? Many new homes today are built with an inexpensive flexible duct system that is made of thin plastic sheathing with a wire in the center that holds it open so air flows through.  Very much like the flexible hose you probably have on your dryer at home. This system is very cost effective to use and is rapidly installed compared to a custom made and fitted metal duct system. Your comfort at home and your utility bills will also be reflected in a well balanced heating and cooling system that flows air effortlessly and evenly in your home, afforded by a metal duct system built by John Maher Builders. 
Plastic duct system that shows major bend that causes a air restriction and loss of heating and cooling in that line. Photo by Van Woody Realtor in Williamson County, TN. www.vanwoody.comPlastic duct system that shows major bend that causes a air restriction and loss of heating and cooling in that line. Photo by Van Woody Realtor in near Franklin, TN. www.vanwoody.com 
Plastic duct system that shows major bend that causes a air restriction and loss of heating and cooling in that line. Photo by Van Woody Realtor in near Franklin, TN. www.vanwoody.com     Plastic duct systems can be seen by removing floor registers. Photos by Van Woody new homes Spring Hill, TN.
Figure 4 Above photos show compromised plastic duct systems showing restrictions and how to detect plastic duct by removing registers.

   
John Maher's metal duct system is hand made and custom fitted in each home. Realtor Van Woody of Spring Hill TN. John Maher's metal duct system is hand made with adjustable dampers to balance airflow in home. Realtor Van Woody of Spring Hill TN.a damper valve is placed on outside of duct to adjust airflow in each pipe of a John Maher Builders home. Photos courtesy of Van Woody Realtor in Williamson County TN.
Figure 5 The above photos show a custom metal duct system being installed in one of John Maher Builders new homes. 90% of the ducts are made from sheet metal versus plastic flexible duct. Each metal duct will have an adjustable damper to adjust airflow in each register to balance the heating and cooling efficiency.

5) Included features. Many new homes in Thompson Station, TN. and Spring Hill, TN. look incredibly opulent when you see them decorated to the hilt and on display. It is not unusual for a new home model to have over $40,000.00 in upgrades another $100,000.00 in furnishings and another $75,000.00 or more in decorating items. This is a diversion to draw you away from the actual home and imagine yourself living in the home as it is shown. The price they typically quote you is the base price to hook you in even more.  The truth is many buyers are sorely disappointed once they get the keys to their big ole empty box of a house and discover it is just not the same house with out the furniture, upgrades and expensive decorations. Before this happens to you, it is advisable to ask for a list and how much each of the upgrades are, that are being shown in the model home you are looking at. Then mentally add your furniture and take each upgrade item away and now you have a truer picture of the home as you would live in it. Every John Maher built home comes with tens of thousands of dollars in other builders upgrades as shown below.


Real sand and finish hardwood floors, fireplace in evey John Maher Builders home. Photo by Van Woody agent of John Maher Builders 37174 real estate homes Granite countertops and birch cabinets in every John Maher Builders home. Photo by Van Woody agent of John Maher Builders 37174 real estate homes Custom ceiling work by John Maher Builders agent is Van Woody 615-403-7072
included features of a john Maher Builders home in spring hill tn, top realtor is van woody www.vanwoody.com Cascading cabinets and granite countertops included in John Maher's homes. Agent for builder s Van Woody Exterior features included stacked stone accents, western cedar
Included Granite countertops in every John Maher Builders new home. photos by van woody raltor spring hill tn. Steel rods and wooden shelving in all of the closets in John Maher Builders homes. Photos by agent van woody of Spring Hill tn. Bonus rooms in every floorplan of John Maher Builders. Agent Van Woody of Spring Hill new homes for sale. www.vanwoody.com
Figure 6 ABOVE PHOTOS DEPEC T INCLUDED FEATURES IN JOHN MAHER BUILDERS NEW HOMES. CONTACT VAN WOODY EXIT REALTY 615-302-3213 OR 615-403-7072 DIRECT

John Maher includes tens of thousands of dollars in upgrades on each and every new home he builds. Every home will have ¾” sand and finish real white oak on the entire main floor except bedrooms, bathrooms and utility room, Granite countertops, Gas log fireplace, Birch hardwood cabinets with dovetail joints and soft close technology, Stainless steel appliance package, ceramic tiled floors in all the baths, wood trim around all the window sills, 4 corner flood lights, crown moldings, Garden soaking tub with separate shower and door in master bath, Sherwin Williams paint, Low E thermal pane windows, 12x20 deck or patio per codes, dual heating and cooling on all 2 story plans, Deep turtle back trey ceilings, Ceiling fans, steel rods and wooden shelving in all closets, finished garages, upgraded exteriors that include stacked stone accents, board and batten and or Western Cedar accents and on and on.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Brentwood Homes November 2013

Brentwood Tn HomeBrentwood Tn Home prices on average 18% in October compared to the previous October. The amount of closings is down slightly for the first time this year to 63 compared to 67, but that might be due to lack of inventory. With only 295 Brentwood Tn homes listed in the Nashville MLS and 76 of those are already under contract or still under construction, leaving just 219 available home.
  • 63 Brentwood TN homes sold in October compared to 67 the previous October
  • the median sales price of homes sold was $639,500 compared to $500,000 last year
  • 112 Brentwood TN homes are pending sale
  • 295 Brentwood Tn homes are listed in the Nashville MLS as available for purchase
  • the list price to sales price ratio of Brentwood Tn homes sold in October was 97.6%
  • the absorption rate of Brentwood Tn homes based on September sales is 4.7 months
 

Brentwood Tn homes are now in high demand, and the more affordable homes are moving in days, not weeks. The average prices are moving up because most of the more affordable homes are already sold and builders are not able to find lots at a price that will allow them to build lower priced homes. I expect the average prices for homes in Brentwood to continue to increase for several years as this environment will continue to pressure builders into larger and more expensive properties.

The most active neighborhoods in Brentwood for September were
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Brentwood is located just south of Nashville in Williamson county and is known for low taxes, great schools, and large lots with mature trees. Access to the best shopping and dining in the area at Cool Springs is just minutes away. Search for Brentwood tn real estate here, or call your Brentwood tn real estate resource Larry Brewer Benchmark realty 615-512-7853

 



 

Friday, November 15, 2013

Nashville Luxury Homes November 2013

Nashville Real Estate - Nashville Homes : Nashville Luxury Homes November 2013[caption id="attachment_9310" align="alignright" width="300"]Nashville Luxury Home - Princeton Hills Nashville home in Brentwood[/caption]

Nashville luxury homes report November 2013 - 80 homes sold at a price above $750,000 during the month of October. That's an increase of 45% over October of 2012. The average price Nashville luxury homes sold during the month was $1,155,245 an increase of 7% during the last 12 months.
  • 80 Nashville luxury homes sold in the month of October, compared to 55 last year
  • the average sales price of Nashville luxury homes listed for more than a $750,000 was $1,155,245
  • the list price to sales price ration of sold homes was 93%
  • the average days on market for sold homes is down to 122 days
  • 748 homes are listed in the Nashville MLS for more than $750.000
The breakdown for neighborhoods with Luxury homes that sold for more that a million dollars are as follows
As you can see, most of the luxury homes sold in the Nashville area are located on the south and west side of the city, or in Brentwood or Franklin. If you would like to start construction on a custom luxury home contact me at your convenience. We can determine the best area and builder for your lifestyle.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Cool Springs Homes November 2013

Nashville Real Estate - Nashville Homes : Cool Springs Homes November 2013 Cool Springs home in Franklin TnCool Springs homes for sale and November Market Report 2013 - sales increased 21% in October with 51 closings compared to 42 in 2012. The median price of homes sold in Cool Springs during October increased 5% to $445,000. The absorption rate of Cool Springs homes is down to 2 months indicating a strong sellers market.
  • The median price of Cool Spring homes sold was $445,000
  • 51 Cool Springs homes sold in June compared to 42 last year
  • average days on market is down to 44 days
  • the median size of homes sold in Cool Springs was 3172 square feet
  • 86 Cool Springs homes are currently pending sale
  • 58 Cool Springs homes are currently listed in the Nashville MLS as available for purchase
  • the absorption rate for Cool Springs homes is down to 2 months
  • The median list price to sales price ratio for May was 99%
 

Cool Springs is part of the City of Franklin in zip code 37067 in Williamson county, and is located on both sides of I-65 . Almost everything in Cool Springs is new and very close to the fine shopping and dining available surrounding the Cool Springs Galleria.

Popular communities in Cool Springs are
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Monday, November 11, 2013

Franklin Homes November 2013 Market Report

Franklin Homes November 2013 market report New Home in FranklinFranklin Homes November 2013 market report - sales increased 8 percent in October of 2013 compared to the previous October with 180 homes sold compared to 167. The median price of Franklin Tn Homes sold in October was $419,453 and the absorption rate is 4 months.
  • 180 Franklin homes sold in October compared to 167 last year, an increase of 8%
  • the median price of homes sold in Franklin Tn increased $419,953
  • median days on market for homes sold was 49 days
  • 263 Franklin homes are currently pending sale
  • 711 Franklin homes are listed in the Nashville MLS as available for purchase
  • the absorption rate of Franklin Tn homes based on October sales is 4 months
  • The median list price to sales price ratio for the month was 99%
  • the median price per square feet of sold homes in Franklin was $141
 

The most popular Franklin neighborhoods based on sales for October were
These statistics should tell everyone that Franklin real estate is in a sellers market, and prices are rising quickly. For Franklin home owners who are considering a move, now would be an excellent time to consider your options.

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Friday, November 8, 2013

Nashville Real Estate Prices Continue to Rise

Nashville Real Estate - Nashville Homes : Nashville Home Prices Continue to RiseNashville homesNashville homes market report November 2013 - The median price of homes sold in Nashville during October increased 14% to $200,000 compared to the same month in 2012, according the the Greater Nashville association of Realtors. The absorption rate of Nashville homes based on recent sales and current inventory is down to 4.9 months making is a sellers market.
  • 2032 Nashville homes sold in October compared to 1917 last year, an increase of 6%
  • the median sales price of Nashville homes sold was $200,000 compared to $175,000 last year, an increase of 14%
  • 281 Nashville condos sold for the month compared to 264 last year a 6% increase
  • The median price for Nashville condos sold in October was $148,000
  • the absorption rate for Nashville real estate is down to 4.9 months signaling a sellers market
  • average days on market is down to 75 days
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Monday, October 21, 2013

Green Hills Nashville Homes For Sale and October 2013 Market Report

Nashville Real Estate - Nashville Homes : Green Hills Nashville Homes For Sale and October 2013 Market ReportGreen Hills HomeGreen Hills Homes market report for September 2013 shows a dramatic average price increase of 35% over the same period in 2012 and with the shortage of inventory and 21 homes pending already, I expect the price increase to continue.
  • 28 Green Hills homes sold inSeptember
  • The average price of Green Hills home sold in September was $749,297 compared to $556,034 last September
  • The average size of homes sold in Green Hills was 3348 square feet compared to 3266 last year
  • The average days on market was 149
  • the list price to sales price ratio was 92%
  • 21 homes are currently pending in Green Hills
  • 199 homes are currently available for purchase
  • the current absorption rate for Green Hills real estate is 7 months
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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Franklin Tn Homes Market Report September 2013

Cheswicke FarmsFranklin Tn Homes for sale and August 2013 market report - for the first time this year, sales of Franklin homes did not increase. 194 Franklin homes sold in August of 2013 compared to 195 in the same month of 2012. The average price of Franklin homes sold increased 20% to $480,629. With inventory levels on Franklin Tn homes continuing to decrease, I expect prices to move higher for the near future. Franklin is sell in a strong sellers market with an absorption rate of less than 4 months.
  • 194 Franklin Tn homes sold in August compared to 195 last year
  • the average price of homes sold in Franklin Tn increased 20% to $480,629
  • average days on market for homes sold was 55 days
  • 263 Franklin TN homes are currently pending sale
  • 735 Franklin Tn homes are listed in the Nashville MLS as available for purchase
  • the absorption rate of Franklin Tn homes based on August sales and current inventory is 3.7 months
  • The average list price to sales price ratio for the month of July was 98%
  • the median price per square feet of sold homes in Franklin was $154
  These statistics should tell everyone that Franklin real estate is in a sellers market, and prices are rising quickly. For Franklin home owners who are considering a move, now would be an excellent time to consider your options.
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Monday, August 12, 2013

Nashville Real Estate August 2013

Nashville Real Estate - Nashville Homes : Nashville Real Estate August 2013
Nashville Luxury homesNashville homes August 2013 - Sales of Nashville homes increased 23.6 percent in July compared to July of 2012 according to the Greater Nashville association of realtors. The median price of Nashville homes increased 12.5% during the same 12 month period.
  • 2635 Nashville homes sold in July compared to 2132 last year, an increase of 23.6%
  • the median sales price of Nashville homes sold was $204,000 compared to $181,250 last year, an increase of 12.5%
  • 357 Nashville condos sold for the month compared to 295 last year a 20% increase
  • The inventory of Nashville homes available is down 11% compared to last July
  • the absorption rate for Nashville real estate is down to 4 months signaling a sellers market
  • average days on market is down to 70 days
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[idx-listings city="Nashville" minprice="200000" maxprice="9000000" propertytypes="831,830" orderby="DateAdded" orderdir="DESC" count="5"]Popular Nashville Neighborhoods
Abbottsford Annandale Avalon
Belle Meade Burton Hills Crieve Hall
Courtside Cool Springs Dallas Downs
Evergreen Falcon Creek Fieldstone Farms
Forest hills Forrest Crossing Franklin Green
Governors Club Green Hills Laurelbrooke
Ladd Park Mcgavock Farms Mckays Mill
Montclair Luxury Homes Murfreesboro
Nashville MLS .... Brentwood Pointe... Polk Place
Princeton Hills Providence Raintree Forest
Riverwalk Sullivan Farms Sylvan Park
Wades Grove Wakefield Westhaven
 

Sunday, February 3, 2013