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Mixing Historic Charm with Modern Touches

Part of the charm of Nashville, Tennessee and the surrounding areas is the history associated with this great region. Homes around town are filled with country charm, and historic significance, making it an interesting and exciting place to call home.

If you’re in the market for a home, and are concerned that an older model will not represent your modern flair for style, don’t be! Remember, interior design can always be adjusted to reflect the personality of the owner. One of the most interesting and charming things we see in Nashville and the surrounding areas is how people turn their older and historic home into modern wonders. It’s the combination of history from the home, and modern design from the owner that make many of the homes in Nashville so wonderful to look at. Bold furniture and metal artwork are just two of the ways you can create a modern oasis in your country home. Don’t be afraid that your modern style will clash with the old country charm of many homes. Become creative and confident in your own ability and design a home that’s right for you.

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New Listing – 2214 Eastland Ave., 37206

Built in 1948, this beautiful home in historic East Nashville is perfect for a small family. With three bedrooms, and two and a half baths, this home has everything a small sized family will need to stay comfortable.

Recently updated, this 1.5 story home features carpet, finished wood, and vinyl flooring, and sits on .300 acres of desirable East Nashville real estate. With custom tile in the hall bathroom and mostly hardwood floors throughout, this home on Eastland showcases a total of eight rooms, with a total of over 1,500 square feet of space. The master bedroom is located downstairs and has an expansive walk-in closet. There is also a multiple car driveway and accommodating front porch. East Nashville is an up and coming neighborhood in Nashville Tennessee that is perfect for people of all ages. Close to Shelby Bottoms Greenway Park, and the legendary 5 Points intersection, you will find an abundance of great well-known restaurants and eclectic shops in this neighborhood. Contact Liz Davis for more information about this great three-bedroom home in East Nashville!

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The Benefits of Living in Hendersonville

Hendersonville, Tennessee is a wonderful town to raise a family, start a new beginning, or settle down after retirement. With so many great attractions close by, why wouldn’t you want to live in Hendersonville? Here are just a few of the reasons Hendersonville, TN is a great place to call home.

Hendersonville is only a few minutes outside of Nashville, TN so you get all the benefits of living in a larger city (attractions, great eats, concerts) without the noise and traffic that comes along with it. Hop into Music City for a night and return to your peaceful home in Hendersonville afterwards. With Indian Lakes Shopping Center located right in Hendersonville, you don’t need to travel to enjoy great shopping for the entire family. Plus, Hendersonville is home to countless great restaurants, no matter what your tastes are. With lakes and other beautiful outdoor scenery, Hendersonville becomes a wonderful place to take in the sights. There is no shortage of activities for people of all ages. Enjoy city living and country charm, with the best of both worlds in beautiful, scenic Hendersonville, Tennessee.

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Outdoor Activities in Hendersonville

Hendersonville, Tennessee is a wonderful place to eat, shop, and raise a family. It is also a great place for a variety of outdoor activities! Take in the sights and enjoy a great meal with all Hendersonville has to offer.

Take in a great game of golf at the Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club. The Coppage Creek Golf Center is a great place for a round, and also has miniature golf for the kids. In the summer months, take advantage of the water park, Wave Country, located just outside of Hendersonville by the Grand Ole Opry. Enjoy in a few rounds at the batting cage at Drake’s Creek Activity Center with the entire family, or simply walk around Indian Lake for some relaxing time outdoors. The Rockland Recreation Area is a state park where you and your family can enjoy a nice stroll. The more daring walkers many want to try the Death Valley Haunted Woods during the month of October. It doesn’t matter what outdoor activity you’re in the mood for, Hendersonville offers it and more with great things to do outdoors for the whole family.

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Schools in Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hendersonville is a fantastic place to raise a family. The town is safe with a community feel, the shopping is exciting, and the dining options are wide-ranging and delicious! What makes Hendersonville even more appropriate for families are the stellar schooling options. Hendersonville is home to many schooling choices for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Located primarily in Sumner County, there are many schools to choose from, depending on where you live in Hendersonville. Lakeside Park Elementary is perfect for your child just starting out, and the scenic view makes it a great choice. Indian Lake Elementary and George Whitten Elementary are also worthy options for your child. Close by is Ellis Middle School (located on Indian Lake Road), and Hawkins Middle School. Not far from there is centrally located Hendersonville High School, and Beech High School (on Long Hollow Pike). Public transportation is available, and you may wish to visit a few schools before making your final decision. Trust that your little scholars will receive an excellent education without traveling far from home.

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Current Real Estate Trends

The real estate market is full of turbulence, causing those buying and selling homes stress. While the real estate market is not quite performing optimally, there is still plenty of hope for those entering it. Cities such as Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas are experiencing lulls in the real estate market. However, Nashville (and surrounding areas) is still experiencing high rates of relocation, which is serving to boost real estate sales.

The cost of living is moderately low in Tennessee, further boosting real estate sales. While new construction is slowing, we are still not seeing a significant drop in the value of many properties in Tennessee. Unemployment is a significant issue in the state of Tennessee, but our statewide rates are improving compared to other states. Similarly, condominium sales in Nashville are gaining momentum, and have been since 2009. While many real estate trends are speculative at best, it is clear that Tennessee has a right to be hopeful for the future of its real estate market. Overall, the current real estate trends in Nashville, and the rest of Tennessee, give reason to be optimistic.

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Why Move to Hendersonville?

Just outside Nashville, Tennessee lies a beautiful, quaint town called Hendersonville. Home to outstanding schools and gorgeous and expansive residential properties, Hendersonville is also known for great shopping. Indian Lakes Shopping in Hendersonville offers a variety of retail stores and great family dining that is sure to please everyone in your family. For the professional woman, Indian Lakes Shopping offers Ann Taylor Loft and Coldwater Creek clothing stores, while also inviting younger generations to shop at Icing accessories and Victoria’s Secret. Coming soon to Indian Lakes is Tennessee’s own ladies’ apparel store, The French Shoppe. Don’t forget the pampering essentials at stores like Bath & Body Works and Aveda Natural Oasis Day Spa.

Families will enjoy great dining options in Hendersonville like Buffalo Wild Wings and Sam’s Sports Grill. After dinner, families can take advantage of the Regal Cinema movie theater that is always showing the latest blockbuster. The Streets of Indian Lake is always offering great deals on food and retail in Hendersonville. This summer, while everyone is vacationing outside of Tennessee, take advantage of great family entertainment at Indian Lakes Shopping in Hendersonville.

The Hendersonville Real Estate Market

Things are looking great here in Hendersonville, TN! Just like in most areas in Middle Tennessee we are getting many people who are moving into the area from other parts of the country and state. Our taxes are low as well as our living expenses for both companies and residents alike. One of the large draws in Handersonville is the shopping at Indian Lake as well as Old Hickory Lake. You also cannot find better restaurants, parks, movie theaters and activities that can compare overall with what we have in Hendersonville, TN.

Having such a wonderful area to live in coupled with historically low interest rates is the perfect formula for a great place to live and an even better place to own a home. Sumner County Schools are some of the best in the state of Tennessee and we have great facilities for medical, police and community outreach services for children and the elderly alike. This is just a wonderful place to live and it’s a great time to buy a home. It doesn’t get better than that!

Tennessee is #3 on Chief Executive’s Annual Survey of Best States

Every year the Chief Executive magazine conducts an annual survey of the best and worse states to do business in and Tennessee came in # 3 just behind Texas and North Carolina and right above Virginia of the best states to do business in. If you’re wondering about the worse states to do business in, they were California followed by New York, Michigan, New Jersey and Massachusetts. If you take a quick look at these states they all have some of the highest tax burdens in the nation on both individuals and businesses.

However, there are other categories that come into affect when the CEO’s vote. They not only include tax and regulation issues but also the available work force and living environment when considering the states that are most attractive to these top company executives. This goes a long way to explain why Tennessee has been successful in the past drawing companies to invest in our lovely state. The fact the our government, both state and local, is doing everything it can to keep the state moving in the right direction so our citizens can have good jobs and opportunities is a great reason to stay right here in this area for long term grow potential.

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Real Estate is Really Local

For people who listen to the national news only, when it comes to real estate, they are not getting the real picture in their local neighborhood good or bad. This is because there are places around the country that are really hurting so much more than others. One that immediately comes to mind is Detroit, MI. Due to unemployment and the deterioration of the auto industry over the last few years, housing prices have dropped dramatically. In comparison, the Nashville, Tennessee area is in much better shape.

However, even in the Nashville area you will need to drill down to your neighborhood. One of the best ways to do that is to sign up for the free MLS Market Place Snapshot. You will get an up to date report for houses on the market and houses sold so you can follow the trends in the neighborhoods you are interested in buying a home or in your current neighborhood so you can get a good idea of what homes are selling for. This tool is one of the best ways for you to get good solid information in the comfort of your own home. Yes it does have my information on it and that is for your convenience when you are ready to talk to me about buying or selling your next home.

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