Williamson County Market Report - February 2009

Gail Richey — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:20:12 +0000

The Williamson County Association of REALTORS announced the sale of homes statistics for Williamson County, TN for the month of February 2009. There were 154 residential and condominium closings reported for the month, according to figures provided by Realtracs, the local multiple listing service (MLS).

February 2009 Home Sales
	Closings	Media Price	Average Price	DOM
Residential	141	$ 385,000	$ 444,094	93
Condominium	13	$180,000	$179,727	44

Compared to February of 2008, the single family residential closings decreased 14% and the median price remained the same. The average days on market (DOM) for residential homes and condominiums has increased by 16 days. The median is a typical market price where half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less.

Williamson County Market Report - December 2008

Gail Richey — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:52:17 +0000

The Williamson County Association of REALTORS announced the sale of homes statistics for Williamson County, TN for the month of December 2008. There were 171 residential and condominium closings reported for the month, according to figures provided by Realtracs, the local multiple listing service (MLS).

December 2008 Home Sales
	Closings	Media Price	Average Price	DOM
Residential	155	$ 340,000	$ 411,406	88
Condominium	16	$209,500	$206,448	94

The numbers for December follow the same trend curve as the prior 3 years. Overall for the year, Williamson County residential closings were down 32% compared to 2007 and the median price remains steady, with only a 4% decrease compared to 2007.

Schedule of maintenance for Replacement and/or Repair

Gail Richey — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:32:34 +0000

Water heaters, furnances, roofs and other key components of your home should be replaced before they fail, based on their average useful live span (in years) as shown below:

Exterior painting 5-10 years
Furnace 15-50 years
Roof 13-15 years
Water heater 7-15 years
Wood Deck Staining 4-7 years

Maintenance Must-dos

Gail Richey — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:12:45 +0000

The following maintenance checklist was taken from the February issue of Realtor magazine. This schedule will prevent small problems from turning into big headaches.

Inside tasks:

Change your furnace filters monthly.
Drain your water heater at least once a year.
Check your circuit breakers.
Watch out for drips on faucets.

Outside tasks:

Keep water out. Check for water damage each season.
Inspect your home’s foundation for cracks or gaps.
Look up to see if your chimney shows signs of weather abuse and to see if your roof has loose shingles or dangling gutters.

January is National Radon Action Month

Gail Richey — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:21:02 +0000

January is an ideal time to test your home for radon. The EPA estimates that one in 15 homes in the US has elevated levels of radon. You can’t see, smell or taste radon but if you inhale enough of it, you can get lung cancer. If you use well water, it can even enter your home through water pipes. There are no warning signs of high levels of radon.

The only way to know whether you have elevated levels of radon is to have your home tested. For more information on radon testing, contact Chuck at 615.972.3133 and he will put you in touch with a home inspector who is qualified to perform radon testing.

Nashville is #9 in TOP 25 markets showing appreciation in US

Gail Richey — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:20:46 +0000

See all predictions at:

http://www.HousingPredictor.com/top25.html

Home Inspection - Don’t Skip It!

Gail Richey — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:14:17 +0000

Who Needs a Home Inspection?

Whether you are purchasing a newly constructed home, a pre-owned home or perhaps you are thinking of selling your home and would like to know what a potential buyer might uncover, a licensed and certified home inspector can help you find what ever potential problems may exist. (more…)