Princeton Hills is a Brentwood Tennessee neighborhood minutes from highly ranked Brentwood high school, and Granny White Park. This luxury neighborhood in the heart of Brentwood has extensive walking trails and large spacious lots many with pools and tennis courts. The homes in Princeton Hills range in price from $800,000 to $4,495,000. And sizes from 4800 square ft to 14,000 square ft. The neighborhoods easy access to I-65 at concord road, the best shopping in Tennessee at Cool Springs mall, and Green Hills mall, and an easy commute to downtown Nashville and the Nashville International airport, make it a popular choice for discriminating home buyers. Some of the neighborhood was the location for the Battle of the Barrels during the Civil War. For more information on the Battle please r... 02/28/2008

Traveling south out of Brentwood, TN along one of Tennessee’s many highways and byways, stands a historical marker at the entrance to Brentwood Country Club Estates. The site was originally the site of Midway Plantation, appropriately named because it was located midway between Franklin, TN and Nashville, TN, was owned by Lysander McGavock and his wife, Elizabeth Crockett. Brentwood and Williamson County is an area rich in history and tradition. The Midway Plantation played an important part in the Civil War being the command post for generals on both sides of the war. As the recruitment and mobilization of troops began in earnest during the latter half of 1861 formation and financing infantry troops was a necessity. A wealthy planter James Hazard Wilson II of Ravenswood, was one of th... 02/27/2008

During the Civil War, many battles were fought in Nashville, TN. Driving up and down Granny White Pike and Franklin Road, one can see several historical markers along these highways and byways depicting where some of the battles had taken place. At the entrance to Princeton Hills subdivision in Brentwood, TN, is a scene depicting one of the Battles of Nashville. According to local folklore here is what happened.  After the defeat of Gen. John Bell Hood’s Army of Tennessee at the Battle of Nashville, the Confederate troops scattered and retreated in a rout down Franklin Pike. Union forces were in hot pursuit of them via Granny White Pike about a mile or so to the west. It was their plan to cut off the retreat by crossing over from Granny White Pike to Franklin Pike by a "country road" n... 02/27/2008

Late in the eighteenth century as settlers began pouring into the rich bottom lands of the Harpeth River Valley, many of the early pioneers brought a pioneering spirit to this area, along with a fervent belief in God - one of the cornerstones upon which our nation was built. The harsh winters, the arduous journey across the mountains from Virginia and North Carolina, and the attacks from hostile natives gave Williamson County’s earliest settlers plenty of reason to pray. By the early years of the nineteenth century the Methodist congregations of Middle Tennessee were being served by circuit riders who, following the example of Francis Asbury, rode thousands of miles on horseback and braved extreme conditions to bring their enthusiasm for Wesley’s Methodist faith into local frontier comm... 02/27/2008

 Brentwood TN Real EstateEveryday seems to bring more bad news for the Housing Industry. Lenders caught in the sub-prime melt down are closing their doors while banks and prime lenders are tightening loan requirements. Mortgage rates are rising and PMI (private mortgage insurance) showing industry wide narrowing of guidelines and options all contribute to the general "panic" atmosphere buyers perceive in the Brentwood TN Real Estate market as well as other areas.  Add to that increasing tax, foreclosures and sellers who have not yet seemed to see the light and you have one big roller coaster ride, complete with stomach dropping fluctuations in the stock and bond markets. The FED has slashed rates attempting to hold off a recession that some say is already here. Too little too late? Will... 02/25/2008

  Brentwood TN Real EstatePresident Bush signed HR 5140 aka: The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 into law on February 13th. The law took effect immediately and is effective through December 31st of this year. A major point of the bill for those of us in the mortgage industry is that it significantly increases mortgage lending limits in certain areas of the country but the bill leaves a lot of questions on the table and leads to a great deal of confusion as everyone seems to be asking the question "So what does this mean for loan limits in my area?" Let's take a closer look and see if we can make more sense of HR5140.For conforming lending, the bill raises current conforming loan limits from the current $417000 cap to 125% of the median home price in high-cost areas with a new cap at $7297... 02/25/2008

Brentwood TN Real EstateMortgage bond prices fell last week pushing mortgage interest rates higher. Stock strength the beginning of the week hurt mortgage bonds. Stronger than expected inflation data also pressured bonds. Inflation erodes the value of money received in the future. Bond investors require a higher rate of return as inflation rises. Fortunately bonds bounced back erasing some of the earlier losses towards the end of the week with some stock weakness Thursday afternoon and a significantly weak Philadelphia Fed survey. For the week, interest rates on government and conventional loans rose by 3/8 of a discount point.The gross domestic product data Thursday will be the most important event this week. Producer price index, consumer confidence, durable goods, new home sales, inc... 02/25/2008

The Governors club, a gated golf community in Brentwood Tennessee. With hilltop estates overlooking the Arnold Palmers signature golf course, the Governors club is one of the premier communities in Brentwood. Residents can entertain guests in the Pleasant Hill Mansion and Social Clubhouse, fish in one of the lakes, enjoy the Swim and Tennis Club. The  Fitness Center is a state-of-the-art facility complete with cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Governors club real estate ranges in price from the $680,000 to $8,000,000, with average price being $1,680,000,and the average price per square ft being $240.  Search for homes in the Governors Club here       02/24/2008

Marketing Your Home Not all homes are created equal and neither are all REALTORS®. What sets us apart is our attention to the highest level of performance for our clients. It's reported that over 70% of all first inquiries regarding real estate use the Internet. Therefore, we've placed critical importance on the use of both technology and fundamental applications to insure you the most satisfaction throughout the process. They are as follows: Property Flyer - We prepare a professional marketing sales tool including graphics and highlights of your home to distribute to the brokerage community and potential buyers. Multiple Listing Service (MLS) - Information about your home will be included in the Multiple Listing Service, a database of currently available properties accessible by real e... 02/23/2008

The following mortgage insurance companies have issued bulletins announcing a number of eligibility changes going into effect soon.   United Guaranty:  Effective March 10th the following changes will go into effect:DU Expanded Approval Level I and LP Caution 500 Eligible loans with LTV > 95% will be ineligible Pay Option ARM’s with potential negative amortization will be ineligible Non Traditional Credit with LTV > 95% will be ineligible ARMs with first rate adjustment less than 5 years max 95% LTV Does not apply to loans receiving DU Approve/Eligible or LP Accept/EligibleLimited Doc loans:  must have at least 50% of the qualifying income from self-employment.  All non-self-employed income used for qualifying must be documented. SIVA and SISA with LTV > 90% will be ineligible SIVA  mini... 02/22/2008

Brentwood TN Real EstateNever seen a total lunar eclipse? Then look up tonight about 8:45 CST. The partial eclipse will start around 7:30 pm. The entire event will be over by 11 or so and if you miss it it will not come again until December 2010. If the skies are clear you could see varying colors from orange, red, brown or drk gray. Grab the kids and show them too! If you would like to see it clearer, make a family night of it and visit the Adventure Science Center Nashville located off I-65   just North of Brentwood.  Total Lunar Eclipse of February 20, 2008North AmericaOtherEventESTCSTMSTPSTASTGMTGMT+1hGMT+2hPartial Eclipse Begins:08:43 pm 07:43 pm 06:43 pm 05:43 pm 04:43 pm 01:43 am* 02:43 am* 03:43 am* Total Eclipse Begins:10:01 pm 09:01 pm 08:01 pm 07:01 pm 06:01 pm 03:01 am* 04:0... 02/20/2008

  Notice the above 90 day rate history chart. RED is RATES MOVING HIGHER and GREEN is IMPROVEMENT.So as you can see rates on most programs have moved almost .50% higher.  Therefore, buyers looking and not locking a week ago will have significantly higher rates today.  Tomorrow strong reports are coming out, we are hoping they are in our favor to turn the bond market back around. * Information courtesy Tonya Esquibel, WR Starkey, Franklin TN*Vanessa StaletsBrentwood TN Real EstateRE/MAX Elite615-957-6333615-661-4400 02/19/2008

Brentwood TN Real EstateMortgage bond prices fell last week pushing mortgage interest rates significantly higher. Stock strength the beginning of the week hurt mortgage bonds. Stronger than expected retail sales, shocked the market. The weakness was compounded as investor concerns about exposure to mortgage bond risk grew. Fed Chairman Bernanke expressed concerns about economic growth but his remarks did little to help mortgage bonds.For the week, interest rates on government and conventional loans rose by about 1 and 3/4 of a discount point.The consumer price index data Wednesday will be the most important event this week. The Fed minutes, housing starts, and leading economic indicators also have the real potential to cause mortgage interest rate volatility. Be cautious Tuesday as trad... 02/18/2008

 Low Cal Veggie Pasta1 package angel hair pasta cooked al dente 3-4 small baby summer squash sliced small package fresh mushrooms sliced 4 Roma tomatoes large diced Red onion slivered, about 1/4 of a sm onion 4-5 fresh cloves of garlic minced equal parts olive oil and heart smart spread(gives butter taste without it burning,and better for you) 1 small lemon squeezed for juice 1tsp dillweed 1tsp oregano 1tsp basil fresh ground pepper to taste sea salt to taste   Sautee all ingredients to desired doneness. Serve over pasta with fresh grated parm/romano cheese and bread. Can also add chicken or any other meat desired.I like with just the veggies, light and yummy!Vanessa StaletsBrentwood TN Real EstateRE/MAX Elite615-957-6333615-661-4400 02/16/2008

 Brentwood TN Real Estate" Are You Sure This Is The Right House? " When a showing starts with this question it's all downhill from there.Today I was out with buyers looking at homes in Brentwood TN. We were looking in the $250- $300,000 range and had seen a couple fairly nice homes when we suddenly walked in to "Nightmare On Never Going To Sell Street!" I proceeded to walk through this home and with each step it became clearer and clearer, no one was really all that interested in selling this home. Not the agent, or they would have done something about the condition, and certainly not the owner, as it was obvious that even an investment of a $5 can of oven cleaner  or a mop and broom was beyond their scope.  Every toilet was scummy, the trim on the back doors was rotten and had been poo... 02/16/2008

 Brentwood TN Real EstateToday I received a voice mail from a buyer out of state interested in Brentwood TN property and asking me to return his call. I missed the call because I was on the other line with a client, but within 20 minutes or less I was calling him back. We had gotten some of the basics out of the way when he said that several of the agents he had spoken with did not seem very interested in helping him. Why?  Because he was not 100% sure TN was the place for him and if it is it will be 6months or more before he would be ready to purchase. That surprised me a bit as I am always up for establishing client relationships regardless. I asked him how he found me and he told me he did a Google search on Brentwood TN and I was there. I recently moved to page 1 for my search crite... 02/16/2008

Brentwood TN Real EstateJanuary 2008     Closings    Median Price    Average Price   DOM Residential            145       $395,000      $451,792           87 Condominium         28         $174,308       $182,131         36  January 2007  Closings  Median Price Average Price DOM Residential        245        $388,757     $451,494    66 Condominium     32         $157,965      $185,573   35  January 2006  Closings  Median Price Average Price DOM Residential         301       $294,000   $358,305        52 Condominium      24        $181,000    $191,768       46 *Figures Courtesy of WCAR* To break it down, first it says that closings are down approx. 40% for residential transactions from January 2006 to January 2007. However, the median price has risen, where the average selling price is a... 02/13/2008

The City of Brentwood has developed a trail of walking paths and bikeways  throughout the east side of Brentwood. It's not really a secret, it's just that the people who live in Brentwood take if for granted, and the rest of the world doesn't know about it. You are allowed to rollerblade,run,walk,ride bikes, and just enjoy the beautiful countryside. The trails at river park on concord road allow you to walk all the way to Crockett park on Crockett road, and then on the Ravenwood high school, past Moores lane. Search for Brentwood Tn homes for sale here   This posting and the contents written here are the intellectual property and opinions of Larry Brewer of Benchmark Realty. Providing real estate services to clients in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, Williamson County, and ... 02/12/2008

Nashville real estate - One of Brentwoods best kept secrets - Deerwood Arboretum   It's a 27 acre park located on the west side of Brentwood. In 1975, the City of Brentwood purchased farm land to build a waste water treatment plant. The city grew quickly, and the plant was quickly replaced.In 1987 the treatment pits were filled and the land was developed into a nature park. 15 of the 27 acres are in flood plain, and the little harpeth river borders the park for 1/2 mile. The park officially open in 1992 and was named for the the street that accesses it. Deerwood received accreditation as a certified arboretum in 1992. At that time it contained over seventy varieties of native trees.  02/12/2008

Brentwood TN Real EstateWith the current real estate market concerns nation wide, many are afraid to buy, fearing decreasing values. Here in Middle Tennessee, especially Brentwood, the market is stable. Home values are steady and prices are increasing. Why? Middle TN is rich with businesses  and the economy is good. Many large corporations have relocated in TN and many more are slotted to in the coming months/years, bringing fresh infusions of income and buyers. Brentwood TN has the largest per ca pita income in TN and is located in Williamson County; Williamson County, TN Named in Top 20 Richest Counties in America!  Brentwood TN is known for its large lots and upscale family friendly neighborhoods. Brentwood also boasts some of the finest schools in TN! Centrally located, Brentwood is... 02/11/2008