Home sales in Middle Tennessee are up 4.5% for the month of August compared to the same period reported last year.
Compared to 3,961 closings reported in August 2018, there were 4,140 home closings reported in August 2019, according to figures provided by Greater Nashville REALTORS®. The data collected represents 9 Middle Tennessee Counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson.
The median price for a residential single-family home was $315,863, compared to last year’s median price of $305,000. And for condos, it was $232,900 this year, compared to $224,900 last year.
The average number of days on the market for a single-family home was 32 days.
“Homes are selling fast, and at higher prices. If you are looking to navigate our vibrate, local housing market, it is imperative to use a Realtor. More than an app, a Realtor knows the market, knows how to negotiate and adheres to a strict code of ethics, thus ensuring, you the consumer is taken care of,” said Andrew Terrell, Greater Nashville REALTORS® president.
See the full report from Greater Nashville REALTORS® here.
We usually spotlight our favorite local businesses—places that we love and go back to frequently. We haven’t actually been to this month’s local business, but we’ve been dying to check it out and wanted to go ahead and share it with you since this is the perfect time of year to visit!
Courtyard Cinemas on Lebanon Pike in Hermitage was the first place I watched Hocus Pocus and many of my other childhood favorites in the early 90’s. I still have fond memories of going to the theater with both my daycare at the time (Dodson Chapel UMC) and with my grandmother, who always let me visit the concession stand (making her my obvious favorite).
The theater that once anchored the Jackson’s Courtyard shopping center closed and sat empty for 13 years until new owners Ben and Stacey Dixon moved into the space and opened Full Moon Cineplex, a theater focused on classic and mainstream horror films for customers, like themselves, who can’t get enough of them. I don’t think I’ll be able to talk my grandmother into going with me any more, but my 8 and 13 year old sons can’t wait!
The Dixons offer mom-and-pop service, serving and refilling food and drinks themselves. General admission tickets are just $7 for a movie or $22 for movie and dinner, which also includes endless popcorn and soft drinks. A selection of beer is also available. Dinner customers are asked to order their tickets before 2pm on the day of the movie so they know how many to prepare for. The theater offers both traditional movie theater seating as well as dining tables and chairs.
Movies Showing This Fall
Friday, September 6th
Friday, September 13th and Saturday, September 14th
Friday, September 13th and Saturday, September 14th
Friday, September 20th
Saturday, September 21st
Friday, September 27th
Friday, October 4th
Friday, October 11th
Friday, October 18th
Friday, October 25th
Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th
Tuesday, October 29th
Wednesday, October 30th
Thursday, October 31st
Friday, November 1st
Saturday, November 2nd
Nashville’s Longest-Running Haunted Attraction
Nashville’s longest-running haunted attraction, Slaughterhouse, is also now owned by the Dixons and shares the building with the theater and we can’t think of a better pairing for the upcoming season than a horror flick and haunted house! Slaughterhouse will open for the 2019 season on Friday, September 20th from 8-11pm and run through the end of October (hours may vary throughout the season so check before you go).
Available for Private Events
Full Moon Cineplex is available for private and corporate events, film screenings, birthday parties, and weddings. Email [email protected] and [email protected] for more information.
Here are the upcoming Open Houses for residential real estate in Nashville and surrounding areas! If you would like to customize this search to meet your needs, click on “See All Results” at the bottom of this page and modify the search fields on the next page.
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Open House 09/14 at 1PM
1 / 30
$2,249,700
Single Family Home For Sale
Active
4
BED
6
TOTAL BATHS
5,745
SQFT
1027b Battery Lane Nashville, TN 37220 Battery Cove Subdivision
Open House 09/14 at 2PM
1 / 29
$2,222,000
Single Family Home For Sale
Active
6
BED
6
TOTAL BATHS
6,130
SQFT
1806 Terrabrooke Ct, Lot 7 Brentwood, TN 37027 Terrabrooke Subdivision
Skip the Chains: Try These Local Chicken Sandwiches
While Popeye’s and Chick-fil-A are duking it out over who has the best fast-food chicken sandwich, we wanted to share some of our favorite Middle Tennessee restaurants that are sure to have some of the best local chicken sandwiches.
Batter’d and Fried Boston Seafood House
Chicken Sandwich Seasoned Grilled Chicken Breast with choice of Plain, Buffalo or BBQ Sauce, Cheddar, on a Toasted Bun
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast While there’s no description of this sandwich on their lunch menu, this restaurant is one of Middle Tennessee’s best hidden gems and everything we’ve tried here has been delicious.
Website / Address: 189 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Smoked Chicken Hickory-smoked pulled chicken topped with HoneyFire Original Sauce and served on a toasted bun; plus two sides of your choice
Alabama Slammer Hickory-smoked pulled chicken plus signature candied bacon, topped with HoneyFire Original Sauce & HoneyFire Alabama White sauce and served on a toasted bun; plus two sides of your choice
Website / Address: 8127 Sawyer Brown Road, Suite 304, Nashville, TN 37221
Hugh-Baby’s
Fried Chicken Sandwich Crispy, Hand-breaded Fried Chicken topped with Pickles and Comeback Sauce
Website / Locations on Charlotte Ave, West End, and in Berry Hill
Hot Chicken Po’ Boy Hot chicken on a French baguette with tomato, lettuce, pickles, served with fries or piggy chips and white bbq sauce
Hot Chicken Cuban Sandwich Hot chicken, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, yellow mustard, and chimichurri on buttered and pressed french bread, served with piggy chips or fries
Hot Chicken and Cheddar Hot chicken, extra sharp cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and dill pickle on a grilled brioche bun with ranch dressing, served with piggy chips or fries
Website / Locations in Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Donelson
Pepperfire
Hot Chicken Sandwich Tenders, lettuce, tomato, and blue cheese
Tender Royale Deep-fried “grilled” cheese with Pepperjack and topped with 3 chicken tenders
Apple Jack A Tender Royale topped with sweet apples
While it’s not exactly a chicken sandwich, this list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Biscuit Love’s East Nasty buttermilk biscuit with a fried, boneless chicken thigh, aged cheddar, and sausage gravy since it’s been named the “Best Sandwich in America!”
The Pumpkin Spice Latte released earlier this week and you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily caffeine fix, but that small expense can add up to a big number – fast!
Saving for a down payment takes a little discipline, so limiting your extra purchases (like a latte a day from your favorite coffee shop) will help you get there faster.
The 20% Down Payment Myth
Depending on where you live, putting away just a small amount each day will get you to the down payment you may need for homeownership faster than you think. Traditionally speaking, the rule of thumb has been to put 20% down, but in many cases, it’s not necessary. In some instances, buyers may qualify for a 5%, 3.5%, or even a 0% minimum down payment. According to this NAR survey in 2018, first-time homebuyers typically pay about 7% of the sales price.
In the example below, we calculated how much a potential buyer would need to save each day for the next 5 years to make a 5% down payment on a median-priced home in several U.S. cities and how many Grande Pumpkin Spice Lattes (at $4.95/each, plus tax) that equates to.
Ask a Lender
To find out exactly how much you’d need to save, you’d need to contact a lender and discuss your specific goals and financial circumstances. We know several who would be happy to help!
