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Magnolia Vale in Brentwood, Tennessee Remains A Solid Real Estate Investment!

Location, Location, Location- The review of sold data in Magnolia Vale from January 2004 through April 30, 2009 reveals the strength of living in one of Brentwood, Tennessee’s premier neighborhoods has held its value through the recent real estate market correction. 

brent Magnolia Vale is a subdivision of higher-end custom-built homes positioned on acre lots with the investment ranging from the high $800K through $1.5M in general.  This quite neighborhood is nestled among gentle and serene landscape.  To visit this neighborhood you would exit I65 south; exit Concord Road east; Turn left at Sunset Road; Through Bonbrook into Magnolia Vale.

Attached is the link to view the details per year including the current listings available to the consumer.  Please visit 2004.043009 Magnolia Vale Data Report.

May 1, 2009 Posted by | Nashville, real estate, relocation, tennessee | , , , , | Leave a Comment

Overall Crime Decreases – Nashville Stats by Zip Code – 2007.2008

2008_annual_ucr_by_zipcode

May 1, 2009 Posted by | Nashville, real estate, security | , , , | Leave a Comment

Burglars Go Shopping While You’re On Vacation!

beachPICTURE THIS  You and your family are returning from a fun-filled vacation, ready to unpack and update the photo album. Only when you get home, you find the front door open, the back window broken, and valuables missing from all over the house, including your “clever” hiding places in the dresser drawer and in the back of the freezer. You’re not alone. Each year, nearly 5 million families become victims of household burglary, often while they’ve been away on vacation.

YOUR HOME SENDS SIGNALS  According to the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), there are some simple steps you can take to make your home less attractive to would-be burglars. The best way is to combine the list of ideas below with a professionally installed and monitored electronic security alarm system in your home. Before you leave on your trip, pack your sunblock and be sure to:

  • Get a trusted friend or relative to “house sit.” Or, make sure your neighbors know your plans.
  • Have a neighbor pick up your newspapers and your mail for you daily.
  • Lock all doors and windows, and secure the garage door.
  • Leave a car parked in the driveway, or ask a neighbor to park in your driveway.
  • Leave a house key — and a number where you can be reached — with a trusted friend or neighbor.
  • Use timers to turn lights on and off at certain times, altering lighting patterns, to create an occupied look.
  • Leave drapes and shades open as normal. (Closed blinds during the day are a sure sign of an empty house, plus they allow a burglar to attend to his business unseen by neighbors.)
  • Arrange to have your lawn mowed.
  • Be sure your trees and hedges have been trimmed. This gives burglars fewer places to hide.
  • Replace any burned-out lights in your yard. Consider upgrading outdoor light fixtures with devices that have built-in motion detectors, which turn on the lights whenever anyone walks past.

ELECTRONIC SECURITY  An electronic security system adds a barrier of protection to your home that is unparalleled. The NBFAA recommends that consumers purchase systems from its members. NBFAA members are exposed to training, certification and information that sets them apart from the rest. The association recommends calling at least three companies before selecting an installer. Prices will vary, based on the level of protection and type of technology used, so be sure to compare apples-to-apples bids on similar systems. Don’t forget to factor in monthly monitoring charges.

May 1, 2009 Posted by | home maintenance, real estate, security, tennessee | , , , | Leave a Comment

   

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