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Nashville's January home sales break record

Getahn Ward , USA TODAY NETWORK – TennesseePublished 2:51 p.m. CT Feb. 7, 2017 | Updated 3:49 p.m. CT Feb. 7, 2017

Median home price rose nearly 8 percent last month, but low inventory remains a concern.

The new year, however, also started with inventory remaining a concern. The number of single-family homes on the market at the end of last month was down 10.5 percent from a year ago based on trade group Greater Nashville Realtors' tracking. That's a 2.8-month supply that reflects a seller's market.

A mild winter so far likely helped to lift January home sales and also could be a factor in sales pending at the end of last month being up 25 percent from a year ago. "Punxsutawney Phil might have seen his shadow, suggesting six more weeks before we see spring weather, but our data indicates our market may enter the spring selling season sooner," said Greater Nashville Realtors' President Scott Troxel.

Troxel said local Realtors are watching for potential impact of new U.S. President Trump's suspension of the erstwhile Obama administration's 25-basis point reduction of mortgage interest premiums on Federal Housing Administration loans before it took effect. "Many first-time and low- to moderate-income buyers look to FHA loans as part of their path to homeownership," Troxel added. "Realtors are letting the administration know both the importance and impact of FHA loans on the housing market.”

The median residential price for a Nashville area single-family home in January was $261,500, up 7.8 percent from that same a month last year. The median condo price increased 2.5 percent to $184,350.

Despite declining 10.5 percent year-over-year, the inventory of 6,687 single-family homes at the end of January was down less than a percent from last year's end. On average, homes sold last month spent 57 days on the market. The 2,755 sales pending at the end of January compared to 2,212 a year ago.

A separate tracking by the Williamson County Association of Realtors showed a record 332 closed home sales for January, up 2 percent from a year ago. The median sales price for a single-family home rose 6 percent to $445,627 last month, marking the 11th consecutive month of topping $400,000.

Reach Getahn Ward at gward@tennessean.com or 615-726-5968 and on Twitter @getahn.

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Nashville’s record reappraisal: Where have property values soared most?

Joey Garrison , USA Today Network - TennesseePublished 10:00 p.m. CT Feb. 6, 2017 | Updated 10:41 p.m. CT Feb. 6, 2017

Davidson County Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite explains the upcoming reappraisal process and skyrocketing home values. Joey Garrison / The Tennessean

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It’s a hard sell: We’re not raising your property taxes, but by the way, many of you will be paying higher taxes.

That’s the delicate message coming from Mayor Megan Barry and Davidson County Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite as they prepare Nashvillians for a reappraisal in April when property values in the county are poised to increase on average by a record 34.5 percent.

This year's historically high appreciation — expected for some time now — is the byproduct of a booming city that has attracted young families and development to neighborhoods that were once neglected.

It’s good news for Nashville homeowners who have made money on their purchases. But some, particularly in rapidly changing areas, could be in for a surprise when they see their tax bills.

“This year is key. This year is major,” Wilhoite told a dozen or so Nashvillans at a community meeting at Edgehill last week. “And we want to make sure that you are informed of the options available to you.”

Nashville property values increasing at ‘historic’ clip

Nashville's long-dormant Dickerson Pike on cusp of growth

In blue-collar neighborhoods near The Fairgrounds Nashville and Nolensville Pike such as Woodbine, appreciation has skyrocketed by an estimated average of 57 percent since 2013. That leads the entire city. Next is East Nashville communities west of Gallatin Pike such as Cleveland Park, McFerrin Park and East Hill, where values have soared on average by 50 percent.

Parts of downtown, Germantown, Salemtown, East Nashville’s Inglewood and The Nations in West Nashville — also gentrifying neighborhoods — have seen property values spike by an average of nearly 50 percent. Even South Nashville suburban neighborhoods near Edmondson Pike and Haywood Lane — not considered development hot spots — have seen increases of 46 percent.

In fact, all 35 Metro Council districts across Davidson County have seen property values jump by at minimum an average of 24 percent. The smallest bounce is Goodlettsville.

The figures are as of Dec. 1, but they’re expected to stay about the same when the final proposed reappraisal notices are mailed in April. County reappraisals in Tennessee occur every four years. The current record for Nashville is a 33 percent jump from 1993 to 1997.

 

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Long-awaited Charlotte Ave. project set to begin

Jan 27, 2017, 7:48am CST

 

A long-awaited redevelopment project that would transform one of the most recognizable buildings along Nashville’s booming Charlotte Avenue corridor is set to begin in two weeks.

Nashville Post reports that a full-scale overhaul of the interior of the L&L Restaurant Equipment property will begin in early February. The work will turn the sprawling 55,000-square-foot building into a huge food court and marketplace. The project is also set to include some office space. Owner Tamay Ozari has previously compared the project to New York City’s Chelsea Market.

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The project was revealed a year ago, when it was called the Factory of Nashville. The Post reports that the project is now known as Factory Marketplace.

 

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Ryman plots huge water park at Opryland

 

Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. is moving ahead with plans for an expansive indoor and outdoor water park that would connect to its Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.

As designed, a three-story building would include "multiple water-based attractions" including an array of slides and an outdoor wave pool with beaches. Several food-and-beverage outlets are planned as part of the complex, which would consume a large parking lot at the north end of the resort.

That information comes from newly issued bid documents obtained by the Nashville Business Journal, which disclose that Ryman Hospitality (NYSE: RHP) has selected Nashville contractor D.F. Chase Inc. to lead construction of the proposed project. Bids from subcontractors are due Feb. 9, according to the documents.

The following is an excerpt from the bid documents that describes plans in more detail:

Metro records show that on behalf of Ryman Hospitality, Nashville engineering company Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon has applied for a stormwater grading permit. The permit, which is pending, describes the scope of work as an "indoor and outdoor water park." Metro records indicate that an on-site inspection is scheduled for Feb. 27.

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Nashville will be hottest real estate market in country for 2017 according to Zillow

by Adrian Mojica

Thursday, January 5th 2017

Music City ranked the hottest real estate market in the country for 2017. PHOTO: MGN

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--It's no surprise Nashville is a booming city in terms of population growth. That growth has translated into Music City being ranked the hottest real estate market in the country for 2017.

The real estate and rental marketplace company Zillow predicts Nashville will be the hottest market thanks to being a major center for healthcare employment and the draw for those in the music industry. Markets were selected by examining the fastest-rising home values, unemployment rates, and strong income growth.

Homes in the Metro Nashville area are expected to appreciate by 4.3% this year, while income growth is expected to rise by 1.1% and the unemployment rate to sit at 4 percent.

Nashville isn't the only Tennessee city to make the list. Knoxville came in at number seven with a forecasted home appreciation of 4.4% with an income growth of 1.1 percent. The unemployment rate forecast was higher than Nashville, coming in at 4.7 percent.

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Williamson builders hustled to keep pace with buyers in 2016

Bill Lewis , For The Tennessean8:04 a.m. CT Jan. 2, 2017

The sounds of hammers and saws could be heard throughout Williamson County the past year as home builders, trying to keep pace with the growing population, sought approval to build more than 2,400 new single-family houses.

"Williamson County is one of the top five growth counties in the United States," said David McGowan, president of Regent Homes.

That growth is driven by families relocating in order to send their children to Williamson County's highly rated schools and professionals attracted by corporate office jobs in Cool Springs, he said.

One recent example is the decision by CKE, the parent company of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant chains, to move its operations from California and St. Louis to Cool Springs, where it will employ more than 120 people in a new headquarters operation.

Many employers are moving to Williamson County for the same reasons, said McGowan.

"They are moving here for (lower) taxes and the quality of life," he said.

By late December, builders had received approval for construction of 2,435 new homes in Williamson County's cities and unincorporated areas. That number is likely to increase as final figures are tabulated.

Franklin, for example, issued building permits for 678 homes through the end of November. That number could grow when December is added to it.

Spring Hill approved 652 building permits through November. That was more than in all of 2015, when the city issued 576 permits.

There were 259 home building permits issued in Nolensville, 185 in Thompson's Station and 77 in Fairview. Brentwood approved 163 housing starts. In the unincorporated areas of the county, 421 homes were approved for construction.

Those unincorporated areas include College Grove, where The Grove and Hideaway at Arrington luxury golf communities are located and where The Jones Co. is building in the Falls Grove community. Those areas also include Arrington, where the Kings' Chapel gated community is located.

"We've had a really big year," said Spring Hill spokesman Jamie Page. "It exceeded last year, and last year was a really big year," with 576 permits.

John Maher Builders, one of the most active home builders in the area, is building homes in a new phase of the Wade's Grove subdivision and in Spring Hill Place.

"Spring Hill is desirable for many reasons, including affordability, safe communities, convenient shopping and proximity to Nashville and other locations such as Franklin and Columbia," said John Maher, founder of the company.

Buyers include first-time homeowners, retirees, people relocating from out of state and others, said Maher.

Fairview is attracting increasing attention from home builders. The city approved construction of 77 homes through late December. That was more than in all of 2015, when 60 permits were approved. In 2014, builders sought permission for 39 homes.

"It's been a good year," said Sharon Hall, the city's codes clerk. "We had 20 in September, and we've never had that number."

Large builders in the city include The Jones Co., which developed the Heartland Reserve subdivision, and Ole South, which is active in the Deer Valley Downs and Western Woods neighborhoods.

In Franklin, Celebration Homes has been especially active in the Berry Farms master planned community, located along the I-65 growth corridor.

"Berry Farms is becoming the new hidden gem of Franklin," said Celebration Homes President Randall Smith.

Values are rising along with the number of homes built, he said.

"Where we had home sales when we started in 2013 in the upper $300,000s we now have luxury residences in the $500,000s to over $800,000. Several larger estate homes are planned soon that will be near $1 million," offered by Celebration Homes and Ford Custom Homes, said Smith.

In Berry Farms, Regent Homes offers townhomes and Town Center condos starting around $250,000. In Westhaven, the company is building condos with prices starting at $352,720.

Regent is building homes in Nolensville in the Brittain Downs, Burkitt Village, Eulas Glen and Sherwood Green Estates subdivisions; in Franklin in the Lockwood Glen neighborhood and in Spring Hill in the Shirebrook neighborhood.

Demand was consistently strong throughout 2016.

"Normally you expect December to be slow, but we'll have 35 sales," said McGowan. "It's extremely strong."

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