Kennesaw Farms Clubhouse Set to Open May 6!

The much anticipated Derby Club is set to open May 6th with a Ribbon Cutting by both the Gallatin & Hendersonville Chambers at 5:00p.m. The almost 5,000sf clubhouse features vaulted ceilings with gorgeous exposed cedar beams, two floor to ceiling stone fireplaces, large prep kitchen, future exercise room, large pool and sunbathing deck, lavish landscaping and much, much more! We are very excited to have this remarkable facility open this season to the home owners of Kennesaw Farms and look forward to many great parties and community events this year!

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! We hope you wore your green. Check out some great St. Patrick's day recipes...http://www.foodnetwork.com/st-patricks-day/package/index.html.

For the Dishwasher's Sake, Go Easy on the Detergent

Yahoo! Finance - Business Finance, Stock Market, Quotes, News

I've been writing on some weighty topics lately — too little money, too many choices, too few jobs. It's time, I decided, to move on to some questions that haunt me almost every day.

How much soap should I put in my washing machine and dishwasher?

Do I need to do more for my dryer than clean that little pull–out lint catcher?

Should I rinse my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

Most of us learned how to use a washing machine or dishwasher in our parents' house many years ago and haven't really changed our methods, even though most appliances have evolved radically since then. We rarely, if ever, read the manuals when we buy a new one or glance through the instructions on the box of detergent or bottle of dishwashing liquid...

Nashville home sales edge up for fifth month | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

Nashville home sales edge up for fifth month | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

...But February, with 1,232 single-family homes and condos sold, still marked the fifth straight month of rising sales, a possible sign that a slow but steady housing recovery could continue here...

Fewer Home Sellers Cut Asking Prices for Homes in January 2010 | RISMedia

Fewer Home Sellers Cut Asking Prices for Homes in January 2010 | RISMedia

RISMEDIA, February 12, 2010—Just over 40% of available homes for sale had reduced prices in January 2010, compared with 44% in December 2009, according to a monthly survey of home listings in 27 markets conducted by the national real estate brokerage ZipRealty.

With fewer reduced price homes available in January, sellers were able to ask for their original list prices, rather than cut them to attract buyers.

“Sellers are taking a realistic look at current market conditions before listing their homes,” said ZipRealty CEO Pat Lashinsky. “We have a lot fewer homes for sale right now than we did last year, and we are seeing more sellers sticking to their original list prices, rather than cutting them to try to attract buyers.”

House Match: Downsizing to the Right Fit : HGTV FrontDoor Real Estate

House Match: Downsizing to the Right Fit
When life happens and you've got too much house, it's time to think simpler

By Geoff Williams and Annalisa Burgos, FrontDoor.com | Published: 10/13/2009

It seems like only yesterday you were having your first child and setting up a home for a growing family. Fast forward to today, when your youngest calls to say she's found the perfect apartment and that the chair from the family room would really fit into her new living room. Your downsizing journey has officially begun.

It's safe to say homeowners typically don't daydream about buying a smaller home. But minimal maintenance is definitely an upside to not living large. After all, the time and money you used to spend on cleaning and upkeep can now go toward fun things. That's why some people see downsizing as a step forward, not backward. If you're thinking less space is the place, you're not alone....

House Match: Downsizing to the Right Fit : HGTV FrontDoor Real Estate

Interstate 40 in Tennessee voted best highway in the US | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

Interstate 40 in Tennessee voted best highway in the US | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

NASHVILLE — Over-the-road truckers have voted Interstate 40 in Tennessee the best stretch of highway in the country.

It's the fourth straight year the section has been so honored in a survey of truck owners and operators by Overdrive Magazine.

Criteria included road quality, smoothness of the riding surface, road markings and construction detour availability. More than 300 truck drivers were surveyed.

Additionally, Tennessee roads overall were rated third best in the country for the 11th straight year.

Economy Grows At Fastest Pace Since 2003 - Money News Story - WSMV Nashville

Economy Grows At Fastest Pace Since 2003 - Money News Story - WSMV Nashville

Report Strongest Evidence So Far That Recession Has Ended...


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Hendersonville Chamber

Last week we hosted an after hours party for our local Hendersonville Chamber. We invited everyone to celebrate with us our new move to the Baber House at Kennesaw Farms and to tour our new space. Chef Christoper's catered the event and the food, drinks and company was amazing! Thank you to everyone who was able to join us.

Middle TN home sales gains spark optimism | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

Middle TN home sales gains spark optimism | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

...Middle Tennessee home sales rose by more than 13 percent in December compared to a year earlier. And the median home price as reported by the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors has stopped falling, leveling off at $164,000 for the month, another positive sign...

...Sumner County was one of the most resilient in terms of median home values, falling less than 3 percent over the past three years. That's because home prices were relatively affordable compared to other suburban counties such as Williamson and Wilson, and the schools have a good reputation, said Aretha Mims, the president of the Sumner Association of Realtors. The median home price in Sumner County was $175,000 last year...