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For Sale: 5BR/3.5BA Single Family House in Franklin, TN, $489,000

For Sale: 5BR/3.5BA Single Family House in Franklin, TN, $489,000

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OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 8/9

Livin' La Vida Loco

Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal state of emergency yesterday for the state of California as they begin to issue IOU’s to pay bills today. He did provide some reassurance however by saying, ”We will make those payments. We are responsible.” I don’t have to be a former Southern California resident to see the stupidity of that statement. We are so responsible that we have to begin to issuing IOUs to pay our bills but we will make the payments because we are responsible. WHAT? Are you kidding me?

I think I might just try that method myself. In fact I think I will mail Chase bank an IOU for my mortgage payment today and on the memo portion write courtesy of Arnold & the state of CA. I do not hold one person or party responsible for the situation CA finds itself in but how can a state as large as that collecting as much revenue and taxes as they do find themselves in this situation. What are they spending the money on? Certainly not roads, because as any CA resident will testify the 405 & 101 freeways are some of the worst in the country. What about those shovel ready jobs, Mr. Obama? I’m sure CA could certainly use some of those right now. CA is also obviously not spending on schools because students are now faced with finding alternative means to pay for their education. It must be healthcare…but I’m sure after President Obama’s universal healthcare program comes through CA can get back to the business of being fiscally responsible.

Leaving CA a few years ago was a tough decision because let’s face it, everything pretty much starts in CA but after seeing what has happened to the real estate market out there combined with the bloated state government I am so glad I did move when I did. I can’ t imagine paying over $10K a year in property taxes alone and paying state taxes only to receive an IOU in the mail for my refund how angry I would be.

Way to go CA! Thanks for setting the bar so high!

Michael Jackson

This week we lost an influential musical talent. To my generation it is the equivalent of the day Elvis died. Music lover or not, there can be no denying the influence Michael Jackson had on musicians today. There is an old saying about the highest form of flattery is imitation. Michael Jackson was definitely imitated but never duplicated.

The really disappointing news is that during the last part of his life his physical appearance made it much easier for people to form negative opinions about him and his involvement with children. I personally went through my own struggle with believing his innocence versus guilt as well. In this country a man is innocent until proven guilty and although we all like to think we adhere to that standard, unfortunately, we do not. However, in the end, Michael Jackson was proven innocent.

I look back now at the beginning of his career and I have re-visited his musical legacy this past week and I find it really hard to believe that anyone can have such duplicity by ever being guilty of harming a child and by having the child like innocence to write some of the most beautiful songs ever written. People forget things like USA for Africa and Heal the World and The Earth Song. Can a man the world convicted based on his unique and strange behavior and features be one to harm another child and yet have the mindset to help children. Think back to his Neverland Ranch. He had that built for children that were sick. Less we forget he himself never got to experience a childhood and it really became clear to me when his own father during the BET awards was more interested in posturing and promoting his new record label rather than mourn the loss of his greatest achievement, his son? Ponder that.

At least now in death, maybe Michael Jackson can achieve some peace after all. RIP MJ!

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$127,900
The Seller is very motivated AND READY TO MOVE...

This well cared for home is located in a small pocket of homes located only minutes from Hickory Hollow Mall. Home is situated in cul de sac so no pass through traffic. New wood laminate floors were recently installed, new kitchen floors were also installed, new paint on trim, doors, and bedrooms. Double tiered wood deck off kitchen also features wooden fence for privacy. Living Room features vaulted ceilings and great fireplace for added ambience. The spacious kitchen is plenty spacious and with kitchen bartop there is plenty of counter space.

GREAT STARTER HOME WITH GREAT NEW PRICE!

Reactive vs. Proactive

I attended a luncheon hosted by Williamson County Association of Realtors today. Senator Corker was scheduled to discuss the housing market, the economy, and of course the economic stimulus package.

Although I enjoyed the meeting, I left feeling many of the questions people have about the state of our economy, our local housing market, and of course the economic stimulus package were left unanswered.

Senator Corker is not a supporter of the economic bill that was passed and has been very vocal about it. Many people today were in complete agreement with him. Besides talking about the stimulus bill and how the state of Tennessee is a well managed state and will be the recipient of over $4 Billion dollars, even though according to many published reports we only need $900 Million. Basically, over the next two years many states will receive, some much needed funds. What will the use of these funds stimulate? According to Corker, not much! To top it off, in 24 months when those funds are used up, states will face another crisis.

My question is this? Why can't we focus our efforts on getting the real estate market moving again? It seems as though the politicians in Washington will continue to use those canned responses like "reaching across the isle" and lenders will continue to only speak to you when you are past due on your mortgage, and the media will continue to wag the dog. When will we as private citizens realize Washington is NOT going to help us in any way and no amount of money spent will change that.

The politicians in Washington who seem so concerned about passing the burden of the largest amount of debt in history (since the Great Depression - thought I would throw that in for good measure) sure are eager and quick to spend the same money they complain about leaving to our children's grandchildren. Do the math people! The most ridiculous and over simplified answer that many politicians couldn't even seem to pay attention to is that the $789 Billion dollar Stimulus package could pay off EVERY SINGLE mortgage in the U.S. How about Stimulating the economy that way?

Better yet, why not focus your efforts on the people who haven't bought a home or those who are sitting on the fence but are simply afraid because every day they turn on the TV someone is saying phrases like the stock market PLUNGED again today or the GREATEST SINGLE WORST economic problem since the Great Depression. If everyone would just settle down, stop watching the news, and get out and just live their lives, which means spending money on groceries, buying gas, eating out once in awhile, buying cars, and of course buying a home we would all be better off!

I'm not betting on any politician certainly not the ones in Washington!

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Inauguration Day!

I have been MIA for months...in case you missed me, I have been in hibernation. Today I came out of my warm den to catch a glimpse of the inaugural event and must say I am pledging to do my part. I don't really think I bought into the pomp and circumstance but I do feel somewhat optimistic about the "change" that has been talked about for months. Hopefully tomorrow I won't wake up with a love hangover.