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The Paddocks of Mt Juliet – Walmart NOW OPEN!!

Everyone living in Mt. Juliet have certainly seen the buzz surrounding The Paddocks of Mt. Juliet and experienced first hand the wonderful new store opening of Lowe’s a couple of months ago. Well, I am happy to report that Wal-Mart has just opened their doors today! Read more

Nashville’s Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure 2009 in Brentwood TN

Just finished a 5k race this morning that’s very near and dear to my heart. I started running the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure in Nashville several years ago when one of my best friends, Hannah, at 27 years old found out she had breast cancer. She is a survivor after having gone through a double mastectomy and lots of chemo and radiation thankfully. And since then, Breast cancer has found its way to another very dear friend at age 29, Sarah, who I am happy to say is also a survivor but a high school friend of mine wasn’t so fortunate. Breast cancer made it’s way through Jennifer’s body and we lost her just a few months ago at age 36. I guess the reason I am saying all of this is so that young women are aware of the potential threat of breast cancer in their own lives. It seems to be finding it’s way to young women in higher numbers these days, so if you’re a woman reading this at any age, please make sure you are doing monthly self examinations and don’t skip out on your annual visit to the doc.

Please support breast cancer awareness non-profit research and treatment organizations. Your contributions really do make a difference.

 

314 Five Oaks Blvd, Lebanon TN 37087 MLS# 1071238 Update: LEASED

Running for the kids at the Country Music Marathon

I have never really been a “real” runner.  I mean I ran in high school (the 400 or 1/4 mile, a long sprint) and spring forward 20 years, I have been running for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer awareness and the search for a cure (a 5K run which is about 3 miles and everything I can do to get to the finish line every year) but I never REALLY thought I would run long distance…. until Darbi.  My teammate and partner in crime (not really, just a figure of speech, work with me here people) Darbi Bolton convinced me in December to join Team Rio (the team that Marty Roe and Jimmy Olander of Diamond Rio formed) and run for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee.  When I said yes I really had no idea what I was up against.  13.1 miles.  What in the world was I thinking???  The first cold Saturday morning we ran early in January was an “easy” 2 miler. Gahhhhhhh! I barely made it.  The next week was 2.5 miles.  Gasp! Choke! Gasp! I need a respirator! …But somehow I made it.  The next week was 3 miles, again, not sure how, but I did it. This went on for months and was going great until a brisk cool morning in early March for a 6 mile run in the gorgeous but all hills Percy Warner Park that starts at the dead end of Belle Meade Boulevard (unbelievable scenery, trust me, just go there and take a walk sometime).  I was about 4 miles into it when I felt something weird in my knee.  Keep in mind my knees aren’t the best and always bothered me when I ran anyway but this felt a little different.  I made it to the end and was sore but walking.  We were to do a 5 mile run the next day and my buddy Darbi and I decided to keep it flat and ran the Maryland Farms area in Brentwood.  She had been experiencing some discomfort in her hip and was really feeling the knee and by the time we finished, both of us were down.  I had chipped some cartilage in my knee from the arthritis and developed a bursa and she had a stres fracture in her hip.  To come that far only to find out that we possibly wouldn’t be able to complete the race was crushing.  She was in physical therapy and I was on rest.  I rested for two weeks and ice was my best friend when I started feeling like Super Woman so I threw on a knee brace and off I went on a grueling 8 miler in the pouring rain in 38 degree weather. Not the best choice in hindsight.  I finished but it set me back another 3 weeks and a trip to the Sports Med Ortho for a check-up resulted in a nasty and painful cortisone shot.  Those extra 3 weeks I was off was mentally torturous.  Everyone was passing me up, would I be able to catch up?  The first trial was the dreaded hill training of Percy Warner. It was 7.5 miles of pure determination… and I did it!!!  And guess what? The next week I was back with the team…. at Percy Warner AGAIN!  This time it was 12.47 miles of exhilaration! I breezed through it!  I could have gone another few miles with no problems!  This was two weeks ago.  The next week, Darbi got the okay from her doc t get back on the trail, and boy did she!  With over a month and a half completely off running she bounced back with our 6 miler at the Stone Hollow Dam in Hermitage.  Another great run that meanders along the river and she did it with force!

Well, it’s now ONE WHOLE DAYuntil the race. That’s right, the race is tomorrow morning and it’s consumed my nearly every thought (That’s right, Holly White has hardly thought about real estate AT ALL today!).  I could barely sleep last night and have had to stop writing this twelve times so that I could bounce around because the thought of that finish line is making my heart want to come right out of my chest.

And the best news is both Darbi and I met our goals for fund-raising for Big Brothers Big Sisters so every step will be for them tomorrow…okay that’s a lie, some of them will be for me too.

UPDATE:

I should have updated this sooner, but well, I digressed for a month (selling real estate is busy business!).

I FINISHED!!  That’s right I made it to the finish line and it was one of the biggest personal challenges on my life.  I got tripped about 1 minute after this photo was taken (about 9 miles into it) and twisted my ankle and then the pain in the knees kicked in.  Those little boogers blew up like balloons!  Those last 4 miles were the toughest I have ever run.

I was going to keep on running and do another couple half’s this year but I think I am going to preserve my knees for the kids again next year.  I don’t want to chance not being able to do it.  Swimming is sounding like a pretty good alternate sport right now…

Amazing former Grand Old Opry Home of The Stars Tour Home! $399,900 SOLD for $393,000!!

Brentwood Luxury Estate – 8730 Square Feet SOLD for $1,170,000

With a spectacular +/-1 acre setting this Brentwood Tennessee Luxury Estate is sure to impress even the most discerning buyer. 8,730 of the finest quality square feet that you will find in the Nashville and Brentw00d areas. Heated pool is encompassed by outdoor living areas on two levels. This home has featured over $250K in recent upgrades and renovations including a brand new designer chef’s kitchen with all top of the line DCS appliances. The first floor features the master suite wing with a walkout to one of the balconies and an oversized walk-in closet nearly as big as the master bedroom itself! All new highest grade carpet is protecting the gleaming hardwoods underneath and can easily be pulled up. Four additional bedrooms on the second level are all oversized with three full baths on the second level. The walk-out daylight lower level features an exercise room, nearly full kitchen, and a living room and huge office separated by stacked stone see through fireplace. The backyard is as peaceful as you will find in Brentwood with nearly all of it’s 1 acre fenced with wrought iron. The 3 car garage features Garage Masters flooring and work unit.

• 8730 Square feet
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Full Baths and 1 Half Bath
• Daylight Walk-Out Lower Level
• Formal Dining Room
• Formal Study
• Master Suite with Jetted Tub and Oversized Walk-In Closet
• Grand Foyer
• Grand Room
• Family Room
• New Kitchen with DCS Appliances
• 3 Car Garage features Garage Masters Floor and Work Unit
• Heated Pool
• 2 level Outdoor living area with Arbors
• Brentwood High School
• Nearly 1 Acre Lot

Don’t let the summer pass you by without being able to enjoy all that this exquisite estate has to offer. Schedule a showing today with Holly at 615-668-6228 or holly@nashvillehomes.org.

Mount Juliet – Gorgeous All Brick home in Stonehollow

Loft Living At It’s Best! East Nashville near Five Points

You know, I’ve always loved the East Nashville charm from day one. With it’s wonderful food, eclectic shops, bars and locals, I’ve always been attracted to the “outdoor living” that seems to be a big part of the area. On any given night, you can stroll through the blocks of East Nashville and find runners, walkers, pups on leashes, people on bikes soaking up the evening sun or groups gathered together for their favorite meal at their absolute favorite restaurant. For a lack of better words (and “cheesy” words, at that), it’s almost like your living space has doubled to both indoor AND outdoor if you are lucky enough to live in East Nashville. Quite a bang for your buck, huh?

If you aren’t familiar with the East Nashville area, you might now be thinking, “Ok, so, I’ve got this great atmosphere…but, am I going to have to settle for an old home just to live there?” That answer is simply, “No!” Not only are there tons and tons of renovated homes from the 1900’s – 1940’s, but, sprinkled among these developments, you will find new modern condos and lofts for sale, most of which have square footage equal to a single family home! Don’t believe me? Here’s my favorite example…

Located directly off of Woodland Street, one of the most infamous streets comprising East Nashville, and literally next door to a large public park and the much-desired area known as “Five Points,” you will find a development called “City View Lofts.” This small, modern, posh development includes gated security with cameras placed throughout the grounds, an elevator for easy access and private and assigned parking (yes, even assigned guest parking too!). And that’s just the exterior! On the inside, you’ve got anything you could ever dream of…stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, even a fire place, bathrooms and over-sized closets built for two, a huge balcony overlooking some of the best scenery in town, vaulted ceilings, upgraded counter tops in both the kitchen and bathroom, exposed metal ductwork for that highly sought after industrial feel, recessed lighting…all in over 1,000 square feet for an unbelievable price in the $220k’s! Believe it or not, they’re even so popular that there are only two for sale as of the writing of this article… talk about a big demand!

So, with all that said and my rambling coming to an end, the point of my story is this: the place of your dreams is just around the bend at City View Lofts…you will not be disappointed! Give me a shout for more information…and, remember, I’m here to help and to make your life easier at no additional cost! Can it get any better?

Live happy, friends!!

For a list of currently available Cityview Lofts, click HERE.

How to make a seller’s home STAND OUT

In many real estate markets, the biggest problem sellers face is simply a bigger than normal inventory. That means a seller’s big challenge today is figuring out how to STAND OUT amidst all those other homes buyers can look at. Sellers need to act like they’re in competition with every other home for sale in the area. Because they are. As always, what matters are location, condition and price. Read more

Lofts on Eighth near Belmont Waverly Nashville

Lofts on Eighth!!

So, it seems lately that I’ve seen just about everything there is to see in downtown Nashville when it comes to the condo market these days and, wow, is there quite a bit to offer!! Read more

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