The Williamson County Association of REALTORS announced the sale of homes statistics for Williamson County, TN for the month of February 2009. There were 154 residential and condominium closings reported for the month, according to figures provided by Realtracs, the local multiple listing service (MLS).
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February 2009 |
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| Closings | Media Price | Average Price | DOM | |
| Residential | 141 | $ 385,000 | $ 444,094 | 93 |
| Condominium | 13 | $180,000 | $179,727 | 44 |
Compared to February of 2008, the single family residential closings decreased 14% and the median price remained the same. The average days on market (DOM) for residential homes and condominiums has increased by 16 days. The median is a typical market price where half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less.
The Williamson County Association of REALTORS announced the sale of homes statistics for Williamson County, TN for the month of December 2008. There were 171 residential and condominium closings reported for the month, according to figures provided by Realtracs, the local multiple listing service (MLS).
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December 2008 |
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| Closings | Media Price | Average Price | DOM | |
| Residential | 155 | $ 340,000 | $ 411,406 | 88 |
| Condominium | 16 | $209,500 | $206,448 | 94 |
The numbers for December follow the same trend curve as the prior 3 years. Overall for the year, Williamson County residential closings were down 32% compared to 2007 and the median price remains steady, with only a 4% decrease compared to 2007.
Water heaters, furnances, roofs and other key components of your home should be replaced before they fail, based on their average useful live span (in years) as shown below:
- Exterior painting 5-10 years
- Furnace 15-50 years
- Roof 13-15 years
- Water heater 7-15 years
- Wood Deck Staining 4-7 years
The following maintenance checklist was taken from the February issue of Realtor magazine. This schedule will prevent small problems from turning into big headaches.
Inside tasks:
- Change your furnace filters monthly.
- Drain your water heater at least once a year.
- Check your circuit breakers.
- Watch out for drips on faucets.
Outside tasks:
- Keep water out. Check for water damage each season.
- Inspect your home’s foundation for cracks or gaps.
- Look up to see if your chimney shows signs of weather abuse and to see if your roof has loose shingles or dangling gutters.
January is an ideal time to test your home for radon. The EPA estimates that one in 15 homes in the US has elevated levels of radon. You can’t see, smell or taste radon but if you inhale enough of it, you can get lung cancer. If you use well water, it can even enter your home through water pipes. There are no warning signs of high levels of radon.
The only way to know whether you have elevated levels of radon is to have your home tested. For more information on radon testing, contact Chuck at 615.972.3133 and he will put you in touch with a home inspector who is qualified to perform radon testing.
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