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Clarksville, Tennessee Real Estate Is Strong!

Clarksville is a beautiful city in Northwest Middle Tennessee.  I know you've heard of it, that is if you've been listening to the news lately.  Of course, the media likes to paint the terrible picture of the housing markets, but Clarksville is one to brag about.  Or at least I do.  Just this week, Clarksville was on the news again!  Did you know it's the 10th fastest growing city in the U.S.  The entire United States of America, and Clarksville is number 10.  Well, I want to take a moment and let you know what is contributing to this growth. And, to say thank you to everyone that reads this blog.  Without you, we would not be here.

 According to the MLS in 2006, Clarksville-Montgomery County had a record setting year.

• There were 4,127 closed residential homes
• With an average sales price of $137,083
• This is coming from an estimated population of 144,000 plus

Comparing 2006 to 2007.

• In 2007, Clarksville-Montgomery County had 4,226 closed residential homes
• With an average sales price of $144,078

Steady growth in Clarksville is also reflected in other categories, such as condominium, multi-family, land, and commercial sales, which are also all trending upwards. There are other contributing counties not reflected herein, for instance Stewart, Houston, parts of Robertson, & Cheatham Counties, and bordering counties in Kentucky. Numbers drawn from RealTracs Solutions (the local MLS) show these counties are growing, as well.

Others have taken notice of this growth.

A report from Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine projected Clarksville, Tennessee to have the largest increase in the nation, with a 6.4% gain through 2009. (Fivser, a provider of technology solutions to the financial world, was Kiplinger's source.) Other media, such as News Channel 5, The Tennessean, The Nashville Business Journal, and The Leaf Chronicle also picked up this report, as did every news media in the country.  Including Fox News.

Why is Clarksville Growing? The Major Reason - Fort Campbell Army Post.

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Clarksville-Montgomery County attributes a large part of its growth to Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Fort Campbell is a major United States Army Post.  The addess for the post is Kentucky, but the majority of the land mass of the post is in Clarksville, TN.  The current population of the Post is approximately 30,000 soldiers, with 55,000 family members, and 4,000 civil service employees.  Clarksville, TN is honored to be a part of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

The Post is home to:

• The honored 101st Airborne Division
• The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
• The 5th Special Forces Group
• The 101st Corps Support Group

Fort Campbell is the largest employer in both Kentucky and Tennessee. Recognizing that approximately 75% of the real estate of the Post is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.

Why is Clarksville Growing? Another Reason - Austin Peay State University.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) is another contributing force.

• Austin Peay employees approximately 600 people.
• Current enrollment is over 9,000 students.
• Graduates approximately 1,000 students per year, a large number of which choose to stay in Clarksville to contribute to the economy and community.

These decisions alone are a great tribute to any college town, when their alumni would choose to settle. As we say, "Let's Go Peay!"

Why is Clarksville Growing? More Reasons...

Retail. Clarksville has a thriving retail market, as well. There are three main arteries heading out of the centrally located downtown, Cumberland River district. Each area is completely self-contained, with retail, businesses, and housing.

Retirement Communities. Clarksville-Montgomery County is also an attractive city for retirees for several reasons. To start with, 75% of the continental United States can be reached in a days travel. Next, veteran retirees need to live within 40-miles of a military installation to take full advantage of benefits. Inadditon, Nashville is only 40-miles away. 

Business & Economic Development. Clarksville-Montgomery County is a stable home for many international businesses. The Corporate Business Park is loaded with more than 20 major companies. The Industrial Development Board has designated approximately 3,000 acres for the business park adjacent to Interstate-24. Clarksville-Montgomery County is actively searching for new companies.

There are other well-deserved mentions for Clarksville-Montgomery County's growth.

• The new Clarksville Memorial Hospital is a 200-million dollar project.
• Clarksville-Montgomery County Home Builders Association has a very experienced group of contractors/developers and they are an extremely strong part of the economy.

Article compliments of Janie Masterson, Crye-Leike, Realtors   Welcome to Clarksville, TN

www.janiemasterson.com

Middle Tennessee enjoys mild, pleasant weather most of the year amid the rolling hills at 500 feet above sea level.  Clrksville, TN is about the same number of feet above sea level as Birmingham, Al where I grew up.  Only on a few days of the year does the area experience severe hot or cold conditions.  Much of the annual rainfall occurs during the early spring and the late fall but a shower during any season is not unusual.  Yearly precipitation as a hole is moderate, with occasional snowfall during the winter.  The coldest month is January, during which the low averages 28 degrees; the warmest is July, with an average high of 90 degrees.  However, extremes do occur - Clarksville experienced well-below zero temperatures on December 22, 1989, and a cold snap every spring, usually around April, is not uncommon.

 The temperature in the area hovers around the 60's over half of the year.  Summers are warm and humid, and winters are mild.  Balm summer days may bring temperatures in the low to mid-90's, but the river breezes relieve the heat and humidity.  Winter highs sometimes reach the 50's, with lows in the 30's.

My first summer in Clarksville was very hot!  The temperatures were well over 100 for many, many days.  But, as I've been told last summer was unusual.  I love the people in Clarksville and I plan on spending the rest of my life here regardless of the weather conditions. 

 I have lived in Clarksville for just under a year now, and having come from Florida,,,,I'd have to say it's pretty darn cold.  I have never lived this far North before.  The locals, or the people who were born and raised here, say that it may be a few more weeks.  I think the low last night was 32!

Clarksville, TN is a beautiful city!  I noticed the Bradford Pears blooming the other day.  I love Bradford Pears, they are like little surprises in the Spring.  You don't even know they are ready to bloom, just all of a sudden one day......poof, there they are!!!

Trying to stay warm in Tennessee.  

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself.  This is a great site and I can't believe I've waited this long to sign up!

Thanks for all the great bloggers out here.... Thanks to everyone that has commented to me so far, I am so excited.  I can't read fast enough.

There is such a wealth of information out here, the newbie group is where I'm concentrating on right now.  Does anyone know the difference in Real Estate Agent and Real Estate Sales Person?  I see some local agents are in the Real Estate Sales Person "Group"  while most of the agents are in the Real Estate Agent "Group".   Thanks again.