Should you use a Realtor when buying new construction?
Why Use a Realtor for New Construction? When you shop new construction in a pre-planned development, you may be tempted to think you don’t need a Realtor. After all, you can drive over there anytime the model home is open, talk to the sales...
Middle Tennessee Housing Inventory on the Rise
Middle Tennessee Housing Inventory on the Rise Good news for buyers! Housing inventory has increased over this time last year by roughly 20%. More inventory means more options and increased leverage for buyers in negotiations. After several years of diminishing...
300 Stewarts Ferry – New Construction Cottages and Townhomes Coming To Donelson
As a Donelson resident, I like to keep an eye on what's happening in HipD. I'm excited to report on 300 Stewarts Ferry - a 23 unit development coming soon from Forbes | Plunkett Development. I understand that the 13 townhomes will feature 2 beds, 2.5 baths...
What Do You See On EVERY Home Inspection Report? #NashvilleAgentsAnswer
Getting your home ready for market? Here are a few items you should be on the lookout for....
100+ Home Staging Tips When Preparing Your Nashville Home For Market
When you get ready to place a home on the market for sale, you have to start thinking of it as a product. It needs to appeal to the most amount of people possible. Just like any product on the shelves at your local store, it has features and...
Loan Application Checklist
When you begin your quest for a mortgage broker in Nashville, don't be afraid to interview several. Below you will find a list of documents that most brokers will require for loan qualification. If you compile these items in advance, your process is assured to run...
The Lowdown On Home Inspections
Having a home inspection in Nashville as part of a real estate transactions? Buyer are looking out for certain things, but sellers can ensure a smooth negotiation with these tips.
How Much Are Closing Costs When Selling A House In Nashville?
Closing Costs When Selling A Home In Nashville The cost of selling a home in Nashville will vary greatly depending on many factors. Far and away, the most expensive closing cost associated with selling a home is the commission. The state of Tennessee does...
What Are The Best Nashville Neighborhoods?
People ask me all the time - "What are the BEST neighborhoods in Nashville?" That's a complicated question. It all depends on what you are looking for. Are schools important to you? Walkability? Shopping? An easy commute? A better question to ask your Realtor would...
REAL-TIME Nashville Market Reports
Please take a look at our Nashville REAL-TIME market reports which offer weekly "market action index", "market segments", and "real-time market profile". National and County-wide news sources can be slow and do not accurately represent what is happening in...
Pricing Strategies When Listing A Home For Sale In Nashville
Rounding It Out v. Charm Pricing Charm pricing has been the norm in Nashville real estate for decades. By charm pricing, I mean rounding the price down to end in $900 or $999. Psychologists long ago decided that the human psyche was easily tricked by such games. It's...
Is It Cheaper To Buy A Condo Than To Rent A Dorm In Nashville?
From Vanderbilt to Belmont, and Lipscomb to Trevecca University, the Nashville area has a plethora of higher education choices. Over the years we’ve assisted many college parents and grad students in deciding whether it might be a smarter idea...
The Market Scoop for East Nashville and Inglewood
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. For today's market update, I wanted to focus on East Nashville and Inglewood. So what's the word in these two areas? To start, May was a record-setting month in...
A Closer Look at Donelson and Hermitage
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Today I’m bringing you the latest update in our real estate market. I’ll go over what’s happening in Davidson County and give you the scoop on the Donelson and...
Why Are People Moving To Nashville?
I hear this question from most of my out-of-town buyers at some point during our search. Our market is booming, and it can seem strange, - even to those anxious to come here - that Nashville is so in-demand. The fact that the demand has been going strong for roughly...
A Closer Look at Madison and Belle Meade
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. This January, there were 1,091 transactions that closed in Davidson County, which is a 12.8% increase over this time last year. It's also an all-time opening record...
What to Expect From Nashville’s Real Estate Market in 2017
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Now that 2017 is underway, I wanted to give you a quick look at the overall numbers for our real estate market in 2016 and also give you an idea of what to expect in...
Lakeland Pointe Coming Soon to Donelson
A 14 home cluster development long discussed in Donelson is finally taking shape. Lakeland Pointe will be located near the corner of Lakeland Drive and Donelson Pike behind a future Old Hickory Credit Union. Frank Batson Homes has worked with Atlanta architecture firm...
Five Tips for Buyers in the Nashville Area
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. When you go to buy a house, you obviously want to get the best terms and the best price. To make that happen, the first step is to ensure you have your finances in...
What Can We Expect from the Nashville Real Estate Market?
Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. We have been on a pretty wild ride in the last few years here in the Nashville real estate market. In 2015, home values increased by a whopping 12% across the board....