Blogs by Author - Stephanie Crawford

Mar 30, 2026 • 6 min read

I Grew Up in Donelson. Here's What I'd Tell Anyone Thinking About Buying or Selling Here.

Donelson Nashville · 37214A veteran realtor's honest take on what this ZIP code is really like — from someone who's been living it for decades.I grew up in Donelson. Went to school here, knew these streets before Lebanon Pike had the restaurants it has now. Left for a while — lived in other parts of Nashville — and eventually came back. We bought in Bluefields, renovated, and have been here for t

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Mar 30, 2026 6 min read

I Grew Up in Donelson. Here's What I'd Tell Anyone Thinking About Buying or Selling Here.

Mar 29, 2026 5 min read

How to Vet a Nashville Condo Before You Buy

Condos can be a smart way to buy in Nashville — but the unit is only part of the story. Before you get attached to the kitchen, the view, or the rooftop deck, you need to understand the building, the HOA, the monthly costs, and whether the project is likely to cooperate with your financing.We’ve helped buyers all over Middle Tennessee, and condos almost always require a little more digging than a

Mar 24, 2026 7 min read

If You're Facing Foreclosure in Nashville, You Have More Options Than You Think

Foreclosures are ticking up nationally. Here's what that means for Nashville homeowners — and what to do if you're behind on your mortgage.Nashville's housing market remains fundamentally healthy. Values are holding. Demand is real. But that doesn't mean individual homeowners aren't hurting.Nationally, foreclosure filings rose 14% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching about 367,460 properties — stil

Mar 13, 2026 6 min read

The Hidden Cost of a High-Volume Listing Agent

When you're interviewing listing agents, the pitch from a high-volume team usually sounds compelling. Big numbers. Lots of sold signs. A polished presentation with market stats and a professional headshot on a bus wrap somewhere in your zip code.What that pitch rarely covers is how their business model affects your outcome — specifically, your net proceeds, your timeline, and the decisions you'll

Mar 13, 2026 5 min read

Can You Negotiate Home Price in Nashville Right Now? What the Data Shows

Nashville's housing market has shifted over the past couple of years — and if you're buying right now, that shift is worth understanding clearly. Not just the headlines, but what the numbers actually mean.According to a Redfin analysis of 2025 MLS data, the typical Nashville-area buyer paid about 3.6% below the original list price. On a $494,000 home — Nashville's median list price last year — th

Mar 11, 2026 10 min read

How to Choose a Top Agent to Help You List and Sell Your Home in Nashville

Seller Guidance · Nashville Real EstateThe right agent has a process, not just a pitch. Here's what to look for — and what to push back on.There are a lot of real estate agents in Nashville. Tennessee had over 38,000 active licensees as of 2024. Most of them will take your listing. The harder question is whether they have the experience, the process, and the judgment to actually serve you through

Mar 4, 2026 4 min read

Why You're Not Getting Showing Feedback From Buyers Agents

For Nashville Home SellersThe real estate industry has quietly changed. Here's what sellers need to know.You listed your home. Showings happened. You're waiting to hear what buyers thought — and mostly getting silence.It's frustrating. It feels like basic courtesy. And it used to be more common. But the industry has changed, and there are real reasons agents are more guarded about feedback now. N

Feb 23, 2026 3 min read

Can Canadians Get a Mortgage to Buy a Home in Tennessee? What You Need to Know

If you live in Canada and you’re thinking about buying a home in Tennessee—whether in Nashville, Williamson County, or the surrounding areas—you’re not alone. We regularly work with buyers who are relocating, investing, or purchasing a second home from north of the border.Here’s the good news: Yes, Canadians can absolutely get a mortgage in the U.S. But the process is different from what most Ame

Feb 8, 2026 5 min read

Why a Signed Contract Isn’t the Same as a Sold House in Nashville (2026)

In today’s market, the real work happens before you list: defensible pricing, fewer inspection surprises, and a plan that survives the appraisal.Back in October 2025, I wrote about a trend we were seeing more often in Nashville: contracts falling apart after they were already signed. If you missed that post, it’s here: Nashville Contract Cancellations (October 2025)As we head into the 2026 spring

Feb 6, 2026 2 min read

Nashville Real Estate Year-Over-Year

A few years ago, many Nashville homeowners were still riding the momentum of the pandemic-era boom.By 2025, that mindset no longer worked.The market didn’t reward “testing the waters.” It rewarded:In other words: Nashville recalibrated.Sellers who understood their neighborhood’s real data did well. Those who didn’t often paid for it in time, price reductions, and concessions.Some areas clearly ou

Blogs by Author - Stephanie Crawford

I Grew Up in Donelson. Here's What I'd Tell Anyone Thinking About Buying or Selling Here.

Recent Blogs

I Grew Up in Donelson. Here's What I'd Tell Anyone Thinking About Buying or Selling Here.

How to Vet a Nashville Condo Before You Buy

If You're Facing Foreclosure in Nashville, You Have More Options Than You Think

The Hidden Cost of a High-Volume Listing Agent

Can You Negotiate Home Price in Nashville Right Now? What the Data Shows

How to Choose a Top Agent to Help You List and Sell Your Home in Nashville

Why You're Not Getting Showing Feedback From Buyers Agents

Can Canadians Get a Mortgage to Buy a Home in Tennessee? What You Need to Know

Why a Signed Contract Isn’t the Same as a Sold House in Nashville (2026)

Nashville Real Estate Year-Over-Year

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