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Nov 4, 2025 • 3 min read

Nashville Housing Market Fall 2025: Real Data & Current Trends

Rates are near 6%, prices are steady, and the market's more balanced than headlines admit.Let's be honest. The Nashville housing market isn't crashing. It's not roaring either. It's settling into a new normal—steady, selective, and realistic. The frenzy of 2021 is gone, and the pros are adapting.Ignore the "rates are 7%!" headlines. They're not.Here's what lenders are quoting today:These are nati

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Nov 4, 2025 3 min read

Nashville Housing Market Fall 2025: Real Data & Current Trends

Rates are near 6%, prices are steady, and the market's more balanced than headlines admit.Let's be honest. The Nashville housing market isn't crashing. It's not roaring either. It's settling into a new normal—steady, selective, and realistic. The frenzy of 2021 is gone, and the pros are adapting.Ignore the "rates are 7%!" headlines. They're not.Here's what lenders are quoting today:These are nati

Sep 9, 2025 4 min read

Nashville School Districts Guide: Best Areas to Buy

School districts matter to many homebuyers - whether you have school-age children, are planning for the future, or simply value living in communities with strong educational foundations. As Nashville natives and realtors with 20+ years of experience, we've helped buyers from all backgrounds understand how school districts factor into Nashville area real estate decisions.Note: School boundaries an

Aug 25, 2025 3 min read

Changes in Nashville Homebuying Trends

The housing market continues to evolve, and recent data from the National Association of Realtors reveals some surprising shifts in who's buying homes and how they're doing it. Here's what's catching our attention.Remember when buying your first home in your late 20s was the norm? Those days are long gone. First-time buyers now have a median age of 38 – the oldest recorded in NAR's reporting his

Aug 21, 2025 1 min read

Ways To Craft A Strong Offer

Everyone wants to win in negotiations, but sometimes, when a new listing hits the market at a sweet spot, a bidding war might be the outcome. Below are several ways to strengthen an offer to make it more attractive to the seller and their agent, should you find yourself in a multiple offer situation.Did we miss anything? We would love to hear your ideas on how to strengthen offers.

Jul 29, 2025 7 min read

🌳 The 9 Best Parks in Nashville: Your Guide to Music City's Green Spaces

Looking for the perfect mix of outdoor adventure and Southern charm? Nashville's incredible park system offers something for everyone – from waterfront retreats to historic gems that'll make you fall in love with our city all over again.As Nashville natives and realtors with 21 years of experience, we've explored every corner of our beloved Music City. Whether you're house hunting or already call

Jul 18, 2025 3 min read

Nashville Real Estate Commission Changes 2025: What You Need to Know

The Nashville real estate market has transformed dramatically since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement took effect in August 2024. As Nashville natives with over 20 years of experience helping families buy and sell homes in Davidson County and surrounding areas, we've watched these changes reshape how real estate transactions work – and honestly, we think it's mostly for the be

Apr 30, 2025 3 min read

What’s the Deal with Off Market & Pocket Listings?

See comments below for a 2025 update to this 2021 article. I have a friend in Washington DC looking for a home for his new family, and he’s been texting with me for some advice in choosing a Realtor. He was concerned that not going with a certain Realtor from a certain new large brokerage […]

Apr 15, 2024 2 min read

Nashville Real Estate Commissions

The decision on what commission to offer on your Nashville is ultimately yours. We are here to provide guidance, share market insights, and discuss how different commission structures might impact the sale of your home and your realized proceeds.

Apr 11, 2024 2 min read

Impacts of DOJ-NAR Settlement on Nashville’s Real Estate Market and Minority Communities

Exploring the effects of the DOJ-NAR commission lawsuit and settlement on Nashville’s real estate market, focusing on its impact on minority communities and the concerns raised by industry experts. Understand how these changes could reshape home buying and selling in Nashville, Tennessee.

Oct 3, 2022 2 min read

Best Neighborhoods to Shop for Homes Under $300k in Nashville (Part 1)

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