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Jul 23, 2025 • 16 min read

15 Things to Know BEFORE Moving to Nashville [2025 Guide]

Are you considering moving to Nashville, TN? You're not alone! 🌟 With 70+ people relocating to Greater Nashville daily in 2024, Music City is striking all the right chords with newcomers. Before you pack your bags and hit the road, take a few minutes to discover why living in Nashville might be the perfect choice for your next chapter. If you're serious about mo

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Mar 29, 2015 1 min read

[video] What Is A Mortgage? Mortgage Basics 101

No question is too small. Realtor.com has put together a great mortgage introduction video. You may have questions about down-payment. Lenders will offer you the best terms if you make a 20% down payment. However, most lending institutions have a mortgage options that allow you to put as little as 3% down. Don’t forget to […]

Dec 20, 2014 1 min read

Changing Nashville Demographics

There is no doubt that urban renewal and gentrification are changing the face of Nashville demographics. As Realtors who abide by a strict Code of Ethics, we are not allowed to comment many things. Fair Housing Laws prevent us from steering people away from or toward a certain neighborhood based on race, color, or other protected […]

Oct 27, 2014 1 min read

5 Financial Benefits of Owning A Home

There are many, many financial benefits to owning a home – especially in Nashville. Our market is one of the strongest in the entire country. And there are no apparent signs of slowdown in our future. New construction, especially in our urban rental markets is booming. But in Nashville, owning is typically far more affordable than […]

Mar 19, 2014 1 min read

How a 1% increase in interest rates will affect your mortgage.

I’m loving this cool infographic from Zillow. Today interest rates are hovering in the mid-4% range. Last year they were in the mid-3%-ish range. We are expected to crest 5% by the end of 2014 and perhaps even 6% in 2015. The long-term historic average is in the mid-6% range. Image by Zillow Mortgage […]

Feb 10, 2014 1 min read

“Is that home under contract?”

Your time is valuable. Why spend precious time considering homes that are already spoken for? If you’ve been looking at real estate online for any length of time you will have realized that it’s pretty darn difficult to tell if a home is already under contract (but not yet officially closed). As agents, we can […]

Oct 21, 2013 2 min read

The Case for Giving Loyalty to your Buyer’s Agent

Have you ever given only part of your attention to a project and gotten lackluster results? Might you have given it your full attention if you were assured of a reward upon successful completion? Well, that is kind of how real estate works. All agents WANT your business, but most agents won’t go out of […]

Oct 13, 2013 1 min read

DIY Pest Prevention

Loving this infographic from BobVilla.com on DIY Pest Prevention Ideas. Do you have any tips to add?

Sep 10, 2013 2 min read

Can I Break A Buyer Representation Agreement With My Current Agent?

[SOURCE: TAR’s Legal & Ethics Hot Line Attorneys] QUESTION: We have an agent that showed a buyer a property. Afterwards, we learned the buyer had signed a buyer’s rep agreement with another agent; however, the buyer does not want to use that other agent. Is there any way to get around paying the other agent? […]

May 22, 2013 1 min read

Why are Closing Costs Higher in New Construction?

It’s true. It can cost more if you decide to buy a brand new home. It’s all about the cost of title insurance policy. Title insurance can vary in price. A half a percent of purchase price is a decent estimate. In Nashville, it’s generally accepted that the seller will cover the cost of the buyers title […]

Apr 22, 2013 3 min read

Realtor Comments On Nashville Public Schools

Each week our the Tennessee Realtor Association sends out a newsletter. I found this Q&A regarding public schools to be most interesting. As agents we often have to scoot around questions in regards to demographics, schools, and crime. Here’s why: HOT LINE: Negative Comments on Area Schools? QUESTION: Are Realtors permitted to influence their […]

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