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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 2, 2011 4 min read

Tips When Buying And Financing A Condo

Condo Financing. Tips on buying a condo in Nashville. Over the last few years I’ve worked with several clients who “just wanted to buy a little condo in town” but didn’t realize the complications they would run into along the way. I decided to write this article to explain the process in a little more detail. I recently […]

Jul 31, 2010 2 min read

Fair Housing and Your Realtor

Crime, Demographics and Schools in Nashville TN We’ve all seen that “Equal Housing Opportunity” logo, but what does “Fair Housing” have to do with your Realtor when you are buying a home? As a Realtor, I’m asked repeatedly about demographics, safety, and schools in certain Nashville neighborhoods. What most folks don’t realize is that as agents […]

Jun 1, 2010 7 min read

Buying a Home or Condo Near Vanderbilt or Belmont

[Note: Updated for 2019] Every year about this time we start getting inquiries about homes and condos near the local colleges: primarily Vanderbilt University and Belmont University. Students and their parents are increasingly finding that purchasing a home for their 3-6 year tenure in Nashville can be a smart investment. Ultimately home ownership can offer […]

Nov 4, 2009 1 min read

More Things Condo Buyers Should Consider

Buyers who are considering the purchase of a condominium should inspect the health of the home owner’s association before they close. The seller should provide the buyer all financial documents relating to the association in time for an attorney for the buyer to review them before closing. Here’s some advice from Leonard Baron, professor of […]

Oct 13, 2009 1 min read

Short Sales in the Nashville real estate market

For months I’ve cautioned my buyers that Short Sale properties in the Nashville market can be a real nightmare – taking 4-6 months to close (that is if you EVER get a response from the bank). A recent article in BusinessWeek shows that banks making Short Sales tougher in other parts of the country. Banks […]

Oct 8, 2009 2 min read

8 Tips for Making Small Houses Feel Larger

With the shrinking economy and a growing interest in sustainable building, many pros and consumers are opting for smaller footprints that make more efficient use of space without sacrificing style or luxury. Excel Homes, a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of custom modular homes, offers a broad range of styles and sizes. Steven Saffell, director of architectural design […]

Sep 29, 2009 1 min read

Buyers Credit Under Extra Scrutiny

Buyer Tip: If you are a buyer hoping to close on a Nashville home purchase before the November 30th tax credit deadline I have a quick tip. Lately lenders are placing extra scrutiny on credit scores right before closing. It is not recommended that you buy new furniture, cars, computers or anything else on credit […]

Sep 19, 2009 1 min read

Study Finds Connection Between Neighborhood Walkability and Home Values

Here’s an interesting story I recently stumbled upon at the National Realtor Blog. Nashville isn’t well-known to be a walkable city, however www.WalkScore.com ranked Nashville the 39th most walkable city earlier this year. If you are interest in a walkable lifestyle there are several neighborhoods you might consider, including: The Gulch, 12 South, Hillsboro Village, […]

Sep 11, 2009 1 min read

Condo Purchases May Require Extra Steps

Homebuyers who are contemplating purchasing a condominium should review a long list of documents and other information to make sure that the property they are fully informed. The following information is at the top of the must-consider list: Budget. Examine the current budget, a year-to-date statement of income and expenses, and a couple of previous […]

Aug 17, 2009 1 min read

Buyers can purchase AND renovate in ONE loan

FHA Program Offers Purchase, Renovation Aid “The Federal Housing Administration is encouraging use of its little-known 203(k) loan program. The 203(k) lets an owner-occupant borrow money for both the purchase and renovation in one loan, and put down only 3.5 percent. The program requires the use of credentialed contractors and can include cosmetic improvements as […]

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