Smart Size Instead of Down Size – What Older Home Buyers Are Really Doing
We've all heard the term "downsizing". It technically means to make something smaller by eliminating things such as items in the home or even the space itself. Downsizing could mean anything from a company getting rid of employees to folks looking for a smaller home...
Is it Economical and Feasible to Move as a Senior?
Thinking about moving? You'll need to establish the current value of your existing home, calculate your share of any closing costs, what the financing costs are of the new home, and then calculate all the additional costs of moving, what your bills will be in the new...
What Matters Most in Your Credit Report?
If you're planning on refinancing your home or looking at a new home loan, pulling up a copy of your credit history should be the first step. You need to know what creditors see when looking at your history and your credit score. The last thing you want is to be...
Top 5 Things to Look for in a Realtor®
Having your own representation when you're buying or selling property is essential because not only can they help navigate the sometimes confusing legal jargon of a real estate transaction, but a licensed and qualified agent can offer tips, advice, suggestions, and...
What to Know About Tornadoes When Relocating to Nashville
It's been a wild and crazy week around here and we are deeply saddened by the deaths and devastation that the tornadoes this week have caused. While we are in the Midwest and tornadoes can be a part of our weather, it's pretty rare for them to go directly through a...
Hunters Run Homes for Sale
Hunters Run is a great subdivision in Antioch, South Nashville, with about 90 single-family homes just off of Una Antioch Pike Road. Most of the homes were built in the mid-1990s and feature about one quarter-acre lots, single and two-story designs, in sizes from...
5 Places to Keep Clean to Avoid Costly Repairs
We all know the truth, if we maintain our items and personal belongings, there's supposed to last longer. Well, it couldn't be more true with these five places or items in your home. If you want to avoid costly repairs or maintenance issues, keep these areas clean....
Nashville is One of the Best Cities to Get a Mortgage
A recent MSN Money Magazine article stated that Nashville Tennessee, the center of the country music universe, has come in at #16 is one of the top 25 best places to get a mortgage. And it's easy to. Getting a mortgage in Nashville is relatively easy compared to a lot...
How to Prevent Scratches on Your Hardwood Floors
One of the most dreaded things amongst homeowners that put in a new hardwood floor is getting a scratch. Though scratches on any hardwood floor are inevitable, there are a few ways to be proactive to prevent scratches and have fewer of them end up on your floor. ...
Issues Young People Face When Buying a Home
Buying your first home is exciting and it should be. You are finally living the American dream but, if you're young or a millennial you may be facing some challenges. I want everyone to have a wonderful experience when they buy a home but being prepared really can put...
How Much are Homes in Antioch Tennessee?
How Much are Homes in Antioch Tennessee? Antioch is a small South Nashville neighborhood located along Interstate 24. It's become extremely popular due to its easy accessibility, great neighborhoods, and surrounding parks, shops, restaurants, and recreational centers....
Easy Cleaning Resolutions You’ll Want to Keep
The New Year is almost here and many of us begin to think of how we will begin a new chapter in our lives. Of course the biggest and most popular of resolutions has to do with physical health and appearance. Many resolutions for most people include improved quality of...
What to Do Right After Christmas if You Want to Sell in January
Christmas is literally right around the corner and you are probably not thinking of selling your house this week, but if you're planning on selling in the new year, now is actually a good time to be thinking about it. Chances are, you probably have a couple of days...
A Hand to Hold When Buying a Home for the First Time
The team with Nell and Barry are amazing! We literally knew nothing about real estate and it seems kind of scary and intimidating but Barry made it super easy. Everything was explained and we were given the advantage and leverage we needed to buy the right home at a...
Haven’t Bought a House in a While? Here’s What to Know
We help a lot of buyers that literally have not thought in over two or three decades. And that's okay! It means you clearly have loved where you've lived and now, for whatever reason, it's time to sell. Maybe you're moving from a rental into a house of your own or...
Buyers Agent in Smyrna Tennessee
If you're looking for a buyers agent for real estate in Smyrna Tennessee, you've come to the right place. Our agency not only helps sellers but buyers as well and we work solely with the buyer side of a real estate transaction to help facilitate the deal, work for...
The Tension Between the Seller’s Profit Needs and the Buyer’s Wants
By Barry Vincent, Broker When I'm talking with a homeowner about selling their house, the conversation eventually gets around to price. That’s when a seller often says, “We need at least [a certain amount] for this house." By the time of my visit, I have done some...
Buying Next Spring? Avoid Last-Minute Shocks
Buying next Spring? Avoid last-minute shocks. Begin getting your credit in order now. by Barry Vincent, Broker Once upon a time, in a very different real estate environment, buyers would find their new home, negotiate a contract, and finally, talk to a lender about...
Why is Someone Taking a Picture of My House?
Somebody is Taking Pictures of My House! by Barry Vincent, Broker In a recent Facebook post, one of our Southeast Nashville neighbors reported that a strange man had just driven up and down her street taking pictures of her house. Had anyone else seen anything like...
What all Seniors Should Know About Selling Their Home
You're retired, the kids have been gone for several years and now occasionally the grandkids come and visit. But, those stairs are getting more tricky every day and the narrow holes and inconvenient bathrooms are more than a hassle, they could be a hazard. Yes, it may...
Checklist for Buyers on Finding the Perfect Home
If you're considering a move to the South Nashville area, or perhaps you live here and you're looking for that perfect home, here is a great checklist to work through and make notes about for finding your dream home. Checklist for Buyers on Finding the Perfect Home...