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$199,900 UNDER CONTRACT! This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on a large level lot just minutes to all of the shops and restaurants of Hamilton Place. Step inside to hardwood floors, and the ease of having everything all on one level! The kitchen is spacious with plenty of cabinet and counter space and […]

2021 has been a historic year in many ways: some of them good, some of them bad, and some of them ugly…really, really, really ugly. While the ongoing pandemic has been devastating for many industries, realtors have seen a significant uptick in real estate purchases: particularly among first-time home buyers. In fact, according to CoreLogic—a company […]

Do You Know the Value of Your Home? Your Guide to a Comparative Market Analysis This is a great time to consider selling your home but do you know what it’s worth? A home’s price is a moving target subject to countless variables, including when it’s listed for sale, whether it has that trendy open […]

Buyer competition is still intense as we move into winter, leading to continued price appreciation. However, experts project that the inventory situation should improve in the coming year, slowing price appreciation. But don’t look for prices to depreciate. Instead, look for more modest appreciation in the 5%-6% range. “While competition for homes has eased somewhat […]

The market summary for December closely resembles what we saw in November with a couple of changes. New listings on average are going under contract within 3 weeks of the list date. The average sold price is roughly 98% of the listing price. Also, the number of new listings has decreased (not unusual during the […]

A couple of weeks ago we posted a list of fun events for Christmas and it’s already time for planning what to do for New Year’s Eve – the holiday season goes by quickly! These are just some of the events going on in our city. Also, note that some are family events and some […]

Buying a home can be intimidating if you are not familiar with the most common phrases used throughout the process. But not to fear: here’s a list of home-buying lingo to bring you up to speed. Fixed-Rate MortgageMortgage rates are discussed when you meet with a broker. A fixed-rate mortgage is a loan that has […]

Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage. This is an exciting time, however, once you’ve applied for a mortgage, there are a few things to keep in mind, at least until closing. Here are six things you should never do after you apply for a mortgage. DON’T: Apply for […]

Looking for something to do during the holidays? We’ve put together some (but not all) of the really cool things you can take advantage of in the Scenic City! 1. Polar Express At The IMAX Theatre November & December 2021 (various dates) TN Aquarium IMAX Theatre $8 and up In this new christmas classic, a young […]

$385,000 – UNDER CONTRACT!! This beautiful St. Elmo home is immaculate and only 4 years old. It is move in ready for it’s next owner. The kitchen is beautiful with tons of storage and lovely finishes. It features a wide open floor plan and a fenced back yard. The crawl space is encapsulated for extra […]