I realize I’ve been silent in this space for an entire year. 2024 was a tough one, and this extroverted introvert needed to process a lot of life changes. My husband and I both lost our mothers in 2024, making us without parents and the difficult transitions that come with the end of a familial… Continue reading 2024 Year End Data + 2025 Predictions
Category: Selling
Happy Holidays + Honey Update
It’s coming down to the final stretch of the calendar year and we’re all running as fast as we can. Today brought some exciting news for mortgage rates – another day below 7%, and the 10-year Treasury at its lowest in over a year means we *think* the rate peak has passed for now, and… Continue reading Happy Holidays + Honey Update
Market Update + Fried Sage
How’s the market? Well, what have you heard? There’s always a lot of chatter when there are shifts in the market and some of it is accurate, and some of it isn’t. Are interest rates at an all-time high? No, but they are at a 20 year high. That said, the higher rates now are… Continue reading Market Update + Fried Sage
Spring Market + Seasoned Sunday
It’s been a rollercoaster in real estate the last few years, and this Spring has been no exception. As interest rates rose, many Buyers took a pause out of fear they would drop again pay too much. Then as they got used to the idea that 6.5% is actually not terrible, just not the bargain… Continue reading Spring Market + Seasoned Sunday
Local Recession Thoughts + Happy Thanksgiving
While some recent pundits have predicted all doom and gloom for the housing market, I think Nashville is still in a stronger position than other markets nationally. Why? Our job market is strong and people still want to live here. Nashville/Davidson/Murfreesboro/Columbia, TN Unemployment Rate is at 2.50%, compared to 2.80% last month and 3.10% last… Continue reading Local Recession Thoughts + Happy Thanksgiving
May News, Bohemian Franklin, and a Cricket Match
Good morning! Monthly stats, bohemian vibes in Franklin, and a cricket match are the highlights for this month! As always, let’s do the numbers first.
May News + Modern Treehouse
I recently shared this photo on my new Facebook business page, and it’s a great example of the housing issue we are seeing in what used to be our “starter home” neighborhoods. When 800 sf cottages are now selling in the mid $200s often needing significant improvements, the market is forcing our first time buyers into… Continue reading May News + Modern Treehouse
Buying and Selling in the Winter Months
Sometimes your best laid plans are disrupted, or there is an unexpected relocation. Regardless of the reason, there will always be buyers and sellers in Winter. While Spring and Summer are the high season for home sales, Winter transactions have their advantages. If you don’t mind a smaller pool of homes for sale, or moving… Continue reading Buying and Selling in the Winter Months
