Mt. Juliet Travels is a great local travel agency that can take care of all your vacation needs. What does a travel agent do? How can they help you? According to Cassie Thompson of Mt. Juliet Travel, travel agents give you expert advice and save you time and money by planning your vacation for you. They also take care of any issues that may arise b…

I recently had a great talk with David Ramsey of 615 Sports Training. Here’s what we talked about. Today I’m excited to be joined by Mr. David Ramsey, owner of 615 Sports Training 615sportstraining.com to talk a little bit about his business and how they are helping out the community. David and his business partner Kevin Fitzgerald decided in 2014 …

Do you have some questions about home inspections? Today, I’ve got the answers. Stephen Reader of Reader Home Inspections is here today to answer a few commonly asked questions regarding home inspections. What is a home inspection? A home inspection involves a home inspector going from top to bottom through your house make sure it is in good shape.…

2017 is over, and the data is in. What has happened in our market? Find out right here. Have you bought a home or thought about making a move in the last couple of years? If you have, you’ll want to pay attention to this market update. Now that 2017 is over, the data is out. What has happened in the Nashville/Middle-Tennessee housing market? What a…

This Christmas, head on down to the Gaylord Opryland Resort for all kinds of fun and entertainment for the entire family. Christmas is a big tradition at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, and today we’re joined by Jenny Barker, the director of public relations and marketing for the hotel, to share what events they have in store this holiday season. One …

There are some great holiday events to attend this season. Here are some of our favorites. Christmas is nearly here in Nashville. We’ve already got our ugly sweaters on and our stockings hung by the fire. If you’re looking for some fun holiday events that the entire family can enjoy, look no further. We’ve got a great list of the best holiday activ…

If you have been looking for a place to get in shape and have fun while doing it, look no further than CrossFit Mt. Juliet. I’d like to welcome you to the first installment of a new series I’m going to be doing. In this series, I’ll be visiting local businesses to discuss what they do and what they bring to our community. Today, I’m here at CrossFi…

If you are thinking of selling, there are three steps you need to take to determine whether that is a sound decision. This applies whether you’ve owned your home for 12 months or 12 years. Recently, I received an interesting question from a past client: “I know we’ve only owned our home for less than a year. However, in light of the continued stren…

Small changes in interest rates can reduce your borrowing power by as much as 10%. If you’re a homebuyer, small changes in interest rates can have a dramatic effect on how much money you can borrow. For example, let’s assume you want to maintain a monthly mortgage payment of approximately $1,150. Let’s also assume you want to take a 30-year loan. A…

To help you navigate the market as a first-time homebuyer, I’ve got three tips for you. Buying a home can be an exciting but somewhat stressful time, and requires the buyer and the agent to coordinate well in order for it to be a success. I have come up with three tips that can help homebuyers navigate the market. 1. Know what you can afford. Buyin…

What are some things you can do to help sell your home? Today I’ve laid out five staging tips for you to try. There are five simple things that you can do to help you sell your home quickly and for the most money possible: 1. The first impression is the only impression that matters. You want the outside, entryway, and foyer to be as welcoming as po…

Many homebuyers don't understand the difference between home inspections and appraisals. Today I’m here to explain the difference. What's the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Many potential homeowners get the two confused, not realizing that there is actually a big difference between them. The truth is, the two processes are d…

Not every home sale is a success. Here’s how to ensure your next attempt is. Have you had a failed home sale in the past? Maybe you didn’t receive any offers, had few showings, or a generally poor selling experience. If you’ve failed to sell in the past, that doesn’t mean you still can’t make it happen. I have three tips to share with you that will…

How accurate are home values found on popular real estate websites? I’ll answer that for you today. If you’re like me, you’ve probably played around on some real estate websites to look at the value of your home and others. However, you can’t always count on the accuracy of those values. One of the most frequently asked questions I get is "How accu…

Today I want to go over the four signs that show you’re ready to downsize. A common question I want to address today is “When might be a good time to consider downsizing?” There are actually four signs you may be ready to downsize: Retirement. Many people choose to free up cash flow by selling their larger home when they retire. This allows them to…

If you plan to sell your house this year, avoid doing these five things at all costs. If you're looking to sell your home this year, there are certain things you should and shouldn't do to get the most out of your sale. Today, I have five things you should avoid if you want to sell this year: Over-improving. It's a common misconception that every d…

The spring real estate market is in full swing, so I wanted to give you a few tips on how to stand out in the market during the warmer months. With the spring market already underway, I have some tips to make sure your home will sell quickly and for the most money during the spring and summer months. Start preparing your home for showings now. Firs…

How do you know if you need to adjust the list price of your home? You'll know if you fall into one of these three categories. If you're selling your home, how do you know when the right time is to adjust your list price? Let's assume you have interviewed and hired a solid agent who broadcasts and markets your home to the buying public. If the home…

I wanted to take a quick minute to wish you and your family a merry Christmas, happy holiday season, and a wonderful start to 2017. We are approaching the end of the year and I hope 2016 was a blessed time for you and yours. My team and I had the privilege of working with more clients than ever before to buy and sell homes. Thank you for trusting m…

If you’re buying a home, you should hire an agent to represent you. If you don’t, you will be vulnerable at many points throughout the transaction. If you’re looking to purchase a home, is it wise to hire an agent to help you with the process? A lot of people have been asking us this question, so we wanted to set the record straight. We believe it’…

Is Nashville in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? The latest market conditions are actually great for both, and I’ll explain why today. People always ask me, “Are we in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market?” Today, I’ll go over the latest market conditions from both a buyer’s and seller’s perspective. If you are buying a home in today’s marke…