The Skinny on Horizontal Property Regime Love them or hate them, what do you really know about “tall skinny” houses, or a Horizontal Property Regime (HPR)? Over the years, as Nashville has continued to grow, we have witnessed more and more single homes being torn down to make room for two separate new homes. In order to legally build two houses on one property, or a “subdivision”, there is usually a process of mapping out the properties and hiring a surveyor to petition the local zoning authority to allow the land to be subdivided which generally leads to a public hearing with ..read more

Get an Edge Over the Competition 4252 N Chapel Rd Franklin, TN 37067 In past blog postings, we have discussed the ins and outs of selling in a seller’s market. Greater Nashville Realtors recently released their market report for February 2022, and the numbers continue to track with what we are all learning to be true: home inventory continues to drop and the prices continue to rise. So, let’s revisit this topic, as it is as important as ever to understand what is driving prices up and the value of hiring a good team to help navigate the insanity of the market. A seller’s market means ..read more

Next-Level Nashville Tennessee’s giant growth momentum accelerated during the pandemic and vaulted Nashville’s real-estate market into the top slot for investors. Home prices seemed to reach impossible highs this past year. The Greater Nashville Realtors reported in September that the median price for residential listing is currently around $414,853. The price increases should be a clear message to buyers to jump in now before they get even higher, and they will. Nashville is currently number one on the list of markets that investors want to throw their cash. We knew things were about to escal ..read more

215 Walton Ln Madison, TN 37115Could Madison Be Nashville’s Next Hot Spot? Absolutely! “I bet you got it twisted, you don‘t know who to trust” – from rapper 2 Pac’s tune All Eyez on Me But you can trust us that Madison, Tn, the suburban neighborhood that Patsy Cline once called home, is currently having a bit of a renaissance, and NOW is an excellent time to buy in the northeastern part of Nashville. Madison is only 8 miles north of downtown Nashville, and Ellington Parkway serves as a direct connection from point to point. Until recently, Madison has been riddled with empty storefro ..read more

As its name suggests, West Meade is the western neighbor of Belle Meade, offering the same luxurious lots and privacy, often at a more accessible price. The histories of the two neighborhoods are also intertwined. When Belle Meade Farm was split between two daughters in 1886, Selene stayed in the original mansion, which is now Belle Meade Mansion; while Mary Elizabeth moved to a new French Victorian mansion on the other side of the property, now known as West Meade Mansion. Both homes are in the national historic register of places and see visitors today. Best known for its true connection to ..read more

As its name suggests, West Meade is the western neighbor of Belle Meade, offering the same luxurious lots and privacy, often at a more accessible price. The histories of the two neighborhoods are also intertwined. When Belle Meade Farm was split between two daughters in 1886, Selene stayed in the original mansion, which is now Belle Meade Mansion; while Mary Elizabeth moved to a new French Victorian mansion on the other side of the property, now known as West Meade Mansion. Both homes are in the national historic register of places and see visitors today. Best known for its true connection to ..read more

Historically an industrial neighborhood, recent commercial interest around the 51st Avenue area and new housing developments with modern amenities have attracted younger and first-time homebuyers to the Nations. Looking to stake claim in Nashville’s rapidly appreciating real estate market, residents love the way local businesses have created a cozy, approachable feel.  You can have it all in The Nations where there’s always a porch for enjoying the seasons; breweries with activities like yoga and trivia; walkable work-from-home or weekend coffee spots; and diverse, local restaurants every ..read more

“Stately” doesn’t do Oak Hill justice, but it may be one of the first things that comes to mind when you take a drive through the eight square mile city (yep, the city was incorporated in 1952). Significant homes on lots averaging one acre create a sense that you may have stumbled right into a fairy tale full of forest creatures and magical palaces, and residents may agree.  Small but mighty, Oak Hill lays claim to Tennessee’s Governor’s Residence and also a rich history dating back to the 1790s when Judge John Overton established it as a horse-breeding farm. A lot has changed since then ..read more

“Stately” doesn’t do Oak Hill justice, but it may be one of the first things that comes to mind when you take a drive through the eight square mile city (yep, the city was incorporated in 1952). Significant homes on lots averaging one acre create a sense that you may have stumbled right into a fairy tale full of forest creatures and magical palaces, and residents may agree.  Small but mighty, Oak Hill lays claim to Tennessee’s Governor’s Residence and also a rich history dating back to the 1790s when Judge John Overton established it as a horse-breeding farm. A lot has changed since then ..read more

“Stately” doesn’t do Oak Hill justice, but it may be one of the first things that comes to mind when you take a drive through the eight square mile city (yep, the city was incorporated in 1952). Significant homes on lots averaging one acre create a sense that you may have stumbled right into a fairy tale full of forest creatures and magical palaces, and residents may agree.  Small but mighty, Oak Hill lays claim to Tennessee’s Governor’s Residence and also a rich history dating back to the 1790s when Judge John Overton established it as a horse-breeding farm. A lot has changed since then ..read more