Blog - November, 2021

How Does a Home Improvement Loan Work?

Home renovations can be expensive, and saving up for extensive improvements could take years. Fortunately, you can fast-track your goals with a home improvement loan. 

Home improvement loans allow you to use the equity in your home to fund your home renovation. 

Benefits of a Home Renovation Project

1.) Increased Home Value

Prospective home buyers are willing to spend more if they see a kitchen or bathroom that has been updated or upgraded for convenience and functionality. 

2.) More Space

If your home feels cramped due to your growing family, extra bedrooms or living space can make living in your home comfortable once more. 

3.) Maintenance

Putting off home repairs can result in more considerable expenses down the road.…

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Top Holiday Activities

The holiday season in Middle Tennessee is one of the most fun-filled, activity-packed events in the nation. We’ve selected some of our very favorite destinations, pop-up bars, shows, shopping pop-ups, and family-friendly festivals below. We hope you take full advantage of the rich festivities this year! We’re delighted that we’re all going to be able to get out in the community once again in 2021. 

Home Alone at Hidden Bar

200 4th Ave N | Nashville

Opening Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Feeling nostalgic? Head to this Home Alone-inspired bar to be transported to the McCallister home circa 1990—complete with the famous residence’s signature décor and design elements that will recall memorable moments. Of course, you’ll also enjoy Hidden…

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Listing of the Week - 3827 Richland Ave

Located in the distinguished neighborhood of Historic Richland, this stunning home is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own! Just featured in the Nashville Edit, this home offers flawless designer finishes throughout, tons of living space, a seamless open floor plan that's perfect for entertaining, an oversized garage, a separate suite that's perfect for working from home, and much more.

Listed by Ivy Vick

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Best Holiday Light Experiences

In the midst of the flurry of activity that so often pervades our holiday season, many of us treasure the relaxation and joy we experience on our annual holiday light viewing trips around Middle Tennessee. If you’re planning to connect with the beauty of the season on a holiday light expedition, we highly recommend the following destinations as the Best Holiday Light Experiences in the region.

Holiday Lights at Cheekwood

1200 Forrest Park Drive | Nashville
Open Daily November 20 – January 09 | 5 PM - 10 PM
Walking Tour | FAQ

Cheekwood Estates is once again opening the gates of their historic mansion’s breathtaking grounds for Holiday Lights. This tour’s path winds through more than a mile of 0ver 1 million lights and leads to s’mores pits,…

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How is the Real Estate Market? - October 2021

How is the market? It’s a question our agents get asked a lot, and for good reason. If you’re considering buying a new home or selling one that you already own, the market trends and predictions are important in the decision-making process. Below is our most recent market update information for Davidson, Maury, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson, Bedford, Coffee, Dekalb, Robertson, and Montgomery counties to help you make the most informed and beneficial choices possible.

See the Previous Month's Stats!

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Listing of the Week - 1881 Greasy Branch

This charming, custom-built farmhouse is just 10 minutes from I-65 and offers enjoyable country living on three acres! The home features hardwood flooring throughout, 10ft ceilings down, a cozy living room, a thoughtfully-designed floor plan, and a great master suite with a closet built for a storm shelter. In the back yard, you can also find a separate building with a kitchen and living area!

Columbia, affectionately known as Mule Town, is a picturesque, classically southern small town located in Maury County, Tennessee, about 45 minutes south of Nashville. Proud of its status as "Mule Capital of the World", the town's historic industry can be seen in business names, stuck to nearly every car's windshield, and in their many annual events. The…

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Tips for Achieving the Best Mood Lighting

Perhaps nothing within a space affects our perception and mood so much as lighting. From intensity to direction and hue, lighting greatly influences our ability to relax and feel welcome. Even so, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to invest a great deal of effort into furniture selection and arrangement, object placement, and paint colors – yet hardly spend any time deliberately choosing a lighting scheme.

Today, let’s talk about the nitty-gritty of overhauling or just installing a lighting system. As you read through our guide, jot down ideas as they speak to you. These rough notes can form a great foundation around which you’ll create a cohesive lighting plan.

1.) Why You Should Install Smart Controls

Once upon a time, only dimmer switches…

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Listing of the Week - 1714 Shagbark Trail

Resting on a spectacular 1.52 acre lot, this custom home has it all! The home features tons of living and entertainment space, multiple kitchens, a wonderful pool and back yard, a garage, a large screened porch, hardwoods throughout, a front and back inside stairway, and an encapsulated crawlspace.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee is located about 40 minutes southeast of Nashville in Rutherford County. Home to Middle Tennessee State University and listed as one of Tennessee's fastest-growing major cities, Murfreesboro is one of the most up-and-coming places to reside in Middle Tennessee.

Having all the perks of a big city, but the close-knit, communal feeling of a small town is what makes Murfreesboro the preferred place to reside in Rutherford County.…

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Kitchen Items That Make Your Life Easier

Kitchen minimalists, we respect you, but how do you cook and bake to your heart’s content with only one kitchen knife and a few pots and pans? Today, we’re talking to the home chefs, those maximalists who long for a fully kitted out kitchen that can function to its fullest potential. 

Here, then, are 18 kitchen items that are guaranteed to make your life easier. 

1.) Breville Food Processor

This robust food processor will make your smoothies, mix pancake and quick bread batter, whip up a pie crust, shred blocks of cheese, grate carrots, slice any vegetable you please—and that’s just the beginning. If you want to cut your in-kitchen time by a large margin, this food processor is for you. 

When you’re finished using it, just let your…

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Ways to Keep Your Home Smelling Great

One of the best things someone can say as they enter your home is, “It smells wonderful in here!” We all know how powerfully smells influence our perception of a place, so it feels good to know our home is making a good first impression. Today, we’re sharing ways to keep your home smelling great, from preventive measures to a variety of tips for sending delicious scents wafting through each room. 

Eliminate Sources of Bad Smells

Before you can add pleasant smells to your home, it’s essential that you get rid of anything stinky. Masking bad odors isn’t really possible, so roll up your sleeves, and let’s get started. 

1.) Scrub Out Your Trash Receptacle

We all know we have to empty our trash often in order to avoid a pervasive stench, but…

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