Blog

Best Fall Festivals in Middle Tennessee

As anyone from Middle Tennessee can tell you, the first weekend in October has come to be known as ‘Fall Festival Weekend.’ In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed not to find local festival entertainment throughout all of October. In order to help you decide where to spend your time, we’ve compiled a list of what we think are the best fall festivals in Middle Tennessee. Unless otherwise noted, admission to each festival is free of charge.

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival
Saturday, October 5
Centennial Park | Nashville 

Since 1995, the annual Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival has been treasured as a perfect venue for community members to share their cultural heritage and traditions with each other. Join your neighbors as they share meals,…

13266 Views, 0 Comments

Listing of the Week

If you value privacy, yet still being close to the community, you will love this immaculate property in the gated Avalon neighborhood! This well-built custom home rests on a one-acre lot and features high-end finishes throughout, tons of space, a sun porch, a finished walkout basement, and a storm shelter.

Known for it is picturesque main street, historical attractions, antique shops and lively music scene, Franklin (fondly known as “Small Town, USA”) was voted the number one small town in Tennessee.

Main Street in downtown Franklin bustles with southern hospitality, historic preservation, and modern sophistication. There, you can catch an outstanding performance or screening at the historic Franklin Theater, enjoy a craft cocktail at one of…

3523 Views, 0 Comments

How’s the Nashville Real Estate Market?

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, and Coffee counties to help you make the most informed and beneficial choices possible.

See the Previous Month’s Stats! 

7351 Views, 0 Comments

August | Locals Supporting Locals

We are so excited to announce August’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are August’s gifts to you!

Cool Springs Brewery

Williamson County

The Cool Springs Brewery is Williamson County’s first and oldest microbrewery! Voted best sports bar and best fish n’ chips in the area, Cool Springs Brewery is…

10515 Views, 0 Comments

Listing of the Week

With a prime location in Historic Downtown Franklin, this beautiful home features custom finishes throughout, amazing built-ins, gorgeous wood-beamed ceilings, and tons of natural light! This property also offers great outdoor entertainment options with two spacious covered porches and professional landscaping.

Known for it is picturesque main street, historical attractions, antique shops and lively music scene, Franklin (fondly known as “Small Town, USA”) was voted the number one small town in Tennessee.

Main Street in downtown Franklin bustles with southern hospitality, historic preservation, and modern sophistication. There, you can catch an outstanding performance or screening at the historic Franklin Theater, enjoy a craft cocktail at one…

3582 Views, 0 Comments

Outdoor Features Luxury Buyers Want

A luxury home is way more than just the house itself… it’s the entire property, and especially that coveted backyard space. Now with outdoor living being more important than ever with buyers, that space between the house and property line truly packs a punch in today’s luxury home market. Here’s a rundown of the most sought after outdoor features for luxury buyers:

Outdoor Living

A true outdoor living space, with emphasis on the living part, is a beloved feature that truly brings the inside, out. Spaces that allow for all the comforts of a cozy living room, that flows perfectly from the inside of the home (typically off a main living space or kitchen) to the outdoors are a favorite. To keep the comfort level up, outdoor living spaces usually have…

33232 Views, 0 Comments

How to Set a Home Renovation Budget

It’s a truism that renovations are always delayed and over budget. In fact, homeowners may be more anxious about the budgeting aspect of a renovation than they are about living through the construction itself. Despite the inherent unpredictability of any type of construction, it’s possible to learn how to set a home renovation budget that will protect your savings account.

Practice Frugality

While there’s nothing wrong with splurging on a few items during your renovation, it’s unwise to choose the very best you can afford in every category. Stretching a budget too thin by packing in too many splurges is, in fact, the most common reason that remodeling efforts are shelved before they’re completed.

Include 20% for Overages

It’s important to…

19539 Views, 0 Comments

Listing of the Week

Located in the premier gated community of The Grove, this new construction home features gorgeous landscaping, high-end finishes, a spacious open layout, and many unique spaces for entertaining guests! The Grove offers resort-style amenities such as a championship golf course and practice facilities, multiple dining facilities, a spa and fitness center, two pools, tennis courts, and various children’s programs.

College Grove, Tennessee is located about 38 minutes south of Nashville in Williamson County. Home to the Bluegrass & Harvest Festival, College Grove is a small unincorporated community undergoing new growth.

Listed by Lisa Davis

Click Here to Learn More About This Home! 

MORE IMAGES

Click Here to Learn More…

3533 Views, 0 Comments

Easy Updates to Quickly Sell Your Home

Major home renovations are often intended to benefit the homeowners directly. When it comes time to sell your home, however, the scale and intent of upgrades can be much different. The good news is, you don’t have to stretch your budget to the limit to create impactful changes. In this article, we’ll outline easy updates to quickly sell your home. Whether your home needs work on the interior or exterior, we’ve got the projects that will give you an excellent ROI.

Updates to Your Home’s Exterior

The impact of your home’s curb appeal cannot be overstated. Buyers will often judge your home before they have even stepped out of their car; updates to your home’s exterior may encourage buyers to approach the rest of your home with confidence and…

19184 Views, 0 Comments

The 3 Most Important Numbers on a Home Loan Application

There are three numbers that matter the most when it comes to a home loan application. They are your credit score, your debt-to-income ratio, and your loan-to-value ratio. These specific numbers matter because they affect your ability to qualify for a home loan as well as your interest rate for the loan.

This article will give you a quick overview of those numbers and how they affect your mortgage!

Your Credit Score

You’re likely familiar with this number. A credit score, also sometimes called your FICO score, is a three-digit number between 300-850. This number scores your borrowing history. It’s independently calculated by each of the three main credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) using your payment history, your current debt,…

10465 Views, 0 Comments