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How is the Real Estate Market? - May 2023

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, 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 - 3710 Woodlawn Dr

A beacon of understated sophistication + design, this one surpasses all expectations!

Sitting on almost an acre lot, this home offers a sprawling floor plan that effortlessly blends contemporary style with timeless elegance. On the main level, you can find a tasteful primary wing with a soaking tub + immense closet space. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with double ovens, an expansive prep kitchen, and an oversized island that's a dream come true for the most discerning chefs. Off the kitchen is an au pair suite with its own external door and laundry. There are covered porches with fireplaces on both the main + lower level. The lower level offers up flex space and opens out to the vast back lawn. The best part, this home is convenient to Green…

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The Best Home Scents: A Room-by-Room Guide

Our sense of smell is powerful and can unlock memories, evoke certain moods, and set the overall tone for the day. Candles, wax melts, incense, and essential oils are more popular than ever, and you can find them in just about any scent imaginable.  As a result, scent has become a surprisingly chic (albeit intangible) element of interior design.

How can you decide which scents are right for your home? We’re here to help you utilize the principles of aromatherapy to create the right ambiance from room to room. Read on for our guide to the best home scents to incorporate into your interior design.

First Impressions: Best Entryway Scents

Whether you’re coming home from a long day of work, or a guest is stepping through your doorway for the…

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Best Outdoor Tech Upgrades

The height of the year’s outdoor entertainment season is nearly here, so what better time than now to level up with our recommendation for 2023’s best outdoor tech upgrades? With products to improve your security, lawn health, and even your pool’s chemical balance, we are confident you’ll find something for yourself or a loved one below.

Best Outdoor Security Cameras

Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera
$199.99

The Arlo 4 Spotlight Camera packs an impressive suite of features into an affordable, small product. Its 2k video is clear around the clock thanks to color night vision, auto-zoom, and motion tracking. It integrates with Siri, Alexa, Samsung’s SmartThings, and Apple’s HomeKit.

Because the Arlo Pro 4 is entirely wireless, it is a breeze to…

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Listing of the Week - 8848 Edgecomb Dr

Nestled in the coveted community of The Grove, this exquisite property creates a truly unique and stunning atmosphere with a perfect blend of modern, industrial, and farmhouse design elements!

Boasting 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom, this home has it all. The stunning craftsmanship throughout the home is evident, from the custom steel and oak staircase to the 20' ft vaulted ceilings with gorgeous beam work and lighting fixtures. The covered back porch with a hot tub and gas fireplace is perfect for relaxing and entertaining, while the corner lot provides privacy and ample outdoor space. With 469 square feet of expandable attic space, the possibilities for customization are endless. Wait until you see this home in person!

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Finding the Perfect Price Tag for Your Dream Home

Figuring out how much to spend on a house can be hard when you have a sea of houses to choose from. But no need to fret! As your local mortgage professional, Steadfast Mortgage can guide you through the quest for homeownership.

How to Use DTI to Calculate Home Affordability

First things first, let's talk about Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI). DTI helps us mortgage professionals determine how much house you can afford. Think of it as a comparison between the money you earn and the money you spend. We're talking about your recurring expenses like housing costs, car payments, student loans, and credit card debt. After crunching the numbers, we'll get a DTI percentage.

Here's what that might look like. Let's say you earn $2,000 a month, and your…

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Listing of the Week - 501 Bonaire Ln

Looking for luxury in Westhaven? This prestigious Westhaven home has been beautifully updated with designer touches and offers amazing views on a corner lot!

Built by Legend Homes, this home features tons of living and entertainment space, a long list of updates, an elevator, primary suites on the first and second floor, and three fireplaces. The home also includes over 1000 sqft of porches, a gourmet kitchen, 16ft ceilings on main, a screened porch with a fireplace, a built-in audio system, and much more. You have to see this beauty in person!

Listed by Kelly Dougherty

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7 Surprising Things You Can Negotiate With Home Sellers

When it comes to tipping the scales in your favor in homebuying, negotiating the asking price is often the first item on the list. But did you know that there are other things you can negotiate with the seller for your benefit?

What's even better is that these items can often be negotiated even in a seller's market!

And when you combine it with a competitive mortgage rate with us **wink wink**, you'll be well on your way to saving thousands and making your home-buying experience work an awesome and affordable one.

1.) Closing costs: Closing costs can include a variety of fees, such as appraisal fees, title insurance, and attorney fees. Buyers can negotiate with the seller to pay some or all of these costs or ask for a credit to offset the…

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Top Water Parks

Middle Tennessee residents and visitors, listen up: it’s time to prepare to beat the scorching summer heat in the coolest, most enjoyable way possible – by hitting the best water parks in Tennessee! These aquatic sanctuaries are a great way for the whole family to stay active and have fun during the warmest months of the year.

Dive into adventures large and small on water slides that twist and turn, in peaceful wave pools that bring the beach to you, and down lazy rivers that evoke memories of childhood days spent floating on quiet waterways. Your small children can spend hours bouncing through splash pads and paddling in safe, shallow pools while vigilant lifeguards stand watch.

Gather your swimwear, slather on some high-SPF sunscreen, and…

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Listing of the Week - 355 Jones Pkwy

Resting in Brentwood's highly sought-after Annandale neighborhood, this exquisite Mediterranean gem blends proximity to Nashville with Williamson County's charm, excellent schools, and lower tax rates!

This luxurious custom-built home features tons of living and entertainment space and new designer updates throughout. The gourmet kitchen offers top appliances, custom cabinetry, and a large island for unforgettable gatherings. The primary suite is a tranquil haven with a sitting area, a spa-like bathroom, and dual walk-in closets. Set on a picturesque acre lot, this property allows you to enjoy a fenced-in backyard with room for a pool. With 11' ceilings, a theater room, a four-car garage, and premium finishes, this home has it all!

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