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When Are You Ready to Buy Your First House?

Millennials, you’re buying your first homes! Congratulations: it’s exciting to see so many of you settling in. If you’re a millennial who is trying to decide when you’re ready to buy your first house, Parks has you covered with our First Home Purchaser’s Readiness Checklist. 

Financial Readiness

Financial readiness is, without a doubt, the most important factor in successfully purchasing your first home without experiencing the pangs of buyer’s remorse that are felt by a reported 81% of millennial homeowners. 

Take the following steps to prepare yourself financially for homeownership.

• Reduce or eliminate all other debt.

High-interest consumer debt, student loans, and sizable car payments will all affect your ability to…

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Listing of the Week

Resting on 19 acres just outside of Leipers Fork, this beautifully renovated farmhouse offers gorgeous views from every direction! This property features tons of privacy, a new kitchen, high-end finishes throughout, a metal barn, a pasture with a stable, an indoor storm shelter, a long list of updates, and plenty of space.

Columbia offers the best of both worlds - a historic, small-town feel with all the modern convenience of its larger, neighboring communities.

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…

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Listing of the Week

This massive home feels like it rests on an acre with it's common areas to the side and back yard area! With its fabulous Turnberry's Stonehaven floorplan, this property features tons of living space, high-end finishes throughout, bonus areas perfect for multiple uses, a private treed lot, great outdoor living, plenty of storage, community amenities, and a location in walking distance to award-winning Clovercroft Elementary.

There is just something about the charm of Franklin that sets it apart. It's a vibrant and alive city that embraces its historic appeal while continuing to look to the future.

Located 30 minutes south of Nashville in Williamson County, Franklin is home to major corporate headquarters, historical attractions, a lively music…

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Should I Wait Until A Recession To Buy A Home?

Is It Smart To Wait For A Recession?

I've had friends and family ask me if they should wait to buy a home once a recession hits. My answer to them is has anyone actually made an accurate prediction of a recession? You may wait years before one ever happens and at that point it would most likely have been smarter to buy your home before the years you waited to get a "deal" because home prices have historically rose. 

Tennessee real estate has increased ~6-8%/year for the past 5 years, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. So if you wait two years you're going to miss out on a potential ~$12,360 to $16,640 for every $100k you spend if Tennessee keeps it up.

Do Recessions Actually Lower Home Values?

Most recessions…

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January | Locals Supporting Locals

It's that time of the month again! We are excited to announce January's LoLo gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful, local businesses in Middle Tennessee and it's time 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 January's gifts to you!

Sugar Drop: Bakery and Shop

Williamson County

Sugar Drop Bakery and Shop serves the greater Nashville area from Brentwood, Tennesse, and they have for almost 50 years!…

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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! 

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Listing of the Week

Located in the gated community of The Vale of Avalon, this fabulous Trace Construction built home has everything you could need! This property features tons of living space, great views from the three front porches, all of the luxury elements you would expect, a screened-in back porch with a fireplace, a second-floor library, various bonus areas, and a layout that offers great flow through the home.

There is just something about the charm of Franklin that sets it apart. It's a vibrant and alive city that embraces its historic appeal while continuing to look to the future.

Located 30 minutes south of Nashville in Williamson County, Franklin is home to major corporate headquarters, historical attractions, a lively music scene, an abundance of…

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Listing of the Week

Located on a premium lot backing up to trees, this model home packed with a long list of upgrades is up for sale! This property features high-end finishes throughout, tons of living space, a covered deck, lots of privacy, a butler's pantry with a wine bar, and access to upcoming community amenities.

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.

Murfreesboro is the geographic center of the state of Tennessee and Rutherford County. Settled southeast of Davidson County and just outside of Smyrna, it’s one of…

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Top Interior Design Trends for 2020

In 2019, we witnessed the departure of several design trends that had simply worn out their welcome. Dark wood cabinets, pre-packaged looks, all-gray spaces, wall-to-wall white, and solo accent walls were all out, and warm coppers and sparkling coastal blues made a grand entrance.

Whether you’re redecorating your space in 2020, purchasing a new home, or getting ready to stage a home for sale, it’s time to prepare for the new decade of interior design. The following trends are fresh and updated yet classic, and easily adaptable to suit your home’s existing character.

Color Trends

Several companies announced their 2020 pick for “Color of the Year” as 2019 drew to a close, and we’ve picked our favorites. Whether used together or separately, they…

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Listing of the Week

Located in the lovely gated community of Kings Chapel, this stunning home has an incredible list of features! This property is made for entertaining and features a large kitchen with a massive island, a breakfast nook that opens to a family room covered porch, tons of living space, and amazing outdoor living with an in-ground pool, spa, firepit, and more.

Arrington is an unincorporated city in Williamson County with beautiful rolling hills and budding luxury home communities. Residents of Arrington get to enjoy a quiet life and are able to take advantage of all the best nature has to offer.

Located on the eastern side of Williamson County, Arrington is a fast-growing community with a lot to offer. Always a beautiful community, Arrington really…

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