REALTOR Roundup

Artificial intelligence isn’t just on the horizon anymore; it’s here. Over the next year, the playing field in real estate is going to change drastically. Tools like ChatGPT, predictive analytics, and AI-driven CRMs are leveling the knowledge gap. The truth is, very soon every agent will have access to the same market data, scripts, listing insights, and transaction checklists at their fingertips.

Recently, I received a garnishment notice at my business for someone I’ve never employed and do not know. This individual claimed to work for my company, and as a result, the sheriff's office attempted to serve me with paperwork demanding that I withhold wages to satisfy a debt. I immediately called my Principal Attorney, Jennifer McCoy.

A major shift in mortgage lending is here—and it’s one that every real estate agent should be aware of, especially if you work with first-time buyers or clients with limited credit histories.

Looking at the Nashville market today, it’s easy to feel like you’ve missed your moment. Prices are climbing, competition is fierce, and it can seem overwhelming to know where to begin. However, I’ve seen time and again that the real key is to start right where you are with what you have.

Let’s be honest, if you’ve been in residential real estate for a while, you’ve probably had a moment—maybe during your third “Can we paint the walls grey?” conversation of the day—when you wondered what it’s like on the commercial side.

Celebrating homeownership began in 1995 under President Bill Clinton, aimed at increasing homeownership across the nation. It started as a week-long event. Several years later, in 2002, George W. Bush expanded it to a month-long recognition. Homeownership Month is an opportunity to remind and educate people about the benefits that accompany owning their own home. Those benefits vary in importance depending on one’s goals and dreams. They range from independence in choosing paint colors, to developing equity and wealth. It’s known as the American Dream and it is achievable with some forethought, planning and guidance by professionals that know how to assist in piecing the plan together.

Middle Tennessee has firmly established itself as a rising powerhouse in the luxury real estate market. Once considered a secondary market to major coastal cities, areas like Brentwood, Franklin, Arrington, and College Grove are now attracting affluent buyers from across the country who are seeking space, privacy, and elevated lifestyle amenities — all within reach of Nashville’s vibrant cultural and economic scene.

For many homeowners in the Nashville area, rising home values and steady population growth have created a new kind of opportunity: not just selling at a profit—but possibly holding onto a property and turning it into a rental.