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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2025) — Metro Council will hold a public hearing during Tuesday night’s Metro Nashville Council meeting on a proposed Urban Design Overlay (UDO) and re-zoning for The Nations neighborhood in West Nashville. The proposal, now up for second reading, is intended to establish updated building and design standards that would improve housing quality and increase residential density.

Two new policies—one at the federal level and one here in Nashville—have recently been implemented that could have a positive impact on homebuyers and help make housing more affordable.

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.

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently released a compelling analysis that reveals just how powerful a modest decline in mortgage rates could be in reshaping homeownership opportunities across the country.

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2025, and with summer in full swing, the latest housing data suggests the market is heating up—at least slightly. After four consecutive months of declining sales activity, June brought a modest but encouraging uptick in both closings and sales prices, underscoring the Greater Nashville area’s continued resilience.

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.

During the pandemic-era housing market, the nation experienced accelerated migration patterns driven by a mix of hyper-polarization, shifting politics, and the rise of remote work. These factors pushed demand for homeownership away from large metro areas and toward smaller, more affordable cities.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 7, 2025) – There were 3,185 home closings reported for the month of June, according to figures provided by Greater Nashville Realtors. This figure indicates a 5 percent increase from the 3,042 closings reported for the same period last year.