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As we transition from the winter chill to the warmth of spring, the real estate market in Greater Nashville is also showing promising signs of thawing soon. The momentum gained during and after the holidays has carried over into the new year, with existing home sales witnessing a 3.1% increase from December to January nationally, as reported by the National Association of Realtors.

As a Realtor who is known as a short-term rental expert in Nashville, I get a lot of calls from Realtors about their short-term rental (STR) clients. The top questions I receive are about the current rules and regulations in Davidson County – “What even are they?” being the most prominent question and secondly, where to list or find STR listings, and lastly, should I be referring this client out? The first two questions could have their dedicated post, but I’ll touch on them quickly.

In the bustling world of real estate, navigating the intricacies of buying or selling a home can feel like traversing a labyrinth without a guide.  Enter the Realtor - bound by a strict Code of Ethics that does not apply to other real estate licensees.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2024) – Mark Deutschmann, founder of The CityLiving Group, has been named the 2023 Realtor of the Year by Greater Nashville Realtors, as announced by association President Kevin Wilson.

As the winter chill begins to fade and the flowers start to bloom, the real estate market heats up with the arrival of spring. For homeowners looking to sell, now is the opportune time to showcase their properties to eager buyers. However, to make the most of this bustling season, it's essential to prepare your home effectively for the spring market.

It's no secret that the housing shortfall has been a pressing issue for more than a decade. Since the mid-2000s housing boom, the U.S. has consistently been underbuilt compared to historical averages. Last year, we saw interest rates hit a 23-year high, exacerbating the low inventory issue and contributing significantly to affordability challenges.

I think it’s fair to say that almost everyone would like their home to be worth more in the future than they paid for it. Historically, real estate as an investment is one of the most sound and reliable forms of putting your money to work. I’ve renovated my own homes I live in; I’ve fixed up old homes to put back on the market and sell, and I’ve helped hundreds of people develop a strategy to list their properties for sale and get the highest return. Here are the top three things I believe will get the most bang for their buck when trying to increase your home’s value.

With the release of the first sales data of the new year, Middle Tennessee's real estate market is showing signs of promise. Beyond the snow that shut down much of the city, January also brought key performance indicators that have left us feeling optimistic.