Real Deal Column

The Greater Nashville region continues to lead the state in population growth, reinforcing its position as one of Tennessee’s most desirable places to live and work. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, eight counties within the Nashville metropolitan area ranked among the top 20 in population growth from 2024 to 2025.

After more than fifty years as a shopping destination for Nashvillians, demolition officially began late last month on RiverGate Mall in Goodlettsville.

Oftentimes, when we think about a mortgage payment, we think of it as a fixed cost. You have the principal-- the amount borrowed to purchase a home— and the interest, the fee charged by the lender. But when you look closer at your monthly statement, you’ll see that your total payment also includes property taxes and homeowners insurance.

February’s housing numbers show a market that is steady on the surface but gradually shifting toward buyers as inventory continues to rise across Middle Tennessee.

In the ten-year period between 2014 and 2024, U.S. domestic mobility declined from 14.3 percent to 11 percent. While that may sound like just another demographic statistic, it tells us something deeper about the health of the housing market. When households move, homes are listed. When movement slows, so does market activity.

Every year, REALTORS® from across Tennessee convene at the State Capitol for the annual Day on the Hill, meeting with lawmakers to advocate for issues impacting the real estate industry and highlight the important role REALTORS® play in strengthening their communities.

As the Greater Nashville region continues to recover from Winter Storm Fern and we move closer to the spring market, housing activity is beginning to regain momentum. For buyers, especially those re-entering the market after a pause, understanding the nuances of the region’s housing stock is critical to making an informed decision.

Heading into 2026, the Greater Nashville housing market was beginning to show renewed momentum following an uptick in mortgage applications during the fourth quarter of 2025. That increase signaled growing interest from buyers who had been waiting on the sidelines, encouraged by improving affordability conditions and the potential for lower interest rates.