REALTOR Roundup

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.

Zillow is changing their process. Interest rates are holding steady above 6.5%. The stock market is fluctuating. New tariffs could have a huge impact on the supply chain. No one really knows what to expect tomorrow.

As a broker specializing in office properties in Williamson and Davidson County, I work with two main groups of clients: occupiers/users and investors. In industry terms, this represents the space market and the yield market. My clients either need a place to run their businesses or seeking cash flow from an investment.

Every April, we recognize Fair Housing Month to commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. This landmark federal law prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. I’m proud to say that our REALTOR® Code of Ethics takes this even further by also prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

What is considered the selling season in real estate? This can vary some due to the property’s location. Are the months considered the selling season truly the best time to buy or sell a home?