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On Tuesday, May 6, Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s office announced that the city reached a long-anticipated agreement to redevelop Rivergate Mall in Goodlettsville into a mixed-use destination, including multifamily housing.

The latest home sales data from Greater Nashville REALTORS® offers a snapshot of a market moving toward better balance across our nine-county region. In April, there were 2,963 home closings—a 3 percent decrease from the 3,060 reported during the same time last year. While the drop is modest, it signals a trend: buyers are becoming more cautious, likely influenced by recent economic uncertainty and fluctuations in the financial markets.

Greater Nashville REALTORS® recently hosted its quarterly Business Conditions Council meeting, where members heard from Bishoy Mikhail, Vice President of Research at the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Mikhail shared the latest insights into Nashville’s housing market and economic outlook for the first quarter of 2025 — and the trends reinforce what many of us are seeing firsthand: our region continues to grow, but so do the challenges that come with it.

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.

If you’ve lived in Nashville for the past several years, you’ve likely seen the city grow—fast. Along with a booming population, property values have soared. In fact, the median sales price of a single-family home in Davidson County has risen nearly 43 percent, from $346,500 in March 2020 to $495,000 in March 2025, according to data from Realtracs.

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.

The latest home sales report for March is out, offering a detailed snapshot of housing activity across Greater Nashville’s 9-county region. According to figures provided by Greater Nashville Realtors, there were 2,831 home closings in March, representing a slight 0.2 percent decrease from the 2,837 closings reported in the same period last year. For the first quarter of 2025, the region saw 6,868 closings—down just 1.5 percent from the 6,970 closings in Q1 2024, reflecting a market that has remained relatively stable year-over-year despite broader economic uncertainties.

On March 6, we hosted our first NASHONOMICS NOW of the year, featuring an insightful discussion on the economic and housing trends shaping Middle Tennessee. Led by our President-Elect, Jack Gaughan, this virtual series brings together industry experts throughout the year to break down key market forces affecting real estate professionals and the broader community.

The latest home sales data from Greater Nashville Realtors was recently released, offering key insights into the region's housing market compared to last year.

If you’re a REALTOR® who wants to stay informed about what’s happening in commercial real estate, it’s essential to understand how global trade issues, like tariffs on Chinese goods, are shaking things up. Construction costs will affect residential and commercial projects, but because the effect may be higher on the commercial side. Even though these tariffs mainly affect industries like manufacturing, they trickle down into the construction of commercial properties in some significant ways. Here’s what you need to know.

Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, providing financial stability and a reliable path to building long-term wealth. Across the country, rising home prices have reinforced this reality, making real estate one of the most effective investments for wealth accumulation.

Last year, Greater Nashville Realtors partnered with the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce to deliver valuable economic insights to our members. Thanks to the expertise of Bishoy Mikhail, the Chamber’s Vice President of Research, we’ve gained a clearer picture of the region’s job market, population growth, and housing trends. These key factors continue to shape Middle Tennessee’s economic future.