From the category archives:
#4 in the 37216 Series. Intriguing Spots. Historically, neighborhoods east of Gallatin Road in 37206 and 37216 have brought better values. While Maplewood is on the west side of Gallatin, several homes closed briskly and for an impressive little dollar amount. With The Home Depot opening its doors in 2008, the neighboring homes have seen [...]
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#3 in the 37216 Series. The Lofty Failures. 2009 was a tough year for 37216. In the 2004-2008 market, momentum was pacing on a noteworthy level. With market stabilization in 37206, prices started a leveling in 37216. While every indication says that 37216 will easily return to its upward pace, 2009 was not a bright [...]
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Nashville proper’s real estate sales are up 21% for February 2010 from last month (for single family residential homes). Intriguingly, the 28 days of February outpaced January’s 31 days a noteworthy amount.
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If you purchased a home between 2004 and 2007, you need to be very cautious as you move forward in your investment in the home. When my parents bought their first home in the 1970s, they knew that with their high interest rate and serious savings their investment would pay off at a gentle rate [...]
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#2 in the 37216 Series: The Power ‘hood. Inglewood proper owns this zip code and most of the numbers. While most who visit the area will tage the entire zip code as Inglewood, it’s important to break it down to understand values specifically. Fifty-three percent of all homes sold where located outside of the nine [...]
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We’ve all read the answers here on why homes don’t sell or get showings. It’s a “no duh” moment when people say (1) it’s priced too high, (2) it needs to be staged, (3) the location is bad, (4) it’s in poor condition. We all know that. Your problem here is you’re listed with someone [...]
The 9 Subject Neighborhoods. Accounting for only four percent (4%) of all sales in Nashville, MLS Area 3 is one of the smallest measurement areas (120 SFR units in 2009); however, the neighborhoods hug downtown so closely, their numbers are essential to understanding the urban Nashville landscape.
I have a lovely couple from North Carolina (hat-tip Sarah), in their Nashville home search process right now. It seems like every time they call or text, I am in class. I was starting to feel a bit guilty, then changed my mindset quickly!
We all think it. We all know it. We’re afraid to mention it. Real estate agents wouldn’t dare hit the subject straight on because it’s easier to avoid the truth anyway.
