How to Compare Mortgage Lenders

By Mary O'Neil

Buying a home starts with finding the right mortgage lender. Here are the questions you should ask mortgage lenders, before you sign on with one. Steering clear of homebuyer’s remorse requires more than just picking the right home in the right neighborhood. According to a 2016 survey by J.D. Power, 27% of new homeowners ultimately…

What Could Cause Problems With Your Home Sale?

By Mary O'Neil

Do you know what issues most often turn off buyers or kill a sale? Here are some of the big ones. From a leaky or aging roof to a positive radon test in the basement, there’s probably a lot on your home sale to-do list. And while, yes, you want your house to look its…

The Inside Scoop On Capital Gains

By Mary O'Neil

Have you seen a return on your investment? Before you start counting your pennies, it’s important to understand the Capital Gains Tax. Whether you completed several high-return renovations after moving into your new 12 South home, or you were fortunate enough to move into an area right before an upswing in home values, walking away with…

Nashville Spring Events You Can’t Miss!

By Mary O'Neil

Music City’s calendar is full of celebrations all through the year… but Spring and Summer events usually take the cake! Just take a look below at the events you must attend this spring in Nashville: they involve everything from Steeplechase events to fantastic local music festivals! CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM – MARCH 18-APRIL 23 On the…

Doing Taxes as a New Home Owner

By Mary O'Neil

Being a homeowner for the first time comes with all kinds of responsibilities that normally don’t come with renting. There’s yard work, home repairs, picking paint colors, insurance and of course, figuring out your tax liability. American home ownership has long been subsidized by tax savings, and if your real estate agent didn’t tell you…

Buying a Nashville Home with Bad Credit

By Mary O'Neil

Are you worried that having a low credit score will affect your dream of owning a home in Nashville? I’ve got a few tips to buy a house even with a low score. It’s unfortunate but true that certain numbers can determine much of what we’re accomplish to do in life. Just like a higher GPA is…