Don’t Forget to Factor In Commute Times

By Mary O'Neil

In 2015 the typical American could expect to spend about three hours and twenty minutes longer getting to and from work than in 2014. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 11 million of us drive an hour or more to work each way. Since 2009, commute times have increased in most of the U.S.’s…

Common Mistakes Made By First Time Home Buyers in Nashville

By Mary O'Neil

We’ve all bought things that we’ve later regretted: high waisted jeans, perms, time shares… the list goes on. In most cases, for regret purchases, the only thing you’re out is a little bit of money. But what if you paid too much for a car and later realized you couldn’t afford it? Making bad decisions…

There Aren’t Many Homes For Sale In Your Area. What Next?

By Mary O'Neil

Once you’ve taken all the steps to secure your financing, you’re ready to begin the house hunt. But what happens when you’re out scouting neighborhoods you love…. and you realize there aren’t many homes for sale? Finding few options, or maybe even nothing for sale in your price range is increasingly common for many home…

What Problems Could Ruin Your Closing?

By Mary O'Neil

Whether you’re selling a home in Donelson or planning to list your home for sale Green Hills here’s the lowdown on some common issues that can cause a home sale to fall through. 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…

Picking a House to Flip in Nashville

By Mary O'Neil

The art of flipping: how to buy property off-plan and sell at a profit Buying off-plan and selling fast – hopefully at a hefty profit – is becoming a staple in Nashville as its property market powers ahead. Flipping is one of the great money-making trends in a strong housing market, and involves purchasing a…