Increasing Your Home Value This Spring

By Mary O'Neil

Wanting to sell your Nashville home this spring? Little things mean a lot when it comes to selling your home and getting a great price for it. But if everything counts and you have only so much time and money to invest, how do you know where to start to get your home for-sale ready…

Finding an Affordable Neighborhood as the Housing Market Heats Up

By Mary O'Neil

There’s more to consider when buying a house than the house itself: the neighborhood that house is in can be equally, if not more, important. You might already have must-haves in mind for the type of property you’ll buy — at least two bathrooms to stay sane, for example. Now you need to focus on…

Moving Into A New Neighborhood

By Mary O'Neil

If you’re moving into a new neighborhood, these tips will help you find your place within your community — and make it feel even more like home. After having moving into the perfect home, you’re finally ready for the best part: exploring your new neighborhood without worrying about boxes and the stress of the buying process!…

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…

Investment Properties and the One Percent Rule

By Mary O'Neil

The ‘one percent rule’ is a rule regarding purchasing investment homes and properties which states that the best investment properties will always return 1% of their purchase cost… after deducting expenses! So, after finding the purchase price of a potential investment property, subtract the operating overhead. These are the expenses associated with running the property, such as…