The Story of Nashville and “Music City”

By Mary O'Neil

From its very beginnings, Nashville grew from a foundation built on music. Music has been the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people. And visitors have ventured here to experience the music that weaves such a fundamental pattern in its cultural, business and social fabric. Once you have finished…

What Makes Nashville Great?

By Mary O'Neil

Gather around the microphone where Elvis became a legend. Dig into the roots of American music at the Country Music Hall of Fame. From Symphony Hall to Capitol Hill, Nashville offers a host of one-of-a-kind experiences you’ll find genuinely rewarding. A genuine geographic bull’s-eye, Nashville is perfectly positioned to draw people together. Whether you’re strolling…

Top Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling

By Mary O'Neil

If your home sits idle in a seller’s market, it’s time to get to the root of the problem. Even if you’re under-pricing it, it’s important to remember that buyers are more and more picky these days, and that most of them are hunting with their dream home in mind. The farther away from someone’s…

Cheap Home Upgrades That Add Value!

By Mary O'Neil

Would you rather buy a home with old laminate counter tops or pristine marble? It seems like an easy choice, but many home sellers are so immune to the outdated features in their homes that they can’t understand why buyers can’t see past them, too. But even if you’re not ready to list your home just yet,…

The Belcourt theatre reopening in July!

By Mary O'Neil

Nashville has a lot of great spots for entertainment. The farmer’s markets, Centennial, Sevier… there are dozens of hot, uniquely Nashville places to have fun! But among the most beloved is the Belcourt, the small indie theater in Hillsboro Village known for showing cult classics, kid’s films, indie hits, and documentaries. For almost a year,…

Listing A Property For Sale By Owner

By Mary O'Neil

There’s a reason why the very founder of the nation’s largest ‘For Sale Buy Owner’ website, Colby Sambrotto, used a real estate agent to sell his own home in 2011. The home was a Manhattan apartment purchased for $2 million after he sold the FSBO website. The founder of FSBO.com insisted on pricing the condo at what he…