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The last few months in Nashville have been a little colder than most years. We've had snow a few times with more than an inch and even had snow on Christmas day. Things seem to be warming up now and the real estate market in Nashville looks like its warming up too. When I chat to realtors in Nashville at some of the open houses or real estate functions you get the feeling that everyone is becoming a lot more optimistic about the homes sales for the coming year. The Ashton Real Estate Group of... Read Full Post

On my site blog in May, I talked about a new non-profit organization called Retune Nashville that is really trying to make a difference in the lives of musicians affected by the recent floods. They are a group dedicated to "helping provide relief for uninsured musicians through the sale of artwork created from flood damaged musical instruments," and are getting ready to hold a benefit concert and art auction in October. So far, more than 50 artists have volunteered their time and creativity t... Read Full Post

People come to Nashville, and they fall in love with Nashville. Always have. In fact some people love it so much that they either end up staying, or taking a healthy slice of the city's undeniable spirit and charm away with them. Take Gwyneth Paltrow, for example. The Oscar-winning actress spent three months in Nashville, working on the forthcoming movie Country Strong, and fell head-over-heels, absorbing the whole country vibe. In fact, she has just released the eponymous title track as a si... Read Full Post

Isn't it depressing to know that while some people are struggling to make ends meet, as the weight of foreclosure, job loss and financial ruin dangle menacingly, like the sword of Damocles above their imperiled heads, there's always someone who can figure out a way to make a ton of money out of others' misery. That's the 'can do' spirit, for ya! It may seem bad enough that some unfortunate folk, keen to fulfill the American dream of home ownership, got scammed by unscrupulous lenders in the f... Read Full Post

Homeowners most affected by the floodwaters are now eligible for a break when it comes to their property taxes. The Tennessee House of Representatives has just passed a new law that will allow home and business owners to have their properties reassessed by the county, and their property taxes adjusted accordingly. This move could provide some much needed relief to those whose homes are now worth substantially less than they were just a month ago. To qualify, "Any building or improvement damag... Read Full Post

For years the area was a collection of run-down brick warehouses, vagrants, and railway tracks; now, thanks to a $400 million makeover, the Nashville neighborhood known as The Gulch has taken on a new identity. MarketStreet, the developers of the massive project, had a vision of creating an urban-chic environment that would appeal to young professionals, and it seems their dream is coming to fruition as Nashville's hippest neighborhood comes to life and revitalizes the downtown core. The Gulc... Read Full Post

While other news stories have been dominating the national media, the recent flooding in Nashville has been incredibly serious, and will have a long-term impact on the city. At least 20 people in Tennessee have died, and in the city of Nashville alone, it's estimated that more than a billion dollars' worth of damage has been done. Landmarks like the Grand Ole Opry and LP Field have extensive damage, and countless homes have been ruined. What's particularly sad is that most people in the area ... Read Full Post

Nashville Real Estate Market 2009 It's only been a few weeks now into 2009 and the real estate market in Nashville Tennessee seems to be showing signs of picking up. One of the major indicators of this increased activity is the number of appointments agents are making to show homes. The Appointment Desk is a subsiduary company owned and operated by the owner of RE/MAX Elite in Nashville, Robb Campbell. Robb has seen the showings double from the month of December and that is in the first two w... Read Full Post

The List Price It used to be that when a person wanted to sell their home they would contact their realtor, or interview 3 or 4 realtors, and through an analysis of the market sales statistics come up with a potential listing price for their home. As with most subjective processes there is usually a range of opinions on the best price to list the home at, the seller usually wanting a higher list price and the realtor trying to strike a balance to reflect the recent sales activity and keep the... Read Full Post

It would seem that with all the negative reports in the media that real estate sales are set to hit record lows, builders and developers will be going out of business and 9 out of 10 homeowners will be facing foreclosure in the next 6 months! I have to say that in Nashville we really haven't seen any decline in the demand for information about the real estate and homes for sale. Inquiries are actually up around 30% from this time last year for our team, The Ashton Real Estate Group. What is n... Read Full Post