Nashville real estate guides
Plain-English answers to the questions I get most from buyers, sellers and investors in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
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Buying new construction in Nashville? Read this before the model home
Who the builder's sales rep works for, what's negotiable, builder contracts, inspections and three Nashville-specific surprises.
For buyers looking at new builds
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Franklin vs. Brentwood vs. Nashville: what the same house really costs
2026 home prices, the property tax on a $750K home in each, and how the school systems are set up.
For buyers comparing areas
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How to check a Nashville home's permit history and code violations
The free Metro tools I use, what to compare against the listing, and what to do if something doesn't line up.
For buyers, sellers and investors
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How to estimate Nashville property taxes before you buy (2026)
The 2026 Davidson County rates, a four-step formula with examples, and three listing traps I check on every house.
For buyers and homeowners