Staging Your Home

Staging Your Home Properly staging your home is a proven method that can help you sell your home faster than homes that are not staged or are empty.  Staging your home presents the opportunity to bring more attention to the features that make your home desirable and unique.  Here are a few ideas to help […]

Pre-1900s Homes in Franklin

Historic Homes in Franklin Franklin, Tennessee was founded in 1799 and is known for its storied Civil War history. With the upcoming anniversary of The Battle of Franklin, we thought it would be fun to look at the historic homes that are currently for sale in Franklin.  We’ve complied the following slideshow with all of […]

Buying a Home in Winter

Buying a Home in Winter You may think of winter as a bad time to buy a house, but there are several advantages to buying a home in winter.  While the real estate market does typically slow down during the winter and holiday months, there are still plenty of homes available for sale.  Many of […]

Preventing Frozen Pipes

Preventing Frozen Pipes Property owners must be aware of cold temperatures and the hazards it can create. One expensive problem is frozen pipes. The following are several ideas to help with Preventing Frozen Pipes. Cause of Bursting Pipes Within pipes, freezing could form a blockage. Water expands as it freezes. You may have noticed this […]

Listing Your Home During the Holidays

Listing Your Home During the Holidays The real estate market not only differs every year, but additionally from month to month. There are many misconceptions about selling a home during different seasons. The following is information on Listing Your Home During the Holidays. Number of Listings There is not as much competition during the the […]

Home Renovations That Increase Property Values

Home Renovations That Increase Property Values Homeowners should think about the possible improvement in property value versus the expense of individual changes before completing any work. Some alterations are more beneficial than others. The following is information on home renovations that increase property values. Home Renovations That Increase Property Values Many homeowners think that they […]

Ownership Relationships

Ownership Relationships When multiple parties purchase real estate together, they enter a legal agreement called a tenancy agreement. It details what will occur when one party becomes deceased. There are three categories of tenancy and each comes with different rights and stipulations. The following are details on the different types of ownership relationships for Franklin […]

Winter Home Preparation

Winter Home Preparation Autumn is a perfect time to address several property tasks including winter home preparation. Winter conditions can be harmful. These pre-winter property maintenance tasks will help prevent damage from winter conditions and improve its safety. Pre-winter Property Maintenance Tasks Improve Heat Retention During winter months, it is vital to eliminate heat loss […]

Home Remodeling Trends

Home Remodeling Trends Home enhancements continue to change. It is helpful to understand trends to maximize your property’s value. Below are some tips on home remodeling trends. Technology Components Technology is ingrained in daily living. Keep this in mind when deciding on the floor plan and features of your home. All rooms should contain a […]

Home Inspection Negotiations

Home Inspection Negotiations Home owners are not mandated to fix issues identified in a home inspection. There is a negotiation process. In advance of reviewing inspection results, be aware that inspections commonly include issues and additional tips from the inspector on improvements that can be made to the home. Focus on the real issues and […]