Nfocus: Insider’s Guide to Realtors Featuring Tara DeSelms
The DeSelms Team’s own Tara DeSelms was featured in the Insider’s Guide to Realtors. This guide is produced annually by Nfocus, which highlights the region’s top real estate agents. Real estate agents share their stories and expert real estate advice in this guide. About Tara DeSelms Tara is a Nashville native, following in her father, Terry […]
House Hunting Tips
Finding a new home can be a challenging task, but there are ways to make it easier. If you’ve taken the necessary steps to start your home search, chances are you feel more than ready to hit the ground running. Given the lower inventory around Nashville the past year or so, it may seem like you […]
Myth: We Are in Another Housing Bubble
History Is NOT Repeating Itself – Here’s Why: In the last few years, home appreciation has continued to rise. As a result, prices have sparked a concern that a housing bubble is forming, and there is a fear the market will crash as it did 15+ years ago. We want to show you why this […]
Is a Home Inspection Really Necessary?
A home inspection is designed to assess the condition of the home before purchasing. Some buyers opt not to have an inspection to speed up closing, but this can be a risky and costly move. Buying a new home is a BIG purchase and investment, it should be treated as such. Avoid pricey fixes in the […]
Remodeling Tips to Boost Your Home’s Value
Buyers are most interested in how move-in ready a home is. Sellers can tackle a few of these projects to get their home move-in ready, making it more appealing to a larger pool of buyers. According to the National Association of REALTORS® these 5 upgrades bring the most value to a home. Fresh Paint Consistent Flooring A Bright Kitchen Upgraded Countertops and Appliances […]
Tips for Moving with Children
Children and Moving Tips Moving to a new home can be stressful for children and they need time to get used to the idea of the change. Give them as much advance warning as possible, giving them as much information as you can about why you are moving and what they can expect at the […]
How To Find A Contractor
Almost every one knows at least one or two horror stories about remodeling projects gone awry or renovations that ultimately left homeowners less than satisfied. Hiring the right contractor has a lot to do with how happy homeowners are – not just at the end of the job but during the entire process. So, how […]
Home Seller Tips: How To Show Your Home Without Staging
Ready to sell your home but don’t want to hire a professional stager? No problem. Here are the easiest tips and tricks for how to show your home to sell it quickly. There are many steps you can take to properly stage a home yourself. However, if painting and rearranging furniture aren’t in your plans […]
Buying a Home and Moving Long Distance
Question: What’s more stressful than buying a new home? Answer: Buying a new home while relocating! Buying a new home is already considered an emotional process, but adding in the additional factors of moving to a new city or state is downright challenging. Here are some steps to make the situation less taxing. Get referrals – Start be […]
How to Cope with the Stress of Buying a Home
Buying a home, especially your first, can be one of the most exciting and also one of the most stressful experiences of your life. I know this all too well. The last home my husband and I bought was the singular most stressful event of our marriage. At the time, we had a 7 year […]
