Richard Courtney

REALTY CHECK COLUMN SALE OF THE WEEK: When Caleb Gamblin & Shawn Booth, with Parks, listed the home at 3415 Springbrook DR, they decided to lead their marketing efforts with offering of a one-year, 5% interest rate. Read more tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

When Caleb Gamblin and Shawn Booth, two savvy agents with Parks, listed the home at 3415 Springbrook Drive, they decided to lead their marketing efforts with their offering of a one-year, 5% interest rate rather than a photograph of the house. Read more tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

In scrolling through the recent residential sales, one listing jumped off the screen – 1108 Nichol Lane. It closed for $2,739,582 more than the original listed price of $4,999,999, or $7,739,581. Read more about this sale in the Ledger column>> tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

There have been a multitude of experts screaming that the real estate sky is falling. But Nashville has not seen price drops, only fewer transactions. Last week, the only thing falling was interest rates. Read more tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

Richard Exton recently compiled a report detailing what has occurred in the residential real estate market 2013-2022. The report conclude prices have risen... by a lot. Read more in the Ledger column>> tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, December 12 for a Brunch Open House from 9 to 11 a.m. West Meade Custom Ranch House | Renovated and Updated. More info and photos here: t.e2ma.net/message/6tfk7i…

REALTY CHECK SALE OF THE WEEK: The numbers reflected in the NAR release refer to the entire county with its towns, hamlets, counties & cities, all with various pockets that are far better & some fare worse off than others. Check out examples of 2 sales. tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

In mid-November, NAR released statistics that reflect the composition of the various groups of homebuyers. The typical homebuyer’s annual household income is now $107K, up a record setting 22% from last year. Last year, the average income was $88K. More >> tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

Please join us Sunday, December 3 from 2-4 p.m. for an open house at 6330A & B Columbia Avenue in Nashville. View more info and photos here>> richardcourtney.com/2595664 Two New Construction Homes | Spacious, Modern Interiors | Covered Porches | Builder offering a rate buydown!

REALTY CHECK SALE OF THE WEEK: While the # of sales are down in the Nashville area, upper-end sales continue to amaze & surprise those in & out of the real estate industry. Nothing illustrates this more than the recent sale at 1410 Chickering for $12.5M tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

You can own the Producer's Loft at Printer's Alley lofts with its mix of history with modern touches. This is the first time this unbelievably cool historic loft has been on the market for sale. Read about the history & details in the Tennessean: tennessean.com/story/money/ho…

Realtors are forced to use creative, descriptive language when describing their listings, especially when the market shifts and listings are not selling. Read more in the Ledger column>> tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

REALTY CHECK SALE OF THE WEEK: Bancroft is a cozy, gated community off Hillsboro Road near Tyne Blvd. Last week, 22 Bancroft PL changed hands for $4.825 million, a respectable but not-exorbitant $422 per square foot. Read more in the Ledger column>> tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

Please join us Tuesday, November 14 from 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. for a REALTOR BRUNCH at 9521 Edenbrook Court in Brentwood. View more photos and info: richardcourtney.com/2591716 Expansive Brentwood Luxury Home | Selling As Is*

Options limited when good real estate deal goes bad... Read more in the Ledger column>> tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

It is not too late to support my Hike for Safe Haven team with a donation. A gift of any amount makes a significant impact. bit.ly/richardcourtne…

As Halloween approaches and the ghoulies and beasties and things that go bump in the night become more cantankerous, it should be noted that the presence of such spirits are not mentioned on a Tennessee Residential Property Disclosure. Read more: tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…

It is time to “Twist and Shout” for the #HikeforSafeHaven, an event for which I am the honorary chair and have co-chaired the past 5 years! “Help!” me raise funds for @SafeHavenTN by making a donation to my Hike for Safe Haven link. bit.ly/richardcourtne…

Corner Lot in Hope Gardens | Ready to Build City View | Walk to Farmer’s Market, First Tennessee Park, Restaurants and Shops | 1011 10th Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37208 View more info and photos at: richardcourtney.com/2582701

REALTY CHECK SALE OF THE WEEK: With rising rates sinking sales, those marketing houses must implement incentives to encourage buyers to take a look. Kelly Fisher, with Parks, and her seller on 615 Newhall DR introduced a technique that proved effective. tnledger.com/editorial/Arti…