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Stay informed with market tips, home advice, and community news from across Middle Tennessee. All in one place.

I write about the questions buyers and sellers ask me, from how to price a home to what a move here really involves. Thompson's Station, Spring Hill and Franklin come first, then the rest of Williamson and Maury counties.

Things to Do in Clarksville, TN: Dunbar Cave, the River…

Things to Do in Clarksville, TN: Dunbar Cave, the River…

October 30, 2026

Things to do in Clarksville, TN for 2026: Dunbar Cave tours, the Cumberland Riverwalk, museum prices…

Things to Do in Murfreesboro, TN: Stones River, the Squ…

Things to Do in Murfreesboro, TN: Stones River, the Squ…

October 30, 2026

Things to do in Murfreesboro, TN for 2026: Stones River, the Square, the greenway, free picks, hours…

Closing Costs in Tennessee: Who Pays What, and How Much

Closing Costs in Tennessee: Who Pays What, and How Much

October 30, 2026

Who pays closing costs in Tennessee: a line-by-line table, the transfer and mortgage tax rates, and…

Moving to Nashville, TN: What to Know Before You Pick a…

Moving to Nashville, TN: What to Know Before You Pick a…

October 30, 2026

Moving to Nashville, TN? 2026 Metro property taxes, home costs by county, how the drive works, licen…

Nashville Suburbs: 13 Towns Compared by Drive, Taxes an…

Nashville Suburbs: 13 Towns Compared by Drive, Taxes an…

October 30, 2026

Nashville suburbs compared: county, miles and minutes to downtown, 2026 property tax rates and home…

How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Thompson's Sta…

How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Thompson's Sta…

October 30, 2026

The median home price in Thompson's Station, TN is approximately $829,451, and right now homes are s…

Cost of Living in Spring Hill, TN: A 2026 Monthly Budge…

Cost of Living in Spring Hill, TN: A 2026 Monthly Budge…

October 30, 2026

Cost of living in Spring Hill, TN for 2026: a monthly budget by county side with property tax, water…

Spring Hill vs Columbia, TN: County, Taxes, Prices and…

Spring Hill vs Columbia, TN: County, Taxes, Prices and…

October 30, 2026

Spring Hill vs Columbia, TN for 2026: county lines, tax rates by side and city, home values, Nashvil…

Commute Times From Spring Hill, TN: Road Miles to Nashv…

Commute Times From Spring Hill, TN: Road Miles to Nashv…

October 30, 2026

Spring Hill, TN to Nashville is 37.8 road miles, about 47 minutes with no traffic. Times to Franklin…

Does a Short Sale Hurt Your Credit, and When Can You Bu…

Does a Short Sale Hurt Your Credit, and When Can You Bu…

October 30, 2026

Yes, a short sale hurts your credit. How it's reported, how long it stays, FICO's figures and the wa…

Home Staging Tips for Spring Hill, TN: What to Do, What…

Home Staging Tips for Spring Hill, TN: What to Do, What…

October 30, 2026

Home staging tips for Spring Hill, TN sellers: what to do room by room and outside, what's worth pay…

Things to Do in Brentwood, TN: Parks, Greenways, Ravens…

Things to Do in Brentwood, TN: Parks, Greenways, Ravens…

October 30, 2026

Things to do in Brentwood, TN for 2026: all 14 city parks, trail mileage, Ravenswood Mansion, free s…

Is Franklin, TN a Good Place to Live? Cost, Commute and…

Is Franklin, TN a Good Place to Live? Cost, Commute and…

October 30, 2026

Is Franklin, TN a good place to live? 2026 property taxes, home costs, Nashville drive times, school…

Leiper's Fork, TN: Where It Is, Things to Do, Where to…

Leiper's Fork, TN: Where It Is, Things to Do, Where to…

October 30, 2026

Leipers Fork, TN is an unincorporated Williamson County village 15 minutes from Franklin. Restaurant…

Arrington Vineyards: 2026 Visitor's Guide to Hours, Tas…

Arrington Vineyards: 2026 Visitor's Guide to Hours, Tas…

October 30, 2026

Arrington Vineyards at 6211 Patton Road: 2026 hours, tasting prices, free live music, picnic and pet…

Natchez Trace Bridge Near Franklin, TN: The Closure, Wh…

Natchez Trace Bridge Near Franklin, TN: The Closure, Wh…

October 30, 2026

The Natchez Trace Bridge near Franklin, TN is closed until spring 2027. Where to get on the parkway,…

Things to Do in Columbia, TN: The Square, the Polk Home…

Things to Do in Columbia, TN: The Square, the Polk Home…

October 30, 2026

Things to do in Columbia, TN for 2026: Polk Home tour prices and hours, Riverwalk Park, the Duck Riv…

Mule Day in Columbia, TN: 2027 Dates, the Parade, Event…

Mule Day in Columbia, TN: 2027 Dates, the Parade, Event…

October 30, 2026

Mule Day 2027 is April 1 to 3 in Columbia, TN. Parade time, events, admission and history, plus how…

Belle Meade Historic Site (Belle Meade Plantation): 202…

Belle Meade Historic Site (Belle Meade Plantation): 202…

October 29, 2026

Belle Meade Historic Site in Nashville, often searched as Belle Meade Plantation: 2026 tour prices,…

Christmas in Franklin, TN 2026: Dickens of a Christmas,…

Christmas in Franklin, TN 2026: Dickens of a Christmas,…

October 29, 2026

Christmas in Franklin, TN 2026: dates and times for Dickens of a Christmas, the parade, the tree lig…

Costco in Thompson's Station, TN: What's Planned and Wh…

Costco in Thompson's Station, TN: What's Planned and Wh…

October 28, 2026

A Costco site plan is before Thompson's Station for 5001 Merchant Lane off Columbia Pike and I-840.…

Things to Do in Spring Hill, TN: Rippa Villa, Civil War…

Things to Do in Spring Hill, TN: Rippa Villa, Civil War…

October 28, 2026

Things to do in Spring Hill, TN for 2026: Rippa Villa tour hours and prices, the battlefield trail,…

Which Direction Should Your House Face in Middle Tennes…

Which Direction Should Your House Face in Middle Tennes…

October 28, 2026

In Middle Tennessee, the way a house faces decides where its shade lands: patio shade on July evenin…

How to Sell a House by Owner in Tennessee, Step by Step

How to Sell a House by Owner in Tennessee, Step by Step

October 28, 2026

Yes, you can sell your own house in Tennessee. Here are the steps in order, the disclosures state an…

Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale in Tennessee: What You…

Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale in Tennessee: What You…

October 28, 2026

Tennessee doesn't tax capital gains, so the tax on a home sale here is federal. I walk through the 2…

Top Real Estate Agent in Thompson's Station, TN: Kimo Q…

Top Real Estate Agent in Thompson's Station, TN: Kimo Q…

October 27, 2026

With more than 600 career transactions, Kimo Quance is recognized as the top real estate agent in Th…

55+ Communities in Middle Tennessee: A Town-by-Town Gui…

55+ Communities in Middle Tennessee: A Town-by-Town Gui…

October 26, 2026

55+ communities in Middle Tennessee, town by town: Westhaven in Franklin, Southern Springs in Spring…

How to Price Your Spring Hill, TN Home to Sell

How to Price Your Spring Hill, TN Home to Sell

October 26, 2026

How to price a Spring Hill, TN home: comps from your side of the county line, what sale-to-list rati…

How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Spring Hill, T…

How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Spring Hill, T…

October 26, 2026

How long it takes to sell a Spring Hill, TN house: median days to contract and to closing on each si…

What Is My Spring Hill, TN Home Worth?

What Is My Spring Hill, TN Home Worth?

October 26, 2026

What's your Spring Hill, TN home worth? Sale prices on each side of the county line, how appraisers…

Things to Do in Franklin, TN: Free Parks, Civil War His…

Things to Do in Franklin, TN: Free Parks, Civil War His…

October 25, 2026

Things to do in Franklin, TN for 2026: free parks and trails, Civil War sites with hours and ticket…

Towns Near Franklin, TN: Nine Places Within 40 Minutes…

Towns Near Franklin, TN: Nine Places Within 40 Minutes…

October 23, 2026

Nine towns near Franklin, TN, with the drive to the Public Square, the 2026 property tax rate, the c…

Columbia, TN Zip Codes: 38401 and 38402 Explained

Columbia, TN Zip Codes: 38401 and 38402 Explained

October 23, 2026

Columbia, TN is ZIP 38401, with 38402 for PO Boxes. What county 38401 covers, why a ZIP is not city…

Spring Hill, TN Zip Code 37174 and Thompson's Station 3…

Spring Hill, TN Zip Code 37174 and Thompson's Station 3…

October 23, 2026

Spring Hill, TN is 37174 and Thompson's Station is 37179. What county each ZIP covers, why a ZIP isn…

Short Sale Homes in Franklin, Thompson's Station and Sp…

Short Sale Homes in Franklin, Thompson's Station and Sp…

October 23, 2026

Short sales in Franklin, Thompson's Station and Spring Hill: how the county line, home values and HO…

Selling a House Fast in Columbia, TN: Your Three Real O…

Selling a House Fast in Columbia, TN: Your Three Real O…

October 23, 2026

Three ways to sell a Columbia, TN house fast: a cash offer, an as-is listing, or a listing priced to…

Selling Your Spring Hill Home When Builders Are Offerin…

Selling Your Spring Hill Home When Builders Are Offerin…

October 23, 2026

Selling a Spring Hill home while builders offer rate deals and closing costs? How a resale competes…

Buying Land in College Grove, TN: The 5-Acre Rule and W…

Buying Land in College Grove, TN: The 5-Acre Rule and W…

October 23, 2026

Buying land in College Grove, TN: the 5-acre rule, RD-5 zoning, road frontage, septic approval, floo…

Buying a Short Sale Home in Williamson and Maury County

Buying a Short Sale Home in Williamson and Maury County

October 23, 2026

Buying a short sale home in Williamson or Maury County: how lender approval works, timelines, inspec…

Second Mortgage, HELOC and Deficiency in a Tennessee Sh…

Second Mortgage, HELOC and Deficiency in a Tennessee Sh…

October 23, 2026

What happens to a second mortgage, HELOC and the leftover balance in a Tennessee short sale: lien pa…

VA Compromise Sale in Tennessee: How a Short Sale Works…

VA Compromise Sale in Tennessee: How a Short Sale Works…

October 23, 2026

Behind on a VA loan and owe more than it's worth? How a VA compromise sale works in Tennessee, who a…

Downtown Columbia, TN and the Historic District: Homes…

Downtown Columbia, TN and the Historic District: Homes…

October 22, 2026

Downtown Columbia, TN: the courthouse square, the Athenaeum, the Polk Home, Mule Day, and what histo…

Is Columbia, TN a Good Place to Live? Cost of Living, C…

Is Columbia, TN a Good Place to Live? Cost of Living, C…

October 22, 2026

Living in Columbia, TN in 2026: property taxes in and out of the city, utilities, drive times to Nas…

Down Payment Assistance in Spring Hill, TN

Down Payment Assistance in Spring Hill, TN

October 22, 2026

Down payment assistance in TN for Spring Hill: THDA Great Choice Plus, Heroes, USDA, VA and FHA, wit…

Is Spring Hill, TN Safe? Here Are the Official Numbers

Is Spring Hill, TN Safe? Here Are the Official Numbers

October 22, 2026

Is Spring Hill, TN safe? TBI's official 2025 crime rate and offense counts for the city, how they co…

Schools in Spring Hill, TN: Two Districts and How Zonin…

Schools in Spring Hill, TN: Two Districts and How Zonin…

October 22, 2026

Spring Hill, TN public schools on both sides of the county line: addresses, grades, and how to check…

Spring Hill TN Property Taxes: Williamson vs Maury Coun…

Spring Hill TN Property Taxes: Williamson vs Maury Coun…

October 22, 2026

Spring Hill sits in two counties. The 2026 Williamson and Maury tax rates, the city rate, and the ma…

Private and Christian Schools Near Franklin, Thompson's…

Private and Christian Schools Near Franklin, Thompson's…

October 22, 2026

Private and Christian K-12 schools near Franklin, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Brentwood and Col…

East Works District in Franklin TN: What's Approved and…

East Works District in Franklin TN: What's Approved and…

October 22, 2026

East Works District in Cool Springs: zoned for 1,624 homes since 2020, still unbuilt in 2026. What's…

Canteen on Carothers in Franklin TN: What's Open and Wh…

Canteen on Carothers in Franklin TN: What's Open and Wh…

October 22, 2026

Canteen on Carothers in Cool Springs: Dog Haus is open, five more tenants are coming. What's built,…

Seller Concession Limits in Tennessee by Loan Type

Seller Concession Limits in Tennessee by Loan Type

October 20, 2026

How much can a seller pay toward your closing costs in Tennessee? FHA, VA, conventional and USDA lim…

Moving to Spring Hill, TN for a Job at GM, Ultium Cells…

Moving to Spring Hill, TN for a Job at GM, Ultium Cells…

October 20, 2026

Relocating to Spring Hill, TN for a job at GM, Ultium Cells or Medacta? Here's the county line, driv…

The Margin District: New Condos and Retail at 805 Colum…

The Margin District: New Condos and Retail at 805 Colum…

October 20, 2026

The Margin District: 25 condos and retail at 805 Columbia Ave in downtown Franklin. Current prices,…

Harlin, Now Asbury: What's Coming to 311 Acres in Frank…

Harlin, Now Asbury: What's Coming to 311 Acres in Frank…

October 20, 2026

Asbury, formerly Harlin, is Boyle's approved 311-acre Franklin TN development: up to 242 homes, a bo…

Medacta Is Moving Its U.S. Headquarters to Spring Hill:…

Medacta Is Moving Its U.S. Headquarters to Spring Hill:…

October 20, 2026

Medacta is moving its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing to Spring Hill, TN: 200+ jobs, $85 million…

The Grove vs Troubadour: College Grove's Two Private Cl…

The Grove vs Troubadour: College Grove's Two Private Cl…

October 20, 2026

The Grove and Troubadour compared: golf, homes, published prices, membership, schools and drive time…

Owe More Than Your Home Is Worth? Your Options in Tenne…

Owe More Than Your Home Is Worth? Your Options in Tenne…

October 20, 2026

Owe more than your home is worth in Tennessee? How to avoid foreclosure: forbearance, modification,…

The Short Sale Process, Step by Step: From the First Ca…

The Short Sale Process, Step by Step: From the First Ca…

October 20, 2026

The short sale process from the first lender call to closing: the package, the hardship letter, the…

Builder Incentives in Spring Hill, TN: What's Live This…

Builder Incentives in Spring Hill, TN: What's Live This…

October 19, 2026

Every consumer incentive posted by Spring Hill builders as of October 26, 2026, with end dates, lend…

What Is My Franklin, TN Home Worth?

What Is My Franklin, TN Home Worth?

October 18, 2026

Franklin's September 2026 median single-family sale was $1,102,500. Your value comes from closed sal…

4670 Lunns Store Rd: A Renovated Chapel Hill Home on a…

4670 Lunns Store Rd: A Renovated Chapel Hill Home on a…

October 16, 2026

Renovated 3 bed, 2 bath on 1.01 acres in Chapel Hill, TN, with an in-ground pool and a 583 sq ft roo…

Kimo Quance: Best Real Estate Agent in Spring Hill, TN

Kimo Quance: Best Real Estate Agent in Spring Hill, TN

October 13, 2026

Spring Hill, TN sits in both Williamson and Maury County. Here's how the county changes your taxes a…

Living in Spring Hill, TN: What to Know Before You Move

Living in Spring Hill, TN: What to Know Before You Move

October 13, 2026

Spring Hill, TN sits in both Williamson and Maury County. Here's how the county changes your taxes a…

First Time Home Buyers in Spring Hill, TN: 2026 Guide

First Time Home Buyers in Spring Hill, TN: 2026 Guide

October 13, 2026

Spring Hill, TN sits in both Williamson and Maury County. Here's how the county changes your taxes a…

Sell My House in Spring Hill, TN: Pricing, Costs, Timel…

Sell My House in Spring Hill, TN: Pricing, Costs, Timel…

October 13, 2026

Spring Hill, TN sits in both Williamson and Maury County. Here's how the county changes your taxes a…

Assumable Mortgages in Spring Hill, TN: How to Find One

Assumable Mortgages in Spring Hill, TN: How to Find One

October 13, 2026

Spring Hill, TN sits in both Williamson and Maury County. Here's how the county changes your taxes a…

Spring Hill, TN Housing Market: September 2026 Numbers

Spring Hill, TN Housing Market: September 2026 Numbers

October 13, 2026

Spring Hill, TN sits in both Williamson and Maury County. Here's how the county changes your taxes a…

Can You Sell a House in Foreclosure in Tennessee?

Can You Sell a House in Foreclosure in Tennessee?

October 12, 2026

Yes, in Tennessee you can usually sell right up to the foreclosure sale. Here are your options in or…

Short Sale vs Foreclosure in Tennessee: What Actually H…

Short Sale vs Foreclosure in Tennessee: What Actually H…

October 12, 2026

Short sale, foreclosure or deed in lieu in Tennessee: who controls the sale, what happens to the bal…

How Long Does a Short Sale Take in Tennessee? Two Real…

How Long Does a Short Sale Take in Tennessee? Two Real…

October 12, 2026

Two real Tennessee short sale timelines, day by day: 63 days to approval in one, 152 in the other. W…

Short Sales in Tennessee: How They Work, How Long They…

Short Sales in Tennessee: How They Work, How Long They…

October 12, 2026

Behind on your mortgage and owe more than the house is worth? How a Tennessee short sale works, how…

Best Neighborhoods in Spring Hill, TN: County by County

Best Neighborhoods in Spring Hill, TN: County by County

October 11, 2026

The best Spring Hill, TN neighborhood starts with the county. June Lake, Wades Grove, Del Webb, Harv…

What County Is Spring Hill, TN In? Williamson vs Maury

What County Is Spring Hill, TN In? Williamson vs Maury

October 11, 2026

Spring Hill, TN sits in both Williamson and Maury County. Here's how the county changes your taxes a…

Franklin, TN Neighborhoods: A Guide by Area, With Schoo…

Franklin, TN Neighborhoods: A Guide by Area, With Schoo…

October 9, 2026

Franklin, TN neighborhoods by side of town, from Westhaven and Fieldstone Farms to McKay's Mill and…

Cost of Living in Franklin, TN: Taxes, Utilities and Ho…

Cost of Living in Franklin, TN: Taxes, Utilities and Ho…

October 9, 2026

What it really costs to live in Franklin, TN: property tax rates, 9.75% sales tax, no wage tax, city…

Mortgage Rates in Thompson's Station, TN: A 2026 Guide…

Mortgage Rates in Thompson's Station, TN: A 2026 Guide…

October 9, 2026

 If you're planning a move here in 2026 as first-time home buyers in Thompson's Station, TN, the fin…

Types of Homes in Thompson's Station, TN: A Guide to Co…

Types of Homes in Thompson's Station, TN: A Guide to Co…

October 9, 2026

 Single-family houses dominate the landscape here, but condos and townhomes offer an alternative ent…

How Much House Can I Afford in Thompson's Station, TN?

How Much House Can I Afford in Thompson's Station, TN?

October 9, 2026

 The question I hear most from first-time home buyers in Thompson's Station eyeing this market is si…

What to Expect for Buyer Closing Costs in Thompson's St…

What to Expect for Buyer Closing Costs in Thompson's St…

October 9, 2026

 As a first-time home buyer in Thompson's Station, your down payment gets most of the attention when…

Preparing Your House for Sale: Home Staging in Thompson…

Preparing Your House for Sale: Home Staging in Thompson…

October 9, 2026

 At that price point, buyers aren't scrolling past a cluttered counter or a dark living room. They m…

What to Expect for Seller Closing Costs in Thompson's S…

What to Expect for Seller Closing Costs in Thompson's S…

October 9, 2026

 At that price point, if you are selling a home in Thompson's Station, the final settlement statemen…

Understanding Seller Disclosures in Thompson's Station,…

Understanding Seller Disclosures in Thompson's Station,…

October 9, 2026

 At that number, buyers aren't signing contracts on faith. They want to know exactly what they're ge…

Understanding Real Estate Commissions in Thompson's Sta…

Understanding Real Estate Commissions in Thompson's Sta…

October 9, 2026

 At that price point, transaction costs aren't a footnote. They're a real number that affects what y…

How to Price Your Home to Sell in Thompson's Station, T…

How to Price Your Home to Sell in Thompson's Station, T…

October 9, 2026

 In September 2026, 39 single-family homes closed in Thompson's Station at a median sale price of $8…

Home Values in Thompson's Station, TN: Median Prices an…

Home Values in Thompson's Station, TN: Median Prices an…

October 9, 2026

 Thompson's Station, TN has seen real shifts in its real estate market over the past few years, and…

Understanding Your Property Valuation in Thompson's Sta…

Understanding Your Property Valuation in Thompson's Sta…

October 9, 2026

 In September 2026, 39 single-family homes closed in Thompson's Station at a median sale price of $8…

The Reality of Living in Thompson's Station, TN in 2026

The Reality of Living in Thompson's Station, TN in 2026

October 9, 2026

What's it really like to live in Thompson's Station, TN? Sitting in southern Williamson County about…

Franklin, TN Zip Codes: 37064, 37067 and 37069 Explaine…

Franklin, TN Zip Codes: 37064, 37067 and 37069 Explaine…

October 7, 2026

Franklin, TN has five zip codes: 37064, 37067 and 37069 for street addresses, plus PO Box zips 37065…

How Far Is Franklin, TN From Nashville? Miles, Drive Ti…

How Far Is Franklin, TN From Nashville? Miles, Drive Ti…

October 7, 2026

How far is Franklin, TN from Nashville? About 22 road miles and 30 minutes with no traffic. Drive ti…

What to Know About the Best Neighborhoods in Thompsons…

What to Know About the Best Neighborhoods in Thompsons…

September 22, 2026

Looking for the best neighborhoods in Thompson's Station, TN? Kimo Quance breaks down the top subdiv…

How to Assume a VA Loan in Middle Tennessee: What the B…

How to Assume a VA Loan in Middle Tennessee: What the B…

September 18, 2026

You don't have to be a veteran to assume a VA loan. Here's what it costs, the 45-day clock, how to c…

Investing in Real Estate Using Your VA Loan in Middle T…

Investing in Real Estate Using Your VA Loan in Middle T…

September 13, 2026

Can you use a VA loan for investment property in Tennessee? Not directly, but there are 3 legitimate…

Should You Sell Your Home After PCS Orders? A Veteran R…

Should You Sell Your Home After PCS Orders? A Veteran R…

August 31, 2026

 Orders drop, and suddenly you've got weeks to decide what to do with the house you're leaving behin…

Using a VA Loan for New Construction in Spring Hill, TN

Using a VA Loan for New Construction in Spring Hill, TN

August 31, 2026

 Drive through Spring Hill and it's model homes and framing crews as far as you can see. New constru…

VA Loan vs Conventional in Williamson County: Which Sho…

VA Loan vs Conventional in Williamson County: Which Sho…

August 27, 2026

 You're a veteran buying in Williamson County, and somebody has already told you to skip the VA loan…

Exploring the Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Thompson'…

Exploring the Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Thompson'…

August 26, 2026

 Luxury homes in the best neighborhoods in Thompson's Station clear that figure by a wide margin wit…

Living in Newport Crossing: Homes and Daily Life in Spr…

Living in Newport Crossing: Homes and Daily Life in Spr…

August 26, 2026

 Newport Crossing is a Spring Hill, TN neighborhood on the Williamson County side, near Buckner Lane…

Housing and Local Guide for Cameron Farms in Spring Hil…

Housing and Local Guide for Cameron Farms in Spring Hil…

August 26, 2026

 Cameron Farms is a Spring Hill, TN neighborhood on the Williamson County side. Its mailing addresse…

Living in Cherry Grove: A Guide to the Spring Hill, TN…

Living in Cherry Grove: A Guide to the Spring Hill, TN…

August 26, 2026

 Cherry Grove, at Buckner Road and Buckner Lane, is a Spring Hill, TN neighborhood on the Williamson…

Real Estate and Living in Whistle Stop Farms, Thompson'…

Real Estate and Living in Whistle Stop Farms, Thompson'…

August 26, 2026

 Thompson's Station, TN, sits about 30 minutes south of downtown Nashville, far enough to feel like…