When you’re in the market to purchase a home, the location, cost, and associated schools or services are probably top factors in your decision-making process. They should be, of course, because these factors will impact your day-to-day experience for as long as you choose to remain in your home.

However, if the neighborhood you choose is governed by a homeowners association (HOA), you’ll want to weigh a few more factors. There are HOA dues, additional regulations, and an additional layer of legal considerations involved with homeownership.

First, let’s take a look at what a homeowners association is and how it functions on behalf of the community it governs.

A homeowners association consists of all the homeowners whose properties are located

January is here and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are January’s gifts to you!

The Well Coffeehouse

Williamson County

The Well Coffeehouse has a bold vision to make a difference in both their local and global communities. As a missional coffeehouse

Conveniently located by Barfield Crescent Park, this custom-built Murfreesboro home will make you never want to leave! With plenty of interior space that’s perfect for entertaining and a private backyard with a fiberglass saltwater pool, this property makes an incredible home.

Murfreesboro exhibits a unique blend of Civil War history and thriving 21st-century activity. Stones River National Battlefield displays the story of those who fought and died at the fierce Battle of Stones River, and Oaklands Historic House Museum reflects both the prosperity of the Antebellum era and the hardships suffered during the Civil War. You can take a stroll through Murfreesboro’s historic downtown and visit the Heritage Center and the historic Rutherford County

Midtown and Music Row, neighboring communities just west of downtown Nashville, each celebrate a rich legacy in tradition, diversity, and creativity. Watch our Local’s Guide to Midtown & Music Row video to take a look at these wonderful neighborhoods!

Known for its nightlife, Midtown is a favorite for locals looking for some non-touristy attractions. This area also encompasses some fantastic green spaces, music venues, and hospitals so residents really have everything they could want or need!

Locals love the vibrant nightlife, bar options, and live music venues. This neighborhood is perfect for an active and social lifestyle. Residents also have their pick of restaurants to choose from including the swanky Catbird

New year, New Home Projects! (That’s how the saying goes, right?) With a new year ahead and plenty of inspiration and motivation to get your home looking juuuust how you want it, we’ve gathered some of the top trends in interiors for you to get those design ideas flowing. (We wholeheartedly think that your home should be a product of exactly what YOU envision for your home, but as always, a little outside inspiration is always a nice little kick start).

Moody Kitchens

Gone are the days of whitewashed kitchens, with the white-est white being the state of perfection that everyone is striving for. In are the days of moody, dark colored kitchen cabinets. Lucky for parents and pet parents, these darker kitchens don’t show every speck

How is the market? It’s a question our agents get asked a lot, and for good reason. If you’re considering buying a new home or selling one that you already own, the market trends and predictions are important in the decision-making process. Below is our most recent market update information for Davidson, Maury, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson, Bedford, and Coffee counties to help you make the most informed and beneficial choices possible.

Davidson County Market Update

Homes for Sale
• Down 13.2% Compared to the Last Month
• Up 11.6% Compared to the Last Year

Homes Closed
• Down 3.8% Compared to the Last Month
• Down 6.1% Compared to the Last Year

Homes Placed Under Contract
• Down 6.2% Compared to the Last Month
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Located in the wonderful city of Franklin, this gorgeous southern traditional elevation features double front porches with a beautiful view! With its highly sought after floor plan, perfect amount of living space, and great outdoor space, this home has everything you need.

Known for its picturesque main street, historical attractions, antique shops, and lively music scene, Franklin (fondly known as “Small Town, USA”) was voted the number one small town in Tennessee.

Main Street in downtown Franklin bustles with southern hospitality, historic preservation, and modern sophistication. There, you can catch an outstanding performance or screening at the historic Franklin Theater, enjoy a craft cocktail at one of the many bars, indulge

Every New Year, you make resolutions for your life: you might decide to lose weight, get organized, or spend less time on your phone. If you are a new home owner or just feel a little lost by the pile of responsibilities that come with home ownership, make this the year that you make New Years Resolutions for Your Home.

Our list will walk you through six steps that will transform your home this year. Choose just one per month to tackle, and you’ll be ready to throw beautiful, memorable summer parties right on time.

1.) Reduce Clutter

One of the quickest, least expensive ways to give your home a face lift is to clear out as much clutter as you can. If you’re like most of us, your closets, drawers, and cabinets are almost too

Most tips for buying a home start with figuring out how much you can afford and applying for a home loan (which are great tips and we recommend you do both of those things when shopping for a new home).

But what else is there? Are there lesser known tips for buying a home that can make a big impact? Yes!

From both our experience and that of our real estate colleagues, these are the top little-known secrets for buying a home you’ll love.

Know Your Borders

There have been situations where the previous owners of the property “blurred” the legal property lines, taking a bit more space than is actually theirs. Rather than discover that you need to move your fence three feet inward or possibly have to remodel your garage

Located on a peaceful tree-lined cul-de-sac, this Spring Hill property is the perfect family home! With its long list of upgrades, spacious kitchen, only wood-burning fireplace in the neighborhood, and kid-friendly communal amenities, everyone in the family will have something to love.

Established in 1809, the city of Spring Hill is located just 35 miles south of Nashville, TN, and is situated within both Williamson and Maury Counties. Beautiful mansions, estates, churches, and plantations can still be seen today across the rolling hills, and reflect the pride of the early settlers who founded the Spring Hill community.

Nestled within a lush country setting, a rich history and the cutting edge of commercial development, Spring