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06/22/2026

Putting off buying a home? Maybe you're waiting for a crash to get a better deal – or afraid you'll buy now and watch your home's value fall later.

Either way, the widespread drop you're bracing for may not be coming.

Yes, a few markets are seeing mild declines. But more than 100 economists and housing experts expect home prices will actually rise nationally over the next five years – not fall.

And waiting for a deal that never comes could mean passing up the chance to gain thousands in equity or paying more in a few years for the same home.

So before you decide to wait, let's talk about your options and what prices are really doing in our area.

06/22/2026

Has anyone taken the time to explain how much the market’s shifted? Or what it means for your move?

In 2021, nearly every major housing market in the country favored sellers. But now, only about 1 in 3 does.

And that changes the dynamics for you.

If you’re buying, you may have more negotiating power. If you’re selling, pricing and presentation matter.

But here's the catch, it's not the same story everywhere. Some markets are strongly in buyers' favor right now. Others? Sellers are still winning. It all depends on where you live.

That’s why you need a pro. A great agent knows which way our local market is leaning and how that can change everything about your strategy.

Want to know what's happening right here? Drop a comment or send me a message.

06/21/2026

Celebrating the installation of Rotary District 6760’s 2026-27 District Governor Jeff Bashers! 💛💙

06/17/2026

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.

A lot of buyers are waiting because they think prices will fall, but that’s not what the experts are saying.

If you're trying to decide whether waiting still makes sense, let's connect. That way you understand what's happening in our local market and what it could mean for your plans.

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

06/17/2026

Stop by Saturday, June 20th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to see 2930 Windstone Trl Columbia, TN 38401 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 2930 Windstone Trl, Columbia, TN 38401, 2715 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $529,000, MLS ID 3224006

06/17/2026

Stop by Sunday, June 21st from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to see 564 Trinity Way Spring Hill, TN 37174 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 564 Trinity Way, Spring Hill, TN 37174, 1902 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $359,000, MLS ID 3205460

06/16/2026

Stop by Saturday, June 20th from 10:00 to 2:00 PM to see 166 Indiana Ave Ethridge, TN 38456 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 166 Indiana Ave, Ethridge, TN 38456, 1232 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $225,000, MLS ID 3168681

06/15/2026

Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.

The sellers having the most success today are the ones who understand the market has changed and are adapting to meet it where it is.

Sometimes that means negotiating on closing costs. Sometimes it means offering something else. The key is knowing which concessions are worth it for our local market.

If you’re wondering what's normal in our area, what's worth negotiating, and where it makes sense to stand firm, let’s connect.

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.

06/12/2026

Just Listed! Don't miss this new listing at 411 5th Ave , Columbia.
Listed By Bonnie Hickman

06/12/2026

Stop by Sunday, June 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to see 564 Trinity Way Spring Hill, TN 37174 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 564 Trinity Way , Spring Hill, TN 37174, 1902 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $379,999, MLS ID 3205460