Tamara Behrens, Keller Williams Realty

10/20/2026

Affordability is one thing that can keep you up at night and with rates ticking up again lately, it’s fair to wonder if you should just hit pause. Here’s the honest answer: you can’t control where rates go but you CAN control several things that shape the rate you actually get.

- Your credit score. Even a small improvement can make a real difference in your monthly payment
- Your loan options. Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans each come with their own requirements and rates Your term and fixed vs adjustable structure change your payment too.
- The kind of home you buy. Many builders and even some sellers are offering a concession toward a rate buy-down for buyers so don’t forget to ask during negotiations.

Are you curious what could work for you? Send a DM to get connected with one of my trusted lenders who can show you what’s out there.

10/16/2026

🍁 Fall color in Middle Tennessee typically peaks from mid October into early November. Grab a friend, a thermos, and your walking shoes. Here are five hikes worth a weekend day.

- Radner Lake State Park
- Percy Warner Park - Allee Steps
- Stones River National Battlefield
- Stillhouse Hollow Falls
- Rock Island State Park

If you have been to any of these, which is your favorite? My personal favorites are Radner Lake State Park and Stillhouse Hollow Falls.
Do you have a favorite trail that is not included? Drop it in the comments.⬇️

10/13/2026

Selling this fall is absolutely doable. Buyer activity typically slows while the number of homes for sale climbs, so you need the right strategy to get attention. Here are four things to get right:

1. Price to get buyers attention. Buyers often search in round-number price brackets, so pricing just under one can put your home in more searches.
2. Make a great first impression. With more homes to choose from, essential repairs, curb appeal, and great photos can decide whether you make a buyers shortlist.
3. Stay open to negotiating. Redfin data shows 46.2% of sellers gave buyers some type of concession.
4. Know when to adjust. Lots of online views but few showings? Buyer feedback with a common theme? The average price cut right now is about 4%, according to HousingWire data.

Do you want to sell before the end of the year? Send a DM and let’s build your strategy from day one.

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10/09/2026

🍁 Fall is the season we want our homes to feel a little cozier. Designers say this year‘s trends are about comfort and thoughtful touches, not a total overhaul.

Swipe to see 6 trends to try. 👉

The best part? Most of these are easy to try with a pillow, a throw, a vintage find or a little more warmth in your lighting.

10/08/2026

A MUST SEE!! This beautiful home comes with up to $10,000 credit at closing for rate buy-down! Will this peaceful Maury County property be your future home?

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Love privacy, nature & one level living with view of rolling hills? This stunning 1½ year old custom home has an open floor plan, 4 Bed plus office, 3.5 Bath on 3.39 acres and is just 1 hour from Nashville/15 min from Columbia with lots of room to live, work & play. Go up long drive past lower acre...

10/06/2026

There isn’t just one housing market right now. There are actually four, all running at the same time. Which one you find yourself in changes how you should buy or sell.

- Cash buyers: about 26% of existing home sales this summer were all cash. If you own a home, your equity may put you in this group.

- Financed buyers: Rates are not expected to fall anytime soon, but sellers are helping in other ways. Half of May sales included a concession like a rate buy-down or closing cost credit.

- Rate-locked homeowners: About 2 in 3 homeowners have a mortgage rate under 5%, which keeps many from listing. that also means the sellers who do list usually have a real reason to move.

- Builders: At the current pace, it would take nearly 10 months to sell all the unsold new homes, well above the normal 4 to 6 months. That’s pushing builders toward price cuts and rate buy-downs.

Not sure which market you’re in? Send a DM and let’s figure out your next move together.

10/02/2026

October in Middle Tennessee means crisp mornings, football weekends, and a calendar packed with fall festivals. From Nashville’s Oktoberfest to PumpkinFest in downtown Franklin, there’s something happening almost every weekend this month. These are just an October picks.

What’s on your calendar? Let us know what you would add in the comments. 👇

SAVE (clock that flag) and reference throughout the month if you’re looking for something to do. 🍁

09/30/2026

You have another chance to make this your future home!! This beautiful place is back on the market after being under contract but home sale contingency fell through. Ask about RATE BUY-DOWN Incentive!! A MUST SEE!!

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09/17/2026

"We're going to wait until rates come down."
Is that the wisest way to look at it? Top forecasters expect rates to stay in the 6% range for a while. Check out these WAIT or BUY NOW comparisons to help you decide.

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09/12/2026

Cocktail pools are one of the growing trends in outdoor living, and it's easy to see why.
These compact pools fit into tight yards, courtyards, and patios where a full-size pool never would.

Is this trend something you would ever consider? Start planning now so it can be ready to enjoy next Spring!