Leslie Hudson Realtor

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

HGTV star Christina Haack has relisted her Franklin, TN, farmhouse for $5.3 million and simultaneously put it on the rental market for $20,000 a month, more than a year after settling a bitter divorce battle with ex-husband Josh Hall over control of the property.

05/12/2026

Nine states have a 0% income tax rate. If you're a remote worker and you're not living in one of them you're paying a tax you don't have to pay.

And I say that as someone who made this decision deliberately.

I'm based in Tennessee. Zero state income tax. It's not an accident that a disproportionate number of high earners, remote workers, and retirees have been moving to Florida, Texas, Tennessee, and Nevada over the last decade. The math on that decision is not complicated.

Here's what zero state income tax actually means in real dollars.

On a $100,000 income California takes 9.3% in state income tax. That's $9,300 a year. New York takes up to 10.9%. Oregon hits 9.9%.

A remote worker earning $150,000 in California is paying $13,950 a year in state income tax that a remote worker doing the exact same job from Nashville, Austin, or Tampa pays zero on.

Over 10 years at that income level that's $139,500 in state taxes that one person paid and the other didn't.

That's a down payment. That's a fully funded retirement account. That's a decade of Roth IRA maxing with money left over.

Now here's the honest caveat.

State income tax isn't the only number that matters. Some zero income tax states make up the revenue through higher property taxes, higher sales taxes, or higher costs of living in desirable markets. Texas has some of the highest property taxes in the country. Florida's insurance costs have surged dramatically.

The full picture requires looking at total tax burden not just the income tax line.

But for remote workers with location flexibility the income tax comparison is the place to start.

Running that math before you renew your lease in a high tax state is one of the highest ROI hours you'll spend this year.

05/10/2026

Baby boomers accounted for 42% of buyers—the highest of any other age group, according to NAR’s 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. Their soaring home equity from decades of ownership may be freeing them to be more agile than other age groups who are struggling to afford higher home prices. Explore the report: https://bit.ly/4sGXMG9

05/01/2026

Come visit me at this beautiful home in Sumner County this Sunday from 1:00-3:00pm

04/28/2026

Just Listed ! 348 Oakley Dr, Gallatin, TN 37075, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath with 1883 sq ft. Priced to sell in the Fairway Farms neighborhood, with a fenced in back yard that backs up to a farm. Schedule a showing today!

04/23/2026

Check out this beautiful new listing in Fairway Farms at 348 Oakley Drive in Gallatin, TN!

348 Oakley Drive Gallatin TN 37066

04/22/2026

348 Oakley Dr. , Gallatin, TN .....Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a thoughtfully designed living space. Built in 2020, this home features a bright, open floor plan, a spacious kitchen with a large island, upgraded finishes, and a nice layout with a flexible living space. Upstairs includes a spacious bonus room area. The home also includes a 2-car attached garage with overhead storage, wood flooring and granite in the kitchen. The farm behind the property gives nice privacy and views. The fenced in back yard is a nice feature as well. Located in the Fairway Farms community, residents enjoy sidewalks, a playground, and a family friendly neighborhood pool. The location is great, just minutes from shopping, dining, and convenient access to Vietnam Veterans Parkway. With its cottage-style charm, modern features, and low-maintenance lifestyle, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Don’t miss your chance to make this property yours. Reach out today to schedule your private tour.
https://www.realtracs.com/listings/6865146/address/348-oakley-dr-gallatin-tn-37066?sch=6865146

04/12/2026

What's going on with real estate in Sumner County

04/11/2026

Who's paying cash for homes? Mostly Sun Belt markets like Santa Fe, NM (67%), Sebastian, FL (62%), & Beaumont, TX (61%). Older populations, 2nd home buyers & owners with large equity gains keep these markets leading in mortgage-free purchases. Nationwide, 28% of buyers pay cash.