Residential Real Estate

If you own residential property in Tennessee, it is possible that at some point, you will end up in a property ownership dispute with your neighbor. For example, let’s say your next-door neighbor decides to build a fence around their property. Years later, you...

Regardless of where you live, if you own residential real estate, you receive a property tax bill every year. And, over the past few years, those Davidson County tax bills have likely gone up, a lot. But, you can appeal your tax assessment. Disagreeing with the tax...

Your eyes may not always catch flaws in property regardless of how hard you look. Tennessee and other states require owners to disclose negative information on a written disclosure statement when they sell their property. Written disclosures  Disclosure statements...

The terms of the landlord tenant relationship are not restricted to the contents of a lease. State law also imposes duties upon landlords of rental homes and rights to their renters. Landlord duties Tennessee law sets forth landlord duties in residential real estate....

Sometimes the government’s interests clash with a homeowner’s interests. The government has the right to take private property for public use, a power known as “eminent domain.” It may seem unfair that the government can take part of your land. However, to exercise...

Buying a home is much more than finding a house you like and signing the documents to close on a home. There are more factors to consider, and when a homeowner’s association or HOA is involved, the new or potential homeowner should consider the covenants, condition...

While it might be ideal to own one’s residence, individuals of all ages and circumstances commonly decide that renting is the best and possibly their only option. Thus, many Tennessee residents are currently in a residential rental agreement. While these are common...

Buying a home in Nashville is exciting, whether it is a starter home, a flipper or your forever home. There are many expenses involved in the home buying process, so you may be surprised when the real estate agent you are already working with suggests also retaining a...

When real estate is exchanged, an agreement is usually formalized in a written contract. Without written contracts, it would not be possible to enforce the agreement in court if a party doesn’t fulfill its obligations. Although this may seem simple on the surface –...

The residential real estate market is hot right now in Nashville and across the U.S. with potential homeowners bidding for choice properties, often paying well above the asking price. With so much at stake, those looking to buy or sell a home may want to get to...