Through a 28-year lens, tax policies on home sales haven’t kept pace with rising home values. That’s putting homeowners in a bind and stifling real estate opportunities across the board. Since 1997, the capital gains exclusion on the sale of a primary residence has remained unchanged at $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for married couples.
After months of elevated mortgage rates, there’s finally good news for homeowners: rates have been trending down over the past few months, and many experts expect this trend to continue as the Federal Reserve signals potential rate cuts through the end of the year. If you purchased your home in Clarksville when rates were at
Buying a home is one of the biggest steps in life. It is exciting, but it can also feel stressful, especially when you’re not sure what problems may be hiding behind the walls. This is why working with an experienced professional is so important. Not all problems are obvious. Some issues hide in places you
Renting may offer short-term convenience and flexibility, but over time, it comes with significant financial and lifestyle disadvantages, especially when compared to homeownership. Many renters in Clarksville don’t realize how much they’re giving up by not investing in a place of their own. The most obvious drawback is the inability to build equity. Every rent
The latest homeownership rate rose to 65.3% in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Census’s Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS). Despite this quarterly increase, the trend continues to reflect significant affordability challenges. With mortgage interest rates remaining elevated, and housing supply still tight, housing affordability is at a multidecade low. Compared to the peak of 69.2%
Builder confidence inched higher to end the year but still remains well into negative territory as builders continue to grapple with rising construction costs, tariff and economic uncertainty, and many potential buyers remaining on the sidelines due to affordability concerns. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 39
The increased popularity of high-quality, fade resistant and low-maintenance exteriors has always been desired by homeowners in Clarksville. With homelife being redefined, anything that reduces upkeep and brings enduring beauty is a welcome relief. With these changes, it comes as no surprise, that there has been a movement towards steel siding. The annual Houzz &
COVID-19 forced many Clarksville, TN residents to reside at home during the quarantine time and conduct all their daily activities from there. Dweller’s daily routine has changed during the quarantine period. People started working remotely and spending more time inside their homes. Before COVID, most dwellers would spend most of their time at their offices,