Blog - Audra Hicks Homes

Just Celebrated 6 years in Real Estate! Woo Hoo!!!!

Posted Oct 17, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 2 minute read

These pictures above are from earlier this year when I had received my Platinum Level Award, Life Member Award and others at the Sumner Association of Realtors Awards night! October 10th, 2022 marks 6 years since getting my Real Estate licen...

Types of Ownership when buying property in Tennessee

Posted Sep 27, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 2 minute read

It's important to know when purchasing property in Tennesse how you will take title, whether you are married, single or joint tenants. If you need help figuring this out, then call a title company or your Realtor can help you with this and usua...

Happy 1st Day of Fall Y'all here in Tennessee!!!!

Posted Sep 22, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 1 minute read

I absolutely love this time of year where the days a cooler and you get to break out the flannel shirts, Ugg Boots of many colors and styles, lol, and shawls. It's a time to enjoy the outdoors and take walks and hikes with your family and fur b...

Tennessee Brokers License

Posted Sep 20, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 2 minute read

I did a thing......well I have worked hard to get my Brokers License and I am almost there! Last Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 is when I took the National exam portion of my brokers license in Real Estate and passed it....yay! I had compl...

Cities in Sumner County, TN!

Posted Sep 6, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 6 minute read

Sumner county is made up of quite a few cities, including Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Millersville, Mitchellville, Portland, Bethpage, Westmoreland, Cottontown, Castalian Springs and White House. Sumner County is 25 miles northeast of...

Just Sold ~ 6.9 Acres at 1500 Old Gallatin Rd, Portland, TN 37148

Posted Aug 29, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 1 minute read

Just Sold!!!!! I'm so happy for my sellers and the new buyers of this beautiful property located at 1500 Old Gallatin Rd in Portland, TN! We closed last Friday ~ Woo Hoo!!!!! Audra Hicks Homes Link Welcome home to this Beautiful 6.9 acr...

Market is Normalizing!

Posted Aug 26, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 3 minute read

Things are happening all over the country right now and especially in Real Estate! If you are looking to buy a home or investment property this is a great time & I don't think there is ever a "bad" time to buy. We have more inventory...

Why Move to White House, TN?

Posted Aug 25, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 3 minute read

If you are thinking of making the move to White House, TN here is some things for you to know. It's an amazing town with so much growth over the past 10 yrs, but still has that small town feel. I can remember saying to my parents as we dr...

Moving and Living in Tennessee

Posted Aug 24, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 3 minute read

When you think about Tennesse, you think of mountains, lakes, streams, bears, outdoor adventures, hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, playing, Southern hospitality and the fact we have 4 seasons. We have been known to have all 4 seasons...

Why move to Portland, TN?

Posted Aug 23, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 3 minute read

The city of Portland is known for being the strawberry capital of Tennessee. Portland has always been known for excellent agricultural soils, a great wildlife environment and just an all around wonderful climate. My family & I l...

Marry the House & Date the Rate!

Posted Aug 19, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 3 minute read

Picture above is meant to be humerous......it usually takes 1 month or less for buying, but could take longer depending on the situation and type of loan. Although, on the listing side now it could take this long from start to finish.....but i...

Knowledge and Education is Power!

Posted Aug 11, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 3 minute read

I have always said that Knowledge and Education is power.....and that's so in Real Estate! I was talking to clients yesterday and said I have the best of both worlds as I am a listing agent and a buyers agent, so I understand both sides. ...

Preparing your Home for the Market & Things that Convey with Sale of Home!

Posted Aug 9, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 7 minute read

When you are thinking of selling your home call me to set up a listing appointment. I like to do a prelisting walk through of your home and let you know the things to do and not to do before we list it. While getting it ready for market,...

Places to Dine in Hendersonville, TN & the best app is Mealinvy!

Posted Aug 5, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 3 minute read

If you are wanting to eat out for dinner in Hendersonville, TN then you have some amazing choices. Some just local eateries, mom and pop places, diners and the chain restaurants. All can be great choices so its just what your family is in...

Housing Market is normalizing or cooling off in Middle TN!

Posted Aug 4, 2022 | Updated Nov 28, 2022 - 3 minute read

Since the interest rates have went up it has made the market cool off a little bit, but that doesn't mean its going to crash. We are not living in the 2008 - 2009 housing market crash as that was to do with people getting bad loans during that...