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Discover the latest trends, tips, and insights from Audra Hicks in real estate and beyond

Just Celebrated 6 years in Real Estate!  Woo Hoo!!!!
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

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

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 license and I am so happy that we as a family made the decision to change careers and retire from our fam...

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Types of Ownership when buying property in Tennessee
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

Types of Ownership when buying property in Tennessee

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...

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Happy 1st Day of Fall Y'all here in Tennessee!!!!
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

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

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...

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Tennessee Brokers License
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

Tennessee Brokers License

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...

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Cities in Sumner County, TN!
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

Cities in Sumner County, TN!

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...

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Just Sold ~ 6.9 Acres at 1500 Old Gallatin Rd, Portland, TN 37148
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

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

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...

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Market is Normalizing!
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

Market is Normalizing!

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...

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Why Move to White House, TN?
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

Why Move to White House, TN?

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...

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Moving and Living in Tennessee
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

Moving and Living in Tennessee

  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...

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Why move to Portland, TN?
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

Why move to Portland, TN?

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...

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Marry the House & Date the Rate!
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

Marry the House & Date the Rate!

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...

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Knowledge and Education is Power!
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

Knowledge and Education is Power!

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. ...

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Places to Dine in Hendersonville, TN & the best app is Mealinvy!
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

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

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...

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Housing Market is normalizing or cooling off in Middle TN!
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Updated Nov 28, 2022

Housing Market is normalizing or cooling off in Middle TN!

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...

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