Happy New Year! As we step into January, the real estate market is entering 2026 with a fresh sense of momentum and recalibration. After several years of rapid shifts both nationally and here at home, the market is settling into a more balanced rhythm shaped by changing interest rates, evolving buyer expectations, and renewed opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
Alongside real estate activity, our community is buzzing with new-year energy. From local events, seasonal festivals, and neighborhood gatherings to the return of sports, school, and business routines, there’s a renewed sense of movement across the area. These local happenings play an important role in driving interest, lifestyle appeal, and overall market confidence as we head into the heart of winter and look ahead to a busy spring season.
2025 Year In Review
2025 was a year defined by trust, resilience, and meaningful relationships. While the market presented its challenges, we are incredibly grateful for every buyer and seller who chose our team to guide them through one of life’s biggest decisions! Each conversation, showing, offer, and closing represented more than a transaction, it reflected the confidence our clients placed in us, and that is something we never take for granted. The homes we helped buy and sell this year tell a story of families starting new chapters, goals being achieved, and long-term plans coming to life.
As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with excitement, optimism, and a renewed commitment to serving our clients at the highest level. The foundation built in 2025 has positioned us for what’s next, and we’re eager to embrace new opportunities, market shifts, and growth alongside our community. Thank you for making 2025 an incredible year and for allowing us to be part of your journey. We can’t wait to see what the year ahead brings!
Real Estate Market Update
Davidson & Williamson County Market Analysis – January 2026
As the new year begins and the 2026 housing season gets underway, buyers and sellers across Middle Tennessee are entering a market that looks notably different from the fast-paced conditions of recent years. With fresh inventory coming online and demand settling into a more measured rhythm, both Davidson and Williamson Counties are experiencing a period of adjustment that reflects a healthier, more balanced real estate landscape.
In Davidson County, the market has moved into a stabilization phase following years of rapid appreciation. Home prices have leveled off with slight year-over-year softening, while increased inventory and longer days on market are giving buyers more choice and negotiating power. Despite this shift, affordability remains a key challenge as mortgage rates stay elevated, keeping demand steady but cautious and favoring well-priced, move-in-ready homes.
In Williamson County, conditions remain comparatively strong, though growth has cooled from peak levels. Home values continue to hover near historic highs with modest appreciation, particularly in sought-after areas like Franklin and Brentwood. Inventory gains are most noticeable in higher price points, while homes under $1 million remain competitive. Strong schools, lifestyle amenities, and proximity to Nashville continue to support long-term value, even as the market settles into a slower, more sustainable pace.
Local Happenings
Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville – The 36th annual Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville, benefiting Cheekwood and ECON Charities and presented by Northern Trust, will occur from Friday through Sunday, January 9-11, 2026, at the Music City Center. See more details here.
Nashville Preds Games – The Nashville Predators are consistently a high-ranking hockey team in the NHL. For the team’s newfound fans and longtime supporters alike, game day is an exhilarating experience like no other in town.. See more details here.
Disney’s Frozen KIDS – Frozen KIDS is a 30-minute adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. The production features all of the songs from the animated film. See more details here
2026 Client Appreciation Events
Local New Business Spotlight: Truce
Introducing Truce! Truce is a new all day restaurant concept coming to the Cool Springs area of Franklin that aims to blend high quality food with everyday convenience!
Founded by local restaurateur Matt Frauenshuh, who brings more than two decades of hospitality experience, Truce was created around the idea of fine food served fast without sacrificing ingredient quality. The menu will focus on clean, organic, made from scratch dishes and will include shareables, handcrafted sandwiches, salads, entrées, desserts, and freshly baked pastries. Guests can also expect a strong beverage program featuring specialty coffee, teas, smoothies, infused waters, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic options, along with a thoughtfully designed kids menu that makes it accessible for families.
Truce will be located at 1809 Mallory Lane in the heart of Cool Springs and will occupy approximately 4,530 square feet. The space is designed to be both welcoming and functional, featuring a stylish dining room and a large patio intended for community gatherings. To support its convenience driven approach, the restaurant will also offer a drive thru and a mobile app pickup option. Truce is currently under construction and is expected to open in spring 2026, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily and adding an exciting new dining destination to Franklin.
New Development Spotlight: The Arbors
The Arbors at Leiper’s Fork is a new luxury residential development bringing an exclusive gated community experience to the scenic hills near Leiper’s Fork in Williamson County.
Set on more than 380 acres of wooded landscape, The Arbors offers just 22 multi acre homesites ranging from 5 to 29 acres, with prices starting around $925,000. Designed to blend seamlessly with nature, the community emphasizes privacy, tranquility, and a connection to the outdoors, with features such as professionally built hiking and biking trails, winding streams, abundant wildlife, and shared spaces like an open air summer house, community fire pit, and pickleball court. Homesites are available now for buyers to customize their dream homes in a setting that feels both secluded and natural.
Located just three miles from Leiper’s Fork village and a short drive from the Natchez Trace Parkway and Interstate 840, The Arbors combines rural charm with convenient access to local amenities. Construction of homes in the community is anticipated to begin in January 2026, with buyers able to select their own architects and builders within the development’s design guidelines, giving each property a unique character while preserving the overall aesthetic vision. The Arbors represents a growing trend in Williamson County toward luxury, nature focused living that appeals to buyers seeking space, privacy, and a retreat style home environment close to but not in the heart of the city!
