Gerald Hill, The Veteran Team at Benchmark Realty

10/22/2026

📍 New Listing 📍 Take a look at this fantastic new property that just hit the market located at 9287 Wardley Park Ln in Brentwood. Reach out here or at (615) 405-8772 for more information!

Listed by Nanci Dahl

Gerald Hill
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Welcome to 9287 Wardley Park Lane in the exclusive and highly regarded neighborhood of Annandale. Thoughtfully designed and built by award-winning Legend Homes, one of middle Tennesee's premier custom builders, the home sits on an idyllic street and a dream-worthy lot overlooking Annandale Lake a...

10/22/2026

To Sell or Rent? How To Choose the Best Path for Your House.

Renting can be a good fit for the right person with the right house, but it isn’t the only option. A smart sales strategy can help your house stand out to buyers from day one.

So, if you’re on the fence, let’s sit down and compare what selling and renting would each look like for you.

Selling your house is a big step, and you want it to go smoothly. And with houses taking a little longer to sell these days, renting it out might start to sound like a nice backup plan.

10/22/2026

If any of these projects are on your to-do list, call in the pros unless you’ve got plenty of related experience. Find out why...

Gerald Hill
615-405-8772
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A do-it-yourself approach for home improvement projects may reduce your initial costs — but for certain jobs, the risks far outweigh any potential savings. If any of these projects are on your to-do list, call in the pros unless you’ve got plenty of related experience. 1. Roof replacement Roofin...

10/21/2026

Newly built homes now cost less than existing ones in about a third of major markets.

And nationally, the gap is pretty big. A newly built home typically sells for about $35,000 less than an existing one.

Prices can look very different from one area to the next, though. So, what neighborhoods do you have your eye on? Let’s tour a new home and an existing one, and see how they compare.

10/20/2026

Are you ready to learn more about buying and selling?

Gerald Hill
615-405-8772
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If you're ready to learn more about buying and selling, let us know!

10/20/2026

📍 New Listing 📍 Take a look at this fantastic new property that just hit the market located at 1011 Buckingham Cir in Franklin. Reach out here or at (615) 405-8772 for more information!

Listed by Al Sherick

Gerald Hill
615-405-8772
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Your Private Oasis Awaits in the Heart of Franklin! Dive into luxury with this custom-built Southern Belle, featuring a private backyard oasis designed around a spectacular, heated saltwater pool perfect for year-round swimming and effortless summer entertainment. Nestled in the heart of Franklin...

10/20/2026

New Homes Cost Less in 1 in 3 Major Markets

Newly built homes now cost less than existing ones in about 1 in 3 major markets. How much less, exactly? Nationally, a newly built home typically sells for about $35,000 less. So, brand-new could be more budget-friendly than you think. Want to see how newly built and existing homes compare where you’re looking? Let’s tour one of each.

10/19/2026

Worried you might regret buying a home right now?

Even though rates are still higher than buyers would like, everyday costs are up, and the economy feels uncertain, a recent NerdWallet survey found most buyers who’ve already made the leap say they’re glad they did. Only 3% actually regret it.

That’s a good reminder that homeownership isn’t really about whether you bought at the “perfect” time, rate, or price. It’s about what owning a home can do for you over time.

As home values rise and you pay down your mortgage, you build something called equity. And that equity can eventually give you more flexibility, more financial options, and more freedom when it’s time for your next move.

So, if buying is something you still want, don’t let today’s uncertainty automatically talk you out of it.

Let’s look at what’s possible and whether there’s a path that makes sense for you.

10/18/2026

✨ This home proves that some places are just made for autumn. Imagine enjoying the crisp air and colorful leaves right here!🍂🌿

Gerald Hill
615-405-8772
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10/18/2026

Why There are More Homes for Sale Right Now (and What It Means for You)

In many places right now, inventory is growing and homes are taking a bit longer to sell. And that’s information that should shape the strategy you use going in.

Whether you're buying or selling, let's look at how long homes are taking to sell in your neighborhood, so your offer, or your price, fits today's market.

Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn't exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling.