Wedgewood Houston: Reflection on a Decade

In 2018, when OMR was published, the surge of development in Wedgewood Houston was just beginning. Core Development was working on two developments in what had been an underutilized industrial zone at Merritt and Martin. The bigger developers had not yet entered the...

Thoughts on the Rise of Nashville’s Housing Costs and the Search for Affordability

Nashville’s housing market has been on a rollercoaster ride these past few years. Let’s dive into how rising prices and interest rates have impacted residential real estate sales in Davidson County. In 2020, Nashville saw a surge in home prices. This...

Nashville’s Transit Referendum

As you know, Mayor Freddie O’Connell formally announced that we will vote on a transit referendum this coming November 5th!  The ‘Choose How You Move’ transportation improvement program with a focus on Sidewalks, Safety Signals, and Safety.  The plan calls for 54...

Community from the Core: What is a One Mile Radius?

People have an innate desire for connection, for community. Thus, people are naturally drawn to neighborhoods where people can walk, gather, and commute. I realized early on in my career that to be truly successful in any real estate venture you must be both a real...

Nashville Named #1 Market to Watch for THREE YEARS in a Row!

For the third year in a row, Nashville has been named the number-one market to watch in the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report! As we enter a post-covid world, the commercial real estate landscape is constantly changing. The ULI calls this new era “The Great...

Recap: NEXT Awards 2023

And that’s a wrap on my favorite event of the year! My wife, Sherry, and I are so grateful for the opportunity to honor some of the most impressive emerging entrepreneurs in the local Nashville community. For those who are unfamiliar with the NEXT awards, they are...