Diane Osowiecki's (dianeintn) Blog

Do I need a home inspection on new construction? The short answer is Yes, one possibly two.  Most of us assume that a new home has been inspected by local building and codes inspectors.  Well that is true, many do not have the time necessary to conduct an in-depth inspection.  Also, some of the p...

Do I need a Realtor(R)?  It is that time of year again when folks are getting ready to buy or sell.  They have the choise of doing in on their own or working with a Realtor(R).  Well this got me thinking about our new coffee brewer that Santa brought. So many choices - There are lots of Realtors ...

What about Mom and Dad?   What about Mom and Dad?  During your recent holiday visits did you notice that loved ones may need more help then they admit?  According to a USA TODAY/ABC News/Gallup Poll of baby boomers, 41% who have a living parent are providing care for them - either financial help,...

Need to buy or sell in Nashville TN - Contact Diane O and Friends.  This December has been very busy for our buyers and sellers.  We closed on 4 properties and have contracts on two others.  If these are the kind of results you want then contact Diane O and Friends. Take a look at our December Sa...

Williamson County has experienced on average 17 closing per month and as of the 20th of December we had 6 closings but 26 sales are pending. We continue to anticipate that December will be on pace with the rate of closing experienced throughout the year.     On average Williamson County condo's t...

5.2 homes are closing per day now in December here in Williamson County, TN - Are you ready to buy or sell?  If you have been sitting on the fence....well now is the time to jump into the market. Wether buying or selling the Williamson County market is moving.  Below are the stats as of December ...

The Angel Atop the Christmas Tree. I received this little story through my email this morning and I just had to share it. When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs. Claus to...

Franklin 4 bedroom - Great home with lots of hardwood.  If you are looking for a home in Franklin, TN that has 4 bedrooms and lots of hardwoods and minutes from Historic downtown, then this is the house.  Nestled in the Maplewood subdivision right off Highway 96 you will enjoy the communities poo...

Is it really smart to have a smart phone?I have owned a "smart phone" for awhile now.  It began with the  Treo and then I moved onto the Droid.  I choose the Droid over the I-phone because I did not want to give up my Verizon service.  It has been a long year with the Droid and I am beginning to ...

Nashville Condo Living - Lots of choices and they are selling.  We recently closed on one of our downtown Nashville condos...we closed it in a week.  Why do I share this?  Because condos and lofts in downtown Nashville are selling.  That is if they are priced correctly and are built with quality....