The Perfect Time to Buy: Why Expert Advice Isn't Always Your Best Advice
Hey there, neighbors!
We’re the Vegas. I’m Allison, your local Murfreesboro design consultant, with my husband Francis, a licensed general contractor.
In our house, we talk a lot about "bones" and "bottom lines." Between Allison decorating and staging houses and Francis tearing them apart to make them better, we’ve seen every side of the Middle Tennessee market. Lately, the biggest question we get over coffee at Joanie’s or at the dinner table is: "When is the best time to buy?"
Most people say the best time to buy is now. We disagree. We say the best time to buy is when you are actually ready.
Beyond the New Build: Why Murfreesboro’s "Golden Triangle" Around Haynes Drive remains Unbeatable.
If you have been driving around Murfreesboro lately, you’ve seen it: rows upon rows of identical new construction springing up in former cornfields. While these homes are shiny and new, many growing families find them missing something crucial. Soul.
If you are looking for a home with character, a yard with trees older than your children, and a neighborhood that feels like a true community, you need to look where the locals aspire to live: the established neighborhoods surrounding Haynes Drive.
Often called the "heart" of 37129, this area offers a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find in Middle Tennessee.
2026 Home Trends: Goodbye Stark White, Hello Big Hugs!
Hey there, friends!
If we haven’t met yet, I’m Allison, your go-to design consultant here in Murfreesboro! I love nothing more than matching wonderful people with their dream homes. And let me tell you, the "dream home" look is getting a major—and super cozy—update for 2026.
As I walk through listings and chat with designers, I’m noticing a huge shift. We are finally (finally!) saying goodbye to those sterile, "don't touch anything" white boxes. 2026 is all about homes that feel like a warm hug. We’re talking moodier colors, softer shapes, and spaces that actually want you to live in them.
Grab your coffee (or wine—I won’t judge!), and let’s dive into my favorite interior design trends coming our way in 2026.