Brian Montgomery Realtor

09/29/2026

Compass—the #1 residential brokerage in the U.S. by sales volume—just launched See It First™, giving buyers the opportunity to discover more homes earlier, including properties that may not yet be available on the traditional MLS and real estate portals.

For sellers, it creates another powerful marketing opportunity: build buyer interest, test pricing and gain exposure before accumulating public days on market or price-change history.

Whether you're thinking about buying or selling, I'd be happy to show you how this new approach works and what it could mean for you. Check it out at www.compass.com

04/24/2024

https://www.freddiemac.com/research/forecast/20240418-economic-growth-moderated-labor-market-robust?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Research

Housing demand is on the rebound, but with mortgage rates still averaging 6.8%, many prospective homebuyers continue to be priced out of the market.

04/24/2024

Here is a quick hit list for your spring home maintenance. Be safe on the ladder.

Featured Blog: Spring Home Maintenance ChecklistAll, Featured Blog Post, Social Media / April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024 What: This month’s featured blog and social graphics provide a detailed, 11-point checklist for spring home maintenance. A how-to guide for new and longstanding homeowners alike, i...

08/21/2023

This would be a good starting point to research out of state residential investing opportunities.

Want to invest in real estate but don't know where to start, literally? Here are the best states with a great climate for buy-and-hold investors.

05/08/2023

Sad commentary on the fate of San Francisco and the likely fate of some other big cities.

Let’s be plain: no one wants to live there anymore.

04/13/2023

Interesting article on housing demand and household formation.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/best-housing-markets-in-demand

03/09/2023

Tennessee had the second fastest growing economy in the U.S. in 2022. It might be a worth considering for long term residential rentals.

Tennessee, which led the nation in economic growth in 2021, was displaced last year by Idaho as the state with the fastest-growing economy, according to estimates by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis through the first three quarters of last year.

03/07/2023

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/new-census-data-shows-where-americans-are-moving

No big surprise that California and New York are losing the most population as affordability continues to be a pressing issue. Tennessee, where Dana and I own rentals is seeing growth due to affordability and job opportunities.

Americans are squeezed by inflation and rising housing prices in big cities. They’re seeking refuge in states with warm climates, a lower cost of living, and

02/14/2023

01/19/2023

An excellent article on current market conditions. Continued tightening of the market. Essentially less of everything, sellers, buyers, inventory, mortgages, sales, and in cyclical markets expect lower prices.

The rapid housing price boom during and after the pandemic is coming to an end. The correction is here. Here's how each group will be affected by it.