stop panicking. start investing.

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Deborah Vahle is a top-producing Realtor with the CityLiving Group at Compass

**Stop Panicking. start investing.**

Pay attention to what the wealthy are doing right now—they are buying.

originally published on LinkedIn on April 22, 2025

With the market in its current state, I’ve been getting a lot of calls from people asking if they should sell their investment properties. And I get it—things feel uncertain. But let me tell you what I’ve been telling every one of them: now is not the time to sell.

If you’re in Nashville, you should know this—our market is projected to grow steadily over the next 5–7 years. We’ve got Oracle and Amazon making major moves here, and roughly 65 people are still moving to Nashville every single day. That doesn’t sound like a market in decline to me.

But here’s the problem: we’re in a buyer’s market—and too many investors are panicking. They’re ignoring the golden rule: buy low, sell high. Instead, they’re doing the opposite. They’re selling when the market is soft and buying when everyone else is in a frenzy.

Let me say this clearly: Stop listening to the noise. Watch what the experienced investors and the wealthy are doing. They’re buying. Quietly. Strategically. And they’re holding what they already have.

Unless you have to sell right now—don’t. Rent your property out. Let it continue building equity. When the market swings back up (and it will), that’s when you sell. Then wait. Stack your cash and get ready for the next opportunity.

Because right now? There are some incredible deals out there. And if you’re in a position to buy—do it.

Now, to be clear, I’m not talking about personal primary homes. In Nashville’s trendy, high-demand neighborhoods, move-in ready homes are still selling well. But homes that need a little love? Buyers are lowballing. Renovation costs have jumped, and margins are thinner. If your property needs work, expect lower offers.

But if you're an investor looking to scoop up something solid—now’s the time. The market has hit pause, but smart investors are playing chess, not checkers.

If you’re curious about what deals are out there, reach out. I’ve got some great ones I’d love to share with you.

In markets like this, people either freeze—or they make moves. Be the one who moves.