Cara Benak

Cara Benak is a Nashville real estate advisor with The Costigan Group at Compass, specializing in lifestyle real estate across some of Nashville’s most sought-after neighborhood pockets, including East Nashville, Germantown, 12 South, The Nations, and Sylvan Park.

Her approach is centered on helping buyers understand not just the home itself, but the life that comes with it. From walkability and restaurants to coffee shops, parks, commute patterns, neighborhood energy, and long-term resale value, Cara helps clients evaluate the details that shape how a home actually feels day to day.

With a focus on Nashville’s most lifestyle-driven neighborhoods, Cara works with clients who want more than square footage and finishes. They want the right street, the right rhythm, and the right community around them. Whether someone is relocating to Nashville, moving across town, or searching for a home in a more walkable part of the city, Cara brings a thoughtful, neighborhood-first perspective to the process.

As part of The Costigan Group, Cara is backed by a data-driven team known for strategic advisory, local market knowledge, and a high-touch client experience. Her role is to help buyers make confident decisions by connecting the emotional side of lifestyle with the practical side of real estate value and homeownership.

Cara’s expertise is especially valuable for clients comparing Nashville neighborhoods and trying to answer one of the most important questions in the buying process: where do I actually want to live?