McSquared in Music City December

" 🎶 And I've got such a long way to go..." ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

"So, I'll ride like the wind, Ride like the wind"

🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were

to live forever"

Mahatma Gandhi

Good morning friends,

Everything happens for a reason, right?

This year has presented unique challenges for those of us operating our industry with the local market dynamics akin to gale force headwinds - making forward progress is difficult. Not being one to settle nor sit still, my resolve has been towards the betterment of myself and our business. Like markets, winds can change quickly and when they're at our back, we fly further, faster!

As a personal endeavor, over the past eight weeks, I have been working towards an advanced education Real Estate Investing & Analysis certificate from the Wharton School of Business. The, now realized, intention behind my commitment was to bolster my ability to analyze real estate investments, blending investment theory with real world financial modeling and analysis. To my client's future benefit, the coursework, office hours, exams and final project blend my Wall Street equity market knowledge and my residential real estate sales business of late.

"There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self."

Aldous Huxley

Behind the scenes at Mc2, we've been working to strengthen our knowledge, growing our team, and fortifying our business systems and procedures, positioning ourselves with the foundations for growth without sacrificing the bespoke service we pride ourselves on providing. Come what may in '26, we are prepared!

Looking at the market: So much noise competes for our attention: news media, social media, politics, geopolitical risks, reality television. It's easy to get stuck in a rut, right? I may just say that to grant myself some grace, as I think I may have been looking at our market dynamics through a Grinch-like lens! While I never want to be patty positive, with rose colored glasses on all the time, I think there's a happy medium to be found.

You've heard me bemoan the softness of our hyper-local market with inventories rising and a reduction in sales. While true, I've been a little lost in the numbers of it all - probably overthinking the unknown realities of the future. The truth is, real money is being put to work in town as evidenced by the 34 properties sold in Davidson and Williamson Counties within the past three months for $5million or more;TWENTY more than the same time period last year, and seventeen more than in 2023.

I'm not saying prices don't need to come in and buyer demand needs to come up in order to clear our oversupply problems. I am simply pointing out perceivably smart money is putting it to work. So Buyers and Sellers alike, let's analyze your risks and play to your priorities to achieve results.

As we close out 2025, I am more confident than ever in our team's abilities to tactfully navigate our markets - living in the moment, learning for the future, laughing at ourselves and with others and loving every moment of it.

Wishing you all an incredibly joyous holiday season.

❤️🎄❄️🕎

Shane

* Thanksgiving in St. Barths soaking up the sea & sun

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- Saint Augustine.

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- Chiefs vs Titans

- Saints vs Titans

*LIBERTY MUSIC CITY BOWL

Nissan Stadium

- Preds v Calgary Flames

- Preds v Colorado Avalanche

- Preds v St Louis Blues

- Preds v Carolina Hurricanes

- Preds v Toronto Maple Leafs

- Preds v NY Rangers

Bridgestone Arena

November 29th - Dec 28th

NASHVILLE'S NUTCRACKER

Tennessee Performing Arts Center

December 1st | 7:30pm

LITTLE BIG TOWN:

The Christmas Show

HARDY, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, McCoy Moore & Lanie Gardner

The Pinnacle

December 10th | 7pm

Multiple Dates

VINCE GILL AND

AMY GRANT

CHRISTMAS AT THE

RYMAN

"It wouldn't be a Nashville X-Mas with out it!" - me

Ryman Auditorium

November 21 - Jan 4th

CHEEKWOOD

HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Holiday LIGHTS

Nov 21, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Cheekwood

November 21 - Jan 4th

FRANKTOWN

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Nov 21, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

5 PM - 9:00 PM

Williamson County Ag Expo Center

November 13th - Feb 8th

Zoolumination®, presented by Stella Artois, transforms Nashville Zoo into a glowing wonderland with over 1,000 handcrafted silk sculptures. Wander among giant illuminated creatures, dazzling scenes, and glowing walkways that will leave you in awe.

Nashville Zoo

NATE BARGATZE:

Big Dumb Eyes World Tour

SHERYL CROW

An Intimate Acoustic Evening Benefiting Love Now

December 21st | 7:30pm

LADY A:

The Winter's Night Tour 2025

December 21st | 7:30pm

HEART

Royal Flush Tour 2025

December 30-31stst | 8 & 9pm

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW

with The 502s and AJ Lee & Blue Summit (12/30) and Shovels & Rope and The Creekers (12/31)

Notable in Nashville

514 Legends Ridge Court

6 BD 6.5 BA 8423 SF $3,890,000

Listing courtesy of: Yours truly! | Compass RE

Set within mature landscaping this stunning French inspired custom-built home presents a warm ambiance of privacy and exclusivity. Positioned to maximize a Northern exposure and the natural hillside the home’s three floors offer six thoughtfully placed ensuite bedrooms serviced by an elevator. The fully fenced rear garden is accessible via a remarkable newly constructed two story covered veranda, complete with a fireplace, ceiling fans/heaters, TV, kitchen and grill. Built for entertaining with two wet bars in addition to the world class wine cellar, a two story coffered ceiling living room elevates an evening to grand scale, while a multitude of spaces including the double island discerning chefs kitchen are maintained for the intimate moments of everyday modern life. Presented with a refreshed exterior of Sherman Williams, "Greek Villa White", the meticulously maintained residence is enabled with Sonos speakers, Central Vac, four car WiFi enabled garage, electric Hunter Douglas blinds, and Jeld-Wen double pane windows affirming the consistency commanded from the homes stewards. 514 LRC presents an opportunity of elegance and serenity to call home.

1312 6th Avenue North

3 BD 3 BA 1915 SF $1,490,000

Listing Courtesy of, Yours Truly! | Compass RE

PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE

Unique opportunity to own this 1899 built, MUN zoned, turn-key address. The meticulously maintained residence shines among the neighborhood's eclectic mix of architectural grandeur and state-of-the art new construction, including the forthcoming Neuhoff development. Tall ceilings, warm woods, and stained-glass set a special tone upon entry into this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. As one passes through the galley kitchen into a dining space with lofted ceilings and light-filled windows, you're drawn outside to the covered deck and back yard with alley access and ample parking. The city's most notable epicurean delights, swanky watering holes, and esteemed professional offices are moments away while the cottage offers a place of respite to unwind with a soak in the hot tub as the music of the rain washes away the day. Live here. Work here. 1312 is a private oasis in the middle of this vibrant city for the discerning buyer.

1212 Laurel Street, Unit 509

1 BD 1 BA 798 SF $750,000

Listing courtesy of: Yours truly! | Compass RE

Rarely available, 300+ SqFt of outdoor living space in a luxury high-rise, full-service, doorman building. Soaring ceilings, typically reserved for penthouse living, and a unique Southeastern terrace, enhance the proportions and livability of the home. Positioned on the building’s amenities deck, the residence provides unparalleled access to the pool, fitness facilities, shared grills and fire pits as well as the two guest suites available to residents on a first come basis. Unit 509 represents a distinct opportunity of access and ease for turn-key living in the continually evolving Gulch neighborhood within one of the nation's most vibrant cities. One car assigned parking.

In case you missed it

* LOCAL:

* TPAC secures deal to relocate to Nashville's East Bank after years of negotiations

* An Indiana-based developer resurfaced its plans for a giant hotel in SoBro. White Lodging Services Corp. recently submitted a request for bonus height certification for a 35-story hotel tower on Eighth Avenue, according to Metro records.

* North Point Hospitality is planning a 13-story AC Hotel on a Midtown site located at 1902 Hayes St., according to documents submitted to the Metro Planning Department.

* The Fallon Co. names its East Bank development "Eastpoint." The 30-acre neighborhood surrounds Tennessee Titans' new $2.1 billion stadium. Construction begins late 2026 with residential and hotel towers.

* Universal Music Group plans Wedgewood-Houston office. The office will occupy T3 Wedgewood-Houston building's fifth floor. The label joins a string of major entertainment firms relocating to the neighborhood.

* Nashville Yards plans third hotel doubling current 716-room capacity. New hotel would be downtown Nashville's second-largest behind Omni. Hotel would join Grand Hyatt and Union Station in the development.

* Corner Partnership, led by local investors Mark Bloom and Larry Papel, paid $6 million for the 2907 12th Ave. S. property, which currently holds an older retail building, according to Metro records. The group, which developed the nearby 12South retail spot home to Marine Layer and Madewell, has decided to take another stab at the hot corridor and is planning a new retail development on the recently purchased site.

* President Trump formed two Nashville business entities in September. The entities suggest Trump's first U.S. licensing deal since 2017. Trump expressed interest in a Nashville luxury hotel in 2015.

* Seema Prasad opens Crush Bottle Shop in Wedgewood-Houston Nov. 26. Crush offers authentic wines, spirits and THC beverages with delivery.

* You Are Here Hospitality opened Golden Prawn #3 in East Nashville’s Riverside Village at 1404 McGavock Pke. on Dec. 3.

* Icon Entertainment to open The Greenwood in East Nashville mid-summer. The venue features rooftop, dining room and lounge areas. The Greenwood offers three distinct experiences with Palm Springs theme.

* Lauren Antoinette Maranto to open Antoinette's Wine Social in Sylvan Park. The wine bar will feature affordable bottles and shared plates.

* Nashville is getting its first Sweetgreen! The popular Los Angeles-based restaurant will open in the Gulch at 341 11th Ave. S., according to a new business filing, made by Sweetgreen co-founder and CEO Jonathan Neman.

* José Andrés Group will open three restaurants in Nashville's W Hotel. Zaytinya, Bar Mar and Butterfly will debut in early 2026. The group will also revamp W Nashville's WET Deck experience.

* Nashville-based Asurion has agreed to buy London's Domestic & General. The deal boosts Asurion's annual revenue by about 15%, to $10.6 billion.

* San Diego tech company Netradyne opens Nashville innovation office

NATIONAL:

* American institutions of higher learning enrolled 17% fewer new international students this school year, according to data released by the Institute of International Education.

* Ford is now selling pre-owned vehicles on Amazon, making it the second automaker to do so after Hyundai.

* The Trump administration will provide a $1 billion loan to Constellation Energy to help it restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant

* JetBlue Depot cut its full-year earnings guidance, warning that some unsteady consumers are hitting the pause button on big-ticket home purchases. Much of Home Depot's success relies on housing turnover and that remains around 4 million per year, roughly 20% below average. (CNBC)

* Topgolf was sold to a private equity firm in a deal valuing the driving-range company at $1.1 billion.

* An MIT study found that AI can already replace 11.7% of U.S. workforce. (CNBC)

* · Instagram will order all US staff back to the office five days a week in 2026 as part of CEO Adam Mosseri’s plan to be “more nimble and creative.”

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