Settling In with the Sarantos

Sometimes we don’t have time or energy to go on an extravagant date, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be intentional with how we spend our time together! Tune into today’s episode to hear some of our “mini-date” ideas - activities perfect for squeezing into a busy or overwhelming week.

Market Update:

Stay tuned for the end of the episode, when Brayden will talk about some iconic music venues in Nashville - great for when you DO have the energy for a fun date night out! 

If you’re still reading this, thank you for your support and patience as we both get back into our regular posting schedule (especially after being sick).

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We’re back! And…. we are officially homeowners!! Tune into today’s episode to hear about our personal experience with moving, what not to do when packing, the worst way to move a washer and dryer set up to a second floor, and all of our upcoming renovation plans.

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Are you thinking of planning a trip to Nashville during the holiday season? Is this your first Christmas living in Nashville? In this episode, Brayden and I share some of our top recommendations for things to see and events to attend, that are filled with festive fun! Whether you visit one of the five places we name, or stop by a decked out coffee shop, Nashville has plenty to offer in the month of December - except for snow😢.

Add any of these hotspots to your Christmas bucket list!

Holiday Date Idea:

Instead of a market update, each week in December, we’ll be sharing a date idea fit for this festive season. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where we discuss how to dress-up or dress-down a date night filled with cocoa and Christmas lights! 

Dive into the deep end with us, as we discuss the drama surrounding this year’s Spotify Wrapped. We discuss everything from the integration of AI, common complaints from users, and the results of our own Spotify Wrapped! Bet you can’t guess Brayden’s #1 artist!

Holiday Date Idea:

Instead of a market update, each week in December, we’ll be sharing a date idea fit for this festive season. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where we share the best foods for a cheery charcuterie spread, as well as some fun games that are perfect for a cozy night-in with your second player.

Do you enjoy Christmas music? Should it played before or after Thanksgiving? Do you get as heated as Brayden over Frosty the Snowman? Join us as we discuss our favorite Christmas songs and Brayden tries to guess the Top 10 Christmas songs from Billboard’s Greatest Of All Time Holiday 100 chart. Feel free to play along at home! We apologize in advance for Aubrey’s impressions (especially one that is reminiscent of a certain video game character). 

Click here for a festive surprise 😉: https://open.spotify.com/track/6C1DAoAJKUoDxJRIAH1RMf?si=6fcd8787e1044049

Holiday Date Idea:

Instead of a market update, each week in December, we’ll be sharing a date idea fit for this festive season. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where we share our favorite Christmas movies and snacks - perfect for a movie night cuddled up at home!

The home-buying process can be confusing and overwhelming, so today, Brayden is breaking down the entire process into 10 simple steps. We also will be sharing some behind-the-scenes of our own home-buying experience (since we are going through this process right now)! See below for the 10 steps we talk about throughout the episode.

1. ​ Find a Real Estate Agent  
2. ​ Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
3. ​ Determine Your Budget
4. ​ Start Your Home Search  
5. ​ Make an Offer  
6. ​ Get a Home Inspection  
7. ​ Negotiate Repairs or Credits
8. ​ Secure Financing
9. ​ Close the Deal  
10. ​ Move In!!

If you have any real estate related questions or want to learn more, you can follow Brayden on social media or give him a call!

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Call: (208)982-1613

Episode 5

Want to know how to make a grown man cry on your wedding day? Today, Aubrey is sharing the story of how she wrote a song for her father, which later became the very song that played during the father-daughter dance on her wedding day. There were many tears shed - during the actual process of creating the song and when she surprised her dad with it in front of their entire family.

Market Update:

Stay tuned for the end of the episode, when Brayden will share what areas of Nashville are the most family-friendly oriented. He will touch on four towns that all feature beautiful parks, low crime rates, and friendly communities.

What activities in your life make you feel the most fulfilled right now? In this episode, we’ll be defining and discussing our hobbies, passion projects, and careers – as well as sharing how they overlap within our day-to-day lives. We will also talk about the struggle of doing something fulfilling and where we both ultimately find fulfillment.

Market Update:

Stay tuned for the end of the episode, when Brayden will share what areas of Nashville currently have a lot of development and activity. If you’re single or moving to the area to prioritize your career, you won’t want to miss this!

Today, Brayden will be sharing the story of how he sold his first home. After months of cold calls, open houses, and newsletters, Brayden finally signed his first client. He'll talk about the process behind listing the client's condo on the market, negotiating contracts, and what he would do differently in the future.

Market Update:

Stay tuned for the end of the episode, when Brayden will provide some insights into the pros and cons of purchasing a condominium, particularly within downtown Nashville.

If you have real estate questions or want to learn more, you can email Brayden at: [email protected]

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Today, we’ll be discussing the itinerary for our wonderful week spent in Vermont! We loved spending our honeymoon surrounded by tons of fall foliage and very few crowds. All of the small towns we stopped in were incredibly picturesque! See below for a full list of places we mentioned throughout the episode:

Woodstock, VT

• ​Sugar Bush Farm
• ​Book stop: Norman Williams Public Library

Stowe, VT

• ​Mount Pisgah South Trail (about an hour north of Stowe)
• ​Black Cap Coffee
• ​Book stop: Bear Pond Bookstore
• ​Cold Hollow Cider Mill (about 15 minutes south of Stowe)

North Conway, NH

• ​Conway Scenic Railroad
• ​The Metropolitan Coffeehouse (try their house potatoes!!)
• ​Book stop: White Birch Books
• ​Eldridge Family Sugar House (about 30 minutes south of North Conway)

Manchester, VT

• ​The Works Cafe
• ​Vermont Kitchen Supply
• ​Book stop: Northshire Bookstore

And a huge shoutout to the beautiful A-frame cabin we stayed at in Jamaica, VT!

Market Update:

Stay tuned for the end of the episode, when Brayden will provide some insight into how the real estate market differs between Tennessee and Vermont.