The immersive experience of actually standing in a room and seeing all its features without taking a single step presents a unique opportunity for real estate professionals, buyers and sellers alike.

Sometimes touted as the new normal for real estate marketing, virtual tours take photography to new heights of reality. While visual tours and drone photography have become commonplace for online listings, the development of virtual reality tours offers a new dimension. It is destined to become the "new normal" of real estate marketing, saving time and energy, adding a new level of professionalism and increasing the expectation of financial gain.

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Discovering the most frightening and best haunted houses throughout Nashville can provide a fun Halloween Season. With September coming to a close and October right around the corner, it's time to start planning your haunted house choices. Here are some of the best haunted houses ready to open for fun and frights.

Bikers Who Scare Haunted House

This haunted house provides plenty of scary fun. It's located in an old movie theater and put on by the Bikers Who Care Organization. You can find this one in Clarksville at 1955 Madison Street. It will be open on weekends and the cost will be under $10 per person.

Bloody Acres Haunted Woods

Found in Gallatin, this is actually a haunted forest with plenty of blood-drenched spirits and more. It's

Part of understanding a city means exploring its past. By learning more about the influences, attitudes, and traditions of the past, residents have the opportunity to embrace the changes while continuing to evolve. For those who want to connect with Nashville on a deeper level, it's time to check out the following historical monuments.

Belmont Mansion

Part of coming to Nashville means learning about the charm and nostalgia of the Old South. In the 1800s, Adelicia Acklen was the wealthiest woman in the state, and this 10,000 square foot mansion was a testament to her status. This architectural feat was once part of a massive estate and has been restored to its original glory. Take a docent-led tour throughout the home to learn more about the role

Many people who are looking to purchase a home as soon as possible while getting a steep discount choose to buy a fixer-upper instead of getting a mortgage or continuing to rent while they save for a more expensive home. That can seem like a great idea, but in some cases it might not be the right choice.

In order to be sure that a fixer-upper home is right for you, there needs to be a clear understanding of how much repairing that home will really cost. Some unexpected expenses are bound to appear because it isn't possible to plan for everything, but the more care that is taken in the early stages of the buying process, the better off the buyer will likely be.

Fixer upper properties present a fun challenge to homeowners who enjoy making

No matter what, when posting a listing for a home for sale online, it needs to include photos. Pictures give buyers an idea of what the home looks like and what they can expect should they choose to schedule a home showing, so they act as a first impression to all viewers. High quality pictures are important for all listings, but not everyone is a professional photographer, so it can be difficult to know all the ins and outs of getting good shots. Whether you allow your real estate agent to take photos, hire a professional or take them yourself, here are some tips any photographer can use to improve their results.

1. Use a Tripod To Steady the Camera

A tripod is a basic photography tool that all people trying to take important photos should