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Bravo TV's 'McBee Dynasty' stars list lavish Nashville home for $1.6 million
A luxurious Nashville property owned by the McBee family from the Bravo reality television program "The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys" is on the market. The four-level home, which currently operates as an Airbnb, offers a fully furnished retreat just minutes from bustling Broadway. The home's exterior boasts a sleek modern wall fountain at the front entrance, hinting at the stylish design found throughout. Featured on the exterior is a massive mural that will be recognizable to fans of the docuseries, which follows the McBee family as they navigate the high-stakes world of farming and ranching in rural Missouri. TV-famous properties: 'Million Dollar Listing' star Ryan Serhant recruited to sell entire waterfront condo The home is also next to a property that hosted a controversial party during the COVID-19 pandemic. The residence once known as the "Fashion House" drew complaints and eventually charges for violating public health orders. According to Benchmark Realty listing agent, Heather Smith, the family is selling the home to reinvest into their car wash business, McBee's Coffee and Carwash. The property is listed at $1,589,900. With a down payment of $317,980 and a 30-year mortgage at a 5.97% interest rate, the estimated monthly payment is $8,169. See the luxurious Nashville property featured on 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys' Inside, the home features four designer bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, two laundry-equipped levels, a gas fireplace, and a chef's kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and a gas stove. The spacious two-car garage includes additional storage, a sink and a refrigerator. The master suite includes a private balcony with unobstructed views of the Nashville skyline, a massive shower with five shower heads and a custom-built closet. A recently added rooftop lounge offers breathtaking panoramic views of Music City. Neighboring 'Fashion House' party drew outrage during the COVID-19 pandemic In August 2020, a large house party drew hundreds to the property on Fern Avenue in East Nashville, despite public health restrictions in place at the time. Promoted as the launch of what was then called 'The Fashion House,' the event went viral on social media, with photos and videos showing attendees without masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines. At the time, Nashville limited gatherings to 25 people and required face coverings in public. The party took place across three units at 21 Fern Ave., primarily in Unit B but also spilling into Unit A, the Tennessean reported. According to reports, Metro Nashville Police responded multiple times but issued no citations for violating the city's Modified Phase 2 health order. The event was eventually shut down. Following public backlash, then-Mayor John Cooper's office called for a review of MNPD's handling of the situation and signaled the city's intent to pursue criminal charges against the organizers. An investigation was launched, and the incident drew widespread condemnation. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X at @_leyvadiana
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Luxurious Nashville home featured on Bravo TV show hits the market at $1.6M. See inside
A luxurious Nashville property owned by the McBee family from the Bravo reality television program "The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys" is on the market. The four-level home, which currently operates as an Airbnb, offers a fully furnished retreat just minutes from Broadway. The home's exterior boasts a sleek modern wall fountain at the front entrance, hinting at the stylish design found throughout. Featured on the exterior is a massive mural that will be recognizable to fans of the docuseries, which follows the McBee family as they navigate the high-stakes world of farming and ranching in rural Missouri. The home is also next to a property that hosted a controversial party during the COVID-19 pandemic. The residence once known as the "Fashion House" drew complaints and eventually charges for violating public health orders. According to Benchmark Realty listing agent, Heather Smith, the family is selling the home to reinvest into their car wash business, McBee's Coffee and Carwash. The property is listed at $1,589,900. With a down payment of $317,980 and a 30-year mortgage at a 5.97% interest rate, the estimated monthly payment is $8,169. Here's a look inside. See the luxurious Nashville property featured on 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys' Inside, the home features four designer bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, two laundry-equipped levels, a gas fireplace, and a chef's kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and a gas stove. The spacious two-car garage includes additional storage, a sink and a refrigerator. The master suite includes a private balcony with unobstructed views of the Nashville skyline, a massive shower with five shower heads and a custom-built closet. A recently added rooftop lounge offers breathtaking panoramic views of Music City. Fashion House party drew outrage at height of COVID-19 pandemic In August 2020, a large house party drew hundreds to the property on Fern Avenue in East Nashville, despite public health restrictions in place at the time. Promoted as the launch of what was then called 'The Fashion House,' the event went viral on social media, with photos and videos showing attendees without masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines. At the time, Nashville limited gatherings to 25 people and required face coverings in public. The party took place across three units at 21 Fern Ave., primarily in Unit B but also spilling into Unit A, the Tennessean reported. According to reports, Metro Nashville Police responded multiple times but issued no citations for violating the city's Modified Phase 2 health order. The event was eventually shut down. Following public backlash, then-Mayor John Cooper's office called for a review of MNPD's handling of the situation and signaled the city's intent to pursue criminal charges against the organizers. An investigation was launched, and the incident drew widespread condemnation. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: This Nashville home featured on Bravo's McBee Dynasty is on sale Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Luxurious Nashville home featured on Bravo TV show hits the market at $1.6M. See inside
A luxurious Nashville property owned by the McBee family from the Bravo reality television program "The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys" is on the market. The four-level home, which currently operates as an Airbnb, offers a fully furnished retreat just minutes from Broadway. The home's exterior boasts a sleek modern wall fountain at the front entrance, hinting at the stylish design found throughout. Featured on the exterior is a massive mural that will be recognizable to fans of the docuseries, which follows the McBee family as they navigate the high-stakes world of farming and ranching in rural Missouri. The home is also next to a property that hosted a controversial party during the COVID-19 pandemic. The residence once known as the "Fashion House" drew complaints and eventually charges for violating public health orders. According to Benchmark Realty listing agent, Heather Smith, the family is selling the home to reinvest into their car wash business, McBee's Coffee and Carwash. The property is listed at $1,589,900. With a down payment of $317,980 and a 30-year mortgage at a 5.97% interest rate, the estimated monthly payment is $8,169. Here's a look inside. See the luxurious Nashville property featured on 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys' Inside, the home features four designer bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, two laundry-equipped levels, a gas fireplace, and a chef's kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and a gas stove. The spacious two-car garage includes additional storage, a sink and a refrigerator. The master suite includes a private balcony with unobstructed views of the Nashville skyline, a massive shower with five shower heads and a custom-built closet. A recently added rooftop lounge offers breathtaking panoramic views of Music City. Fashion House party drew outrage at height of COVID-19 pandemic In August 2020, a large house party drew hundreds to the property on Fern Avenue in East Nashville, despite public health restrictions in place at the time. Promoted as the launch of what was then called 'The Fashion House,' the event went viral on social media, with photos and videos showing attendees without masks and ignoring social distancing guidelines. At the time, Nashville limited gatherings to 25 people and required face coverings in public. The party took place across three units at 21 Fern Ave., primarily in Unit B but also spilling into Unit A, the Tennessean reported. According to reports, Metro Nashville Police responded multiple times but issued no citations for violating the city's Modified Phase 2 health order. The event was eventually shut down. Following public backlash, then-Mayor John Cooper's office called for a review of MNPD's handling of the situation and signaled the city's intent to pursue criminal charges against the organizers. An investigation was launched, and the incident drew widespread condemnation. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: This Nashville home featured on Bravo's McBee Dynasty is on sale Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
4 Key Signs You Can't Afford To Downsize in Retirement — and What To Do About It
For many older Americans, the idea of trading in a larger family home for a smaller, more manageable property sounds like a smart financial move. But rising housing costs, emotional attachments and unexpected expenses can make downsizing more difficult and expensive than expected. Read Next: Find Out: According to Finder's Consumer Confidence Index, 79% of American adults feel stressed about their finances, noted Laura Adams, nationally recognized finance expert and award-winning author. 'Housing is likely your largest expense if you're a retired boomer on a fixed income,' Adams added. Here are key signs that downsizing might not be the right move for you — and what you can do instead. Higher mortgage rates and housing costs can make 'smaller' homes more expensive than expected. 'With the rising cost of housing and relatively high mortgage interest rates, boomers may find that purchasing a smaller home is above their price range,' Adams explained. 'Smaller 'starter' homes may be difficult to find in some areas due to high buyer demand.' Instead, Adams suggests that staying in a larger home you've partially or fully paid off may actually be more affordable for retirees on a fixed income. For You: Many boomers raised families and spent decades in their homes. Letting go can be emotionally painful. 'This generation has lived through and experienced the most financial crises to date. These homes they have lived in carry sentimental weight, heavy emotional attachment and memories of raising a family,' explained Peter Reagan, financial market strategist at Birch Gold Group. Reagan advises those thinking about security in retirement to look at how much balance they have between their assets, and his highest priority is to make retirees feel emotionally secure in their next steps. 'Home equity is important, but being financially stable in retirement is about more than that. In my experience, what has helped is shifting the perspective of what they would be moving toward and not what they are leaving behind,' he suggested. Retirees who refinanced when rates were low may find that selling and buying again results in a higher monthly payment. 'The real estate market can be unpredictable, and selling a home might not result in the windfall they expect,' wrote Matt Ward, real estate professional and team lead for The Matt Ward Group at Benchmark Realty. 'Plus, many Boomers are sitting on large, low-interest mortgages, making it difficult to afford a smaller, more manageable home.' Ward recommends thinking about what you want from retirement. 'If it's financial flexibility, we should explore the potential of tapping into the home's equity,' Ward wrote. Downsizing could also mean relocating to a more affordable area or considering a multi-generational property, he added. 'The key is approaching it with a strategy that respects their lifestyle and long-term goals,' Ward explained. At first glance, selling your home might seem like a straightforward way to unlock equity and simplify your life, but the hidden costs can quickly eat into your profits. 'There are expenses involved in transactions like realtor commissions, taxes and even the possibility of expensive repairs that can cut into any possible gains,' wrote Brandon Thor, CEO of Thor Metals Group. 'This added layer of complication makes the choice more intimidating for those who did not plan.' Thor suggests having an idea of where you stand in terms of your finances. 'A calculation that includes not only the price of selling their home but also the expense of relocation and purchasing a new home,' Thor explained. He also recommends meeting with a retirement-trained financial planner and considering financial tools such as a reverse mortgage to release equity without selling your home. More From GOBankingRates 6 Used Luxury SUVs That Are a Good Investment for RetireesThese 10 Used Cars Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle7 Overpriced Grocery Items Frugal People Should Quit Buying in 20254 Affordable Car Brands You Won't Regret Buying in 2025 This article originally appeared on 4 Key Signs You Can't Afford To Downsize in Retirement — and What To Do About It Sign in to access your portfolio