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Submission declined on 7 February 2026 by TheObsidianGriffon (talk). This draft reads like an advertisement. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a platform for promotion or marketing. Drafts that are exclusively promotional may be deleted without notice.
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Steve Luther, Ashley Luther, Van Hohe |
| Headquarters | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
Area served | Middle Tennessee |
| Services | Residential real estate brokerage |
| Website | https://chordrealestate.com |
CHORD Real Estate is a privately held real estate brokerage headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm was founded in 2016 by Steve Luther, Ashley Luther, and Van Hohe and operates primarily in Middle Tennessee.
History
editCHORD Real Estate was founded in 2016 by Steve and Ashley Luther with partner Van Hohe. The brokerage established offices on Nashville’s Music Row.
In March 2020, following tornadoes in Middle Tennessee, the company’s Music Row office was used as a temporary location for fundraising merchandise supporting local relief efforts, as reported by The Tennessean.[1]
Operations
editThe brokerage represents residential buyers and sellers in Davidson County and surrounding Middle Tennessee counties. It operates as an independently owned firm.
Media coverage
editIn April 2023, Mansion Global quoted managing broker Ashley Luther in a feature on Nashville’s Oak Hill neighborhood, discussing inventory levels and pricing trends in the luxury housing market.[2][failed verification]
In October 2025, The Washington Post quoted Luther in a national business article examining the rise in U.S. home delistings during a slowing housing market, citing her perspective on homeowner behavior in the Nashville area.[3]
In December 2025, The Washington Post again quoted Luther in a feature analyzing the effects of tariffs, immigration policy, and interest-rate changes on U.S. housing supply and builder sentiment.[4]
In 2025, City Lifestyle published a feature titled “Local Roots, Global Reach” in its Music City Lifestyle and Belle Meade Lifestyle editions, profiling the firm’s founders and their perspectives on operating an independent brokerage in a consolidating real estate industry.[5]
In January 2026, StreetInsider featured co-founder Steve Luther in an article discussing Panama as a geographic diversification strategy for U.S. real estate portfolios.[6]
Community involvement
editThe firm has supported fundraising initiatives for the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research’s Tennessee chapter, including participation in local events.[7]
Co-founder Van Hohe founded The Needs List Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on providing resources for students in need. He received a Person of the Year award from Leadership Sumner in 2012.[8]
References
edit- ↑ "Businesses turn to T-shirt fundraisers for tornado relief". The Tennessean. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ Byrne, Jared (8 April 2023). "Oak Hill: Nashville's Hidden Luxury Enclave". Mansion Global. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ Bhattarai, Abha (30 October 2025). "Why so many homeowners are pulling their houses off the market". The Washington Post. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "Housing builders brace for tariffs, immigration shifts and higher interest rates". The Washington Post. 31 December 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "Local Roots, Global Reach". City Lifestyle. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "Panama Gains Traction as Geographic Diversification Strategy for U.S. Real Estate Portfolios". StreetInsider. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Rally on the Run Nashville Sponsors". Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ "Leadership Sumner Alumni Directory". Leadership Sumner. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
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