Archive for September 2020
Do home winterization chores early, then enjoy the fall season
By KRISTI BAILEY The first signs of fall are here. It is noticeably cooler in the evenings and early mornings. The forecast for peak fall colors has been made. It…
Read MoreAugust pending home sales soften, still on record pace
New pending sales were down in August, but not by much. There were 962 new contracts (pending sales) at the end of the month – down from 980 in July.…
Read MoreOur housing market seems to have limitless energy
BY KRISTI BAILEY Our housing market is a lot like the Energizer Bunny. You have seen the commercials. They feature a pink drum-beating bunny with limitless energy. Homes sales –…
Read MoreNE TN home sales, prices continue increasing
Northeast Tennessee’s housing market continued its robust recovery for the initial COVID-19 economic shock in August. Home sales were up 9.4%, and the average sales price was an 8 %…
Read MoreTri-Cities commercial real estate market better than what the data shows
August was the best month so far this year for Tri-Cities commercial real estate (CRE) transactions. Web traffic to local listings was also at a 2020 high. But, the number…
Read MoreTri-Cities commercial real estate has best month so far this year
August was the best month for Tri-Cities area commercial real estate (CRE) so far this year. The transactions total equaled last August’s performance, and listing traffic was at its…
Read MoreSix reasons why now is a good time to sell
By KRISTI BAILEY It is ironic that during a pandemic and when the economy is in a recession, it’s one of the best times in years to sell a home.…
Read MoreSafety tips for sellers
By KRISTI BAILEY Real estate can be a rewarding and enjoyable career, but it is a high-risk profession. Many real estate professionals find themselves in situations that put them in…
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