Archive for September 2024
MARKET PULSE – $2.2 million sale tops Aug. market
August’s top home sale was a $2.2 million Sullivan Co. lake house. The home features the amenities you would expect. There are four guest bedrooms and baths, and a separate,…
Read MoreRealtors have important business-to-business roll in economy
Would it surprise you to know that the number of local Realtors® constitutes one of the largest employment groups in the Tri-Cities region? A pretty good measure is the Northeast…
Read MoreMARKET PULSE – Mobile home sales down, prices make small increase
Mobile home sales were down in August while the median sales price was up. Sellers were reducing their price more than they were last year and concessions were higher. There…
Read MoreNow is the time to set up a killer lawn for the 2025 selling season
Fall isn’t here yet, but early morning and evenings are feeling better with a light sweater. And crowds are already gathering for Friday night high school football. Fall is just…
Read MoreAug. pending home sales flat
August pending sales were down 0.1% from last year and the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR) Pending Sales Index settled was flat for the fourth straight month. Sellers accepted…
Read MoreMARKET PULSE – Builders continue selling smaller new home for more money
New construction home sales in the area monitor by the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR) were up 28.6% in August. And the size of those homes continued its downward…
Read MoreDon’t look now, but creepy, crawler things are looking at your home
Stadium lights are again lighting up Friday nights. It’s that time of the year when football is king, and children – both little and big – are prepping for Halloween.…
Read MoreMARKET PULSE – Data affirms it’s a bipolar housing market
One of the most asked questions about housing these days is about direction. Are sales and prices set to say in the swoon mode, or has more inventory and lower…
Read MoreRemodeling or upgrading, Realtors offer insights
Not long ago, this column explored the economic impact of real estate on local economies. Of particular interest was the segment on how much furniture and remodeling fit into the…
Read MoreMARKET PULSE – Housing Affordability Has Taken a Hit, But…
The affordable housing struggle has and continues to cloud a significant point. During the 12 months ending in mid August, 65% of all the homes sold in the Tri-Cities region…
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