Archive for September 2025
MARKET PULSE: August New Home Sales Steady, Buyers Find More $300K–$370K Options
The Tri-Cities new home market held steady in August, with sales nearly matching last year’s pace. Much of the action centered in the $300,000 to $370,000 range, giving buyers more…
Read MoreNow is the time to set up a killer lawn for 2026
Fall officially arrived last Monday and the weather is acting like it. Early mornings and evenings feel better with a light sweater. Crowds are also already emersed in the local…
Read MoreSeasonal Pending Sales Signal Resilience, Seasonal Softening
August’s pending sales show a market in transition but not retreat. Affordable activity is steady, move-up buyers remain engaged, and luxury continues to climb. With pending contracts signaling closings ahead,…
Read MoreMARKET PULSE: Luxury Market Shifts to Smaller Homes, Broader Geography
The number of luxury home closings is holding steady, but the character of the $700K+ segment is changing. So far this year, there have been 205 sales, up from 202…
Read MoreAugust’s top sale was in Greeneville – $1.42 million
August’s $1 million plus home sales held steady year-over-year at five closings, but the shape of the top end of the luxury market is shifting. In August, buyers favored smaller…
Read MoreRealtor Safety Month: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Each September, the real estate industry shines a spotlight on an issue that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves: safety. Realtor® Safety Month is more than just a calendar…
Read MoreBest local housing market resource according to pro level AI
Here’s how a session with Gemini Pro artificial intelligence about the most reliable source for housing market information went. ChatGpt had a similar answer. Question submitted to Gemini Pro AI:…
Read MoreMARKET PULSE – Price Cuts, Buyer Bargains Define August Housing Market
Executive Brief Buyers Exerting more Power is a Clear Trend The August housing market underscored a clear trend: sellers who cut their asking price ended up trimming deep, and most…
Read MoreGood Neighbors in Action: Realtors Open the Gates to Bays Mountain
On a warm Sunday in mid-August, Bays Mountain Park welcomed 464 residents who enjoyed a day of free admission, courtesy of the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors® (NETAR). The event…
Read MoreMAKET PULSE – August Housing Market Holds Firm Heading Into Fall
The Tri-Cities housing market is still moving forward despite higher borrowing costs and affordability concerns. Closing held steady at 764 in August, a modest gain over last year’s 720 sales.…
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