Archive for December 2025
Nov. Pending Home Sales up 14.9%
Tri-Cities pending sales were up nearly 15% in November. It’s a signal that the market is functioning more normally. Pending sales are a leading indicator of housing activity based on…
Read MoreMARKET PULSE: Pricing Realism Drives Home Price Reductions, Concessions
November’s Tri-Cities housing market performance delivered one of the clearest signals yet that the region has entered a more disciplined, buyer-aware phase. A total of 225 home sales in the…
Read MoreNETAR Members, Board of Directors Made 2025 a Year to Appreciate
In three short days, we will close the book on 2025, and it’s a year worth pausing to appreciate. For me, it has been enormously rewarding to serve during such a pivotal year for the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors®…
Read MoreMARKET PULSE; Two $1 Million + Homes Sold; Luxury Sales Cool, Prices Up
Tri-Cities’ luxury home market followed the national trend and softened in November. Sales in the $700,000 to $1 million segment were down sharply from the same month last year. But…
Read MorePrepping for the 2026 Home-Buying Season
By WAYNE PORTER If you’re thinking about buying a home in 2026, now is the time to start getting ready. The good news for consumers is that the market is shifting in ways…
Read MoreMARKET PULSE: The market isn’t cheaper, but it is finding ways to stay functional, even as costs rise
The Tri-Cities new home market showed momentum in November. More homes were sold and median prices rose compared with the same month last year. A total of 51 home sales…
Read MoreRemodeling Scams, Complaints: What Homeowners Need to Know
Scams have always shadowed the real estate market, but lately they feel closer to home. One of the biggest drivers is the region’s remodeling boom. Good for the economy and…
Read MoreMARKET PULSE: Conditions Still Tilt Toward Sellers
The Tri-Cities housing market narrative is changing. But the fundamentals haven’t flipped. Yes, buyers have more leverage than they’ve had in years. Yes, some communities are inching toward a balanced…
Read MoreLow Down Payments Adds Heft to Tri-Cities Mortgages
Buying a home has never been a simple transaction. It’s a journey that demands discipline, patience, and the confidence to navigate a complex financial landscape. The latest National Association of…
Read MoreUtility Costs, Indoor Air Quality, and Energy Efficiency Drive Commercial Real Estate Sustainability Decisions
Commercial clients are putting building performance at the center of their real estate decisions, with a strong focus on operating costs, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency, according to the…
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