Archive for January 2026
Inventory is Rising, But Market Still Isn’t Back to Normal
If there’s one word that best describes the Tri-Cities housing market as we begin the year, it’s this: rebalancing. It’s not reversing. Not collapsing. Not even cooling off in the way many people assume. Instead, the market is doing…
Read MoreMonthly Tri-Cities Pending Sales Down, Yearly Volume Up
Tri-Cities pending sales slowed in December. They were down 14% from November as the market moved into its typical late-year cooldown. But the month still finished stronger than last year.…
Read MorePrice Cuts, Concessions Play Central Role in Dec. and 2025 Home Sales
Nearly half of homes that sold in December reduced their list price and about two-thirds of deals included seller concessions, according to 2025 market data from the Northeast Tennessee Association…
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency No Longer Just Nice To Have
At the risk of straining to put a silver lining on recent cold weather and rising energy costs, here’s a real estate marketing lesson for owners of older properties who are planning to jump into the prime…
Read More2025 Modest Slowdown in Townhome Market
The 2025 townhome market showed a modest slowdown in sales. They stayed on the market longer in most communities, and price performance was not uniform. Their market performance reinforces that…
Read MoreDecember New Listing Set The Market Pace
December’s new-listing flow didn’t just close out 2025. It quietly defined how the 2026 market will behave. After a year where the Tri-Cities sold 7,970 homes, the region enters the new year with a fundamentally different internal structure. Demand edged upward…
Read MoreMarket Pulse: $1 Million+ Homes Smaller, Sharper, Still Selling
At first glance, the $1 million + market for 2025 looks simple: more luxury homes sold in 2025 than in 2024. But beneath the surface is a more instructive story…
Read MoreTri-Cities Commercial Real Estate: 2025 a Year of Discipline
After the surge in activity that defined 2024, the Tri-Cities commercial real estate market entered 2025 in a noticeably different posture. Transaction volume cooled, but the slowdown was not symptomatic…
Read MoreWorking With The Right Realtor® Is Critical In Today’s Market
The media is swamped with advice about the 2026 housing market. There’s expert consensus it will be a restructuring year. Mortgage rates are stabilizing; inventory is growing, and the outlook points to improved conditions for buyers. To some, that means stability and a better all-around…
Read More2025 Annual Home Sales, Prices Tilted Upward, What That Says for 2026
Last year was a structural shift year for the Tri-Cities housing market. With 7,970 homes sold and a 5.66% median price increase, it proved resilient. But its internal makeup changed.…
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