Posts by Amy Mitchell
Volunteer Days Showcases How Realtors Are Good Neighbors
It’s fitting that the Realtor’s® celebration of Volunteer Days comes in concert with Homeownership Month. It’s fitting because what Realtor’s® demonstrate during Volunteer Days dovetails with the social sidebars that…
Read MoreThe Silent Destroyers of Homes
It’s hard to believe the year is passing so fast. Now that Memorial Day is behind us, we can reflect on the fact that we’re on the threshold of the…
Read MoreA Tri-Cities Homeowner’s Guide to Summer Energy Savings
We’ve enjoyed moderately pleasant weather so far this spring. But the reality of a Northeast Tennessee summer is just around the corner. Summers are getting hotter, humidity hangs in the…
Read MoreLocals A Big Part of Pent-Up Housing Demand
Much of the focus on who’s buying homes is on newcomers. New Census population estimates affirm that the Tri-Cities is still getting a steady stream of them, but there’re not…
Read MoreTri-Cities Home Sales Pump $3.3 Billion Into the Regional Economy
When a family or individual buys a home in the Tri-Cities, the transaction doesn’t end at the closing table. It sets off an economic chain reaction of jobs supported, services purchased, and neighborhoods…
Read MoreSpruce Up Curb Appeal In A Transitioning Market
The Tri-Cities is still firmly in a seller’s market. But buyers are gaining position. One example comes from the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s Homeownership Affordability Tracker. It’s showing gains in every county tracked by the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors® (NETAR) except…
Read MoreReal estate: A cornerstone of region’s small business footprint
May is one of the few times that one of the most important pieces of the local and U.S. economies is formally recognized. Small Business Month’s goal honors the entrepreneurs who bring growth to our economy and sustain it. That has special significance for Realtors®. It’s special because they’re a big part of the small business community. The most current…
Read MoreQ1 Housing Insights: Market Shows Resilience, But Affordability Squeeze Narrows the Field
The Tri-Cities housing market wrapped up the first quarter of 2026 with a split personality. Overall sales volume was up, while new home sales pulled back. Prices continued to rise even as buyer pools shifted toward more rate-sensitive households. The overall…
Read MoreNETAR Awards Recognize The Local Best of The Best
A high point at the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors® (NETAR) spring membership meeting was the announcement and presentation of the association’s top awards. It was a recognition of the association’s best and brightest. Some of this…
Read MoreApril is about the changing of the seasons and focus on Fair Housing Act
Two of the major events each April are the changing of the seasons and recognition of the Fair Housing Month. Spring has sprung in the Tri-Cities, and we’re dealing with the typical unpredictable weather and an…
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