Posts by Amy Mitchell
The Tri-Cities Market Isn’t Broken, And Waiting Has a Cost
The Tri-Cities housing market is not broken. Some people still worry it might be. But waiting on the sidelines for a crash comes with a real cost. Every month you…
Read MoreReal Estate’s Economic Reach Goes Beyond Property Sales
Tri-Cities home sales pumped $1.4 billion into the regional economy during the first half of this year. But there’s more to the story of real estate’s role in the local economy. The economic impact from the 817 home sales reported in the Northeast Tennessee Association of…
Read MoreMid-Year Look At Some Core Tri-Cities Housing Markets
It’s a fact that the Tri-Cities area housing market is not as strong a sellers’ market that it used to be. Buyers have more choices and a little more bargaining…
Read MoreAssume You’re Being Watched Every Time You Tour a Home
Remember when buyers could walk through a home and openly say, “I love this kitchen,” or “That roof is going to cost a fortune”? Those conversations are becoming a thing…
Read MoreWhat Consumers Need to Know about Remodeling Scams, Complaints
Scams have always shadowed the real estate market, but lately those shadows seem to be getting darker. One of the biggest drivers is the region’s remodeling boom. It’s good for…
Read MoreNETAR Celebrates a New Cadre of Leaders
It has been said that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers. That is an excellent description of the driving force behind the NETAR Leadership…
Read MoreHomeownership Is The Cornerstone Of The American Dream
By AMY MITCHELL June is Homeownership Month, and this year’s fundamentals of stability, relative affordability, and steady demand make it a sound long-term bet. It’s especially true in the Tri-Cities. …
Read MoreVolunteer 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…
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