Posts by Kristi Bailey, President
Good maintenance protects home value
Good maintenance is a significant factor in a home’s value over the long run. While most people have some knowledge of things like cleaning gutters, changing heating and cooling system…
Read MoreThinking about selling your home – now is the time
The housing market buzz is focusing on when the current sellers’ market will peak, and signs are flashing; now is the time to sell. A March 3 Market Watch headline…
Read MoreSkipping a home inspection before buying could be costly
Home inspections are at the top of the headache list for home resales. They rank second only to appraisals. Both can send a deal back to negotiations or cause it…
Read MoreWhat’s my home worth is a loaded web question
Web searches for “what’s my home worth” have been getting a workout during today’s blistering housing market. I recently ran one and Google found 4,670,000,000 results. Scroll through a few pages…
Read MoreHome sales play major role in the local economy
Ask anyone how they think the economy is doing and many will point to a stock market update. That’s a good measure of how investors are speculating, but not of…
Read MoreIt looks like a fiercely competitive prime season
Real estate professionals are buckled up for what looks to be a fiercely competitive prime home buying and selling season, based on what they saw in the Northeast Tennessee Association…
Read MoreState of the 2021 NE Tenn. – SW Va. housing market
By KRISTI BAILEY When Charles Dickens wrote the opening to “A Tale of Two Cities” in 1859, he was almost describing 2020’s events. “It was the best of times, it…
Read MoreTruths about Buying in Today’s Market
Thinking about buying a home in 2021? Here are a few truths for all homebuyers to help you wade through some of the misinformation out there. NOW IS NOT A…
Read MoreHow to buy a home in a red-hot sellers’ market
By KRISTI BAILEY Facebook posts about new listings getting their first offer in less than a day are becoming commonplace. Ditto for examples of homes selling for – or above…
Read MoreBeware of scams lurking among Craigslist’s home rentals ads
By KRISTI BAILEY We have all heard the adage that “if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” This consumer nugget needs extra attention for folks looking…
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