Posts by Michelle Davis
Buying a flip can be a smart move if….
There’s no way around the fact that things are tough for a first-time homebuyer or someone shopping the affordable market. And yes, there are affordable home out there. In fact,…
Read MoreNETAR and Realtors® spring into action to help Helene victims
By MICHELLE DAVIS The local effects of Hurricane Helene are still being sorted out. It will be that way for a while because Helene was the deadliest mainland US hurricane…
Read MoreRealtors have important business-to-business roll in economy
Would it surprise you to know that the number of local Realtors® constitutes one of the largest employment groups in the Tri-Cities region? A pretty good measure is the Northeast…
Read MoreNow is the time to set up a killer lawn for the 2025 selling season
Fall isn’t here yet, but early morning and evenings are feeling better with a light sweater. And crowds are already gathering for Friday night high school football. Fall is just…
Read MoreDon’t look now, but creepy, crawler things are looking at your home
Stadium lights are again lighting up Friday nights. It’s that time of the year when football is king, and children – both little and big – are prepping for Halloween.…
Read MoreRemodeling or upgrading, Realtors offer insights
Not long ago, this column explored the economic impact of real estate on local economies. Of particular interest was the segment on how much furniture and remodeling fit into the…
Read MoreStage Set for Some Late Housing Market Changes
One month into the third quarter and for some, it seems like real estate has turned upside down. New standards and regulations are in effect after the Aug. 17 deadline.…
Read MoreSafety Month Focus on both Realtor and Clients
Real estate can be a rewarding and enjoyable career. But it’s also a high-risk profession. Many real estate professionals find themselves in situations that put them in harm’s way. Safety…
Read MoreWhat the NAR Settlement Means for Home Buyers and Sellers
New practices are for real estate transactions that have dominated the real estate trade press and mass media are now in place. Here’s a capsule of the changes and what…
Read MoreGet protected from No. 1 threat to your home
It’s hard to believe the year is passing so fast. Kids are back in school and it’s almost football time in Tennessee. That means it also won’t be long before…
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