Posts by Michelle Davis

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

USA Today recently published a study that proclaimed Johnson City and Kingsport the best Tennessee cities to live in. A few days later the Wall Street Journal-Realtor.com index put the…

The NETAR region’s mid-year housing market report affirmed that the last half of 2024 is going to be chaotic.  Home sales slumped 20% in the traditionally strongest month of the…

The National Association of REATORS®, state and local Associations are getting out the word that beginning August 17, 2024, an MLS Participant “working with” a buyer will be required to…

BY MICHELLE DAVIS  June temperatures were hot – home sales were not. They were 22.8% off May’s pace and 20% behind this time last year. Prices also declined just enough…

Back during the early days of unscripted TV, ‘Candid Camera’ was a hit. The format was simple. It showed people who had been secretly filmed in funny or embarrassing situations.…