Posts by Rick Chantry
Unwanted creepy, crawly guest will soon be showing up
It’s hard to believe that kids are heading back to school. That means it also won’t be long before nights turn cooler and legions of unwanted creepy, crawly guests will…
Read MoreAt a showing? Smile, you may be on camera
The days of having a frank “I like this, or this needs to be fixed” discussion while touring a property are as dead as disco. Odds are you’re on camera…
Read MorePrice per square ft is tricky home value territory
There’s no argument that navigating today’s real estate market is complicated. So, it’s easy to see why buyers and sellers are always looking for solutions that make things less difficult.…
Read MoreMid-year 2022 – The State of the Local Housing Market
Most mid-year trend indicators point toward a slowing housing market for the last half of 2022. There are some good and some not-so-good outlooks for buyers and sellers. Higher mortgage…
Read MoreHousing affordability 101, why it’s important
The fact that housing affordability has been declining here in NE Tenn. and SW Va. isn’t a revelation. The local market has been on a tear for four years. Sales…
Read MoreOwners of older homes should think about energy upgrades
Look at any national map these days, and you will see a lot of red that has nothing to do with politics. It’s summer. It’s hotter than normal in many…
Read MoreRealtors® celebrate Volunteer Days
The most common public vision of a real estate professional typically focuses on the intricacies of marketing a listing and getting it to closing. There’s a lot more. Realtors® have…
Read MoreCommercial real estate robust despite headwinds
We’re halfway into 2022, and both the local residential and commercial real estate markets continue robust performance despite headwinds. Interest rates are increasing, inflation is at a 40-year high, the…
Read MoreInventory, jobs growth today’s key housing market indicators
Despite some signs of a slowdown, local homes are still selling fast and at higher prices. May’s Northeast Tennessee Association of REALTORS® (NETAR) Home Sales Report is full of examples…
Read MoreHomeownership has critical community, economic and social benefits
June is Homeownership Month, and this year’s observance is very different from last year. Last year we were in the fury of the hottest housing market in recent history. This…
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