Posts by Wayne Porter
What AI Means For Realtors, Housing Consumers
In an era when artificial intelligence and social media are reshaping nearly every corner of our lives a new survey from Realtor.com® delivers a clear message: buyers and sellers may be experimenting…
Read MoreRealtors have an important business-to-business role
Would it surprise you to know that the number of local people working in the real estate economy makes up one of the largest employment groups in the Tri-Cities region? …
Read MoreVeterans have big impact on Tri-Cities Housing Market
According to the latest Census count, the Tri-Cities Combined Statistical Area (CSA) is home to 40,438 veterans. That covers Carter, Washington, Unicoi, Sullivan, and Hawkins counties in Northeast Tennessee, along…
Read MoreNow is the time to set up a killer lawn for 2026
Fall officially arrived last Monday and the weather is acting like it. Early mornings and evenings feel better with a light sweater. Crowds are also already emersed in the local…
Read MoreRealtor Safety Month: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Each September, the real estate industry shines a spotlight on an issue that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves: safety. Realtor® Safety Month is more than just a calendar…
Read MoreGood Neighbors in Action: Realtors Open the Gates to Bays Mountain
On a warm Sunday in mid-August, Bays Mountain Park welcomed 464 residents who enjoyed a day of free admission, courtesy of the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors® (NETAR). The event…
Read MoreCreepy, crawler things are looking at your home
Friday night lights are back, Halloween decorations are popping up, and cooler evenings are settling in. But this season also brings a less-welcome tradition: critters looking for a warm place…
Read MoreWahington Co. Sheriff Warns Realtors of Recurring Scam
Real estate professionals across Northeast Tennessee and neighboring Washington County, VA, are being urged to stay alert as a recurring scam targeting local agencies continues to surface. The scheme involves…
Read MoreTri-Cities Aging Curve Reshaping Housing, Health Care Markets
The Tri-Cities is experiencing a demographic shift that will reshape not only its health and senior care systems but also the housing market. And it’s going to increase. The region…
Read MoreTri-Cities Housing Affordability; Here’s How Much Locals Are Spending for Housing
The Tri-Cities housing market has been no stranger to rising prices and tightening affordability in recent years. But the latest from the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank’s Housing Affordability Tracker on…
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