Latest news

Assumable loans increasing – not here so far

By Don Fenley / October 28, 2023

GRAY – While monthly existing home sales continue retreating to pre-pandemic levels, the share of mortgage types has not significantly changed. That doesn’t conform to national reports of the number…

Read More

Home sales profit margins up $23,000

By Don Fenley / October 21, 2023

The typical profit on Tri-Cities area single-family existing home and condo sales is up $23,000 (10%) from the first three quarters of last year and trending toward the fourth best…

Read More

Condo market outperforming single-family sales, prices

By Don Fenley / September 30, 2023

Condo sales are a minor part of the local housing market, but things are changing. During August, the condo/townhome market’s sales and prices outperformed the single-family market. August isn’t a…

Read More

Rental market is tight, but vacancy rates vary

By Don Fenley / September 23, 2023

Does anyone have or know of a rental coming on the market rental? You don’t have to look hard to find rental requests on social media. It’s also common when…

Read More

Number of cash home sales decline

By Don Fenley / September 16, 2023

There are not nearly as many cash deals for single-family homes this year, and they lost market share for the third straight month in August. Instead of trending slightly higher…

Read More

August 2023 Market Toolkit

By Don Fenley / September 12, 2023
Read More

House hacking trend alive and well in local market

By Don Fenley / September 8, 2023

House hacking isn’t just a big-city trend. It’s alive in the NE TN and SW VA region. Much of its effect is below the radar. It’s overlooked because the public…

Read More

Would you rather have a new home or an existing home?

By Don Fenley / September 2, 2023

Buyers in today’s challenging housing market face a unique choice. Simply put, the stubborn lack of existing home inventory and stepped-up new home construction are presenting increasing examples of new…

Read More

Odds for local home price drop not good

By Don Fenley / August 26, 2023

The housing market is in uncharted waters, and it’s throwing homebuyers for a loop. And the most recent top-down market analysis doesn’t offer much for locals. The latest wisdom:  it’s…

Read More

Townhome sales down, trend remains strong

By Don Fenley / August 19, 2023

Townhome sales declined for the second month in July, but when compared to the rest of the residential sales market, their track record and trend line look strong. July’s overall…

Read More