The temptation to rent for folks who recently retired or will soon retire is understandable. The market’s hot. So, seizing the opportunity to take advantage of all that equity increase…

There are many reasons sidelined buyers are looking at the closing months of this year as a good time to buy.  Here are a few of those reasons.  Mortgage rates are bouncing below and…

Common knowledge holds that fall and winter is not the best time to shop for a home. Check out the Northeast Tennessee Association of REALTORS® (NETAR) October Home Sales Report and you’ll see sales are…

One thing that goes hand-in-hand with being a successful REALTOR® is a commitment to continuing education. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has designed this month for designations and certifications awareness. The worth of designations, certifications, and continuing education are illustrated by the success of those who take…

One of the hot-button topics these days is the out-of-state people who have been moving to the NE TN – SW VA area. The bottom line is we’re no longer one…

The U.S. Energy Information Administration says households should brace for heating bills that could be as much as 54% higher than last year.    It looks like those heating with natural…

Although our regional housing market is showing some month-over-month sales slowing, it’s on track for another record year. And with only three months before year’s-end, the performance of the region’s 12…

A recent career outlook on the Kiplinger network ran a list of professions that the author thinks will become obsolete in the next decade.  At the top of the list was “Real Estate Agent.” The article…

A marketing challenge for some local sellers is getting past buyer’s apprehension about buying an older home. It’s a concern because most Northeast Tennessee homes have some age on them, while many buyers want something 10 years old or younger. More than half (58 percent) of…

Summer ended last week, but we didn’t have to wait for the autumn equinox to know that. It’s noticeably cooler in the evenings and early mornings. And the forecast for peak fall colors has been made. The…