By KRISTI BAILEY The first signs of fall are here. It is noticeably cooler in the evenings and early mornings. The forecast for peak fall colors has been made. It…

BY KRISTI BAILEY Our housing market is a lot like the Energizer Bunny. You have seen the commercials. They feature a pink drum-beating bunny with limitless energy.  Homes sales –…

By KRISTI BAILEY It is ironic that during a pandemic and when the economy is in a recession, it’s one of the best times in years to sell a home.…

By KRISTI BAILEY Real estate can be a rewarding and enjoyable career, but it is a high-risk profession. Many real estate professionals find themselves in situations that put them in…

By KRISTI BAILEY Low-interest rates and high consumer demand sent Northeast Tennessee home sales soaring in June and July, and a forward-looking indicator says it is not over yet. July…

By KRISTI BAILEY “The only thing holding back the local housing market is inventory.” Sound familiar? The issue crept into housing market reports about two years ago. Back in 2016,…

By KRISTI BAILEY Last weeks tremors from the earthquake centered in North Carolina got me thinking about things that threaten our homes. With earthquakes happening only a couple time a…

Northeast Tennessee home sales increased 11% in July, and the average sales price was up 7.5%. There were 818 resale closings in July, 81 more than July last year. The…

By KRISTI BAILEY Five months ago, getting a sign-unseen offer for an existing home listing was a rarity. So were buyers waiving contingencies to sweeten their offers.  And what about…

By KRISTI BAILEY There’s no such thing as the lazy, hazy days of summer in real estate. At least not this year, thanks to COVID-19.  Shelter-at-home curbed the traditional spring…