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Realtors® are a big part of small business community 

By Michelle Davis / May 11, 2024

May is the only time the most important piece of the local and U.S. and economies is formally recognized. Small Business Month’s goal is to honor the entrepreneurs who bring…

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April Regional Market Analytics

By Don Fenley / May 7, 2024
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Remodeling or upgrading, Realtors® offer insights 

By Michelle Davis / May 4, 2024

A couple of weeks ago, this column explored the economic impact of real estate on local economies. Of particular interest was the segment on how much furniture and remodeling fit…

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Peak Boomers demographic will test housing needs, demand

By Michelle Davis / April 27, 2024

Here’s something most everyone knows but is shocked when they hear the number.   In the very near future, about 28% of the Tri-Cities residents will be at key pre-retirement age…

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WSJ-Realtor.com Emerging Markets Index – JC is out, Kingsport-Bristol in the top 10

By Michelle Davis / April 26, 2024

The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Spring Emerging Markets Index was a shocker in NE TN and SW VA. The Johnson City metro area, which has dominated Tennessee and most U.S. markets…

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Real Estate Plays A Big Role In The Local Economy 

By Michelle Davis / April 20, 2024

One local economy metric that often gets overlooked amid the jobs and sales tax numbers is the real estate contribution. It accounts for almost 16% of the total economy and…

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Home Sales Down, Prices Slightly Higher; All Eyes On Inventory

By Michelle Davis / April 13, 2024

Now that we’re past the first quarter, a clearer picture of the housing market is developing. More buyers are getting price cuts. But it’s still a sellers’ market.  QUARTERLY SALES…

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If the rental deal looks too good to be true, beware

By Michelle Davis / April 10, 2024

In many ways, the local rental market is just as frantic as the rest of the housing market. Rents have increased to a new market price level and continue increasing.…

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National Association of Realtors® Announces Partnership With SoFi

By NETAR / April 8, 2024

WASHINGTON (April 8, 2024) – The National Association of Realtors® today announced SoFi as a new partner with NAR REALTOR Benefits®. As part of the agreement, NAR members and their…

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Local housing affordability gains ground

By Don Fenley / March 31, 2024

Local housing affordability has made its best gains in a year on the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank’s Homeownership Tracker. The monitor is a little different from some of the more…

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