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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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreHere’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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreOne 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…
Read MoreNow 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…
Read MoreIn 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.…
Read MoreWASHINGTON (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…
Read MoreLocal 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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