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Despite a perfect affordability storm that continues to thwart many aspiring homeowners, the local housing market remains as competitive as ever. Small changes – some encouraging and some stuck in…
Read MoreBy JAN STAPLETON It may not officially be fall yet, but: -The fall foliage maps are making the rounds on the web. – A sweater in the morning sure feels…
Read MoreReal estate can be a rewarding and enjoyable career. But it’s also a high-risk profession. Many real estate professionals find themselves in situations that put them in harm’s way. Safety…
Read MoreThe heartbreak and horror of the Maui wildfire play out on every media broadcast. At the same time, some reports are focusing on how islanders have stepped up and added…
Read MoreAffordability and inventory may be the most talked about real estate topics, but hot spots still get a lot of attention. The truth of the matter is a hot spot…
Read MoreBy JAN STAPLETON One look at July’s Home Sales Report was enough to make some say, “aha, I told you the market was going to crash.” Well, it didn’t. And…
Read MoreNE TN – SW VA home sales declined sharply last month despite a slight increase in demand. At the same time, prices were up from last year but retreated from…
Read MoreBuying a home is a definite challenge these days. Local prices continue increasing, there isn’t a lot of inventory to choose from, and buyers are worried about mortgage rates. How…
Read MorePartnering with a professional Realtor® has always been the ticket to a better real estate experience. Since the housing crunch, it has become even more important. So far, this year…
Read MorePresenting the Mark Keesecker Good Neighbor Award to Darrell Duncan was a personal high point for me at the recent Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors® (NETAR) membership meeting. Darrell has…
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