Almost as often as people who call us because they want to own vacation rental property, we have people call that love the mountains and want to make living in a cabin here their goal, either as a second home where they can come and relax or as a place they can enjoy their golden years of retirement. If living ...

It’s been a difficult year for our region as we have worked to rebuild after the devastating wildfires destroyed so many homes, cabins, businesses, and the natural attractions that bring in so many people to our area year after year. The impact on the local real estate market has also been a challenge to recover from. Even before the wildfires, ...

We are always looking for ways to be a blessing to buyers and sellers of real estate in our area! Recently we had an exciting encounter with a buyer. It came from a call I picked up while I was exhibiting at the Gatlinburg Log and Timber Show. Mark and Debbie Searcy were driving through the area when they saw ...

People from outside the area who are interested in owning homes or cabins here constantly ask us, “How did the wildfires affect the real estate market in the Smokies?” That is a great question. The short answer is that we are in a season where it is really a seller’s market, for a couple of different reasons. First, even before ...

This has been a painful season for many of us following the devastating wildfires. We have had many people calling us at our office asking for advice on rebuilding, what to do and what the options are for people who have lost their cabins, their homes, and for some people their businesses. We’ve also had questions from people looking to ...

As a realtor, I’m often approached at social functions, basketball games, or church picnics by friends and friends of friends seeking professional advice about buying real estate or listing a home for sale. The question usually begins something like this, “If I were to sell my house – not saying I am going to sell my house – but just for ...

A profitable rental cabin can be amazing and such a blessing to your family and friends. But if your cabin is not bringing in an income, it can be a disastrous drain and burden. One of the questions I am frequently asked is if it is possible to own a cabin as a second home and let renters pay for ...

Wow – what a creative question! The answer is yes, if you live in an area where the houses are more valuable just because of location. If your home is in an area that sells for more money per square foot, like many areas in east Tennessee (Wears Valley, Townsend, Farragut, Sequoia Hills area of Knoxville, parts of Maryville, just to name ...

Nearly every day, our agents get calls from people who are renting and want to buy their own home, often for the very first time. That is so exciting! I encourage you to follow your dream of home ownership. There is a time for everything under the sun, including renting. But there is also a time to step out into ...

Every day, people call our office, look at listings on the internet, or stop in to talk to an agent about buying a home. They have stars in their eyes, whether they are a “newbie” homebuyer thinking about ownership for the first time or an old pro who can quote the contract language before you print the offer for them ...