east-tennessee

A collection of 34 posts

Market News

October Is Quietly the Best Month to Buy in Tennessee

Six months of inventory, flat prices and a slower clock: why October is quietly the best month to buy in Tennessee.

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First-Time Home Buyer: Where Do I Start?

New to buying? This step-by-step first-time home buyer guide covers budget, credit, pre-approval, your team, offers, inspections, and closing.

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The Hidden Costs of Buying a House (What Nobody Tells You)

The hidden costs of buying a house go way beyond the down payment. See closing costs, prepaids, inspections, and first-year surprises Tennessee buyers face.

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Are We Making a Mistake Buying Now?

On the fence about buying a house together? Here's how to tell if you're ready, what buyers actually regret, and how to buy without second-guessing.

seller-guide

How to Sell Your House Without Losing Money

Learn how to sell your house without losing money in East Tennessee — price it right from day one, prep that pays back, and time your sale.

buyer-guide

What Credit Score Do I Need to Buy a House?

Minimum credit scores by loan type: 620 conventional, 580 FHA — plus what VA and USDA really require, what score gets the best rate, and how to raise yours.

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How to Tell If a House Is Overpriced (Without Guessing)

Is that home overpriced? An East Tennessee agent shows how to read price-per-sqft, days on market, comps, and appraisal gaps before you make an offer.

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Should I Rent or Buy in My 30s?

Renting or buying in your 30s? The real rent-vs-buy math, break-even thinking, and the life factors that matter most, from a local East TN agent.

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Can I Buy a House With Student Loans?

Student loans don't block homeownership. See how lenders count your student loan payment, how DTI works, and how FHA vs conventional loans differ.

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How Much Do I Need for a Down Payment?

You don't need 20% down to buy in East Tennessee. See real minimums by loan type (3%, 3.5%, 0% down), how PMI works, and what to save beyond the down payment.

buyer-guide

Is Now a Bad Time to Buy a House?

Mortgage rates, inventory, and prices in East Tennessee for fall 2026 — the honest breakdown of when buying now is smart and when waiting wins.

News

Inside Our July 2026 Quarterly Town Hall: Wins, Awards, and What's Next

Quarterly results, gold chains for top producers, Kris-isms, and live demos from our service partners - here's what happened at our July 2026 Town Hall.

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Living in Townsend TN: 2026 Community & Real Estate Guide

Townsend TN is the Peaceful Side of the Smokies — a small Blount County community at the western park entrance offering Little River tubing, Cades Cove access, quiet mountain living, and a real estate market ranging from vacation cabins to retirement homes.

Knoxville

Living in Jefferson City TN: 2026 Community & Real Estate Guide

Jefferson City TN is anchored by Carson-Newman University's academic and cultural energy, bordered by Douglas Lake's recreational waterfront, and within 35 miles of Knoxville — offering a genuine small college-town lifestyle at prices well below the Knox County median.

Chattanooga

Best Real Estate Agents in Chattanooga TN — 2026 Rankings

Chattanooga's nationally recognized urban transformation has created a diverse, competitive real estate market with distinct neighborhood micro-markets — and the performance gap between average and top agents is measurable. Here's the 2026 guide.

Tri-Cities

Living in Greeneville TN: 2026 Real Estate & Community Guide

Greeneville TN is the birthplace of a US president, home to Tennessee's oldest university, and bordered by the Nolichucky River whitewater corridor — a small Northeast Tennessee city with an outsized American history and some of the region's most affordable real estate.

Knoxville

How to Sell Your Home in Oak Ridge TN for Top Dollar in 2026

Oak Ridge's buyer pool of ORNL scientists and federal research professionals demands accurate pricing, honest condition disclosure, and national transfer buyer marketing that most local agents miss. Here's the 2026 seller playbook.

Knoxville

Is Knoxville TN a Good Place to Live in 2026?

Knoxville's strengths are real — Smoky Mountains access, UT energy, Market Square vibrancy, diversified employment. But the 2026 honest assessment also includes rising prices, traffic, and summer heat. Here's the full picture.

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Living in Harriman TN: 2026 Community & Real Estate Guide

Harriman TN sits on Watts Bar Lake's south shore — one of Tennessee's largest and least-developed TVA reservoirs — with some of East Tennessee's most affordable home prices and practical I-40 access to Oak Ridge and Knoxville.

Tri-Cities

Living in Elizabethton TN: 2026 Community & Real Estate Guide

Elizabethton TN sits in Carter County with the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, and Roan Mountain as its backyard — offering some of the most affordable real estate in the Tri-Cities region and one of the most spectacular natural settings in all of East Tennessee.

Knoxville

Best Real Estate Agents in Oak Ridge TN — 2026 Rankings

Oak Ridge's market is defined by its DOE laboratory employment base and one of Tennessee's most analytically sophisticated buyer pools. Here's what separates the best agents in 2026 — and why local expertise matters more here than anywhere.

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Living in Crossville TN: 2026 Community & Real Estate Guide

Crossville TN sits atop the Cumberland Plateau as Tennessee's Golf Capital — with more public courses per capita than almost anywhere in America, affordable home prices, and a lifestyle that draws retirees and families from across the country.

Knoxville

Living in Lenoir City TN: 2026 Community & Real Estate Guide

Lenoir City TN sits between Fort Loudoun Lake, Tellico Lake, and 30 minutes from downtown Knoxville — combining waterfront recreation, suburban quality, and home prices that still offer genuine value in the Knoxville metro.

Knoxville

First-Time Home Buyer Guide for Knoxville TN — 2026

Buying your first home in Knoxville TN in 2026? This step-by-step guide covers financing, THDA down payment assistance, the best Knox County neighborhoods for first-time buyers, and how to win in a competitive market.

Chattanooga

First-Time Home Buyer Guide for Chattanooga TN — 2026

Buying your first home in Chattanooga TN in 2026? This complete guide walks you through financing, down payment assistance programs, the best neighborhoods for first-time buyers, and how to win in a competitive market.