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My listing expired in Hixson — what now?

An expired Hixson listing needs a new price, presentation, or exit path — not another quiet month on the same plan.

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Chattanooga Sets Sept. 15 Hearing on 5502 Dayton Blvd C-NT

Chattanooga City Council will hear case 2026-0103 on Sept. 15 to rezone 5502 Dayton Boulevard from RN-2 to Neighborhood Transition Commercial, with Planning recommending approval.

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How fast do homes sell in Hixson?

About 44 median days on market on Realtor.com’s Hixson page opened Sep. 3, 2026 — plan that clock before the next purchase.

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Chattanooga Sets Sept. 15 Hearing on 1307 Hixson Pike C-NT

Chattanooga City Council will hold a Sept. 15, 2026, 3:30 p.m. public hearing on case 2026-0097 at 1307 Hixson Pike, INST Institutional to C-NT Neighborhood Transition Commercial, with Planning recommending approval.

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Should I sell my Hixson house now or wait until fall 2026?

List now if your next house cannot wait — Hixson’s opened tape shows 44 median days and near-ask sales, and fall calendars get thinner.

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Red Bank

Red Bank Sets Sept. 15 Hearing on Easton Avenue R-T/Z

City Manager Martin Granum’s notice sets a Monday, Sept. 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m. public hearing in Red Bank Commission Chambers on rezoning 3118 Easton Avenue — Parcel 118I B 023 — from R-1 to R-T/Z. Applicant: Campbell Lewis.

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What happens if my house doesn't sell after I've bought another one in Chattanooga?

You carry two mortgages until this one closes — or you lose the next house. Realtor.com’s Chattanooga median sold, opened Sep. 1, 2026, was $370,000 with 65 days on market.

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County Sets Hearings on University Drive Apison Auto Rezoning

Hamilton County Zoning Committee meets Sept. 2 and the full Commission holds a Sept. 16 public hearing on changing 0.70 acres at 4390 University Drive to Maker District and rezoning A-1 to C-2 with conditions for Apison Auto (2026-0078).

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Do I need to fix up my Chattanooga house before selling?

Usually no — fix what an inspector will flag, then price to Chattanooga solds. Realtor.com’s city median sold, opened Aug. 31, 2026, was $370,000.

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East Ridge

East Ridge Caps Vape Shops; Ace Hardware Next

East Ridge has a new C-2 specialty-shop ordinance for vape, tobacco, and cannabinoid stores, with Use on Review and distance limits, Gail Perry reported Aug. 29, 2026. The next council meeting is set to take up an Ace Hardware expansion at 3502 Ringgold Road.

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What does it cost to sell a house in Chattanooga?

Plan on commission, closing costs, repairs, and concessions — often high single digits of sale price before you net. Realtor.com’s Chattanooga median sold, opened Aug. 28, 2026, was $370,000.

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County Allows Flat Top Manufactured Home 5-4 on Appeal

The Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, voted 5-4 to grant a special-permit appeal for a single-wide manufactured home at 12632 Jones Gap Road on 2.7 acres on Flat Top Mountain.

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How fast do homes sell in Chattanooga?

Chattanooga-area homes typically go pending in about 48 days on the July board tape. A $400K-plus house still has to list to start that clock.

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Council Delays Plan Chattanooga Vote 30 Days

Chattanooga City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, delayed Plan Chattanooga 30 days to Sept. 22, The Chattanoogan and WTVC reported. Chip Henderson had not finished neighborhood-association meetings. Jenny Hill agreed to a one-time delay after about four years of work. The plan does not itself chan

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My listing expired in Chattanooga — what now?

Relist only after you change the price, the terms, or the possession plan. An expired $400K-plus listing in a 4,099-home market will sit again if it looks like the same file.

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Why didn't my house sell in Chattanooga?

If your $400K-plus Chattanooga house sat through the first weekends, it was priced or positioned for last year’s tighter market. Greater Chattanooga REALTORS’ July 2026 report put inventory at 4,099 listings and 4.5 months of supply — buyers have more to compare, and you still cannot buy the next ho

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Chattanooga City Council Takes Up Plan Chattanooga for Adoption Tuesday, Aug. 25

Plan Chattanooga, the citywide comprehensive plan plus eight area plans, is on the Chattanooga City Council agenda for adoption Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. The Regional Planning Commission adopted it in June; a public hearing was Aug. 11.

Market News

22 Chattanooga Townhomes Break Ground as Inventory Jumps 21%

A 22-townhome affordable community broke ground on Shallowford Road on Aug. 13, landing in a Chattanooga market where inventory is up 21.3% year over year.