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Do I need to fix up my Johnson City house before selling?

Fix photo-first and contract-killer items; skip vanity gut jobs that delay your Johnson City list past the move-up calendar.

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

Sell now if you already know the next address. Waiting until fall adds weeks to a 52-day Johnson City clock. Realtor.com median sold, opened Sep. 3, 2026, was $332,500.

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How fast do homes sell in Bristol?

About 51 median days on market on Realtor.com’s Bristol page opened Sep. 2, 2026 — plan longer in the $400K-plus band above the city middle.

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My listing expired in Johnson City — what now?

Change price, condition, or access — then relist with a landing plan. Realtor.com’s Johnson City median sold, opened Sep. 1, 2026, was $332,500 with 52 days on market.

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How much is my Johnson City home worth in 2026?

Your Johnson City home is worth what a buyer will pay against closed comps, not an online estimate. Realtor.com’s median sold, opened Aug. 28, 2026, was $332,500.

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Johnson City Adopts Ordinance 4950-26 Tax Relief 5-0

Aug. 20: Johnson City adopted Ordinance 4950-26 on third reading 5-0, creating local property tax relief for elderly/low-income, disabled, and disabled veterans.

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Can I buy a house before selling mine in Johnson City?

Yes. You can buy in Johnson City before you sell if you have a written exit on the house you own — a guaranteed sale, a cash offer, or cash that does not wait on your listing.

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How fast do homes sell in Johnson City?

Homes that sold in Johnson City over the three months ending June 2026 took a median 49 days on market, per Redfin. A priced $400K-plus listing can still move if you start the clock.

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Johnson City Sets $1.66 Tax Rate 3-1, With 8 Cents for Aquatics

Johnson City Commission passed Ordinance 4951-26 on third reading Aug. 13, 2026, 3-1, setting the Washington County city tax rate at $1.66 per $100 assessed — a 28-cent increase, with 8 cents reserved for aquatics debt service on a facility WCYB put at about $37 million.

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Carter County Commission Votes 20–1 for a One-Year AI Data-Center Moratorium

Carter County Commission passed a one-year moratorium on AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining Monday night, Aug. 17, on a 20–1 vote. What the new county pause means for Elizabethton, Roan Mountain, and unincorporated Carter homes.

Sullivan County OKs 3 Rezonings; Tri-Cities Home Prices

Sullivan County OKs 3 Rezonings; Tri-Cities Home Prices

The Sullivan County Commission approved three rezoning requests and rejected a fourth at its August rezoning hearing, months after creating a new district for data centers.

Quick Sale in Johnson City: Allen's Home Sold Without the Stress

Quick Sale in Johnson City: Allen's Home Sold Without the Stress

Read Allen's 5-star review about working with Noah at Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Gray TN Subdivisions Approved as New-Home Prices Rise 3.8%

Gray TN Subdivisions Approved as New-Home Prices Rise 3.8%

Washington County's regional planning commission approved two new subdivisions in Gray plus a set of rezonings, as Tri-Cities new-home prices rose and new-home sales fell 17.6%.

Tri-Cities Home Prices and a 30-Cabin Greene County Resort

Tri-Cities Home Prices and a 30-Cabin Greene County Resort

The Greene County Regional Planning Commission unanimously approved the concept for Stillhouse Ridge, a 480-acre resort with up to 30 A-frame cabins, on Aug. 11.

Kingsport Rezoning Would Add 94 Apartments Off I-81

Kingsport Rezoning Would Add 94 Apartments Off I-81

Kingsport's Board of Mayor and Aldermen took up a rezoning of 8.01 acres on Kendrick Creek Road near I-81 that would allow a 94-unit multi-family development.

Bristol TN Home Prices and the 445-Home King College Road TIF

Bristol TN Home Prices and the 445-Home King College Road TIF

The Bristol Tennessee City Council approved a resolution supporting a tax increment financing amendment for a proposed 445-home development off King College Road.

Tri-Cities Data Center Rules: What Kingsport, Bristol and Johnson City Just Passed

Tri-Cities Data Center Rules: What Kingsport, Bristol and Johnson City Just Passed

Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Johnson City and Washington County have all adopted setbacks, noise caps or moratoriums to keep AI data centers away from neighborhoods.

Tri-Cities Home Prices Set to Hold Flat Through December, NETAR Forecast Says

Tri-Cities Home Prices Set to Hold Flat Through December, NETAR Forecast Says

The Northeast Tennessee Association of REALTORS released an Aug. 2 outlook concluding that Tri-Cities home prices have already banked most of 2026's gains and should hold roughly flat through December.

Johnson City Approves $21M Tax Incentive for 1,049-Unit Burlington Mills Redevelopment

Johnson City Approves $21M Tax Incentive for 1,049-Unit Burlington Mills Redevelopment

Johnson City's Industrial Development Board approved a tax incentive agreement that clears the way for the largest residential project in the Tri-Cities — 1,049 apartments and 100,000 square feet of retail on the former Burlington Mills site.

Johnson City Green-Lights 120 Townhomes on Hopper Road as Three More Projects Move Forward

Johnson City Green-Lights 120 Townhomes on Hopper Road as Three More Projects Move Forward

Four separate votes across Johnson City and Kingsport in July tell you where Tri-Cities housing supply is actually being added — and where the fights are.

First-Time Homebuyer in Johnson City: How Haviland Found the Perfect Home

First-Time Homebuyer in Johnson City: How Haviland Found the Perfect Home

Read Haviland's 5-star review about working with Noah at Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Living in Johnson City, TN in 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Johnson City, Tennessee offers a rare combination of mountain beauty, affordable homes, and small-city energy. Here's the complete 2026 guide to living in Johnson City.

Best Real Estate Agents in Johnson City, TN — 2026 Rankings

Best Real Estate Agents in Johnson City, TN — 2026 Rankings

With hundreds of licensed agents in the Tri-Cities, finding the right one in Johnson City matters. Here's what separates top performers from average agents — and what to ask before you sign.

Johnson City TN Real Estate Market Update 2026: Why the Urban Core is Booming

Johnson City TN Real Estate Market Update 2026: Why the Urban Core is Booming

Johnson City sale prices surged +22.8% YoY to $350,000 in 2026. Discover what's driving the urban core boom, inventory trends, and whether now is the time to buy or sell.

Living in Elizabethton TN: Affordable Mountain Living in the Tri-Cities (2026 Guide)

Living in Elizabethton TN: Affordable Mountain Living in the Tri-Cities (2026 Guide)

Elizabethton offers homes under $230K, an A- rated junior high, direct Watauga River access, and some of the richest American history in Tennessee. Here's the full guide to this affordable Tri-Cities gem.

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