Knoxville

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seller-intent

How fast do homes sell in Powell?

Powell homes sell on a median clock of 53 days when priced to solds near $380,750 — budget that span plus closing.

Knoxville

Knox Planning Approves Sullivan Rd AG-to-RN-1 (9-E-26-RZ)

Knox Planning approved 9-E-26-RZ (5015 Sullivan Road, AG to RN-1 with HP retained) and 9-A-26-OB on Sept. 10; Knoxville City Council readings follow Oct. 13 and Oct. 27.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How much is my Powell home worth in 2026?

Worth tracks Powell solds near $380,750, not the $399,900 list median — then date the exit for the move-up.

Knoxville

Knox Planning Approves Fox Road A to OB Rezoning 9-H-26-RZ

Knoxville-Knox County Planning approved 9-H-26-RZ on Sept. 10, 2026 — rezoning 0.95 acres at 339 Fox Road from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services). Knox County Commission’s first reading is Oct. 19.

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

Sell now if your next house is ready — Farragut solds near $701,000 and a 66-day median beat a vague fall wait.

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Should I sell my Maryville house now or wait until spring 2027?

Sell now if your next move needs a dated exit; wait only if you can carry into spring 2027. Maryville's September 2026 seller's market rewards prepared pricing, not calendar hope.

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What does it cost to sell a house in Farragut?

Selling a Farragut house costs more than the commission line — it is the gap between list hope and sold reality, plus carry while you wait. Plan the net before you shop the next house.

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How much is my Farragut home worth in 2026?

Your Farragut home is worth what a ready buyer pays — start with September 2026 solds near $701,000, tighten with street comps, then date the exit before you shop the next house.

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Why didn't my house sell in Farragut?

If your Farragut house did not sell, start with solds near $701,000 and a median 66 days clock — not hope near $799,250.

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Can I buy a house before selling mine in Farragut?

Yes — if you date the exit on your Farragut house before you write on the next one. Bridge, contingency, cash, or guaranteed-sale can work; an undated second payment usually does not.

Knoxville

Knox DRB Sets Sept. 16 on Galbraith St Duplex COA 9-D-26-IH

Knoxville’s Design Review Board Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, agenda lists Infill Housing COA 9-D-26-IH for a new duplex at 3103 Galbraith St. (Parcel 81 I H 011) in the Lonsdale overlay, with staff recommending approval subject to setback, foundation, porch, and siding conditions.

selling

Can I Buy Before I Sell in Knoxville? The 2026 Numbers

In August 2026, the median Knoxville listing took 58 days to sell while active listings climbed 7.5%. Here's the real math on buying before you sell in Knoxville — contingent vs. non-contingent offers, carrying costs on a $400,000 example home, and how to time both closings.

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How fast do homes sell in Farragut?

Farragut’s median days on market are 56. Price to the $745,000 sold middle and budget that clock.

Knoxville

Knox HZC Sets Sept. 17 on Moses Armstrong House Relocation

Knox Historic Zoning’s Sept. 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m. agenda lists relocating the Moses Armstrong House Individual HZ Landmark at 6114 Asheville Hwy. (1-E-26-HZ).

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

Usually no — fix contract-killers and stage for photos; skip major remodels unless your Farragut street's solds prove the return.