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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Why Avid Great Smoky Mountain Vacationers Invest Here
With the interest rates coming down we are being asked by investors to give us more information about why people invest In the Smokies. These ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
What to Look for in a Strong Smoky Mountain Investment
We have prepared this report for both novice and seasoned investors alike. Our goal is to educate and inform investors on the opportunities that are ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Have You Ever Thought About Owning a Vacation Home?
I am often asked by those who vacation to our area on a regular basis:“Why do people invest in vacation homes in the Smokies? How ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Response To The NAR Settlement
If you’ve been following the latest on real estate, you may have seen the reportsregarding the National Association of Realtors recent decision to settle a ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Where Is The Win In This Market?
Finding the Win:If you are looking for a vacation style cabin home in the Smokies that you can makemoney with, you’re probably wondering, ‘Where is ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Sevier County STR Fire Marshall Permits & Inspection Checklist
Last month I shared with you that owners of short-term rentals in Sevier County are required toapply for a new permit. Sevier County ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Sevier County STRU Permits
In January, Sevier County implemented new Fire and Life Safety Codes, and established aninspection program to enforce those codes. We have been ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Why The Smokies for Short Term Rental Investment?
Happy 2024! As we enter a new year, this is the time when people begin planning for new lifegoals, including investment opportunities. ...
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Help! I NEED A HOUSE AND I HAVE NO MONEY TO PUT DOWN!
…Help is on its way! You will be pleased to know that there are several options for you. The lending world is always changing. The ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Real Estate Investment Lending Is Still Possible
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT LENDING IS STILL POSSIBLE With the rise of interest rates this last year, lenders have been scrambling to addressborrowers’ lack of excitement ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
3 Common Mistakes When Purchasing Property
3 Common Mistakes When Buying Property Start by starting! Many times, I’ve heard people say they will wait for the market to change, but the ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Winning in the Current Market
Winning in the Current Market With interest rates higher than they’ve been in a very long time, many buyers are finding themselves frustrated with the ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Buying vs Building
Buying vs. Building As an investor, should I build or should I buy something already built? This is a great question and one I have ...
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Reasons for Great Smoky Mountain Rental Performance
Why Owning Investment Property in the Great Smoky Mountains is so Affordable! There are a number of state and local government factors that contribute to ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Tips for Successfully Selling a Property in this Market
“May you live in interesting times.” It’s one of those famous quotes that no one really knows for sure who said it, but we all ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
Accelerated Depreciation
I am excited to share with you one of my favorite tax benefits on our Smoky Mountain rental properties. It is called “Accelerated Depreciation.” This ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate
How to Get a Good Deal in This Market
How to Get a Good Deal in this Market The best way to get a good deal in this market is to purchase a property ...
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2023 – A Good Year to Invest
2023: A Good Year to Invest in the Great Smokies In the last few years, the Great Smoky Mountain area has been rated by VRBO, ...
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Investing
Why Buy Real Estate Instead of Stocks & Bonds
Recently I read a Forbes article that said those who have considerable wealth entering 2023 will favor purchasing real estate investments, particularly “legacy” properties – ...
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Cabins
Expectations for Rentals in 2023
Many of us are excited to bring in the new year of 2023. One of the biggest questions we get from our second home owners ...
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