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Cabins

The future of rental cabin investments

As we continue to navigate the global challenge of the coronavirus and its impact upon the economy, many are asking what the effect on the ...
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Country Home

Don’t miss seeing this Kodak home!

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Kodak is our featured “House of the Month” for May. Conveniently located, just 2 minutes to I-40, this home offers ...
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Cabins

Newly built in Starr Crest Resort

The incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail creates the perfect blend of Smoky Mountain cabin getaway and contemporary rugged living in this 3-bedroom cabin! Its ...
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Building a home

Introducing Lake Haven Resort at Douglas Lake

As we work our way through the challenges with the coronavirus, one question we are frequently asked is how the real estate market here is ...
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Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate

Effects of coronavirus on Smoky Mountains tourism

The coronavirus has definitely taken most of us by surprise.  This is an unusual challenge we are facing as a nation and as a world ...
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Cabins

Building in 2020

As we approach spring of 2020, we continue to see a strong sellers’ market for our vacation cabins here in the Smokies, meaning we have ...
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Cabins

Resort cabin is ready to rent!

If you’re looking for an investment that is ready to go, you won’t want to miss seeing this recently remodeled cabin at Hidden Springs resort! ...
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Building a home

Looking to build? We can help!

As we wrapped up 2019 – a year of watching building begin to make a comeback – we saw resorts expand into new areas, new ...
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Country Home

4-bedroom home in Lenoir City is ‘House of the Month’

If you’re looking for a place away from both the hustle and bustle of the tourist traffic of the Smokies as well as the busy ...
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Cabins

Making the Most from Your Cabin Investment

As we near the end of 2019, we’re reaching that time of year where cabin owners who are thinking about their taxes in the spring ...
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Country Home

Sevierville home offers the best of country living!

This spacious four bedroom, three and half bath home located on the Little Pigeon river is in the most desirable of locations: an upscale neighborhood ...
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Porch of Log Cabin
Building a home

Design your own cabin at Cobbly Nob

This month’s cabin of the month is a pre-construction build in Cobbly Nob. In this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath you can pick your finishes and ...
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Building a home

What’s next for investment cabins?

As we near the end of 2019, we are in a very interesting place in the market. Inventory – the number of properties for sale ...
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Cabins

Vacation rental cabins provide great investment opportunity

Our real estate market in the Great Smoky Mountains is known among investors as one of the top 10 places to invest for overnight rentals. ...
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Cabins

2-bedroom cabin at Covered Bridge can be fantastic rental opportunity

This extremely well maintained two bedroom and two bath cabin in Covered Bridge Resort is our featured “Cabin of the Month” for September. Currently used ...
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Building a home

Large acreage site could be perfect development opportunity!

This incredible large tract of property located adjacent to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park could be the perfect development opportunity, if you’re looking for ...
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new construction
Building a home

New construction: picking the right lender

Last month, we talked a bit about the re-emergence of building in the Great Smoky Mountains. With the market on the upswing due to so ...
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