I think we’re all grateful to close out 2024! It began with an uphill battle in real estate. If you were a seller who was used to the heights of Covid when multiple offers were the flavor of the day, or one of the buyers reeling from the challenge of rising interest rates, or just […]
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What about the election? Does it affect real estate? Well, it does. Many factors affect the value of real estate. Among some of the top factors are interest rates, national debt, unemployment, wars around the globe, and the political climate of the country. This is mixed with the local stability of an area, growth in
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As we approach the end of 2024, the truth is we are entering a “down market” due to this year’s still-high interest rate, uncertainty in the financial world of stocks and bonds, crazy political posturing for this election, wars and disturbing news around the globe. Real estate has definitely been affected! Many buyers are timid, hesitant,
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How about all this new “buzz” about real estate agents settling a big anti-trust lawsuit and now we have a new way buyers’ agents are to be paid? What does it really mean? Great question! Honestly, I think that will be answered more in the months to come (probably next year or the year after), so
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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 are the five best reasons our clients have invested over the years. (In the Great Smoky Mountains, the average appreciation is 10% overall for the last 10 years, with Short
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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 available in The Great Smoky Mountain region. In this report, we will discuss how to select an investment property that will provide exceptional rental income, appreciate above other properties, and
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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 does itwork? What are the costs?”You may not realize it, but most of the cabins in the Smokies are owned byprivate families just like you and me. As a matter
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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 lawsuit out ofcourt pertaining to commissions and buyer representation. So, what is the low down onthese highly publicized “real estate lawsuits” regarding commission, and what does itreally mean for future
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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 the win in this market?” This isalways the right question! And there is always a win to be found, but what is it? The firststep in finding the win is
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Last month I shared with you that owners of short-term rentals in Sevier County are required toapply for a new permit. Sevier County Fire Marshall’s office began taking applications onJanuary 1. The application window will close on March 31. This is a new mandate that comeswith a $50 per-day penalty for those operating
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