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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In January, Sevier County implemented new Fire and Life Safety Codes, and established aninspection program to enforce those codes. We have been expecting this for some time, but ithas been unclear as to the timing and exactly what would be covered. As many of you areaware, our region has been on a
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Happy 2024! As we enter a new year, this is the time when people begin planning for new lifegoals, including investment opportunities. Many of you who are just making your first visit tothe Great Smoky Area are asking, “Is this a good area for Short Term Rentals?”Let me see if I can
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…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 good news right now is there are several loans that will give you the opportunity to purchase a residence with little or no money down. What does that mean? When
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