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Implications of Natural Disasters on the Housing Market

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, and the impending threat of Hurricane Irma and Jose, Economist Frank Nothaft discusses from an economist’s perspective, the implications of natural disasters on the housing market. The effects are going to be lasting while homeowners wait for aid. Properties in the area that have gone undamaged, could experience a […]

VIDEO: Major Reasons For Todays Current Inventory Shortage

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We are dealing, not only locally but nationally, with a serious shortage of inventory in the real estate world. This video explains some of the major reasons we are in this position. Questions? Contact Troy Stavros with Gables & Gates REALTORS. Serving Tennessee home buyers and sellers in the greater Knoxville and Nashville (Franklin) areas. […]

$15,000 for First Time Home Buyers in Knoxville, TN!

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$15,000 for FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS in Knoxville!! WATCH AND LEARN. Interested in a link to search in the specific Knoxville zip codes where this program is available? Shoot me your email and I’ll be happy to set you up! Troy Stavros, Gables & Gates, REALTORS 865-777-9191

Where Are Home Prices Headed Over The Next 5 Years?

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Today, many of my Knoxville real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why I like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment & market strategists about where they believe prices are headed over the next five […]

Where Are Home Values Today Compared To The Peak in 2008?

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This housing market has many people talking about home values; where they are and where they are headed. It’s also interesting to look back and see how home prices compare to values prior to the housing crisis. Every quarter, Freddie Mac releases their House Price Index. The index usually provides monthly home values for: the […]

Home Sales Are Up In All Price Ranges Above $100,000!

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The National Association of Realtors’ most recent Existing Home Sales Report revealed that home sales were up rather dramatically over last year in five of the six price ranges they measure. Homes priced between $100-250K showed a modest increase at 3.4%. This not only points to the lower inventory of homes available for sale in this price range but also […]

Housing Recovery Picks Up Steam According to WSJ

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Yesterday, I ran a post quoting major housing experts on the increasing strength of the U.S. housing market. I was pleasantly surprised that, on the same day, the Wall Street Journal decided to run a front page story titled, “Housing Recovery Picks Up Steam” (article available to WSJ subscribers). The first paragraph of the article says […]