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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. Contact Troy at 865-999-0925.

$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 years. They then average the projections of all 100+ experts into a single number.

The results of their latest survey:

Home values will appreciate by 4.5% over the course of 2016, 3.6% in 2017 and about 3.2% in the next two years, and finally 2.9% in 2020 (as shown below). That means the average annual appreciation will be 3.5% over the next 5 years.

Projected Appreciation | MyKCM

The prediction for cumulative appreciation increased slightly from 24.7% to 26.3% by 2020. The experts making up the most bearish quartile of the survey are still projecting a cumulative appreciation of 11.1%.

Cumulative Price Appreciation | MyKCM

Bottom Line

Individual opinions make headlines. I believe the survey is a fairer depiction of future values. If you are interested in a quick estimate of what your home is worth right now CLICK HERE. For a pinpoint value or to talk about getting your home sold, contact me, Troy Stavros with Gables & Gates, REALTORS at 865-777-9191. I look forward to hearing from you!

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 nation as a whole
  • each of the 50 states
  • 367 metropolitan statistical areas

This quarter, the report also included a look at today’s home values as compared to Pre-2008 values. Here is a graphic that breaks down the numbers on a state-by-state basis:

Real Estate Values Today Compared to Pre-2008 Peak | MyKCM

Interested in finding out how much your Knoxville area home is currently worth? CLICK HERE FOR AN INSTANT ESTIMATE. Want a pinpoint value or want to talk about getting your home on the market? Call me, Troy Stavros with Gables & Gates, REALTORS today at 865-777-9191 to schedule a time to talk.

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 speaks to the overall strength of the housing market.

Sales of homes over $250,000 increased by double digit percentages with sales in the $750,000- $1 million range showing the largest increase, up 16.7%!

As prices in many markets continue to accelerate, it is no surprise to see the percentage of homes in the higher price ranges increasing.

Here is the breakdown:

Homes Sales Up in Every Price Range over $100K! | MyKCM

What does that mean to you if you are selling?

Houses are definitely selling. If your house has been on the market for any length of time and has not yet sold, perhaps it is time to sit with your agent and see if it is priced appropriately to compete in today’s market.  Have questions? Want to get your home on the market? Contact me, Troy Stavros with Gables & Gates, REALTORS at 865-777-9191 to setup a time to talk!