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2 Giant Myths in the Homebuying Process

March 17, 2020 By Troy Stavros

The 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report shows how this generation is not really any different from previous ones when it comes to homeownership goals: “The majority of millennials not only want to own a home, but 84% of millennials in 2019 considered it a major part of the American Dream.” Unfortunately, the myths surrounding the barriers to […]

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5 Simple Graphs Proving This Is NOT Like the Last Time

March 16, 2020 By Troy Stavros

With all of the volatility in the stock market and uncertainty about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some are concerned we may be headed for another housing crash like the one we experienced from 2006-2008. The feeling is understandable. Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research at the real estate consulting firm Meyers Research, addressed this point in a recent interview: “With […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Market News Tagged With: Doorbell Real Estate, Farragut TN, Home buying, home prices, Home Selling, Housing Market, Knoxville home sales, Knoxville housing market

Continued Home Price Appreciation Forecasted for 2020

December 26, 2019 By Troy Stavros

Continued home price appreciation forecasted for 2020

Questions continue to rise around where home prices will head in 2020. The latest forecast from CoreLogic shows continued appreciation at 5.4% over the next year: Additionally, ARCH Mortgage Insurance Company in their current Housing and Mortgage Market Review revealed their latest ARCH Risk Index, which estimates the probability of home prices being lower in two years. Based on the most recent results, 32 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Market News Tagged With: Doorbell Real Estate, home prices, Housing Market, housing market projections, housing prices, Knoxville, Moving to Tennessee, Nashville, REALTOR, Tennessee, Troy Stavros

Where is the Housing Market Going in 2020? [INFOGRAPHIC]

December 23, 2019 By Troy Stavros

Where is the housing market going in 2020?

Some Highlights: Interest rates will be lower than they have been since before 1980 at 3.8% and are projected to remain steady throughout 2020! According to CoreLogic, home prices will appreciate at a rate of 5.4% over the course of the year. Experts predict that the number of homes sold next year will be equal to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Market News Tagged With: Doorbell Real Estate, Farragut housing market, home prices, Housing Market, Knoxville housing market, mortgage interest rates, nashville housing market, Troy Stavros

Buyers Are Looking Right Now. Are You Ready to List Your Home?

November 20, 2019 By Troy Stavros

Buyers are looking for homes right now. Are you ready to sell your home?

Inventory on the market today is low, especially among existing homes in the entry and middle-level tiers of the market. It is hovering well below the 6-month supply typically found in a more normal market, as shown in the graph below (KNOX COUNTY IS ACTUALLY BELOW 3%!): With inventory being one of the biggest housing market challenges today, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Market News, Home Selling Tagged With: absorption rate, home inventory, Home Selling, housing inventory, Housing Market, selling my home

Believe It Or Not, Even With Rising Prices, Homes Are More Affordable

October 31, 2019 By Troy Stavros

Home prices are rising, but affordability is better

The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today. It is true that home prices and wages are two key elements in any affordability equation. There is, however, an extremely important third component to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buying, Home Market News Tagged With: affordability, buying a home, can I afford to buy a home, Doorbell Real Estate, Home buying, home prices, housing affordability, Knoxville, Troy Stavros

Have Home Prices Increased? Yes. But So Has Rent!

October 30, 2019 By Troy Stavros

Home prices have increased but so has RENT!

Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken place with residential rental prices. Let’s shed a little light on this subject. In the most recent Apartment Rent Report, RentCafe explains how rents have continued to increase […]

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Thinking of Selling Your Home? Waiting Might Be The Hardest Part

October 29, 2019 By Troy Stavros

Thinking of selling your home? Waiting might be the hardest part.

Tom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly also be applied to individuals considering selling their homes today. Traditional thinking would suggest it may be best to wait until the spring to sell when there is a flood of buyers in […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Market News, Home Selling Tagged With: Doorbell Real Estate, Franklin, Home Selling, housing inventory, Housing Market, Knoxville, Nashville, selling a home, selling a home during the holidays, TN, Troy Stavros

3 Reasons the Current Real Estate Market is NOT like 2008

October 22, 2019 By Troy Stavros

3 reasons the current real estate market is not like 2008

No one knows for sure when the next recession will occur. What is known, however, is that the upcoming economic slowdown will not be caused by a housing market crash, as was the case in 2008. There are those who disagree and are comparing today’s real estate market to the market in 2005-2006, which preceded […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Market News Tagged With: Farragut, home values, housing inventory, Housing Market, Knoxville, market crash, recession

Your Real Estate Agent Needs To Be More Than A Guide

October 11, 2019 By Troy Stavros

Your Real Estate Agent Needs To Be More Than Just a Guide

In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate the process. You need someone you can turn to who will tell you how to price your home correctly right from the start. You need someone who can help you determine what to offer […]

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3 Signs The Housing Market Is Stepping It Up A Notch

October 3, 2019 By Troy Stavros

3 Signs The Housing Market is Stepping It Up A Notch

The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the market may be on the verge of a rebound: 1. Existing Home Sales (closed sales) are up, marking two consecutive months of growth. 2. Pending Home Sales (contracts signed) are up with each of the four major […]

Filed Under: Blog, Home Market News Tagged With: buyer traffic, Doorbell Real Estate, existing home sales, Farragut TN, home sales, Housing Market, interest rates, Knoxville TN, pending home sales, Troy Stavros

NEW KITCHEN UPDATE! 2104 River Sound Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922

October 2, 2019 By Troy Stavros

2104 River Sound Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922

NEW KITCHEN UPDATE! Seller’s JUST updated the kitchen and DIDN’T raise the price! New countertops, new tile backsplash, 3 new under-mount sinks, 3 new faucets, and a new Bosch cooktop! Beautiful luxury home for sale in West Knoxville’s sought after River Sound neighborhood, located at 2104 River Sound Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922. Let’s talk location! It’s […]

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