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Higher Home Prices, Lower Inventory, What’s causing it?

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According to the National Association of REALTORS, the national median home price saw the strongest year-over-year increase in seven years as a growing number of metropolitan areas posted higher median values in the fourth quarter of 2012. What are the factors causing the price increases of today’s real estate in Knoxville and beyond? 1) Attractive affordability conditions: […]

Knoxville Real Estate: Fannie Mae National Housing Survey Results

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The most detailed survey on the attitudes of consumers of its kind, the Fannie Mae National Housing Survey polled 1,003 Americans via live telephone interview to assess their attitudes toward the housing market and overall consumer confidence. Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team stated, “We see, on a daily basis, […]

312 E. Heritage Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 Home for sale in Village Green

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UPDATE: SOLD! Completely remodeled 4BR,3BA Knoxville home for sale in Farragut’s Village Green Neighborhood located at 312 E. Heritage Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934. Too many upgrades to list. Incredible screened porch/sunroom addition looks over the large, flat, private backyard. Providing one of the most convenient locations in West Knoxville. Walk to the grocery store, library, schools, […]

Knoxville Real Estate: How To Get Top Dollar Out of Your Home Appraisal

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Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team stated, “With faster price appreciation being caused by low inventory of Knoxville homes for sale, low appraisals could become a bigger problem.” The National Association of Realtors reported on Tuesday that inventories of homes were at the lowest levels since 2001 and the median price […]

3 Necessary Steps Before You Start Your Knoxville Real Estate Search

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The home loan process can be daunting for seasoned homeowners, let alone first time home buyers. Paperwork, paperwork and more paperwork, followed by credit checks and more required documentation. Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team at Gables & Gates, REALTORS says, “Today’s strict lending guidelines can call for even more […]

13107 Naylor Ridge Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922 For Sale in Walnut Grove

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UPDATE: SOLD! Two story basement home in private cul-de-sac located in West Knoxville’s Walnut Grove neighborhood at 13107 Naylor Ridge Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Eat-in Kitchen with loads of granite counter space opens directly to the family room with a fireplace. Office with french doors on the main level […]

Knoxville Real Estate: What are mortgage “points”?

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Troy Stavros, Broker and Partner with the 865 Real Estate team stated, “With the latest announcement regarding the new Qualified Mortgage rules, we felt it was a good time to re-address one of the questions asked of us most often by our Knoxville real estate clients. That being, “what are points” in a mortgage?” There are two […]