The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home in East Tennessee can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends far beyond the homebuyer. AJ Barkley, Head of Neighborhood and Community Lending for Bank of America, says: “Achieving this goal […]
With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy in Knoxville Right Now?
Housing inventory in Knoxville and nationwide is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that nationally, there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: “Although the headwind of severe supply constraints in most markets has contributed to slight moderation […]
Knowledge Is Power on the Path to Homeownership in Knoxville
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults in Knoxville, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the home buying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers back. Today, there are over 75 million Millennials and 67 million Gen […]
Your Real Estate Agent Needs To Be More Than 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 […]
SOLD! 213 Mountain Road in Clinton, TN
SOLD! All kinds of curb appeal! Sit on the covered front porch and look out over 100 acres across the street. Sit on the covered back porch and look out over your shaded back yard with mature trees, a barn and another storage building all backing up to over 50 acres of privacy. This dollhouse […]
House Hunting? Know What You Want vs. What You Need!
In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you start your home search. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home of your own for some time now, you’ve probably come up with a list of things that you’d […]
How Fast Can You Save For A Downpayment? You Might Be Surprised!
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take to save for a down payment in each state. Using data from HUD, Census and Apartment List, we determined how […]
With Knoxville’s Low Inventory: Will Your Dream Home Need Some TLC?
According to a new survey from Move.com, the wave of first-time homebuyers hitting the market this summer has resulted in an interesting statistic. Nearly 60% of buyers searching for a home this spring are willing to consider buying a fixer-upper, with 95% believing that the projects needed will increase their new home’s value! Realtor.com’s Chief Economist, Danielle Hale, pointed […]
756 Dunnview Lane, Knoxville, TN 37934 – FARRAGUT SCHOOLS!
SOLD IN 3 DAYS! Curb appeal, curb appeal, curb appeal. Location, location, location. Oh, and did we mention Farragut schools?!? Just minutes from shopping, restaurants, Costco, schools, and the interstate. Super cute 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in the Westbury Subdivision in Farragut. Gather everyone together in the large family room with hardwood floors, fireplace, […]