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Renting in Knoxville? Stop Paying Your Landlord’s Mortgage!

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Are you renting in Knoxville? It may be time to stop paying your landlord’s mortgage. There are lots of folks out there that haven’t bought a home yet because they don’t feel comfortable taking on the commitment of a mortgage. What everyone needs to realize is that, unless you are living with your parents rent free, you are paying a mortgage […]

Waiting One Year To Buy Could Cost You $100’s Per Month

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Recent research shows that first-time homebuyers are buying homes in greater numbers than any time in the last few years. Also, renters in Knoxville are now realizing that they are also able to buy a home. If you are tired of seeing your friends and family diving head first into the real estate market, and wondering if […]

INFOGRAPHIC: Historical Mortgage Rates Over Last 40 Years

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The INFOGRAPHIC below charts the historical mortgage rates for 30 year mortgages over the last 40+ years. The 30 year mortgage rate is projected to increase by a full percentage point next year. The mortgage rate currently available is still well below the averages of the last 40 years.  If mortgage rates rise by a […]

3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying A Home in Farragut

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Have you been kicking around the idea of buying a home in Farragut or Knoxville?  If you are, I’m sure you are getting lots of advice. Friends and family, who no doubt have your best interests in mind, can be a great resource to bounce ideas off of, but they might not be fully aware […]

Searching Homes for Rent Knoxville TN? Think again!

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Are you ready to get out of an apartment and into something larger? Searching homes for rent Knoxville TN? You might want to think twice about that.  Here is why.  A recent study by the National Association of REALTORS® that studied “income growth, housing costs and changes in the share of renter and owner-occupied households […]

How To Get The Best Deal When Buying A Home In Knoxville

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A recent article on the Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch website discussed housing affordability and how home buyers can get the best deal when buying a new home.  The article’s summary of the national market conditions showed that home prices will continue trending higher this year, but not as fast as 2013.  Mortgage rates are also […]

The Hot Season To Buy Or Sell A Home In Knoxville Is Upon Us!

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Whether you are in a warm weather market, cold weather market, or a high tourist seasonal market, you will see the hot time of the year to buy and sell a home ebb and flow throughout the year.  There will be times of the year that will slow down and others will take off.  Locally, […]

What Will A 1% Difference In Your Mortgage Rate Save You?

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If you are in the process of buying a home in Knoxville or at least thinking about it, financing is also on your mind.   Unless you are planning to pay cash, you’re going to want to find the best deal and the lowest mortgage rate.  Knoxville mortgage rates can vary from lender to lender and […]