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The Truth about Housing Affordability in Knoxville

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There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home in Knoxville is less affordable than it had been over the last ten years, we need to understand why and what that means. On a monthly basis, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), produces […]

What is Really Happening with Knoxville Home Prices?

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Home values have softened over the last twelve months. We are no longer seeing 6-7% annual appreciation levels for the national housing market. The current numbers are closer to 4%. Some have suggested that year-over-year appreciation levels could fall to 3% or less this year. However, a stronger-than-expected economy and a good spring housing market […]

March Knoxville Area Housing Market Snapshot

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Here’s how the current real estate market is doing through the end of March, all around Knoxville, compared to last year. Remember, real estate is hyper local, meaning your county may show one thing but your specific subdivision or home may be doing something completely different. Contact me for a personal analysis!   Here is […]

4 Reasons To Buy A Home This Spring In Knoxville

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Spring has sprung in Knoxville, and it’s a great time to buy a home! Here are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1. Knoxville Home Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 4.4% nationally over the last 12 months. The same report predicts […]

Data Confirms That Now Is a Great Time to Sell Your Home in Knoxville

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Heading into the spring buying market, there are strong trends starting to emerge. The inventory of homes for sale has increased on a year-over-year basis for eight months in a row. Home price appreciation has continued to grow, although at a slower rate. The homeownership rate has reached heights last seen in 2014, with millennials […]

No Need To Worry.. Home Prices Coming in for a SOFT Landing

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Home prices have appreciated considerably over the last five years. This has some concerned that we may be in for another dramatic correction. However, recent statistics suggest home values will not crash as they did a decade ago. Instead, this time they will come in for a soft landing. The previous housing market was fueled […]

Year End Housing Snapshot: Sales Declining Nationally, Knoxville Still Strong

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Nationally, at the end of 2018, pending home sales fell, possibly due to concerns about the economy and rising home prices, according to a recently released housing index from the National Association of REALTORS®. Chief economist for NAR, Lawrence Yun said, “The stock market correction hurt consumer confidence, record high home prices cut into affordability, and mortgage rates […]

ACT SOON! Homes are a Bargain Compared to Historic Norms

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A loaf of bread used to be a nickel. A movie ticket was a dime.  Not anymore. Houses were also much less expensive than they are now. Inflation raised the price of all three of those items, along with the price of almost every other item we purchase. The reason we can still afford to […]

Summer Knoxville Real Estate Guides Are Now Available!

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Hot off the presses! My Summer 2015 Knoxville real estate guides for both buying and selling a home in the current market, are now available.  These are full of great information to arm you with the knowledge to make an educated decision, whether you are considering buying or selling real estate in the Knoxville area. […]