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Advice for First-Generation Homebuyers in East Tennessee

December 16, 2021 By Troy Stavros

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 […]

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If You Think the East Tennessee Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again

December 13, 2021 By Troy Stavros

From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home in East Tennessee. According to the experts, buyers are making moves right now, creating an unseasonably strong housing market for this time of year. As we wrap up the fall season and move into the […]

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2 Reasons Why Waiting To Buy a Home in East Tennessee Will Cost You

December 11, 2021 By Troy Stavros

If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current home no longer fits your needs or a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine whether you should buy now or wait another year, you can […]

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How Smart Knoxville Home Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates

November 29, 2021 By Troy Stavros

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly through the remainder of the year and reach 3.0%, rising to 3.5% for full year 2022.” If […]

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4 Ways Knoxville Homeowners Can Use Their Equity

November 24, 2021 By Troy Stavros

Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of $51,500 in equity over the past year. If you’re looking for the best ways to use your growing equity, here […]

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Experts Agree Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate

June 7, 2021 By Troy Stavros

It’s clear that consumers in Knoxville and beyond are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” has actually spiked 2450% over the past month. In […]

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How To Make A Strong Offer on a House in Knoxville, TN

March 24, 2021 By Troy Stavros

How to Make a Strong Offer on a House in Knoxville, Tennessee

Today’s homebuyers in Knoxville, TN are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available Knoxville homes. As a result, it’s essential to understand how to make a confident and competitive offer on your dream home. Here are 5 tips for success in this […]

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Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home in Knoxville

November 24, 2020 By Troy Stavros

This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers in Knoxville. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home in Knoxville to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those searching for their dream homes may be pressing pause on […]

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It Pays Off to Sell in Knoxville with a Real Estate Agent [INFOGRAPHIC]

November 23, 2020 By Troy Stavros

Some Highlights Today, it’s more important than ever to have an expert you trust to guide you as you sell your house in Knoxville. From your safety throughout the process to the complexity of negotiating the deal, you need a professional on your side. Before you decide to take on the challenge of selling your […]

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Will Mortgage Interest Rates Remain Low Next Year?

November 20, 2020 By Troy Stavros

In 2020, buyers in Knoxville got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit all-time lows 12 times this year, dipping below 3% for the first time ever while making buying a home more and more attractive as the year progressed (See graph below):When you continually hear how rates […]

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Chances of Another Foreclosure Crisis in Knoxville? About 0%

November 18, 2020 By Troy Stavros

There seems to be some concern that the 2020 economic downturn will lead to another foreclosure crisis in Knoxville like the one we experienced after the housing crash a little over a decade ago. However, there’s one major difference this time: a robust forbearance program. During the housing crash of 2006-2008, many felt homeowners should be […]

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Homes for Sale in Knoxville Are Disappearing Rapidly

November 18, 2020 By Troy Stavros

Through all the challenges of 2020, the Knoxville real estate market has done very well, and purchasers are continuing to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Realtor Magazine just explained: “While winter may be typically a slow season in real estate, economists predict it isn’t likely to happen this year…Low inventories combined with high demand due to […]

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