Why Your Zestimate Isn’t a Comp: What Really Determines Home Value

Scrolling through social media, you may come across a photo like the one above. It lists several factors a seller might think support their asking price: their Zestimate, what they paid for the …

Understanding Tennessee’s Seller‑Disclosure Obligations

Selling a home in Tennessee isn’t simply a matter of finding a buyer and agreeing on a price. The Volunteer State is a seller‑disclosure state. Under the Tennessee Residential Property Disclosure Act, most residential sellers (one to four units) must provide a written disclosure statement …

Smart Strategies for Buying a D.R. Horton Home

Buying a newly built home can be exciting because you get modern designs, energy‑efficient construction and access to new‑build community amenities. D.R. Horton is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and their communities are popping up around …

Airbnb vs. VRBO in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee: What Property Owners Need to Know in 2025

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. It is the most‑visited national park in the United States npshistory.com, drawing millions of vacationers to …

Should You Manage Your Vacation Rental or Use a Property Management Company?

As there are more vacation sites that make it easier to market and rent vacation properties, many owners find themselves torn between managing their own vacation rental or using a property management company. 

While …

What Expenses Does a REALTOR Have? 

When considering selling a property, homeowners have to consider whether to work with a real estate agent or sell their property on their own. Some consider listing their home FSBO (For Sale By Owner) in order to try to save some money in …

Expectations Buyers Should Have When Looking at Cabins for Sale in Tennessee 

So, you’re ready to start looking at cabins for sale in Tennessee? Buyers can come in optimistic and excited to purchase an investment property. They are ready to hit the ground running, but they usually …

So What is “Earnest Money,” Anyways?

So, you probably knew when you started this whole house-buying-process-thing that you wouldn’t be able to get out of it without putting at least SOME money in. We like to talk about no-down-payment and low-down-payment options, but the truth is you …