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 …

“Market value” is the price a buyer and a seller would probably agree on for a property in an open and competitive market. Real-estate guidelines, such as the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, define market value as the most probable price that a property should bring in a competitive …

What It Is:

A simple, fillable PDF or spreadsheet that lets potential investors plug in:

• Purchase Price

• Down Payment %

• Mortgage Rate & Term

• Average Nightly Rate

• Occupancy %

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Smoky Mountain STR Owners Have Choices — Which Is Best?

If you own a vacation rental cabin in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or Sevierville, one of the biggest questions you face is where to list your property. Two major players dominate the short-term rental market: Airbnb and …

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 …

Looking to Invest in Tennessee Cabins for Sale? Here’s How a Recession Factors In

When you’re coming up with a wealth building strategy, you’re going to look at the most profitable market to invest in. During a recession, it can be hard to pinpoint which market is best. However, …

What Buyers in Tennessee Need to Know about Working with Real Estate Agents

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, it’s important to work with a trusted real estate professional. Doing so ensures that you have an experienced advocate that can help navigate every phase of the process, understands …

How Zillow and Redfin Have Changed the Real Estate Industry 

The launch of real estate sites like Zillow and Redfin has changed the way that consumers get information about houses while also transforming the role of real estate agents. Understanding how the industry has changed can be helpful for …

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 …