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March 26, 2021

I bought a cabin - Who will manage it?

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 sites like ...

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March 3, 2021

Why Invest in Tennessee Cabins for Sale

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, most ...

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March 3, 2021

Working with Real Estate Agents

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 the ...

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Feb. 28, 2021

Zillow has changed Real Estate

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 anyone ...

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Feb. 7, 2021

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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 ...

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Feb. 7, 2021

Early 2021 Housing Predictions

Oct. 12, 2020

Smoky Mountain Chalets Can Be a Booming Investment Right Now: Here’s Why

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What is the next booming investment option for people looking to increase their wealth? The answer is real estate. Investing in rental property can have a huge payout for you down the road. You’ll also be able to make a steady income each month when people rent your property. You ...

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Sept. 2, 2020

EM - Earnest Money/Trust Money

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 are ...

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June 29, 2020

2020 Real Estate Predictions

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What Are Experts Saying About the Rest of 2020?

One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds these days is: What’s going to happen to the housing market in the second half of the year? Based on recent data on the economy, unemployment, real estate, and more, many economists are ...

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Oct. 17, 2019

Market Movement on October 14, 2019 - TN Smoky Mtn Realty Agent

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Mortgage rates did not move significantly last week, staying historically low.  Consumer credit expanded less than expected.  New purchase mortgage application submissions declined, and refinance mortgage application submissions increased.  Job openings are down, but still exceed the number of people classified as unemployed.  Initial jobless claims ...

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