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May 14, 2026

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

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

 

Zestimate?  Thats not a comp

 

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 …

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March 16, 2026

Refresher on Disclosure Rules

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

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Nov. 14, 2025

Timing the Sale: When to Put Your Smoky Mountain Cabin on the Market for Maximum Return

 

 

The Best Time to Put a Smoky Mountain Cabin on the Market

The Smokies aren’t like most real‑estate markets. Cabins here are more than just homes – they’re income‑producing vacation rentals, family retreats and prized investments. Because of this dual role, the timing of your …

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Nov. 13, 2025

Market Value

“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 …

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Sept. 29, 2025

Smoky Mountain STR Profit Calculator – Free Download

 

 

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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Sept. 29, 2025

Airbnb vs. VRBO in the Smoky Mountains | TN Smoky Mtn Realty

 

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

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Aug. 11, 2025

Gatlinburg–Pigeon Forge STR Accountability: Buyer Basics

 

STR Accountability: A Buyer’s Guide for Smoky Mountain Short-Term Rentals

Thinking about buying a cabin in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or Sevierville and running it as a short-term rental (STR)? Smart move—if you build in accountability from day one. This guide …

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July 31, 2025

Airbnb vs. VRBO

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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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