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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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Sept. 17, 2020

Should You Invest in Secluded Mountain Cabins for Sale During a Recession?

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Are you wondering how to turn a profit during these uncertain times? Research has shown that one of the best things to invest in right now is real estate. Rental properties can continue to provide you with a steady income, even during a recession. So, if you’re asking yourself …

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Sept. 2, 2020

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Oct. 7, 2019

Everything You Need To Know About Selecting an Agent

Selecting an agent

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When a whole lobster was presented at the table of a restaurant, the customer noticed there was only one claw on it. He asked what happened to the lobster and the waiter said, maybe he lost a fight with another lobster. The customer replied to …

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