June market snapshot shows home prices declining.

My conversation with ChatGPT about the Knoxville area housing market.

The demand for houses is slowing as inventory builds up.

Too many Knoxville homeowners risk their largest asset by hiring unqualified real estate agents. This post shares real examples of agent mistakes—missed deadlines, invalid cancellations, and contract breaches—costing buyers and sellers time, money, and stress. If you're buying or selling a home in Knoxville, vet your Realtor like you would a lawyer or doctor. Your home deserves better.

The answer, just like the answer to everything, is both “yes” and “no”. I received the weekly newsletter from our local MLS this morning...

Closings were down month-over-month but still up 12% from 2023, and while pending sales were flat in April, they’ve improved and remain higher than two years ago. The real shift is rising inventory — now at its highest April level since 2016 — which is expected to keep climbing and begin pressuring home prices, especially in outlying areas. This presents new opportunities for buyers and signals to sellers that now may be the ideal time to capitalize on peak equity.

In today’s challenging housing market, more divorcing couples are staying on joint mortgages or co-owning homes post-settlement — a choice that often leads to credit damage, legal disputes, and financial loss. Real-life examples show how missed payments, unpaid dues, or lapsed insurance can expose both parties to serious consequences, even years after separating. To avoid these risks, it’s critical to fully separate real estate obligations whenever possible.

Summary of January 2025 East Tennessee housing market.

Each quarter I prepare a summary of performance by county, zip code and price range. It’s a simple tool that can help you see and compare...

Each quarter I prepare a summary of performance by county, zip code and price range. It’s a simple tool that can help you see and compare...

The chances of a real property buyout in divorce cases has become less possible now than it has since the market crash of 2008, thanks to...

Most know that the housing market is seasonal with sales increasing in the Spring and “falling” in the Fall. How can you take advantage...

The local real estate market remained solid in March as it continues to get back to a normal, pre-Covid market. The number of closed...

Don’t be fooled. Homes are still selling when they are correctly priced. I just sold one today in less than a week. And there are still...

I was honored last week to be recognized by Realty Executives as a Diamond Award Recipient at the 2023 Top Agent Awards. Realty...

The last several months of speculation about lower inflation and interest rate cuts have been wrong. Inflation has remained stubbornly...

The local housing market remains resilient despite stubborn interest rates. New listings are up 26% over last year providing more...

The local market is progressively accelerating. Showings in February are up drastically over last year. For the month so far showings...

Here are the numbers (vs LY): Closings: DOWN 7% Inventory: UP 24% Median Sales Price: UP 9% Pending Sales: UP 3% Despite a debilitating...

The real estate market has always been somewhat seasonal, with prices peeking in the late Spring and early Summer and declining in the...