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In the last few years, the Great Smoky Mountain area has been rated by VRBO, Trip Advisor and others who track short term rental revenues as one of the top 10 places in the United States to invest. One month we were thrilled to find...
Welcome to the Smoky Mountains!
News about real estate in and near the Great Smoky Mountains
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the communities of the Great Smoky Mountains and Greater Knoxville! This is the perfect place to live, work, and play.
With this blog, we want to give you news of the area, provide an introduction to opportunities, and give you information on especially attractive properties.
You have come to the right place to find that perfect home, land, business or investment property! We want to help you find the perfect one!
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Jan. 31, 2023
Why Buy Real Estate Instead of Stocks and Bonds
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Recently I read a Forbes article that said those who have considerable wealth entering 2023 will favor purchasing real estate investments, particularly “legacy” properties – second homes that will diversify their portfolio and allow...
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Deborah Korlin
Dec. 29, 2022
Expectations for Rentals in 2023
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Many of us are excited to bring in the new year of 2023. One of the biggest questions we get from our second home owners and our investment cabin community is what does it look like for rental proceeds this next year? This is a great question! Of course, predicting is ...
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Deborah Korlin
Dec. 1, 2022
Preparing to Sell
At the end of every year, I am asked, “I am planning to list this next year. When should I list and how do I prepare?” Great question! If you are considering selling, here are a few tips to help you have the best experience. Do not list during the Christmas holidays, nor the first week of January. List if you are prepared the second...
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Deborah Korlin
Oct. 28, 2022
A Balanced Market
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One thing is for sure: real estate is never boring! That is even more true here in the Great Smoky Mountain market where second homes and investment properties, meaning cabins, mix up what one might think of as a more normal residential market. Even though vacation cabins...
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Deborah Korlin
Oct. 3, 2022
Should I Invest Right Now
Absolutely you should! The good news is that Gatlinburg, Sevierville and Pigeon Forge are in the top five places of the nation to invest your real estate money, month after month! With all the unsettling financial news, interest rates rising and the powers that ...
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Deborah Korlin
Sept. 1, 2022
Buying In Today's Market
As we discussed last month, the market is shifting to a buyers market. While we are not completely there, you are going to see property for some time priced ...
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Deborah Korlin
Aug. 1, 2022
August 2022 Market Update
There is one big hairy question right now that is top of the mind for our clients!
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
I am going to answer ...
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Deborah Korlin
June 29, 2022
Tips On Preparing Your Property For Top Dollar Resale
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During the last couple of years of high buyer demand and a low supply of property from sellers, curb appeal was still incredibly important in getting the best offer possible. As we move into a new season with higher interest rates, it’s even more important. Here are a few of the most important steps you can take to make sure your home gets the highest and best offer possible.
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Deborah Korlin
June 8, 2022
How Do I Choose a Great Vacation Home
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This is a great question! We are asked this every day by people looking to own vacation rental property in the Smokies. Here are some of the tips we share.
1. Start By Determining Your Goals
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Deborah Korlin