Chattanooga Real Estate Blog

Is the Chattanooga housing market in a slump? What does this mean for buyers and sellers?

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:15:00 GMT

TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE with Jay Robinson

In this week's edition Jay Robinson discusses recent media coverage of what is being termed a national housing market slump and how this affects the local real estate market in Chattanooga...

Chattanooga Real Estate Market Update August 2010

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Morning Coffee with Jay Robinson

In this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee Jay Robinson covers the Chattanooga real estate stats as of August, the current state of the market and what to anticipate for the remainder of 2010 based on the current economic environment...

What is a short sale?

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Morning Coffee

Due to some technical difficulties this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee is actually Wednesday morning coffee - enjoy!

This week Jay Robinson discusses short sales - the increase of short sales that Robinson Real Estate is dealing with and the short sale increase in the Chattanooga real estate market overall...

Tuesday Morning Coffee - Termite Inspections and Beyond...

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:13:00 GMT

In this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee Jay Robinson discusses the importance of termite inspections for both buyers and sellers with local expert Troy Gravitt of Guardian Pest Control.

Tuesday Morning Coffee - How do I prepare my home to sell?

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT

A question that we at Robinson Real Estate are frequently asked is, "what do I need to do to get my home ready to sell?" Since this is a commonly asked question and one that we are getting even more often these days in a challenging real estate market we wanted to share this video for this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee...

Tuesday Morning Coffee - Who needs a home inspection?

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT

The answer is EVERYONE!!! If you are considering selling your home, you need to get a home inspection - if you are considering buying a home, you need to have that home inspected. Tune in to this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee where Jay Robinson discusses the importance of home inspections in Chattanooga, Tennessee real estate with local expert Roger Williamson of Home Pro Inspection.

Tuesday Morning Coffee - 6 month Chattanooga real estate market update 2010

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:47:00 GMT

Check out this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee for a market update as we have just passed the 6 month mark of 2010...

Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:45:00 GMT

The tax credit closing deadline and the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act have been extended to September 30, 2010 - At the final hour Congress has approved two important bills that greatly affect national real estate markets, both bills are headed to the president for signatures...

Please take a look at the following link for all the details http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2010/07/tax_flood_credits

Please call one of our agents with specific questions and we will get you all the details...423-643-4000 or 423-304-6114

Tuesday Morning Coffee - Insurance

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT

In this edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee Jay Robinson discusses homeowner's and flood insurance and recent changes in insurance market with local expert Mark Slater, Jr of Sunbelt Insurance Group. For more information about insurance options please contact Mark directly at 423-488-7141 or mark@sunbeltinsurance.net

Tuesday Morning Coffee - Mortgages

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:24:00 GMT

In this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee Jay Robinson discusses the current mortgage market with local expert Sherry Harris from Capital Mark Bank...

Tuesday Morning Coffee - Radon and Mold Remediation

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:36:00 GMT

In this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee Jay Robinson sits down with local business owner Ed Wade of Affinity Environmental Group to discuss radon mitigation and mold inspection and remediation...

Tuesday Morning Coffee

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT

In this session of Tuesday Morning Coffee Jay Robinson discusses one of the issues that the agents of Robinson Real Estate often have to address - price range and the misconception that the company only deals with homes in one price range. Actually it is quite the opposite, our agents work with buyers and sellers in varying price points and each client is always given personalized representation that is geared to their specific needs in every price range!

Have you seen Google today?

Fri, 21 May 2010 15:45:00 GMT

If you are a Google addict like me and frequently refer to Google for needed information or explanation or for just about anything you need/want to know these days then you are likely familiar with the daily "google doodle." Be sure and check it out today -it's Pacman, awesome and interactive, you can actually play on the homepage!!!

Tuesday Morning Coffee - The Importance of Staging

Tue, 18 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT

In this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee Jay Robinson talks with staging expert Christopher Robinson of Scenic City Staging about the importance of staging your home when selling.

Tuesday Morning Coffee - Are you a good steward of your community?

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:47:00 GMT

This week for Tuesday Morning Coffee we have a guest host, Mike Lane, Operations Manager for Robinson Real Estate. Mike Lane talks about the Cystic Fribrosis Foundation - a foundation with a cause very close to our hearts - and the importance of being a good steward in your community...

Whole Foods Market to assume all assets of Greenlife Grocery...

Fri, 07 May 2010 22:18:00 GMT

As a local realtor I spend many days "touring" potential relocating clients through the Chattanooga area. There are many unique retailers in the greater Chattanooga area and I make it a point to draw attention to some of these businesses when introducing visitors to our city and the great amenities that we enjoy. Greenlife Grocery is one of the local businesses that I frequently point out to my clients and a place that I often take my clients to for lunch or suggest that they spend some time in this unique "whole foods style" market while they are in town. Well, it seems that my descriptive phrase of our local market is about to ring even truer than I could have anticipated...Whole Foods Market assuming Greenlife Grocery

Tuesday Morning Coffee - Home buyer tax credit has expired, is it still a great time to buy?

Tue, 04 May 2010 22:02:00 GMT

Now that the homebuyer tax credit deadline has passed many would be buyers and sellers are wondering if "the time to buy or sell" has passed them by, the answer,...ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!

Tuesday Morning Coffee - Buy now before interest rates increase!

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Morning Coffee - Homebuyer Tax Credit - Take 2

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT

With the very soon upon us expiration of the tax credit we continue to get more and more questions from potential buyers about how and if they qualify. Rather than discuss something new this week we are highlighting the informative video about the Homebuyer Tax Credit from recent weeks. Please give us a call with any additional questions you haev or if we can help you in any way!

Jay Robinson and special guests Todd McCain with Cumberland Title and Brian Owens of Platinum Financial discuss the Homebuyer Tax Credit. They answer frequently asked questions and highlight specifics of the 2009 tax credit and the extended tax credit that runs through April 30,2010. For specific details about the tax credit and to find out how you can qualify please contact one of our experts:

Todd McCain - Attorney - Cumberland Title & Guaranty 423-643-4001

Brian Owens - Finanial Services - Platinum Financial - 423-893-8156

Tuesday Morning Coffee - A great real estate market

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:39:00 GMT

In this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Coffee Jay Robinson talks about the great real estate market in Chattanooga. As a buyer OR a seller it really is a great time to buy. A few weeks left to get a property under contract and qualify for the homebuyer tax credit and rates remain at a great rate. Call us at Robinson Real Estate and let us know how we can help you!