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A Cause Near and Dear…

Friends, I am writing to you because I need your help with something near and dear to my heart. As you may know, my goddaughter Mary Alice Lane has Cystic…

The Robinson Team – State of the Market Report

Jay Robinson, Chattanooga’s Top Realtor, delivers a state of the market report complete with information and projections for 2018. Use the arrows to browse through the latest Robinson Team report.

5 Reasons to Sell This Winter

Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this winter makes sense…don’t fall for the myth of the ‘winter slowdown’ in the real estate market! 1. Demand Is Strong…

Looking Back To Look Ahead

From time to time I like to write about things not directly related to real estate. I have always been a amateur historian when it comes to Chattanooga–particularly as it…

HARVARD REAL ESTATE REPORT: SELL NOW!!

Study Finds that We Are in the Midst of An Epic Housing Shortage The Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) at Harvard University recently released their 2017 State of the…

Why Americans Consider Moving to Another State? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

• In a recent Harris Poll, Americans listed 'change in climate/weather' as their top reason for wanting to relocate.
• 41% would move for a “better job opportunity.”
• Being closer to loved ones filled out 3 of the top 6 reasons why Americans move.

Fortune Magazine: Don’t Sleep on Chattanooga!

This recent headline from Fortune Magazine caught my eye–it’s pretty easy to see why: “One of America’s Most Startup-Friendly Cities Is in Tennessee” This kind of recognition for Chattanooga has become…

#1 Answer to the Housing Shortage: New Construction

The biggest challenge to today’s housing market is the shortage of housing inventory for sale. A normal market would see a six-month supply of homes for sale. Currently, that number is below four months. This is the major reason home prices have continued to appreciate at higher levels than historic averages.

Selling Your Home? Is Your Listing ‘Pet-Friendly’?

One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’ in your listing, you’ll attract these buyers rather than alienate the 61% of American households that have a pet!

4 Tips for Effectively Making an Offer

So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you finally found one! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure that you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true!