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Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year
Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a staggering 16.4 percent. To put that in context, rent... Read More
2021 Top Picks for Haunted Houses in the Chattanooga and North Georgia Areas
Haunted Houses and Events in the Local Area Halloween is just around the corner and Chattanooga and North Georgia have offerings for just about everyone. Our team has put together some haunted house options that are being offered this year. From a little spooky to full on scary, from now until the end of October... Read More
2021 Top Picks for Apple Picking in the Chattanooga and North Georgia Areas
Best Orchards For Apple Picking Near Chattanooga Fall in the Tennessee Valley means harvest and part of that harvest is apples. Tennessee is home to many varietals of apples. You can head each Sunday to the Chattanooga Market to get your apple fix, but if you want to go in person and enjoy the weather... Read More
2021 Fall Pumpkin Patches Chattanooga and North Georgia Edition
Chattanooga Property Shop Fall Favorites Fall is a wonderful time of year to be outdoors in Chattanooga. The weather is cooperative, providing warm days and cool evenings. There is no better time to enjoy the offerings of the wonderful growing seasons we enjoy here as well. Looking for some good old family fun (and photo... Read More
Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers
Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you. While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on the perks for sellers. But what about buyers today? As a buyer, you’re likely braving bidding wars... Read More
Why This Is a Great Year to Sell Your Vacation Home
Why This Is a Great Year to Sell Your Vacation Home As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year. Some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than staying in a hotel, too.... Read More
What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You
The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for sale today. Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR)... Read More
What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans?
What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans? According to the latest report from Black Knight, Inc., a well-respected provider of data and analytics for mortgage companies, 6.48 million households have entered a forbearance plan as a result of financial concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s where these homeowners stand right now: 2,543,000... Read More
Is it Safe to Sell My House Right Now?
In today’s real estate market, the buzz is all about how it’s a great time to sell your house. Buyer demand is high, and there simply aren’t enough homes available to buy to meet that growing need. This means now is the time to make a move so you can close the deal on your... Read More