Buying a Home

Sept. 11, 2024

US Housing Outlook: Housing recovery continues driven by low supply. But housing demand is gradually softening because of high mortgage rates, high home prices, and rising unemployment Apollo Global M

US Housing Outlook: Housing recovery continues driven by low supply. But housing demand is gradually softening because of high mortgage rates, high home prices, and rising unemployment Apollo Global Management September 2024 Torsten Slok, Rajvi Shah, and Shruti Galwankar tslok@apollo.com  CLICK HERE

 

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Sept. 9, 2024

So,you’re ready to buy a home. Here’s your next 111 to-dos.

So, you’re ready to buy a home. Here’s your next 111 to-dos.

 

Or, do 1 thing. Find a buyer’s agent. So, you’re ready to buy a home. Here’s your next 111 to-dos.

 

No one is better qualified to represent your interests when buying a home than a professional ...

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Sept. 4, 2024

Am I Stuck with my Realtor? Or as I like to say, “There’s an ASS for every SEAT

How not to find a Realtor: HomeTourKnoxville.com

 

Clicking that “Find an Agent” button on Zillow or any real estate website. These are agents who pay big bucks to advertise on the site. They are not necessarily the best agents for you. Think about online dating sites. How many ...

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Sept. 4, 2024

Buyer representation agreement is now required by all members of the National Association of REALTORS and the East Tennessee REALTORS

A buyer representation agreement is now required by all members of the National Association of REALTORS and the East Tennessee REALTORS. This agreement aims to establish a professional and mutually beneficial relationship between you and our brokerage. It provides legal protection for both parties and offers full transparency on our ...
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Aug. 14, 2024

Perspective, Opinion, and Commentary

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America’s housing system works making it very easy to complain no matter what’s happening to housing prices and mortgage rates. If house prices are rising, you can complain about how ...

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Aug. 12, 2024

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The Nation Association of REALTORS / East Tennessee REALTORS requires that all buyers have written agreements with agents Before Touring a Homes.  Yes, You heard it right Before Touring a Homes with an agent ...

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Aug. 12, 2024

Buyer Beware of Buyer Agreements to Just See Homes.

The Nation Association of REALTORS settlement requires that buyers have written agreements with agents before touring.  The requirement to have an agreement in place before touring a home will be new for most consumers and us.

While this may seem like an extra step, when done right, agreements can ...

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Aug. 10, 2024

Real estate pro says don't believe National Association of Realtors settlement myths

National Association of Realtors settlement 
1. The settlement forces brokers to reduce their compensation. False.

2. The settlement will, for the first time, allow sellers to no longer pay compensation for an agent bringing the buyer. False.

3. The settlement prohibits sellers from paying a commission to a buyer’s agent ...

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July 11, 2024

Imagine Real Estate Realtors expands buyer access to home listings

Imagine Real Estate Realtors expands buyer access to home listings. Imagine Real Estate now can access properties for sale in a 69-county East Tennessee region.

This means a one-stop shop for home listing information for buyers that increases the exposure of listings for sellers listing with Imagine Real Estate.

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July 7, 2024

KnoxMovesNOW.com Cities: Best Quality of Life Without Financial Sacrifices

KnoxMovesNOW.com Cities: Best Quality of Life Without Financial Sacrifices

 

Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee, but the city is more than a college town. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, it offers its residents history, culture and entertainment.

 

The cost of ...

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