Monthly Archives: July 2020
Guidance and Support Are Key When Buying Your First Home
In June, the number of first-time homebuyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes sold, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “The share of first-time buyers increased in March through June—right into the heart of the pandemic period and the surge in unemployment—and is now... Read More
Does Your Home Have What Buyers Are Looking For?
There’s great opportunity for Knoxville homeowners to sell their home and make a move, yet due to the impact of the ongoing health crisis, some sellers are taking their time coming back to the market. According to Javier Vivas, Director of Economic Research at realtor.com: “Sellers continue returning to the market at a cautious pace and further improvement could... Read More
Gatlinburg, TN Homes for Sale – July 2020
Searching for homes for sale in Gatlinburg, Tennessee? Maybe a tract of land will meet your needs? For over seven years, the team at the Billy Houston Group has helped Gatlinburg homeowners buy and sell homes/land in Sevier County. Gatlinburg is a vacation destination for thousands of families across the southeast each year, but... Read More
Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low
Buyers looking for homes for sale in Knoxville, TN have been met with new challenges this year as the number of listings locally has dropped to historic lows. However, having a high number of available buyers is good news for those wanting to sell their Knoxville home. Less supply and more demand helps maintain... Read More
Take Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today’s Market
Everyone is ready to buy a home at a different time in their lives, and a health crisis or not, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down their optimal window of time to make... Read More