Highest Peak in Knox County- House Mountain Trail

Just beyond the boundaries of the city of Knoxville, hovering over the small town of Corryton, Tennessee, is House Mountain: Knox County’s highest peak and likely its most beautiful outdoor spot. Supposedly so named for the roof-like slant of its twin summits, House is home to a wide array of blossoming flowers, climbing vines, and waving…

Feed the Deer and Hold Baby Goats

Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo in Sevierville will allow you to do that and more!  We just checked this place out and had a wonderful time.  We were feeding and playing with deer, goats, and cute as can be baby goats.  Gorgeous camels, horses, emu, zebra, watusi, pigs, and donkeys also have…

New Construction at The Farm at Willow Creek

Gorgeous set up in Farragut at The Farm at Willow Creek!  Built by our construction company, Ray Keeney & Assoc. This spectacular home sits on one of the biggest lots and has 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, great backyard, 2 covered porches, master on main and extra storage!  Check out the regular status updates on…

National Association of Realtors campaign

A new campaign, “THAT’S WHO WE R”  with already 485 million media impressions, is streaming everywhere.  The new NAR campaign demonstrates not only my value in a transaction, but also my role as a steward in this community and my profession.  The new giant R stands for something that consumers should look for in an agent…

RPAC

We are proud supporters of the Realtor Political Action Committee.  We had a great night celebrating “Peace. Love, and RPAC”.  Happy 50th ! Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by REALTORS® are used to help elect candidates…

5 CHEAP WAYS TO STAGE YOUR HOME

If you’re selling your house, the place has to look its best so buyers can see its potential and imagine themselves living there. That’s what home staging is all about. A professional home stager will cost between $50 and $150 per hour, says Jessica Page, a broker with Innovative Real Estate in the Denver area. The…

Pending Home Sales Warm Up

Hoping for a brighter forecast for Spring? After a drawn-out downward trend, pending home sales have warmed up, according to the latest National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Index, based on contract signings. From December to January, the Index rose 4.6 percent—the first gain month-over-month in more than half a year. Per RISMedia

Gen Z and Homeownership

For many Gen Zers, they are preparing early to become homeowners at 31, which is the median age of first-time homebuyers. Gen Zers 10-Year Home-Buying Plan in 5 Steps In 2031, the median home price will be $386,310, according to realtor.com. To save up for a 10 percent down payment and closing costs, Gen Zers…