Walk into a boat accessories and supply store like West Marine, and you’ll be surrounded by aisle after aisle of awesome gear and gadgets for the upcoming boating season on your East Tennessee lakefront home. So many, in fact, that it can be hard to choose which toys and goodies are must-haves and which are merely icing […]
East Tennessee Lake homes
Does a Dock Increase the Value of My East Tennessee Lake Home?
If you are looking for ways to increase your Tennessee lakefront home’s property value, then you have come to the right place. Adding a dock not only increases the fun and freedom you have on right outside your door, but it also may increase your home’s property value when it comes time to sell! This […]
Downtown Knoxville Boat Show is Happening March 4th-7th, 2021.
This weekend you can pick out your families new dream boat to keep at your East Tennessee lake home. And if you don’t have a Tennessee lake home yet stop by our office on beautiful Tellico Lake after the boat show! Show officials are working with local, state, and federal officials and theirguidelines to provide […]
10 Reasons Why Lake Home FSBOs are a Bad Idea
1. Scams happen Judy (not her real name) in Raleigh, North Carolina, fell in love with a FSBO home. She agreed not to use an agent and paid the homeowner $3,000 in earnest money. Then the homeowner changed his mind. With no contract signed and no receipt, Judy lost all her earnest money. She trusted the […]
How Do I Get On HGTV Lakefront Bargain Hunt – Renovation ?
If you have plans to renovate a East Tennessee lakefront cottage, HGTV wants to know who you are! First…you must already own the property and purchased it in the last 6 months (spoiler alert: they film the show in reverse). The purchase price needs to be under $375,000 and HGTV likes to work with couples […]
Tips for Celebrating Thanksgiving on a Boat!
Although we should practice gratitude year-round, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect a little deeper on the things we appreciate. With a year like 2020, boat owners especially have a lot to be thankful for! If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, why not take your guests out for a dinner boat cruise around your favorite East Tennessee […]
East Tennessee Lakefront Inventory is LOW, Why That is a WIN for Sellers!
East Tennessee lakefront inventory is low, I mean VERY LOW! At the time of writing, there were only 11 homes on Tellico Lake for sale and 19 on Watts Bar Lake on the MLS. Definitely a Seller’s Market right now! In the spring, COVID-19 put a big hold on the market, home selling understandably went […]
How To Find Bargain Lake Homes in East Tennessee!
If you have been following our Lakefront Living TN new listings page, you may have noticed just how fast lake homes are pending. There is a huge demand from buyers but you can still find you dream lake home at a bargain with a little help from our Lake Team. It make take some time, […]
How’s the Fishing on Tellico Lake?
Tellico Lake offers a variety of fish species, like bass, crappie, striped bass, catfish, white bass, and many different sunfish. Chilhowee Reservoir and the Tellico river flow into Tellico lake, providing cooler water making the lake conducive to trout and walleye populations. The reservoir has over 350 miles of shoreline with tons of access points. […]
4 Reasons Why a East Tennessee Lake House is a Great Investment
Lake properties on and off-the-water in East Tennessee are a mix of real estate for sale, making East Tennessee a great state for all budgets. If weather and our great outdoor recreation opportunities aren’t motivation enough to move, think about the investment in savings from taxes and what the Lakefront Living Lifestyle has to offer! […]