Perc testing… You’ll hear this term thrown around a lot by Real Estate Agents, but what does it really mean? The purpose of the testing is to determine if the soils on a particular lake lot are suitable for an on lot septic system and drain field. As a seller having the lot perc tested and […]
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Watts Bar Lake Waterfront Project Just Broke Ground
ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — The waterfront near Tom Fuller Memorial Park in West Roane County will soon be bustling with construction. The city is planning with developers to build a campground and public marina project. Rockwood Mayor Mike Miller says it will not only be beneficial for the city but for the people who live there. […]
Navigating the Busiest Boating Weekends of the Year
Memorial Day weekend is the last weekend in May and is known as the unofficial kickoff to summer! Memorial Day weekend usually brings warm weather and lake activity starts up again after an East Tennessee winter. After this weekend, the lake roars with boaters especially during the fourth of July, and winds down after Labor […]
Pros and Cons of Buying a Tennessee Lake Home Sight Unseen
Many home buyers these days have to move quickly. That’s because demand outweighs supply, and appealing lake homes that hit the market often generate bidding wars and sell fast in East Tennessee. Some buyers eager to move fast will buy a home ‘sight unseen,’ without ever touring the place in person. This can be a […]
2022: 1st QTR Lake Home Report: Prices on these 5 East Tennessee Lakes
Traditionally, homes in the East Tennessee markets were viewed as relatively inexpensive, but with recent migration trends, prices have increased significantly. As more families and relocating relocate to various areas, we may see East Tennessee cities and lake areas make the lists for areas with the highest year-over-year price gains. “Prices throughout the country have […]
5 Keys to Pricing Your East Tennessee Lake Home for Maximum Sale Value
Deciding to sell your unique East Tennessee lakefront property is a major decision and should not be taken lightly. The #1 most important decision you will make is around pricing. Too high, and you risk losing the first audience (the best buyers for maximum value). Too low, and you may leave tens of thousands of dollars […]
The Downtown Knoxville Boat Show is Back for 2022… And We Will Be There to Talk Lake Homes with You!
2022 is the year for your family to get out on the lake more and the Downtown Knoxville Boat Show is bigger and better than ever! With Spring quickly approaching, NOW is the time to purchase your East Tennessee lake home AND a boat if you don’t own one already! Check out the show at […]
Tips to Prep Your East Tennessee Lake Home for Listing in Spring!
The main thing to keep in mind when getting ready to list your unique East Tennessee lake home is to remember you are not just selling a home, you are selling a lifestyle. A buyer can change the structure, but they can’t change the location. So focus your efforts on the buyer’s priorities…the lake, shoreline, […]
American White Pelicans Land on Lake Chickamauga, Tennessee
A large flock of American White Pelicans landed in a slough next to Sequoyah Nuclear property in North Hamilton County on Christmas Eve. The flock encompassed an area more than half the length of the slough. The large birds breed in the northern Great Plains and fly to Middle and East Tennessee and Southern Kentucky during […]
How to Win Your East Tennessee Lake House Bid in a Competitive Market!
Limited inventory, low interest rates, cash-rich buyers, families leaving the cities, more people working from home…all created a feeding frenzy for lakefront properties in East Tennessee. It’s not unusual for any new lakefront listing to have multiple offers. So how can your offer stand out from the crowd? Follow these tips below to ensure your […]