If you’ve lived in East Tennessee for more than five minutes… you already know: 👉 Life outdoors is a big part of living in East Tennessee👉 With all the greenery and water, nature stays active year-round👉 And when the weather warms up… everything comes to life (including a few uninvited, “buggy” guests 😉) But here’s […]
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Buying an East Tennessee Lakefront Home for the First Time After 50
For many buyers, the dream of owning a lakefront home doesn’t surface early in life. It often becomes a priority after 50, when schedules ease up, priorities shift, and there’s finally room to enjoy what you’ve worked so hard for. If you’re exploring lakefront living in East Tennessee for the first time, here’s a deeper […]
Common Misconceptions About Hiring a Real Estate Professional in East Tennessee
(And Why They Stick Around) East Tennessee real estate has its own personality — rolling hills, lake coves, TVA rules, and neighborhoods where “across the water” can mean something very different depending on which side you’re on. And yet, some misconceptions about hiring a real estate professional just won’t go away. Let’s clear up a […]
Why East Tennessee’s Climate Is a Dream Come True for Lakefront Living
When it comes to finding that perfect place to call home, climate plays a bigger role than most people realize. Luckily, East Tennessee checks all the boxes — mild weather, four true seasons, and none of the extremes that come with coastal or northern living. Add in sparkling lakes and scenic mountain views, and you’ve […]
Ghosts of Listings Past: Why Some Homes Still Haunt the Market
It’s that time of year when the ghosts come out — but around East Tennessee’s lakes, it’s not always just skeletons and spooky décor giving homeowners a fright. Some properties have been lingering on the market a little too long, quietly haunting the MLS while new listings fly off faster than a witch on a […]
Keeping this East Tennessee waterway clean and healthy is a reason for a freezin’ and that’s why the Lake Team jumped in the lake Jan 1st!
The Lake Team showed up on New Years Day to support a worthy cause that promotes and protects the environment around the lake we live, play, and work on! The East Tennessee Polar Plunge took place at noon on January 1st at the Poplar Springs boar Ramp. T-BART assist boats were present, along with the […]
Discover the Best Pickleball Communities on The Lake in East Tennessee!
We all know that exercise is critical to good mental and physical health. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the entire world of “aging gracefully” Baby Boomers and as a result, waterfront retirement communities throughout the continental USA have recognized this upwardly-mobile trend and are replying to the demand for this “too hot to stop” […]
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 […]
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 […]