Change for the Real Estate Business

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 Posted in Sevier County Real Estate | Comments Off

Being in the real estate business is an exercize in constant change. Even in the boom periods we are always adapting to new technology, new customer demands, and the ever ... Read more..

First Snow in Gatlinburg

Monday, November 17th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_53" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Snow on the Mountain"][/caption] Early Sunday morning we had our first snow in Gatlinburg. It started out more like a rain/snow mix but then later became that ... Read more..

Short Sales = Saving Grace?

Monday, November 10th, 2008 Posted in Sevier County Real Estate | Comments Off

Short sales are not the best way to transfer property but lately it's become the method of choice for some buyers and distressed sellers. Many of our customers are confused ... Read more..

Media and I Don’t Always Agree

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 Posted in Gatlinburg Real Estate | Comments Off

I suppose I'm an eternal optimist. I do think the best of people more often than not. I have to admit I was really excited when one of my agents ... Read more..

An Amazing Time

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

It's an amazing time to be in the real estate business. I know everyone bemoans the fact that sales are down but I just can't help but be in awe ... Read more..

For Us, Gas More of a Problem

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 Posted in Gatlinburg Real Estate | Comments Off

Here in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee the rental properties and the income they generate are a crucial part of our economy. Particularly, the real estate industry in ... Read more..

The Chalet Village Market

Monday, September 22nd, 2008 Posted in Chalet Village | Comments Off

This year even the stalwart of Sevier County, Chalet Village, has seen it's ups and downs. Chalet Village has been the most predictable community in terms of growth and stability since ... Read more..

Injun Creek Trail, Grapeyard Ridge Hike

Friday, September 5th, 2008 Posted in Hiking Trails | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_36" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Injun Creek Steam Engine"][/caption]   This is Nichols-Shepherd No. 4246 steam engine. Brought to Big Greenbriar Cove in the 1920s to saw lumber for a new school. On ... Read more..

Gatlinburg Market Report

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 Posted in Gatlinburg Real Estate | Comments Off

It's always easy to tell when the Summer rental season is happening in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The streets are busy and the sidewalks are full. The locals are making ... Read more..