If you’ve been following the latest on real estate, you may have seen the reports
regarding the National Association of Realtors recent decision to settle a lawsuit out of
court pertaining to commissions and buyer representation. So, what is the low down on
these highly publicized “real estate lawsuits” regarding …

Finding the Win: Written By Deborah Korlin

If you are looking for a vacation style cabin home in the Smokies that you can make money with, you’re probably wondering, ‘Where is the win in this market?” This is always the right question! And there is always a win to …

In January, Sevier County implemented new Fire and Life Safety Codes, and established an

inspection program to enforce those codes. We have been expecting this for some time, but it

has been unclear as to the timing and exactly what would be covered...Read More..

...Help is on its way! You will be pleased to know that there are several options for you. The lending world is always changing. The good news right now is there are several loans that will give you the opportunity to purchase a residence with little or no money …

As an investor, should I build or should I buy something already built? This is a great question and one I have been asked frequently over the years! As we move through the current season of real estate, buyers I speak with continue to ask me whether building a new …

There are a number of state and local government factors that contribute to how well cabins perform as rentals.  These are just wonderful for Tennesseans!  But they are also fantastic for our friends and family outside of our state that come to invest...

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“May you live in interesting times.” It’s one of those famous quotes that no one really knows for sure who said it, but we all know what it means. And for sure, the market is most interesting this year. These are challenging times, no doubt! So, all this affects …

I am excited to share with you one of my favorite tax benefits on our Smoky Mountain rental properties. It is called "Accelerated Depreciation." This accelerated depreciation has been allowed by the IRS for....

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The best way to get a good deal in this market is to purchase a property that is underperforming. Of course, you must understand and analyze correctly why it has a lackluster performance. But once you analyze that, you will be able to troubleshoot the issues and correct...

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In the last few years, the Great Smoky Mountain area has been rated by VRBO, Trip Advisor and others who track short term rental revenues as one of the top 10 places in the United States to invest. One month we were thrilled to find...

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