Archive for November, 2009

October 2009 Existing-Home Sales Score Another Gain While Home Inventories Keep Declining

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

My sources at the National Association of Realtors in Washington D.C. report continuing good news in existing-home sales for October 2009. Existing-home sales include; single family homes, townhouses, condominiums, and ... Read more..

Pending Home Sales Sets a New Record at Eight Consecutive Monthly Rises

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

News out of my sources at the National Association of Realtors in Washington, DC, report good data for September 2009. Blog and newsletter readers are familiar with the Pending Home ... Read more..

No Place Embraces Thanksgiving Holiday Celebration Better Than Pigeon Forge, TN

Monday, November 16th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

If you are looking to move your  family Thanksgiving celebration to a new level, consider a clan gathering in Pigeon Forge, TN.  Having everyone at Mom's or Grandmother's house can ... Read more..

Forecast Expects Foreclosures to Decrease in Coming Year

Friday, November 13th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Foreclosures are expected to subside in the coming year. Homes in Gatlinburg may see some relief as well. The latest data released by UFA L.L.C., a firm located in Ann Arbor ... Read more..

The Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension is Great News for Smoky Mountain Real Estate

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

The U.S. Congressional extension of the home buyer tax credit into 2010 is sure to help home owners with homes in Gatlinburg for sale and across the nation. The stimulus ... Read more..

Winter Holiday Magic Gets a New Twist in Gatlinburg

Monday, November 9th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The incredible magic of the winter holidays, here in Gatlinburg and surrounding areas of the Smoky Mountains is well known to the homeowners and some visitors of the area. However, ... Read more..

Senate Approved Expanded Tax Credit For Home Buyers

Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="199" caption="The Senate has approved an extended and expanded tax credit for home buyers"][/caption] On Wednesday the senate passed an expanded tax credit.  The First Time Home Buyer ... Read more..

Smoky Mountain Homes and Cabins Sold Year-To-Date in 2009

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

A year-to-date comparison of Smoky Mountains homes and cabins sold in 2009 can help us get a feel for real estate trends in Gatlinburg and nearby areas. I try to ... Read more..

Halloween’s Over but, Holiday Celebrations in the Smokies are Just Beginning

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Halloween's crazy pre-occupation with costumed characters roaming the streets in search of candy or a party is gone until next year. However, the celebrations for holiday fun are just getting ... Read more..