Summary The Johnson City and Kingsport-Bristol metro areas both added jobs over the past year while national hiring nearly stalled. Healthcare and hospitality led growth in both markets. The local hospitality gain stands out because the sector lost jobs nationally… Read More ›
By DON FENLEY The TCI Group’s Annualized Home Sales Tracker and Inventory Monitor are signaling that the Tri-Cities housing market has hit a plateau – one that still leans toward sellers Annualized sales slipped 0.1% in mid-July and ended 12… Read More ›
Executive Summary Tri-Cities pending home sales held at 815 contracts in June. That was even with May and 14.6% above June 2025. Almost all the annual gain came from the middle of the market. The brackets between $160,000 and $499,999… Read More ›
Executive summary The first half of 2026 was a story of strength and motion. The market grew. Buyers pushed higher up the price ladder. The move-up range led the way, luxury proved its depth, and the affordable core held firm… Read More ›
Executive Summary June was a healthy month, led from the center. Sales and prices both rose across the region. The strength was concentrated in Johnson City and Kingsport. Both showed price power on top of volume. That is the market’s… Read More ›
By DON FENLEY The Tri-Cities housing market is sending a simple message: buyers are gaining leverage, and sellers are adjusting their strategies. While initial asking prices are holding steady, the reality of getting a deal paints a different picture. Sellers… Read More ›
AI SUMMARY Land was the commercial real estate transaction engine last month. Multi-family was the accelerator. Retail and industry were idle. Supply expanded and cleared faster than it did a year ago. That combination points to a market absorbing growth… Read More ›
Thanks for the comment Debbie. It's a snapshot of today's conditions, stay tuned
Always of interest to get confirmation of what I see as the year moves on.
[…] The Tri-Cities employment is in its best shape since the year began, but the gains are concentrated. At the…
Thanks for the question Jeff. Kingsport was not listed because there were no closing of $1 million plus properties during…
Great report Don Why was kingsport not listed ? Jeff Begley Founder & Principal Begley Development LLC