By DON FENLEY Tri-Cities home sales continued a steady increase in February. So far this year, sales are up 9.2% (89 closings) from the first two months of last year. February sales were up 9.2% from last year on the… Read More ›
By DON FENLEY The Tri-Cities townhome market opened the year with 26 sales, up 13.6% from a year ago. The average sales price reached $239,000, up 7.4% year over year. Regional inventory totaled 95 active listings. That’s a 28% increase… Read More ›
donfenley@CoreData and NETAR Insights đź“Š January Housing Activity: Stronger Volume, Disciplined Pricing The year opened the year with measurable momentum. Closed sales increased year-over-year Median price moderated slightly Inventory expanded Pending contracts surged According to the Northeast Tennessee Association of… Read More ›
By DON FENLEY The Tri-Cities housing market remains anchored by affordability even as high-priced segments continue to expand. While activity in the premier and luxury markets is growing, it’s not driving volume. Instead, the region’s housing economy continues to be… Read More ›
By DON FENLEY Cash sales of $1 million-plus Tri-Cities homes surged in January, according to the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR). January’s top sale was in NE Johnson City. The five-bedroom, eight-bath home was a cash sale for $1.9… Read More ›
By DON FENLEYÂ January Tri-Cities pending sales increased from both the previous month and January last year, according to the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR). There were 683 homes under contract last month, up 36.1% from the same month… Read More ›
By DON FENLEY At a time when housing markets across the country are recalibrating, one thing continues to stand out in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Equity remains deeply embedded in the local housing stock. According to ATTOM’s Q4 U.S…. Read More ›
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