SUMMARY The Tri-Cities luxury market is selling more homes than it did a year ago. It is also selling them slower, cheaper than asked, and to buyers who are in no hurry. By DON FENLEY Something changed at the top… Read More ›
By DON FENLEY There is a slice of the Tri-Cities housing market that no longer has the right name. Calling the homes between $500,000 and $1 million “luxury” doesn’t fit. Although the regional median sale price runs well under half… Read More ›
SUMMARY June unemployment rates rose across the Tri-Cities as school support staff moved into their annual summer layoff. That increase is seasonal and expected. The more important movement is the year-over-year picture. Two of the three statistical areas posted lower… Read More ›
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 ›
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I like the “BOOMER BABIES” lol
Donâ¦. Would you be so kind as to add Bristol, Tennessee Vice Mayor Lea Powers to your mailing list? Thank…
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…