Missing from the discussions about healthcare reform and the possible merger of Mountain States Health Alliance with Wellmont Health Systems is a look at how much money, and its share by local counties is at play. That’s a big deal… Read More ›
CORE DATA
Kingsport by the numbers
Tri-Cities retail sales tax collections up in Jan.; slow-growth trend stable
The Tri-Cities retail sales tax collection trend was higher in January, and both Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) continued a stable, slow-growth pattern. That was in opposition to the rest of NE Tennessee. Knoxville’s trend line made a noticeable one-month drop…. Read More ›
Johnson City metro area sees region’s biggest 2016 private sector wage increase; Tri-Cities wages at bottom of state ranking
After three straight years of average private sector wages, the Johnson City metro area is back on a roll. According to January’s Bureau of Labor of Labor Statistics report, the average annual private sector wage was up 4.2%. Kingsport-Bristol private… Read More ›
Jan. Tri-Cities labor market reports show gains, job creation growth rate shows signs of slowing
January’s Tri-Cities labor market data showed up late – everybody is already talking about the February numbers – with some revised messages. After an annual revision, the jobs and employment reports show a labor market that’s still recovering from the… Read More ›
Stage set for a more competitive 2017 Tri-Cities rental market
Although most housing market focus last year was on existing and new home sales the stage was being set for big changes in the rental market – especially in Sullivan County. Year-end reports from Attom Data Solutions show house flipping… Read More ›
Tight inventory, fewer new homes makes Tri-Cities More attractive to house flippers
House flippers saw opportunity in the Tri-Cities housing market’s tight inventory last year and stepped up their efforts. They saw slightly faster turnarounds and while the average return on investment was down most made out well. Flips in Washington counties… Read More ›
Cash sales combine with distressed sales as headwind for Tri-Cities home sales price appreciation
There are two nagging questions about the current Tri-Cities region housing market. If sales are at all-time highs and the inventory is tight, why haven’t prices increased more than the area’s typical conservative appreciation? Given the conditions in issue 1… Read More ›
Excellent and well written !!
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.