By JAN STAPLETON GRAY – Mid-year trend indicators are painting a clearer picture of the NE TN SW VA housing market and what’s coming. There are some good, and some not-so-good outlooks. One thing is for certain, it’s not going… Read More ›
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Kingsport by the numbers
Lethargic housing market lumbers into peak season
By DON FENLEY GRAY. Tenn. – NE TN – SW VA housing market lumbered into the height of the prime home buying and selling season in May. There were more sales than during April. But fewer than last year. Prices… Read More ›
Here’s what coins on a veteran’s gravestone mean
If you pay your Memorial Day respects at a cemetery – especially a military cemetery – you can still find signs of an ancient military custom. When you see a coin on a veteran’s gravestone, it’s part of a tradition… Read More ›
Washington, Sullivan housing data sends out “Best Buy” signals
By DON FENLEY TRI-CITIES, Tenn. – Washington County’s housing affordability index improved during the first three months of this year while Sullivan County lost ground. While many locals lament the lack of affordable housing, a comparison with other state counties… Read More ›
2022 was a banner year for local house flip sales
By DON FENLEY TRI-CITIES, Tenn. – Investors flipped a record number of homes last year in this inventory-starved market. According to ATTOM, a property data provider, there were 749 flip sales in the region’s two metro areas last year. Combined,… Read More ›
Jan. long-term home sales still trending lower
By DON FENLEY TRI-CITIES, Tenn. – Predictions about real estate are often fruitless. The truth of the matter is all we can do is observe and report. And right now, the Tri-Cities’ long-term domestic real estate sales continue arching downward… Read More ›
Tri-Cities has best jobs gain of the year so far
The Tri-Cities labor market had its best jobs-gain month of the year in May. It added 700 non-farm jobs. At the same time, the unemployment rate made a slight increase to 3.4%. In general terms, 3% or less is considered… Read More ›
The quick answer Johnson City has a younger, more transitional population. And it carries a structural income drag from students,…
Don, hi...what factors might account for the unexpected and distinctly subpar comparative income growth for Johnson City metro? -- (Greenville…
Thanks for the comment Noah. I see what you mean about the watermark. You know one of the biggest benefits…
Don, top notch article. I ran across your site looking for accurate, updated economic information for the Tri-Cities. Glad you…
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