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Veterans and VA loans a big part of the local housing market

By DON FENLEY TRI-CITIES, Tenn. – Homeowners like fast, uncomplicated closings. Frequently they believe deals with buyers using a VA loan are risker and a pain in the process.  According to mortgage reports, owners, and their Realtors think VA loans… Read More ›

Housing market eases into slow-growth mode

By DON FENLEY TRI-CITIES, Tenn.  –  The Appalachian Highlands long-term housing tracker was up for the second straight 12-month period ending in mid-April. It’s signaling a slightly stronger peak spring season than pacing the pre-pandemic benchmark. April’s tracker is up… 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 ›

Flip sales lessened inventory shortage pain

By DON FENLEY TRI-CITIES, Tenn. – New homes are a critical part of bringing the NE Tenn. housing market’s inventory back to balanced conditions. That’s important because when market conditions are balanced, the market rights itself of the big ebbs… Read More ›

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