If you’re thinking of building a new home in Chattanooga, you should consider incorporating some green building practices or materials into your plans. Green building designs can include anything from using recycled materials to installing a rainwater collection system outside your home. 

The answer is really agent to agent. I can only answer for myself but we cover an area about one hour across and yes that does include Tennessee and Georgia. When we are working with investors and builders they are usually looking for the best deal with the highest return and sometimes you have to go further out to find that. REALTORS are no different than any other profession. You have agents that specialize in different aspects of Real Estate. Some know waterfront better than others, some only work with horse farms and others spend most of their career working primarily in one zip code.

Most people that know me know that one of my work passions is to help Builders and Developers acquire dirt for new subdivisions. I enjoy watching what a piece of land can become and how if the development is done right how passionately people can feel about living there. I typically do not work with builders that strip the land of all the trees and ponds. We try to work around what we can and keep as many tres as possible.

To make an as is offer on a Chattanooga home is to state that you, the buyer, will take the property in the condition it is in as of the date you make the offer, and will not ask the seller to do any work or repairs to the home. You can see why these offers are so attractive to sellers; they love the idea of being able to mentally move on from this home to the next one as soon as they accept your offer. In the olden days, many states required that certain basic condition standards be met by every property sold, whether or not the buyer asked the seller to do any work: no broken windows, no termites, etc.

Did you know that there is a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Chattanooga? There is. The Shavin house on Missionary Ridge is the only house in the area designed by the famous architect. At first the Shavin’s were just asking the famous architect for a referral on who he may recommend to design their new home but instead they got the man himself.

The cigar scene in Chattanooga is growing but unfortunately there are not a lot of great options for purchasing or to sit and enjoy a cigar in Chattanooga. I would love to see someone come into town and do a nice high end cigar club like you see in other markets. When I travel I have my favorite locations in most cities that I travel to but here are home there are not a lot of options.

If you live in a smaller place like a Chattanooga condo, you may be ignoring a very important part of your home. Worse, your home may not even contain this significant piece of technology. It’s small, it seems insignificant, and it can save your life.

Welcome to the vibrant city of Chattanooga, where natural beauty meets a thriving community. Nestled in the heart of Tennessee, this charming city offers a perfect blend of southern hospitality, breathtaking landscapes, and a rich cultural heritage. If you're considering buying a home in Chattanooga, you're in for a treat. Let's dive into the captivating world of real estate and explore the reasons why purchasing a home here could be the best decision you'll ever make.

This is kind of a loaded question. When we are working with clients on a new build we work with them to narrow down the new home builder in Chattanooga that they are going to use. You want to interview all of the builders that you think you may want to use. You need to make sure that they have built similar styles to what you are looking for and that they are familiar with the area that you want to build in.

No, and it never will. Tennessee does not have a state income tax on wages. However, it does tax certain investment income, like dividends and interest from bonds and notes. This lack of a traditional income tax on wages is one reason why Tennessee is sometimes seen as tax-friendly for residents.

Paxton Pointe is a 84 lot subdivision located on Thrasher Pike in Hixson Tennessee. It is being developed by Patrick St. Charles and all of the homes are being built by Patrick and River Stone Construction. Most of the homes in the subdivision are in the 1800-2400 square foot range and are priced in the $500,000’s.

When you purchase a property, whether it's a house, a condominium, or land, you may come across the terms "covenants" and "restrictions." These terms refer to legal agreements and rules that govern the use and development of the property. Understanding covenants and restrictions is crucial as they can significantly impact your rights and obligations as a property owner. In this blog post, we will explore what covenants and restrictions are, why they exist, and how they can affect you.

Travis Close, founder of Travis Close Homes at Real Estate Partners, is a Chattanooga native and now calls Signal Mountain home. He has a degree from Middle Tennessee State University and had a successful career in advertising before transitioning to real estate in 2006. Travis’s career trajectory changed after he and his wife, Tina, were buying a home in 2005. “We’d bought homes before, but this was the first time an agent had made a lasting impression on me,” offers Travis. “Sue Gee was our agent. The market it was very hot then and everyone’s emotions were high.

Buying a home can be a challenging process. Along the way you will experience a wide range of emotions. No matter how strongly you feel that you are alone, rest assured that most buyers feel the same way. Here’s a peek at what you can expect when…

The national real estate market, state markets and city markets all seemed to be wrapped up in a nifty bundle that effect whether your Signal Mountian home for sale will have a buyer. With the news reports over the last two years about the pop of the housing bubble, homeowners everywhere essentially lost their minds.

Investing in real estate can be a lucrative venture, but it often involves navigating complex tax implications. One tool that has gained significant popularity among real estate investors is the 1031 exchange. This provision in the U.S. tax code allows investors to defer capital gains taxes when selling one investment property and acquiring another like-kind property. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits and guidelines of utilizing a 1031 exchange, empowering you to make informed decisions and maximize your real estate investments.

Typically, the home inspection occurs after you have a contract on your home. It will uncover any problems with the home, whether large or small. Most buyers will use issues found on a home inspection to renegotiate the price of the home, ask for you to make repairs or they may even walk away. At the very least, a buyer’s estimate may be more costly to the seller’s bottom line.

A REALTOR and a real estate agent are both professionals who work in the real estate industry, but there are some key differences between the two roles.

When looking for a REALTOR, it's essential to find someone who can effectively represent your interests and help you navigate the complexities of buying or selling real estate. Here are some important attributes to consider

People ask me all the time, how do we stop new Chattanooga development? Most of the time they are not asking how do we stop all new homes from going up but just the larger developments.