A Quick Feature on the Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts

Posted by Gatlin on March 26, 2015

One of the City of Gatlinburg’s most unique features is the Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, located in downtown Gatlinburg, and is a nationally-known and recognized art center for artists from all walks of life. Arrowmont features multiple opportunities for community classes, where the public can sign up to take classes for woodworking, painting, drawing, and much, much more. In addition, Arrowmont itself has five different artist galleries, featuring works from all over the country and the world, along with regular exhibitions, as well. Truly a very unique part of the City of Gatlinburg, and we are proud to have Arrowmont as a part of our community.

With unique places like the Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, it is no wonder why so many people come to our area every year. Why not see what else the Smokies can do you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, March 26, 2015:

JUST REDUCED!

Private, Well-Built, 4 BD/3 BA Chalet Located Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Has made $38K in rental income in each of the last 2 years alone; has great rental potential. Home includes a Spacious Living Rm, a combined Kitchen/Dining Rm, a spacious Loft that includes an Open Recreation Rm w/pool table, great views of the Smokies, and much more. Located only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions, along with being only 1/2 mi. of the Chalet Village Owner’s Club. A great location and mountain chalet – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $265,900 For more information >

JUST INCREASED!

Spacious & Well-Constructed, 3 BD/2 BA Log Cabin, Only Mins. to Dwtn. Sevierville. Great as a permanent residence or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. Located in a well-established subdivision & very accessible, this home has great partial views of the Smokies from the front of the home, along w/having a Large Great Rm, a 180-degree wraparound deck, a spacious Loft w/a spacious Rec Rm, & has lots of space. Only mins. to dwtn. Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, & the attractions; a great, well-built home in a great location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $149,500 For more information >

JUST REDUCED!

Spacious, Private, 1 BD/1 BA Country-Style Cottage Set in Beautiful Jones Cove. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, & also has rental possibilities, as well. Home has a creek just behind the property, with a country pasture field across from the home, along with a Large Great Room, Master BD, Master Bath w/Walk-in Closet & Laundry area, two outdoor storage buildings, and a 2 BD/2BA single-wide home, which can be usable as an additional home or a rental, if necessary. Very spacious, lots of acreage, & all located in a beautiful country setting. Come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $74,900 For more information >

The Jason White Team
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Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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National Home Prices Continue Their Rise Year-Over-Year for January 2015

Posted by Gatlin on March 19, 2015

There is continued good news for home prices nationwide as of January 2015, in looking at a recent report by CoreLogic, measuring increases in home prices, year-over-year, from Janaury 2014 to January 2015. In the recent report, national home prices, including those of distressed sales, increased 5.7%, when looking year-over-year. According to CoreLogic’s latest forecast, home prices are expected to increase by 5.3% year-over-year, from January 2015 to January 2016, indicating continued home price growth through the year nationwide. This indicates a continued strength in home prices throughout 2015, according to this report, offers a relatively optimistic outlook as we continue into the year. Very encouraging news for the national real estate market, to be sure.

With home prices continuing to rise, along with continued historically low interest rates, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains can do you today. Please feel free to browse our many Featured Properties, and learn how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today, right here in the Smokies!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, March 19, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Charming, Uniquely-Constructed, 2 BD/2 BA Chalet Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Has made near or above $25K in each of the last 2 years alone; has great rental potential. Home includes 2 deck levels, a Large Great Rm w/fireplace, Open Kitchen, Master Bedroom w/Private Bath, a Lower Lvl Den, & more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, Ober Gatlinburg, & the attractions. A great, uniquely-built home at a great value – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $112,500 For more information >

JUST REDUCED!

Well-Built, 4 BD/2 BA/2 HBA Cape Cod-Style Home Located in Seymour. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home. This beautiful home contains your own private, fenced-in backyard, a 2- car garage, a separate side carport, & is located on a corner lot in a well-established subdivision. Home also includes a Large Living/Family Rm, a formal Dining Rm, a Lower Level Recreation/Media Rm, each BD having its own Private Closet, & more. Only mins. to nearby shopping, & only 30 mins. to Sevierville & Knoxville; a great home & location. Come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Price: $219,900 Location: Seymour, TN For more information >

JUST REDUCED!

Private, Spacious, 2 BD/3 BA Log Cabin Located in Beautiful Pittman Center. Made near or above $20K in rental income in each of the last 2 years. Sits on 1.86 acres, creating a beautiful setting for enjoying the Smokies. Incl. a Large Living Rm, spacious Loft, Lower Lvl. Great Rm, & great views of the Smokies. Nestled in a very beautiful, wooded setting, this home is only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pittman Center, TN Price: $229,900 For more information >

Great Smoky Mountain Streams All Now Open for Fishing!

Posted by Gatlin on March 12, 2015

For first time in the 81 years of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, every stream in the Park will now be open for fishing. This recent announcement by the National Park is the culmination of a massive restoration effort for the streams inside the Park, where fish native to the area were restored to their rightful habitats, taking many years to accomplish. Now, the levels of native fish in the streams are at a point where recreational fishing can begin, provided that the proper regulations for fishing are followed by those wanting to fish. A great and exciting accomplishment, to be sure, along with being a great comeback story for nature, as well.

With amenities like the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it is no wonder why so many want to visit our area every year, and see the natural wonders that only this natural environment can offer. Why not see what else the Smokies can do for you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, March 12, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Well-Built, Beautiful, 3 BD/3 BA Log Cabin Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Has made over $33K in rental income in each of the last 2 years; has great rental potential. Home has great views of the Smokies, along with a Large Great Rm, a Massive Masonry Fireplace on the Main & Lower Levels, each BD having its own Private Bath & Closet space, 2 deck levels, a Large Lower Level Recreation Rm, & more. Located in a well-established community, & only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. A great, beautiful home & location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $244,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Private, 2 BD/2.5 BA Mountain Chalet Located Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Has made over $18K in rental income in each of the last 2 years; has great rental potential, or ideal as a permanent or 2nd home. Home is in a relatively private location, & includes a Large Great Room, Large Lower Level Recreation Room, a Master Suite w/Private Bath, Whirlpool, & Closet space on the Main & Lower Levels, & much more. Also accessible by way of a surfaced drive, & only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, & the attractions. A great, private home w/lots of potential – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $159,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Spacious, 2 BD/2 BA Condo Located in Well-Established Complex. Is an ideal as a permanent or 2nd home. This condo has a practical floor plan, which includes a Great Rm, open Kitchen, Master Suite, & much more, along with a patio, & access to the many amenities of a well-established complex, including outdoor storage, community pool, & more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions, & located in the Hidden Hills neighborhood of the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts District. A great condo & value – come see it today! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $115,000 For more information >

For February 2015, The Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate Market Remains Steady

Posted by Gatlin on March 5, 2015

For over the last year or so, the local & national real estate markets have reflected a largely gradual, but steady, growth in several key real estate market categories. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market through February of 2015, we will see that such local & national trends, particularly in the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market, continue to reflect these very same trends of gradual, but steady, growth that we also see nationally, and have seen for some time now. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say for February of 2015, as compared to those one year ago, in February of 2014.

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing February of 2015 to that of February of 2014, the number of residences sold increased slightly by 2% in terms of homes being sold, as there were 22 more homes that were sold as of the end of February of 2015, as opposed to February of 2014. This shows the same continued increase as that of last month, reflecting a steadiness in the market in this particular category. This may indicate continued growth & strength in home sales, though it is too early to say if this will continue and be sustained over the long-term, but it does portend continued good news regarding home sales for the year so far.

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume from February of 2015, as opposed to February of 2014, we see an increase of 9% in terms of dollar volume through February of 2015, as compared to February of 2014. While this shows a decline by 1% from that of January of this year, there is continued growth in this category, as well as general consistency. This continues to show a continued local, as well as national, trend of relatively steady growth in terms of this category, and continues to reflect the higher home prices that have been taking place for over a year or so now on a national scale.

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. For February of 2015, as compared to that of February of 2014, average sold prices show an increase of 7%, which actually is a slight decline from that of previous months, but still shows an increase nonetheless. As confidence continues to slowly grow in both the local and national markets, we foresee that this relatively steady trend of higher home prices will likely continue for at least the short-term horizon.

In addition, available homes on the market are continuing to show a slight decrease, which has also occurred over the last several months, as well. Through February of 2015, as opposed to February of 2014, the number of available homes did decline by 5%, or reflecting a numerical decrease of 268 homes in terms of available inventory, which is a significant decline in inventory, and reflects the largest decline seen recently in the local Great Smoky Mountains real estate market. This is still largely in line with the latest national real estate trends, which also shows a decline in available home inventory as a whole. This may foretell that with declining inventory, the local market is beginning to show some possible movement towards more people wanting to buy the many available properties currently on the market, and with higher home prices, more people are feeling a greater sense of confidence in placing their homes for sale on the market. We will continue watching to see if this particular trend continue, and see what it does for the real estate market as a whole, both here locally, as well as nationally.

As the markets continue these gradual trends of growth locally and nationally, these statistics are largely expected to remain largely steady at least for the short-term, largely continuing the same continued gradual, but steady, growth that has been seen now for over the last few months, and is expected to continue into this new year. Mortgage rates still remain at historically low rates, and there are still plenty of housing options to choose from, especially in the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market. Why not start your Great Smoky Mountains home search today by browsing our Featured Properties, and see what the Smoky Mountains area have to offer for you today? You can also browse our Team website further to learn more about The Jason White Team today, and see how we can help you make your home ownership dreams a reality today!

Our Featured Properties for March 5, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Spacious, 3 BD/3 BA Condo Located Just Blocks from Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. Condo includes a Large Great Rm, w/each BD having its own Private BA & Closet space, as well as a Kitchen, and more. Located in a well-established condo complex, & is only blocks to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the attractions, along w/being only mins. to the Nat’l Park. A great condo in a great location – come see it today! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $129,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Well-Located, 3 BD/2 BA Condo Only. Mins. to Gatlinburg. Has great rental potential, or can be an ideal permanent or 2nd home. Condo is located in a well-managed complex, w/great views of the Smokies. Condo includes a Loft Bedroom, a Master Bedroom w/Private Bath, a Living/Dining Rm combination, & more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $89,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Well-Built, 3 BD/2 BA Condo Located W/in Walking Distance to Ober Gatlinburg. Ideal for a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. Condo includes an attached 1 -car garage, Large Great Rm, full Kitchen, an Enclosed Porch just off of the Great Rm usable as an Extra Den, a Screened-In Porch accessible from 2 BD’s, a Master BD w/a Private Bath, & much more. Easy access to city-maintained roads & services, & w/in walking distance to Ober Gatlinburg, & only w/in mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. A great location & value – come see it today! Type: Condominium Price: $139,900 Location: Gatlinburg, TN For more information >

Spring 2015 Activities in Gatlinburg Are Coming Soon!

Posted by Gatlin on February 26, 2015

Despite the cold and snow outside right now, Spring is soon to come for the Gatlinburg area! With the arrival of a new season, there are a myriad of activities to be featured here in the Gatlinburg area, which all plan to be great activities for people of all ages to get involved in. You can go to the City of Gatlinburg’s website today, and see all of the many great activities being planned for the upcoming season. Two of these many activities are the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, as well as the Gatlinburg Beans and Cornbread Festival, among many, many others. Spring is coming, and the Great Smoky Mountains promise to offer a great Spring season.

With Spring coming, now is a great time to see what the Smokies can do for you today. Please feel free to browse our many Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, February 26, 2015:

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Immaculate, Spacious, 3 BD/4 BA Home Located Adj. to Gatlinburg’s Arts & Crafts Community. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home; great location & is only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. This amazing home offers many well-maintained features, including, a Large Living Room, a spacious Sunroom, a Full Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, a Spacious Loft, & many more features too numerous to mention, as well as a 2-car attached garage. A great, spacious home & located close to many community amenities – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $325,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Private, Spacious, 4 BD/4 BA Country-Style Chalet Located in Gatlinburg’s Arts & Crafts Community. Has made over $26K in rental income in each of the last 2 years alone; has great rental potential. This home offers a great degree of privacy, while only being mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. Home includes a Large Great Rm, a spacious Loft, a Large Recreation Rm/Den, a covered front porch, & much more. A very private home in a great location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $269,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Private, 2 BD/2 BA Home Within Walking Distance to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Good potential as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. Home has a wraparound deck on the front & side, w/living rm w/a masonry, woodburning F/P, & both BD’s on the 2nd floor for maximum privacy. Located off a private drive, & in a wooded setting, but is only mins. away from dwtn. Gatlinburg & City Trolley stops. Well-built & in excellent condition – great location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $185,900 For more information >

National Home Prices Continue Their Rise, According to Recent 2014 4th Quarter Statistics

Posted by Gatlin on February 19, 2015

National home prices continued their ongoing rise into the last part of 2014, indicating a tightening national inventory for available homes, as well as a strengthening economy and low interest rates. According to recent statistics released by the National Association of Realtors, median home prices nationally in the 4th quarter increased by 6% from that of a year prior, as well as the median sale price increasing by $208,700. In addition, nearly 86% of U.S. metro areas also saw increases in median home prices, as well, including some areas that were hardest hit by the Great Recession of 2008. Very encouraging news, and definitely worth noting, as we continue into 2015 to see if such trends will continue.

With an improving national real estate market, along with historically low interest rates still in place, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains can do for you today. Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, February 19, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Well-Built, 3 BD/3 BA True Log Cabin Located Only Mins. to Pigeon Forge. Made over $32K in rental income in each of the 2 years; has great rental potential. Home is located in a well-established subdivision, with many different community amenities, along with great mountain views, two fireplaces, and much more. Only mins. to Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, & the attractions – a great log cabin & a great location! Come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $287,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Unique, 3 BD/2 BA Condominium in Well-Established Complex, Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. This condo unit spans the entire floor, offering a spacious Great Rm, as well as a Master Bedroom w/Private Bath, and much more. Also offer a large patio area to enjoy amazing mountain views; offers a degree of privacy by sharing no common walls with any other units. Only mins. to Gatlinburg & the attractions – come see it today! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $149,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Luxurious, 3 BD/3 BA Log Cabin Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Made over $41K in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs. alone; has enormous rental potential. This well-built cabin includes many unique architectural features, w/each BD has its own Private Bath & deck access. Home also includes a Large Great Room, a Large Reecreation Room, 3 different deck levels, & much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, City trolley stops, & the attractions, but is still in a very private location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $339,900 For more information >

Happy Valentine’s Day From The Jason White Team!

Posted by Gatlin on February 12, 2015

From all of us here with The Jason White Team and Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc., we want to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day this coming Saturday, February 14th. As a matter of fact, the travel website TripAdvisor recently placed Gatlinburg on its list of 16 romantic destinations with vacation rentals. In addition to the approx. 11 million people that visit Gatlinburg every year, Gatlinburg is also one of the top 3 wedding destinations in the country, as well. Also, the City of Gatlinburg recently placed a section on their website for romantic getaways, as well. Very interesting information, and definitely worth a read today!

With holidays like Valentine’s Day bringing people from many different parts of the country and the world, it is no wonder why the Great Smoky Mountains bring so many to the Gatlinburg area every year. Why not see what else the Smokies can do for you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, February 12, 2015:

JUST REDUCED!

Private, 2 BD/2 BA Bungalow-Style Mountain Chalet Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Made nearly $12K in rental income in 2013 alone; has enormous rental potential, or can be a wonderful permanent or 2nd home. Each BD has own Priv. BA, closet, in-room W/P, & deck access, w/a sauna rm in Master BD. Incl. Massive Great Rm, level parking, & great seasonal, winter mtn. views. Has addt’l 1/2 acre across the street; can be used as a detached garage. Only mins. from Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & Pigeon Forge – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $169,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Private, Spacious, 3 BD/3 BA Mountain Chalet Located Only Blocks from Ober Gatlinburg. Has made over $31K in rental income since October 2013; has great rental potential. This rustic-style home includes a Large Great Rm, a Large Lower Level Den/Rec Rm, 2 masonry gas F/P’s, partial mtn. views (esp. during fall & winter), & is set in a beautiful, private wooded setting. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions; a great, rustic-style home in a great location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $207,000 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Charming, Beautifully-Constructed, 1 BD/1 BA Log-Style Cabin w/Great Mtn. & Forest Views. Made over $34K in rental income in each of the past 2 years. Well-constructed, rustic-style cabin; incl. Massive Great Rm w/vaulted ceilings, Loft-Style Recreation Rm, Large Master BD w/in-room F/P & W/P, & great views of the mtns. & forests. Located in a well-established subdivision; only mins. from dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. A beautifully-built home at a great value – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $199,900 For more information >

Learning About The “Experience Your Smokies” Program in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Posted by Gatlin on February 10, 2015

Starting Tuesday, March 17th, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in conjunction with Friends of the Smokies and the Great Smoky Mountain Association, participants will have an opportunity to “Experience Your Smokies,” which will allow people to not only see the National Park’s amazing sights, but also get an idea about the people who help to operate the Park itself, as well as the incredible work that they do on a daily basis to keep the National Park beautiful. There will be five opportunities for people to take part, mainly on March 17th, March 24th, April 14th, April 28th, and May 9th, respectively. Applications are now being taken until February 27th, and can be accessed at this link. For more information, you can click on this link to find about how you can “Experience Your Smokies” for yourself. Very interesting & exciting outreach program, to be sure!

With unique opportunities like “Experience Your Smokies,” it is no wonder why so many people truly love the one-of-a-kind environment that is the Great Smoky Mountains. Why not see what else the Smokies can offer you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Tuesday, February 10, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Cozy, 1 BD/2 BA Log Cabin Located Only Mins. to Pigeon Forge. Has made over $25K in rental income in each of the last 2 years alone; has great rental potential. Home has amazing mountain & valley views from a large Back Deck area, along w/a Large Living Rm Area, Master Bedroom w/Private Bathroom and In-Room W/P, & much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Dollywood, & the attractions; this well-built home offers great views in a great location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $169,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Private, 1 BD/2 BA Log-Style Chalet Located Only Mins. to Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. Made over $26K in rental income in 2013 alone; has great rental potential. Home is located in a very beautiful, wooded setting that offers considerable privacy, as well as comfort. Home includes a Large Great Rm, a Large Loft that includes an Open Den, Master BD w/Private Master Bath, & private Balcony, & much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, & the attractions; this home provides a real sense of peace & quiet – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $159,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Luxurious, Spacious Condo Unit w/Majestic Views of Mt. LeConte & the Smokies. 3 BD/3 BA unit, w/spacious den area, large living/dining rm, large Master BD, fully-equipped kitchen, immaculate tile & wood floors, & much, much more. Property is a part of a well-maintained & established condo complex, including access to many community amenities, incl. clubhouse, pool, & more. Great Luxury in the Smokies at a great value, complete w/breath-taking mtn. views – come see it today! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $319,900 For more information >

Starting Into 2015, The Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate Market Continues its Gradual Growth

Posted by Gatlin on February 5, 2015

For over the last year or so, the local & national real estate markets have reflected a largely gradual, but steady, growth in several key real estate market categories. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market through January of 2015, we will see that such local & national trends, particularly in the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market, continue to reflect these very same trends of gradual, but steady, growth that we also see nationally, and have seen for some time now. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say for January of 2015, as compared to those one year ago, in January of 2014, to start the new year.

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing January of 2015 to that of January of 2014, the number of residences sold actually increased slightly by 2% in terms of homes being sold, as there were 22 more homes that were sold as of the end of January of 2015, as opposed to January of 2014. This actually shows a real reversal from the last couple of months, when Residences Sold showed a slight decline each month, as we ended 2014. This may indicate a potential start of growth in home sales, though it is too early to say if this will continue. However, this does pose a good start to 2015, at least initially, regarding Residences Sold.

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume from January of 2015, as opposed to January of 2014, we see an increase of 10% in terms of dollar volume through January of 2015, as compared to January of 2014, which is actually a 2% increase from that of December of 2014’s statistics, and continues to reflect a general upward trend in terms of Residential Dollar Volume, which has been in evidence for at least the last few months, if not longer. This shows a continued local, as well as national, trend of relatively steady growth in terms of this category, continuing to reflect the higher home prices that have been taking place for over a year or so now on a national scale.

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. For January of 2015, as compared to that of January of 2014, average sold prices show an increase of 8%, which actually is a slight decline from December of 2014 (showed a 9% increase), but still shows an increase nonetheless. As confidence continues to slowly grow in both the local and national markets, we foresee that this relatively steady trend of higher home prices will likely continue for at least the short-term horizon, if not longer, into the new year.

In addition, available homes on the market are continuing to show a slight decrease, which has also occurred over the last several months, as well. Through January of 2015, as opposed to January of 2014, the number of available homes did decline by 3%, or reflects a decrease of 146 homes in terms of available inventory, which is still one of the largest declines of available inventory seen in at least the last couple of months in the local Great Smoky Mountains real estate market. This is still largely in line with the latest national real estate trends, which also shows a decline in available home inventory as a whole. This may foretell that with declining inventory, the local market is beginning to show some possible movement towards more people wanting to buy the many available properties currently on the market, and with higher home prices, more people are feeling a greater sense of confidence in placing their homes for sale on the market. We will continue watching to see if this particular trend continue, and see what it does for the real estate market as a whole, both here locally, as well as nationally, into the new year.

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, February 5, 2015:

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Incredible, 4 BD, 5 1/2 BA, Log-Style Home Adj. to the Nat’l Park. Has made right at $60K in rental income consistently since 2010. Enjoy total privacy & luxury, while taking in the relaxing sounds of the Little Pigeon River & amazing, beautiful views of the Smokies. Incl. 4 luxury Master Suite BD’s, a Large Rec Rm, a private, sound proof theatre rm, & more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & much more – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $597,000 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Pristine, 5 BD/5 BA, Mountain Estate w/Majestic Mtn. Views & Close to Gatlinburg. An Amazing property, w/unlimited potential as a residence, rental, or retreat center. Very spacious, & borders the Nat’l Park, creating your own 530,000 acre backyard. Only a 3 mile walk on a natural trail leading from this property to dwtn. Gatlinburg, & just mins. to Ober Gatlinburg. You’ll never find another unique property like this one – come see it before it’s too late! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $497,000 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Luxurious, Spacious, 5 BD/5.5 BA Log-Style Chalet Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Made over $59K in rental income in 2014 alone; has great rental potential. Home incl. 3 large deck lvls. from which to enjoy amazing views of Mt. LeConte & the Smokies, along w/each BD Suite having its own Private BA & Closet, a Large Living Rm, & much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the attractions; a luxurious home in a great location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $430,000 For more information >

Congratulations to Jason White for Being Named in the Top 1% of Agents on Trulia!

Posted by Gatlin on February 3, 2015

Today, we want to give a very special congratulations to Jason White for being named in the top 1% of agents on Trulia.com for 2014! Jason is among 174 other real estate agents in the State of Tennessee that are on Trulia.com and were among the best for 2014, as well. In addition, you can use search engines like Trulia to search for properties, including Jason’s listings, as well. Very good information there, and just but one of the many real estate-related platforms used by our Team to promote and market our listings. What a great accomplishment!

With great tools like Trulia and other web-based platforms, now is a great time to see what else the Smokies can do for you today. Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how the Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Tuesday, February 3, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Unique, Country-Style, 4 BD/2 BA Chalet Located Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. Home includes a Large Living/Dining Rm, Kitchen, a spacious Loft w/Open Rec Rm, & much more. Is located in a relatively private area, with great partial views of the Smokies. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. Come see this unique home today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $129,000 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Uniquely Designed, 1 BD/1 BA Chalet Only Mins. to Dtwn. Gatlinburg. Made nearly $5,000 in rental income on new rental program in 2014; has great potential as an overnight rental. Home includes a Large Living/Dining Rm, Kitchen, a private Master Bedroom w/an in-set Whirlpool, a private Master Bathroom w/a beautiful tile walk-in shower area, & more. Also includes great partial views of the Smokies, and only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. Come see this unique home today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $89,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Very Private, Well-Constructed 1 BD/1 BA Log Cabin Only Mins. to Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. Made near or above $15K in rental income consistently since 2010. Home is set in a very private, beautiful, & wooded setting; home incl. Large Great Rm, combined Kitchen/Dining Rm, a Master BD w/in-room Whirlpool, & large deck w/great views of the mountain forest. Very private location, but also only mins. to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, & the attractions. A well-built log cabin in a beautiful mountain forest – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Price: $121,000 Location: Sevierville, TN For more information >

Author: Gatlin

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