Merry Christmas from the Jason White Team!

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From all of us with The Jason White Team, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope you enjoy your time with family and friends this holiday weekend. Here in Gatlinburg, we have been busy preparing for the many guests we will have arriving to spend the holidays with us! The Gatlinburg area offers nonstop family fun for the holiday season. Right now, the City of Gatlinburg is having its annual Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights, showing the many great holiday-themed light displays throughout the Gatlinburg area, along with the many great attractions in and around Gatlinburg itself, such as Ober Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, & much more. Head down to Pigeon Forge for a fabulous Christmas Eve dinner at The Old Mill, or enjoy a Christmas-themed show at Dolly’s Dixie Stampede. It’s always a great time during the holidays here in the Smokies, and we want to wish all of you a truly great and wonderful holiday season.

Once again, we would also like to thank you all for the overwhelming support we have received during the last few weeks. It has been quite uplifting to know that our city is loved by so many. Again, Thank you, and Merry Christmas!

 

Sincerely,

Jason, Stephanie, Suzanne, Keith, Justin, Brenna & Martha

The Jason White Team

Gatlinburg Mountain Tough Benefit Festival

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This weekend is going to be a BIG one here in Gatlinburg! We are so thankful, after the devastation that hit us two weeks ago, to be able to present quite a bit of positive news to you all.

Firstly, Ober Gatlinburg opens up it’s skiing and snowboarding Friday, the 16th! The snowmakers at Ober Gatlinburg turned on their equipment last Thursday night. Skiing/Snowboarding hours are:Monday-Thursday Noon-10:00pm, Friday-Saturday 9:00am-10:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-7:00pm. Snowtubing, ice-skating, and all other attractions opened up this last Monday.

Gatlinburg is so proud to host the Zac Brown Band, as well as many, many other artists, this Saturday for the “Mountain Tough Benefit Concert”. This event takes place at 705 Parkway, Gatlinburg, and is a telethon-style event that will be broadcast live on many radio stations as well as on television and live on the web. The event will start at 10 am, and Zac Brown band will headline at 7 pm that evening. Donations can be made in-person and through a variety of online platforms, and 100% of the funds will go to the Sevier County Community Fund, a fund that has been set up specifically for the victims of the Gatlinburg Fires.

Once again, we want to thank everyone who has donated, prayed, and reached out to us over the last few weeks. Our community has been proven to be immeasurably strong throughout this devastation, but we truly could not be so strong without the support of our tourists. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

 

Sincerely,

The Jason White Team

Gatlinburg Wildfire Update

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As many of you may know by now, Monday, November 28th, much of our area was devastated by wildfires. Since we last updated our blog last Thursday, we have learned a lot about the wildfires.

 

First of all, we would like to thank everyone who has come together to donate, pray, or volunteer for our community. Gatlinburg is such a sacred place to all of us, and this would be much more difficult without the support of you all. The good news is, Gatlinburg will reopen to the public tomorrow morning at 7 AM! We encourage everyone to come and visit us. Our city thrives on it’s tourism and we would love to have you come to shop, eat and stay in our area. It is still beautiful.

 

More than 2,400 structures have burned in these wildfires. There are 14 confirmed fatalities, and 176 confirmed injuries due to this disaster. All major roadways are expected to be open tomorrow, and some side roads may still be closed due to crews still working to restore utilities.

Late yesterday afternoon, authorities took two juveniles into custody on allegations for starting a fire in the Chimney’s on Wednesday, November 23. Be sure to follow our Facebook Page for updates as we receive them.

 

If you would like to make a donation for our employees who have lost their homes, you can mail a check to:

“Relief Fund”

Account #27352387

Sevier County Bank
111 E Main Street
Sevierville, TN 37864-5288

Thank you all again for all of your support.

Sincerely,

The Jason White Team

Gatlinburg Wildfires

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As many of you may have seen by now, our town was devastated this week with deadly wildfires. As of today, this is what we know:

A brush fire started in the Chimney’s area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the weekend. By Monday morning, this 50 acre fire had evolved into a 500 acre fire, due to high speed gusts of wind, extremely dry conditions due to drought, and downed power lines. As of now, over 700 buildings have been destroyed, approximately 70 people are missing, and 10 fatalities have been confirmed.

Thankfully, our office was spared. The Tyrolea and Alpendorf sections of Chalet Village has been saved, however much of Wiley Oakley, Greystone Heights, and Chalet Village North is all destroyed. Many main attractions such as Ripley’s Aquarium and Dollywood were saved.

Despite all of this, our community has maintained a steady resilience and has come together in an incredible way. There has been an outpouring of support in the form of donations, volunteers, and food and drink for everyone who has lost a home or business, and all of the incredible firefighters, EMT, police officers who have dedicated their time to saving our city.

What we need most, is your support! Gatlinburg has always thrived on our tourism industry, so please, don’t think you cannot come to visit us. Our area is still just as beautiful, and with your support, we will build back everything that has been lost, and more.

If you would like to make a donation, you can mail a check to:

“Relief Fund”

Account #27352387

Sevier County Bank
111 E Main Street
Sevierville, TN 37864-5288

 

For the most up to date information on the Gatlinburg Wildfires, please tune into our facebook page at www.facebook.com/Jasonwhiteteam We update this page several times a day as the news comes in.

Thank you all for your outpouring support and prayers. Our area is truly a beautiful place and will come back better than ever!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Jason White Team!

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From all of us here at The Jason White Team and Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc., here in Gatlinburg, TN, we want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday. We hope that you will enjoy your time with friends and family, and if you are visiting the Gatlinburg area, whether for the first time or are returning to visit the area again, we welcome you to the Great Smoky Mountains and hope that you will have a great experience and lots of fun while here in our area. With the holidays here, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains can do for you and your home ownership dreams. Please feel free to browse our many great Featured Properties, and learn more about how The Jason White Team can help realize your home ownership dreams today!

 

Please view our website for more information on our Featured Properties!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Holidays in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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This time of the year is such an incredible time to visit our area! The Winterfest lights can now be seen all throughout Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg. Many of the areas main attractions are now bursting with the Christmas spirit! Dollywood is hosting it’s annual Smoky Mountain Christmas, featuring festive holiday shows, delicious meals, and millions of lights all over the park. Shows such as Dixie Stampede and the Smoky Mountain Opry are also offering their seasonal holiday shows!

For those of you visiting next week for Thanksgiving, check out a list of restaurants in our area that will be open Thanksgiving Day! You can find that list here. And don’t forget, many stores in the Tanger Outlet Mall open as early as 6 PM on Thanksgiving night, giving everyone plenty shop-til-you-drop Black Friday deals!

Although the skiing and snowboarding doesn’t start until December, check out Ober Gatlinburg for some snow tubing! With low temperatures over the weekend, snow tubing is expected to start Saturday, November 19th.

With all there is to do this season, don’t forget to stop by or give us a call while you are in the area! Visit our website for more information on Featured Properties.

 

This Week’s Featured Properties:

 

orig_boomver_1_206536-1   315 Greystone Heights – $299,900  Well-built & maintained, 5 BD/4 BA, log-style mtn. chalet, located above dwtn. Gatlinburg w/amazing views of the Smokies, just mere mins. to many of the attractions & shopping of the area, including Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, the Nat’l Park, & much more.

Congratulations to Century 21 for the THREE PEAT win!

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Congratulations, Century 21, for winning the THREE PEAT! For the third year in a row, CENTURY 21 brand received the highest numerical score among 5 real estate companies for first-time homebuyers and sellers, repeat home buyers and sellers (in a tie for repeat home buyer) in the J.D. Power 2014-2016 HomeBuyer/Seller Satisfaction Study. The Jason WHite Team is so proud to be part of this company! Give us a call to see what we can do for you today.

 

This Week’s Featured Properties:

 

orig_boomver_1_206512-1  410 Big Bear Way, Unit 5001- $189,900 – This luxuriously appointed 5th floor corner unit is an easy 1/2 mile walk from the main parkway in the middle of Pigeon Forge AND boasts beautiful city & mountain views. It’s hard to beat that combination, right? Call us today for a showing!

 

orig_boomver_1_206484-1 353 Lewis Clabo Way – $259,900 Private, well-located, beautifully constructed, 4 BD/4 BA log-style home, located within walking distance to City trolley stops, many of the attractions & shopping of dwtn. Gatlinburg, & much more.

 

orig_boomver_1_206399-1 129 Oglewood Way – $599,900 -Private, beautiful, creekside, 4 BD/4 BA, 2,700+ sq ft mountain chalet, recently remodeled in 2014, located within easy walking distance to City trolley stops & only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg. Makes near or above $77K in rental income annually, & is on track to make over $83K this year alone. Call us to see today!

BOO! It’s Halloween Weekend in the Smokies!

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Happy Halloween Weekend! Here in the Smokies, there are plenty of fun events offered this weekend! This Saturday, from 5 pm-9 pm, The Island at Pigeon Forge will host their 4th Annual Halloween. The Island has revamped their parties this year to resemble something fun for everyone– A Halloween Carnival! Complete with circus performers, candy, stilt walkers and more!

If you prefer a more “scary” Halloween, visit Ripley’s Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg! You must be 6 years old to enter– if you dare! Open 7 days a week.

Greenbrier Campground is also hosting a Halloween Carnival this weekend. Open to the public and suitable for all ages!

 

This Week’s Featured Listings:

 

cupid 1436 Cupid Way, Sevierville, TN 37876 – $209,900 – Well-built, 1 BD/2 BA, 1,200+ sq ft, log cabin, with ample privacy, & only 5 mi. to Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, & the attractions. Has made over $30K in rental income in 2015 with new rental program.

 

orig_boomver_1_204621-1  1026 Deep Hollow, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 – $149,900 -Totally private, cozy, 1BD/1BA, 1,200+ sq. ft. chalet, nestled among the forest of Chalet Village North, & only 1.5 miles to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. Come See it today!

Beautiful Autumn Color in the Great Smoky Mountains!

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Each year, around 10 million visitors flock to the Great Smoky Mountain’s National Park, with a large majority visiting during peak foliage season. The progression of beautiful fall color has peaked up in the highest elevations of our National Park, and is now starting to trickle down into our downtown area. The warm, sunny days, and cool nights provide much contribution to the beautiful fall colors our area receives. Our “peak season” generally lasts several weeks, due to the difference in elevation we have in the area, so you still have plenty of time to visit! October boasts a generous amount of festive activities, with a few of them including: The Craftsmen’s Fair, Dollywood’s Harvest Celebration, Oktoberfest at Ober Gatlinburg, and much more. If you are looking for a place to stay this fall, visit our sister company, Chalet Village for great deals on beautiful properties in the Gatlinburg area. Stop in and pay us a visit while you are here!

 

This Week’s Featured Properties:

 

 

orig_boomver_2_202210-1    JUST REDUCED!! 221 Chimney Tops Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738- $229,900 – Just reduced by $10,000!
Well-located, beautifully-built, 2 BD/2 BA, 1,200+ sq ft log cabin, located only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg. This cabin has generated near and above $30K consistently in rental income for the last 3 years. Interior has a large living/dining rm combination w/high, vaulted ceilings, full kitchen, and a private BD on each level, complete w/private BA & closet space. Master BD is located on the 2nd floor, complete w/whirlpool in the master BA. Also includes a loft level open recreation area w/pool table. There are two full deck levels to enjoy the beautiful wooded setting and mountain views, w/the main level deck being a partially wraparound deck w/hot tub. There is unfinished day-light basement with an outside entrance that could easily be added to the total square footage of the home for a relatively low cost. Easily accessible to nearby City-maintained roads and services, and mins. to other area attractions, including the Great Smoky Mtns. Nat’l Park, among many others. Come see it today and enjoy the great mtn. and and wooded views.

 

orig_boomver_1_206039-1 Lot 57, East Foothills Drive, Gatlinburg, TN 37738- $49,900 Beautiful, level lot on 0.60 acres at the end of the Valley High subdivision. Would be great for a permanent residence, second home, or rental home. This lot has been approved for a 4 bedroom septic permit, and offers paved roads maintained by the HOA. Great location! Easy access to downtown Gatlinburg, and the areas main attractions. This lot offers a beautiful winter view off of the back side. A true must see!

Our Local Real Estate Market Continues to see Sizeable Growth through September, 2016

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For the past year, both local & national real estate markets have experienced a continuous, 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 September 2016, we find that our local market continues to reflect the trends of gradual and continuous growth both here locally and nationally. We have come to see this trend for some time now. The numbers below will reflect that continued growth for September 2016 as compared to that of September 2015.

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that comparing September 2016 to the same month the previous year, the number of residences sold increased by 18%, as 231 more homes were sold at the end of September 2016, as opposed to the year prior. This vigorous growth is largely in line with the continued growth in this same category that we have experienced for the past several months. We fully expect this trend to continue in this category.

 

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In the category of Residential Dollar Volume for September 2016, versus September 2015, we also see an increase of 25%. This percentage is up 1% JUST from the month prior! This continues to reflect a consistent and steady climb with a high percentage growth from year-to-year. This statistic shows the largest increase in this category for the past several months. This trend shows the consistently higher home prices that have been taking place over the past couple of years on a national scale.

 

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Sellers in our area continue to experience good news in the category of Average Sold Price!  For September 2016, compared to that of September 2015, the average sold price shows an increase of 6%, which, also reflects a steady and consistent growth of a stronger local market in this category.  The average sold price is up $12,634 from last year. As confidence continues to grow in both local and national markets, we expect that this upward trend of higher home prices will continue in the foreseeable future.

 

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Lastly, the available homes on the market continue to show a slow decrease, which the market has reflected over the past several months.  Through September 2016 versus September 2015, the number of available homes has declined by 8%, which is a decrease of 338 homes in available inventory.  This same trend for available inventory has occurred for the past several months.  This is in-line with the national real estate trends.  With this declining inventory, the local market is showing signs toward more people wanting to buy the available properties currently on the local market, and that with higher home prices, more people may feel a greater sense of confidence in listing their homes for sale, along with a increased interest in buying what inventory is currently available.

 

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This Week’s Featured Properties:

 

orig_boomver_1_205960-1   1435 Wiley Oakley Drive, Unit 173, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 – $79,900!!! What a steal! 2BD/2BA Condo located on Ski Mountain just minutes from Ober Gatlinburg, Downtown Gatlinburg, and many attractions. This condo features a beautiful fireplace and loft area. This condo includes a gently flowing mountain stream, as well as being set in a beautiful wooded setting in the Smokies, along with having easy access to City-maintained roads & services. Inside this condo, located on the top floor, you have a large great room, combining living rm, dining rm, & kitchen into one room, along w/having high, vaulted ceilings & a large masonry F/P. Great deal–Come see for yourself!

 

orig_boomver_1_205840-1  1215 Wiley Oakley Drive, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 – $875,000! Private, spacious, & well-built, 4 BD/3.5 BA, 2,800+ sq ft mountain chalet, sitting on 14+ acres, complete w/amazing mtn. views, located w/in mins. to many of the Gatlinburg area’s attractions. Access to city-maintained roads. This home has one of the best views in the county! Give us a call to schedule a showing today!