The Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate Market Continues Steady Growth Through June 2015

Posted by Gatlin on July 2, 2015

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

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing June of 2015 to that of June of 2014, the number of residences sold actually increased by 6% in terms of homes being sold, as there were 81 more homes that were sold as of the end of June of 2015, as opposed to June of 2014. This figure is actually higher, as compared to that of the previous month in this same category, and shows that the sales market locally remains fairly steady and is actually growing to a degree. While too early to tell if this will remains as such, this figure does show continued good news for sales locally in a general sense.

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume from June of 2015, as opposed to June of 2014, we see an increase of 14% in terms of dollar volume through June of 2015, as compared to June of 2014. This category does show the same percentage as the previous month, showing that there is continued growth in this category. 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 the last eighteen months now on a national scale.

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. For June of 2015, as compared to that of June of 2014, average sold prices show an increase of 8%, which continues to show strength in this category on average, reflecting a stronger local market in this category. As confidence continues to 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.

In addition, available homes on the market are continuing to show a trend of steady decreases, which has also occurred over the last several months, as well. Through June of 2015, as opposed to June of 2014, the number of available homes did decline by 3%, or reflecting a numerical decrease of 157 homes in terms of available inventory, which is still one of the larger declines in local inventory seen throughout the year to date. 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 continues, 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 largely expected to continue into the summer of 2015. 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 Smokies area have to offer for you today? You can also learn more about The Jason White Team, and see how we can help you make your home ownership dreams a reality today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, July 2, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Private, Secluded, 2 BD/2 BA Cabin, Located Adj. to Pittman Center. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. This rustic-style cabin sits on nearly 4 acres of private land, w/a great partial view of the Smokies & borders the Nat’l Park. Home includes a Large Living/Dining Rm, full Kitchen, each BD having its own Private Closet space, a Large Lower Level Den/Rec Rm, & much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions, along w/being adj. to Pittman Center. A great location & value – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $159,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Well-Built, 2 BD/2 BA Log-Style Home Located Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Made $16K in rental income for 2013, & made $26K in rental income for 2014; has great rental potential. This home is w/in easy walking distance to nearby area schools, Mills Park, City Trolley stops, & Rocky Top Sports World, among other attractions. Home includes a Large Living/Dining Rm, Full Kitchen, each BD having its own Private Bath & Closet space, spacious Loft, & more. Set in a relatively private location, but also close to Gatlinburg’s many attractions. A great location & value – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $225,000 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

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 3 yrs. alone; has great rental potential. Sits on nearly 2 acres in a very private & beautiful setting, 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 area, this home is only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions – come see it for yourself today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pittman Center, TN Price: $229,900 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
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Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Celebrating the Fourth of July in the Smokies!

Posted by Gatlin on June 25, 2015

On behalf of everyone here with The Jason White Team and Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, we want to wish everyone a safe and happy upcoming Fourth of July, which will be celebrated next Saturday, July 4, 2015, commemorating the 239th year of our country’s birth, on July 4, 1776. We also want to thank all of those who have served and sacrificed for our great country, by helping to secure the freedoms that we all enjoy every single day. The United States of America is a very special country with many special qualities, including freedom, liberty, equality, and justice for all people, and we are truly humbled to live and work in a wonderful country such as ours every single day.

In celebrating our country’s birthday, the City of Gatlinburg will be hosting its 40th annual Independence Day parade, which is billed as the “First Independence Day Parade in the Nation,” in downtown Gatlinburg at 12:00 AM on Saturday, July 4th. The City of Gatlinburg will be honoring U.S. Military Veterans and Military Heroes this year as a feature of the parade, followed by a virtual multitude of events on the day of July 4th, including the River Raft Regatta at noon on the 4th, and a spectacular 20-minute long fireworks display at 10:00 PM the night of July 4th, in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. For more information on this annual parade, as well as the additional events in Gatlinburg surrounding July 4th, please visit the City’s website to find out more today.

As we mark the 4th of July, one of the great features of celebrating our freedom as a country is being able to pursue the American Dream, and our ability to pursue our own dreams of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In doing so, home ownership is a very key and important aspect of the American Dream, and remains so for many people. Why not see what else the Smokies can offer you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and learn more about how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, June 25, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Cozy, Well-Located, Rustic-Style, 3 BD/2 BA Chalet Located Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. Has a gently flowing mtn. stream below this home, along w/being in a beautiful, wooded setting, while also close to the action of Gatlinburg. Home includes a Large Great Rm, each BD w/its own Private Closet space, a Loft area w/Small Den, & more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions; a great home & value – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $164,000 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Private, Cozy, 3 BD/2 BA Cottage-Style Home Located in Chalet Village, & Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. Very well-built & maintained home, both inside & out. Includes an outside, covered wraparound deck, along w/a Large Living Rm, Master BD w/Adj. Master BA, two BD’s upstairs (one currently used as a Rec Rm), lots of extra storage & closet space, & more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. A great, privately located home w/lots of potential – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $139,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Beautiful, Cottage-Style, 1 BD/1.5 BA Chalet Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Great as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. Enjoy mtn. living in this comfortable, cottage-style home; includes a spacious Great Rm on the Main Level, an even Larger Master Suite BD on the 2nd level, a flowing mtn. stream in the front of the property, & more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions; a great cottage-style home w/great potential – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $147,500 For more information >

Father’s Day 2015 in the Great Smoky Mountains

Posted by Gatlin on June 18, 2015

On Sunday, June 21, 2015, we will celebrate Father’s Day, a time when we celebrate and honor the dads in our lives. Father’s Day itself was first commemorated back on June 19, 1910, in the State of Washington, and was born out of originally Mother’s Day, which was proclaimed by then-President Woodrow Wilson as an official holiday in 1914. Father’s Day itself would not be recognized as a nationwide holiday until 1972, when it was officially recognized by President Richard Nixon. Since that time, millions of Americans take time to celebrate and honor dads everywhere, spending nearly $1 billion annually every year to buy gifts for Dad.

In addition, there are lots of great activities going on right now in and around the Gatlinburg area, especially during the summer season. You can visit the City of Gatlinburg’s official website to find out some of the many activities going on right now, and you can also go to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park website to find out events going in the National Park, located right in our area’s backyard. Lots of great activities and opportunities for your family, friends, and others, as well as Dad, to enjoy this weekend!

With great events and activities here in our area, it is no wonder why so many people come to the Great Smoky Mountains every year. Why not see what else the Smokies can do for you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and learn about how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, June 18, 2015:

JUST REDUCED!

Luxurious, 3 BD/3 BA Log Cabin Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Made over $41K in rental income in each of the last 3 yrs. alone; has enormous rental potential. This well-built cabin includes many unique architectural features, w/each BD having its own Private Bath & deck access. Home also includes a Large Great Room, a Large Recreation 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: $329,900 For more information >

JUST REDUCED!

Private, Cozy, 3 BD/2 BA Country-Style Cottage Located in Pittman Center. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home; has truly one-of-a-kind views of the Smokies from this property. Set in a very private location; includes a spacious Living Rm, a small open Dining Rm/Nook area, a Large Lower Lvl Recreation Rm, 2 Masonry F/P’s, & more. The views from this property are truly incredible; a great location & property, only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pittman Center, TN Price: $159,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Uniquely-Designed, Cozy, 1 BD/1 BA Chalet Located Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Made nearly $10,000 in rental income for 2013, and then made over $19,000 in rental income for 2014; has great rental potential. This chalet includes a spacious Living/Dining Rm combination, a Private Master Bedroom, a separate room for a Whirlpool, a Recreation/Game Rm, and much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, and the attractions, and mere blocks to Ober Gatlinburg. A great value and home – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $119,900 For more information >

U.S. Housing Market on Track for Best Year Since 2006

Posted by Gatlin on June 11, 2015

According to a recent article by Realtor.com, the U.S. housing market is currently on track for its best year since 2006, prior to the Great Recession of 2008. There are a myriad of factors of this recent optimism, and some of these factors will be mentioned here. First, recent job growth nationally has fueled the current housing market nationally, with more than 3 million new jobs created on the national level in the last 12 months alone, with 1 million of those new jobs taking place among 25-34 year olds, which the age in which most people begin looking to buy their first home. There also has been a record amount of Internet traffic at Realtor.com, with their site seeing twice the amount of web traffic of other sites, which have seen an average of 15% year-over-year traffic on their websites, as well. Also, with greater demand, there have been higher sales nationally, as well, with the median age of inventory being 66 days on the market this year, which is 8 days faster than last year, with some areas going even faster than the median age of inventory for this year. Finally, higher home prices nationally are starting to moderate somewhat, allowing for greater potential affordability in the market as a whole. These trends, and many more, on the national level show a real estate market that showing growth, and will likely continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Good and encouraging information here, and definitely worth a read today, to both potential buyers and sellers alike!

With such encouraging trends like these nationally, as well as still-historically low interest rates, 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 learn how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, June 11, 2015:

JUST REDUCED!

Luxurious, Beautifully-Decorated 4 BD/4 BA Log Home Located in Chalet Village. Current rental income and reservations are over $41K as of this year alone; has great rental potential. Has amazing views of Mt. LeConte & the Smokies, Large Living Rm, Combination Gourmet Kitchen & Dining Rm, 2 Master Suites, 2-car attached garage, & much more. Has easy access to city-maintained roads & services, & only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, & Nat’l Park. Come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $529,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Beautiful, Massive, & Spacious, 5 BD/5 BA Home Located in New Center. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home; also has potential as an ideal equestrian property, complete w/ paddocks, stables, & more. This beautiful property offers many opportunities, including equestrian uses, set in an ideal private, country setting. Home includes a Large Living Rm, Kitchen, Dining Area, & lots of space inside, as well as a massive multi-car garage on the outside. Only mins. to dwtn. Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, & the attractions. A great home & location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $499,900 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 >

The Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate Market Continues Its Steady Growth Through May 2015

Posted by Gatlin on June 4, 2015

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

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing May of 2015 to that of May of 2014, the number of residences sold actually increased by 5% in terms of homes being sold, as there were 72 more homes that were sold as of the end of May of 2015, as opposed to May of 2014. This figure is relatively constant, as compared to that of the previous month in this same category, and shows that the sales market locally remains steady and growing. While too early to tell if this will remains as such, this figure does show continued good news for sales locally in a general sense.

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume from May of 2015, as opposed to May of 2014, we see an increase of 14% in terms of dollar volume through May of 2015, as compared to May of 2014. This category also shows a increase from the previous month, showing that there is continued growth in this category, possibly even more than in previous months, as well. 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 the last eighteen months now on a national scale.

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. For May of 2015, as compared to that of May of 2014, average sold prices show an increase of 8%, which continues to show strength in this category on average, reflecting a stronger local market in this category. As confidence continues to 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.

In addition, available homes on the market are continuing to show a trend of steady decreases, which has also occurred over the last several months, as well. Through May of 2015, as opposed to May of 2014, the number of available homes did decline by 2%, or reflecting a numerical decrease of 135 homes in terms of available inventory, which is still one of the larger declines in local inventory seen throughout the year to date. 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 continues, 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 largely expected to continue into the coming summer of 2015. 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 Smokies area have to offer for you today? You can also learn more about The Jason White Team, and see how we can help you make your home ownership dreams a reality today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, June 4, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Private, 2 BD/2 BA, Contemporary-Style Chalet Located Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Has made over $21K in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs. alone; has great rental potential. Home includes a Living Rm w/high, vaulted ceilings & a Beautiful Mtn. Stone F/P, along with each BD being a Suite-style BD w/Private BA, an outdoor Gazebo area w/a Hot Tub, a spacious deck area to enjoy the views of the Smokies, & much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. A great, private home & location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $199,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Cozy, Private, 1 BD/2 BA Log Cabin Located Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental – has great rental potential. Home includes beautiful log-built furniture, as well as a spacious Great Rm, an Upstairs Den/Rec Rm Loft area, a Master BD w/Private BA, & much more. Also includes a spacious Deck area w/Hot Tub, as well. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions, as well as being mere blocks to Ober Gatlinburg. A great home & location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $169,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Well-Located, 2 BD/2 BA Condo Unit Located Only Mins. to Dwtn. Pigeon Forge. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental – has great rental potential. Condo is located on the 1st floor, & is a part of a well-managed condo complex, close to the attractions & shopping of Pigeon Forge. Unit includes a Living/Dining Rm, a full Kitchen, a Master BD w/a well-designed Master BA w/Whirlpool, and much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, & the attractions. A great location & value – come see it today! Type: Condominium Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $99,900 For more information >

National Trails Day in the Great Smoky Mountains Nat’l Park is June 6th!

Posted by Gatlin on May 28, 2015

On Saturday, June 6, 2014, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be celebrating National Trails Day, with a special work day event being held to help maintain the National Park. This event is being coordinated by Friends of the Smokies, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Regional Office, and the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club, and will feature projects ranging from cleaning & replacing water bars, rehabilitating steps & turnpikes, to improving trail tread on sections of the Appalachian Trail. There will also be a picnic at the end of the day, located at the Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area for those who register for the event. For more information, please click on this link to find out more today. Sounds like a great event!

With amazing natural features like the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it is no wonder why so many people come to our area every year to visit, work, live, and play. 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, May 28, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Private, Spacious, 5 BD/5.5 BA Mountain Chalet Only Mins. to Pigeon Forge. Made nearly $30K in rental income in 2014 alone; has great rental potential. Home is set in a beautiful, wooded area that is rather private, but also only mins. away to Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Wears Valley, and much more. Home includes 2-screened in porches, a Large Great Room, a Large Lower Level Recreation Room, a Large Master Bedroom w/in-room W/P, and much more. A great home and location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $269,900 For more information >

JUST REDUCED!

Private, 2 BD/2 BA Home Within Walking Distance to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Great 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 – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $185,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Incredible, Opulent, Beautiful 3 BD/3 BA Home Located in New Center. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home; located in a private, gated community & in the shadow of English Mountain. This immaculate home features a Large Open Great Rm w/an Open Hearth F/P, a Full Kitchen, a Large Master BD w/2 walk-in closets & a Large Master Bath w/Whirlpool & Walk-in Shower, & more. Very beautiful home, and is only mins. to English Mountain, set in a nice country setting. Come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $525,000 For more information >

Honoring Memorial Day in the Great Smoky Mountains

Posted by Gatlin on May 21, 2015

The Jason White Team, as well as everyone here at Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc., would like to take this opportunity to honor Memorial Day this coming weekend, and to remember all of those who have served, fought for, and died for our great country. Your service inspires us all, and we thank you for your service to this country of ours.

In commemoration of Memorial Day, there are several events going on in and around Sevier County, but certainly one of the largest events going on this weekend is the Dollywood Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival, which starts Saturday, May 23rd, and runs through June 7th, at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. Park admission during the Festival time will include access to many different bluegrass artists and concerts, along with plenty of barbeque for everyone! For more on the Festival, please go to the official Dollywood website to find out more on this event.

As we honor Memorial Day here in the Smokies, we truly consider ourselves fortunate to live a great country and to be a part of a great area like the Great Smoky Mountains. Please take some time this weekend to remember those who sacrificed everything for all of us enjoy the freedoms that we have today, and we want to thank all of those who served our great country, past and present.

As we remember those who gave it all for all of us, let us also remember that a great part of the American Dream includes being able to realize your own dreams of home ownership. With interest rates still at historically low levels, home ownership offers many exciting opportunities for those seeking their own pursuits of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, especially right here in the Great Smoky Mountains. Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your dreams of home ownership today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, May 21, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Private, Spacious 2 BD/2.5 BA Mountain Chalet Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Has made over $13k in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs.; has great rental potential. Home includes a Large Living Room, Kitchen/Dining Rm Combination, a Large Lower Level Recreation Rm, two deck levels, is relatively private, and set in a beautiful, wooded setting, and includes much more. Only mins. to dwtn, Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, and the attractions – come see this home for yourself today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $159,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Very Private, Spacious, 3 BD/4 BA Home Located Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Has made over $46K consistently in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs.; has great rental potential. Nestled in a very private & beautiful wooded setting, this home includes a very Large Great Room, a Large Recreation Rm, a Theater Room, includes two additional rooms in the Loft area, which can be used as additional Bedrooms, and much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, and the attractions – come see this home for yourself today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $289,900 For more information >

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: $259,900 For more information >

The Gatlinburg Beans & Cornbread Festival Kicks Off Today!

Posted by Gatlin on May 14, 2015

This afternoon, in downtown Gatlinburg, is the Gatlinburg Beans and Cornbread Festival, presented by Bush Brothers and Company. Today’s event will feature a beans and cornbread cook-off, foot-stompin’ Smoky Mountain music, antique engines, and lots of beans and cornbread for tasting, promising fun and entertainment for people of all ages, all while showcasing this unique, Appalachian culinary past. This event will start today at 4 PM, and last until 8 PM, along the Parkway (U.S. Hwy. 441) in dwtn. Gatlinburg, in between Traffic Lights #6 and #8. Promises to be lots of fun, to be sure!

With events like today’s Beans and Cornbread Festival in Gatlinburg, it is no wonder why so many people come to our area every year to visit, work, live, and play. 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, May 12, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Vintage, 3 BD/2 BA Swiss-Style Chalet Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Made over $10K in rental income in 2013, & then made over $15K in rental income in 2014; has great rental potential. This home boasts many great vintage-style features, both inside & out, along with many new updates, including, but not excluded to, new roof, new HVAC, new washer and dryer, & much more. You have great views of the Smoky Mountains, as well, along with only being mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the attractions. Come see it for yourself today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $209,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Private, 2 BD/2 BA Log Cabin Located Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Currently with a well-established rental company, has great rental potential, & also could be a great permanent or 2nd home. This home is made of true log construction, both inside & out, & offers Large Living Rm/Dining Rm/Kitchen area, along with a spacious Loft, & more. Also in a relatively private area, & offers a real sense of an ideal getaway vacation rental in the Smokies. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the attractions, as well as the Chalet Village Owner’s Club – come see this cabin for yourself today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $169,900 For more information >

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Private, 2 BD/2 BA Bungalow-Style Mountain Chalet Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Made over $20K in rental income for 2014 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: $149,900 For more information >

The Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate Market Continues Making Steady Gains Through April 2015

Posted by Gatlin on May 7, 2015

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

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing April of 2015 to that of April of 2014, the number of residences sold actually increased by 5% in terms of homes being sold, as there were 75 more homes that were sold as of the end of April of 2015, as opposed to April of 2014. This shows a more robust growth than the previous month, for sure, and may indicate continued growth & strength in home sales, though it is too early to say if this will continue and be sustained at such a level, but it does show continued good news regarding home sales for the year so far, and possible strengthening of the local real estate market, at least in this category.

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume from April of 2015, as opposed to April of 2014, we see an increase of 13% in terms of dollar volume through April of 2015, as compared to April of 2014. This category also shows a marked increase from the previous month, showing that there is continued growth in this category, possibly even more than in previous months, as well. 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 the last eighteen months now on a national scale.

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. For April of 2015, as compared to that of April of 2014, average sold prices show an increase of 7%, which continues to show strength in this category on average, reflecting a stronger local market in this category. As confidence continues to 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.

In addition, available homes on the market are continuing to show a trend of steady decreases, which has also occurred over the last several months, as well. Through March of 2015, as opposed to March of 2014, the number of available homes did decline by 4%, or reflecting a numerical decrease of 194 homes in terms of available inventory, which is still one of the largest declines in local inventory seen throughout the year to date. 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 continues, 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 largely expected to continue into the coming summer of 2015. 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 Thursday, May 7, 2015:

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Spacious, Amazing Mountain Chalet, Used As 5 BD/4 BA, Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Has made in the mid-$40K range in rental income consistently each year; has great rental potential. Home includes a Spacious Game Rm, a big eat-in Kitchen area, lots of decking, plenty of privacy, & amazing mtn. views, among other features. All of this is set in a beautiful, wooded setting; only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. A great home & location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $299,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Beautiful, 3 BD/3 BA Mountain Chalet, Actually Used as a 5 BD, Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Has made near or above $40K in rental income consistently each year; has great rental potential. Home includes a Large, Open Living Rm Area, a very spacious Recreation Rm, two decks with amazing mtn. views of the Smokies, and much, much more. Set in a beautiful, wooded setting, this home is only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. A great home & value – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $279,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Well-Built, 3 BD/3 BA Home Located Only Mins. to Pigeon Forge. Has made over $27K in rental income in at least each of the 2 years alone; has great rental potential. This well-built home has each BD with its own Private Bath, a fully screened-in Porch, a Large Living/Dining Rm, Full Kitchen, Large Lower Level Recreation Rm, & more. Part of a well-established community, this home is only mins. to Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, & nearby shopping, as well as the many local attractions. A great home, location, & value – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $229,900 For more information >

Dolly’s Homecoming Parade Celebrates its 30 Year Anniversary!

Posted by Gatlin on April 30, 2015

Tomorrow, May 1, 2015, will be the 30th Anniversary of Dolly’s Homecoming Parade in Pigeon Forge. This annual salute by the City of Pigeon Forge to Sevier County’s own hometown celebrity, Dolly Parton, just happens to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Dollywood theme park, as well. Tens of thousands of people are expected for the annual parade through the City of Pigeon Forge, featuring many community groups, clubs, and many, many more. This event is always very well-attended by people from far and wide, and is a great event for our area every year.

With events like Dolly’s Homecoming Parade, and so many more throughout the year, it is no wonder why so many people come to our area every year and see the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains for themselves. 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, April 30, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Luxurious, Spacious, 6 BD/5 BA/2 Half BA Home Located Only Mins. to Pigeon Forge. Made $55K in rental income for 2014 alone, & incl. a recent rental assessment potential for up to $120K. This amazing home features 4 Master Suite-style BD’s, complete w/Private BA’s, Whirlpools, & Private Walk-in Closets, along w/a spacious Loft, a Massive Great Rm, a Large Lower Level Rec Rm/Media Rm, & more. Has great views of the Smokies, & is just mins. to the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. A luxurious home in a great location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $599,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Luxurious, Majestic, 6 BD/5 BA/2 Half Bath Home Located Just Mins. to Pigeon Forge. Made $63K in rental income for 2014 alone, & incl. a recent rental assessment potential for up to $120K. This majestic home includes 4 Master Suite-style BD’s, complete w/Private BA’s, Whirlpools, & Private Walk-in Closets, a spacious Loft, a Massive Living Rm, a Large Lower Level Rec Rm, a Theater Rm, & more. Also includes great views of the Smokies, & is only mins. to the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. A great, majestic home – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $599,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Spacious, Majestic, 5 BD/5 BA/2 Half BA Home Located Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. This amazing home features each Bedroom as a Master Suite, w/each Suite having its own Private BA w/Whirlpool & Private Closet, as well as a Large Living Rm w/vaulted ceilings & Massive Masonry F/P, a Kitchen/Dining Rm combination, a Large Lower Level Rec Rm, and much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, and the attractions. A great home with lots of space & luxury – come see it for yourself today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $589,900 For more information >

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