Celebrating the Heritage of the Town of Pittman Center!

Posted by Gatlin on September 18, 2014

On Saturday, September 20, 2014, the Town of Pittman Center, TN, located just to the east of Gatlinburg, will be celebrating its annual Heritage Day event, from 9AM-4PM. Some of you are probably wondering – where is Pittman Center and what makes this amazingly beautiful mountain town so special? Actually, Pittman Center has a very interesting and unique heritage all its own, and also has earned many great distinctions and honors over the years for its location, as well as its natural beauty. Today, we focus on Pittman Center, and its truly unique mountain heritage, right here in the Great Smoky Mountains!

The story of Pittman Center starts with Frederick Emert, a Revolutionary War veteran who first settled in the area in the year 1784, and this area was first named Emert’s Cove, after Mr. Emert. Later, in 1919, a visionary Methodist missionary preacher named Dr. John Sevier Burnett came to the area, and began to build a center for the mission work being conducted there, and then his good friend, the Rev. Eli Pittman, came to the area a year later, in 1920, and then decided to build on the small settlement being established there, leading to the start of the Town of Pittman Center. In 1974, the Town of Pittman Center was officially incorporated in the State of Tennessee, and has remained as such ever since.

In addition, the Town of Pittman Center has also earned some notable distinctions over the years, as well. One of these involves the Middle Prong of the Little Pigeon River, which was recently ranked as being the cleanest river in the entire State of Tennessee. Also, the Town of Pittman Center was recently selected as being one of the best small cities in the United States. More importantly, the Town itself is situated in a broad valley area, with the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park serving as a wonderful and beautiful natural background, as well as being in close proximity to the nearby cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and many other Sevier County cities. As you travel up or down U.S. Highway 321, which goes through the Town of Pittman Center, it is not hard to see why this Town is “a community dedicated to preserving our mountain heritage.” For more information on Pittman Center, you can visit the Town’s official website today to learn more about this unique community.

With wonderful places like Pittman Center, it is not hard to see why so many come to this area every year, and find great places to live, work, and play. Why not see what else the Smokies can offer you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see what The Jason White Team can do for your home ownership dreams today! You can also “Like” us on Facebook, and learn more about our Team!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties in the Pittman Center Area:

Incredible, 4 BD, 5 1/2 BA, Log-Style Home Adj. to Great Smoky Mtns. Nat’l Park – Just Reduced! Has made around $60K every yr. in rental income since 2010! Enjoy total privacy & luxury, along w/the relaxing sounds of the Little Pigeon River, & amazing views of the Smokies! Incl. 4 luxury Master Suite BD’s, as well as Large Rec Rm, a private, sound proof theatre rm, & more! Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions – come see it! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $597,000 For more information >

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 yrs.! 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! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pittman Center, TN Price: $239,900 For more information >

Private, Spacious, 3 BD/2 BA Mtn. Home in Beautiful Pittman Center – Just Reduced! Located in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community; only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the Nat’l Park! Incl. Large living/dining rm, sunrm, 2-car garage, & level parking, along w/a great area across the road, great for a garden or similar use, included with this property! Very private; close to many of the area’s attractions, and all in a beautiful, wooded setting! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $179,900 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
1441 Wiley Oakley Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
E-mail: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

Century 21 Recently Rated the Highest in Overall Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power & Associates for 2014!

Posted by Gatlin on September 11, 2014

Congratulations to Century 21 for recently being ranked by J.D. Power & Associates as having the highest overall customer satisfaction, according to J.D. Power’s 2014 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study! Specifically, Century 21 won several awards in several different real estate categories from J.D. Power, including, but not excluded to, First-Time Home-Buyer Satisfaction, Repeat Home-Buyer Satisfaction, First-Time Home-Seller Satisfaction and Repeat Home-Seller Satisfaction. With this announcement, Century 21 Real Estate became the only real estate company in the history of this study by J.D. Power to rank highest in customer satisfaction in all four segments. Truly a great achievement for Century 21 Real Estate, to be sure!

This week, we also want to focus on our recent successes as a real estate team and office, as well. As a part of Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc., we at The Jason White Team have accomplished a great deal over the several years, including as to customer service, dollar volume, and much, much more. In addition, our office here at Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc. has also distinguished itself over the last several years, as well, earning multiple honors in its own right. Among these accomplishment include receiving the prestigious Pinnacle award several times, which is an honorable service achievement reserved for only 3% of Century 21 Franchisees, as well as being ranked either #1 or in the top 3 in residential sales in Sevier County for over 30 consecutive years! As for our real estate team, The Jason White Team has earned the Top Firm Agent award from 2002-2013, as well as being recognized as the Top 1% Producer Locally from 2004-2013, the Top 1% Century 21 Mid-South Producer from 2004-2013, and Jason himself being recognized as the 1997 “Rookie of the Year” by the Great Smoky Mountains Association of Realtors. As you can see, Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc. and The Jason White Team have a history of accomplishment that truly goes above and beyond in helping people meet their real estate needs!

One of the great things about working in the Great Smoky Mountains with such an accomplished record is being able to help people who come to our area find the home of their dreams, and be able to enjoy the unique atmosphere and environment that only the Smokies can offer to people from all over the country and the world. Why not see what else the Smokies can do for you? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today! You can also visit us on Facebook, or browse our Team website to learn more about us today!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Private, Luxurious, 7 BD/4BA/2HBA Contemporary Chalet Only Mins. to Gatlinburg – New Listing! Currently on track to make over $82K in rental income this year alone; enormous rental potential! Includes a very Large Living Rm, a Massive Lower Lvl. Recreation Rm, 2 attached garages, a private swimming pool, & easy access to city-maintained roads & services, & more! Luxurious home, both inside and out; only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $699,900 For more information >

Private, Spacious, 2 BD/3 BA Log Cabin Located in Beautiful Pittman Center – New Listing! Made near or above $20K in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs.! Home sits on 1.86 acres, creating a beautiful setting for enjoying the Smokies! Incl. a Large Living Rm, a spacious Loft, Lower Lvl. Great Rm, & great views of the Smokies, particularly in fall & winter. 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: $239,900 For more information >

Well-Maintained, Spacious, 3 BD/3 BA Log-Style Home, w/Large, Well-Designed Front Yard! Ideal for a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental; w/in walking dist. to nearby area schools. Incl. Large Living Rm w/Massive F/P, Full Kitchen, spacious Loft, complete w/Private Master BD/BA Suite & Den, & 2 large decks,, along w/easy access to city-maintained roads & services. Also only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the attractions; very spacious & well-maintained – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $295,000 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
1441 Wiley Oakley Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
E-mail: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

Heading Into September 2014, The Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate Market Continues its Slow, Steady Growth

Posted by Gatlin on September 4, 2014

Throughout 2014 to date, we have seen the local and national real estate markets reflecting slow, but steady, growth in several key real estate market categories. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market through August of 2014, we will see that such trends, particularly in the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market, continue to show the same general trends of slow, but steady, growth that we are also seeing nationally. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say for August of 2014, as compared to those one year ago, in August of 2013.

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing August of 2014 to that of August of 2013, the number of residences sold actually remained relatively unchanged (0%) in terms of homes being sold, and actually, there were six (6) fewer homes that were sold as of the end of August of 2014, as opposed to August of 2013. While this does reflect a departure from the largely prevailing trend of increased home sales in the last several months, this also could show that the market has become even more steady in terms of numbers of sold homes. While it is too early to say if such a trend will continue, it certainly bears watching to see if these statistics will change heading into the Fall and Winter months of 2014 or not.

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume from August of 2014, as opposed to August of 2013, we see an increase of 9% in terms of dollar volume through August of 2014, as compared to August of 2013, which is only slightly down from last month’s increase of 11%, but continues to reflect a general upward trend in terms of Residential Dollar Volume throughout 2014 to date. This shows a continued local, as well as national, trend of relatively steady growth in terms of this category, possibly 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 August of 2014, as compared to that of August of 2013, average sold prices show an increase of 9%, which is an increase of 1% from that of last month, reflecting a continued trend of gradually higher average home prices on both the local & national levels, and remaining largely constant for the past year or so. 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 the foreseeable future.

In addition, available homes on the market are continuing to show a slight decrease, which has also happened over the last couple of months, as well. Through August of 2014, as opposed to August of 2013, the number of available homes did decline by 2%, or reflects a decrease of 93 homes in terms of available inventory, which is the largest decline of available inventory seen in at least the last couple of months locally. This actually is still largely in line with the latest national real estate trends, which also shows a small decline in available home inventory on the whole. However, despite this decline in inventory, it remains unknown if this decreasing trend in available inventory will continue, but this trend certainly also bears watching to see if it will, in fact, continue.

As 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 slow, but steady, growth that has been shown for over the last year or so. 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 seeing what the Smoky Mountain area has to offer for you? You can also “Like” us on our Facebook page, or you can browse our team website further, to learn about The Jason White Team! Let us help you make your home ownership dreams a reality today!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Beautiful, Cottage-Style, 1 BD/1.5 BA Chalet Only Mins. to Gatlinburg – New Listing! 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 (incl. in-room W/P, Private BA, & a screened-in deck area w/hot tub), a flowing mtn. stream in the front of the property, & much more! Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions; a great cottage-style home w/great potential! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $149,900 For more information >

Private, Cozy, 1 BD/1 BA Chalet, Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg! Great permanent or 2nd home; also has great potential as an overnight rental! Located in a beautiful, wooded setting, w/a very rustic feel, giving you a real sense of mtn. living. Very spacious home, w/a Massive Main Level Great Rm, & an even larger 2nd floor Master Suite, incl. Master BD w/an in-room W/P, Master BA, & Private Laundry Rm! Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions; a very well-kept home in a great location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $139,900 For more information >

Private, 2 BD/2 BA Bungalow-Style Mountain Chalet Only Mins. to Gatlinburg! Made nearly $12K in rental income in 2013; 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. A well-decorated, spacious home at a great value! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $199,900 For more information >

Celebrating Labor Day in the Great Smoky Mountains!

Posted by Gatlin on August 28, 2014

This weekend, the Great Smoky Mountains will offer a series of events and activities surrounding the celebration of Labor Day, which takes place on Monday, September 1, 2014. Holidays are a very special time for the Smokies, and in our area, there is always a wide range of activities people to be able to take part in, whether it is enjoying the many attractions of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and the surrounding areas, or enjoying the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.

In Pigeon Forge this weekend, you have at least a couple of different opportunities to get in on the Labor Day fun and festivities. The Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge will be having its Kickin’ Chicken 5K Run & Fun Walk, on Saturday, August 30, 2014, starting at 8:00 AM. All proceeds from this event will go to benefit the Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center for the 4th Judicial District of the State of Tennessee. For more information on this event, please go to the Comedy Barn’s website to find out more today. Also, for those car enthusiasts among you, The Diner in Sevierville will having a “Back to School Cruise In” starting at noon on Saturday, August 30, 2014, and will feature many great cars, prizes, and much more for the whole family. For more on this event, please go to The Diner’s website to find out more today.

In addition, the Sevier County Fair will be kicking off this Monday, on Labor Day, September 1, 2014, at the Sevier County Fairgrounds in Sevierville. This fair typically features many rides, prizes, contests, and much more, and will be open through September 6th, which is next Saturday. Lots of exhibits are planned, as well as a lot of fun, too – for more information, please go to the Fair’s website.

Lastly, right here in Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open to all, showcasing some of the most beautiful and scenic environments that you will ever see, including many opportunities for hiking, camping, exploring, and much more. Also, you go to the City of Gatlinburg’s website to find out the latest in terms of upcoming events, as well.

With lots of opportunities available to have fun and enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains, it is not too hard to see why so many come to the 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! You can also “Like” us on Facebook, and learn more about who we are today!

From all of us here with The Jason White Team, and Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc., have a Happy and Safe Labor Day Weekend!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Private, Well-Constructed, 1 BD/2 BA Log Cabin Just Blocks from Ober Gatlinburg – New Listing! Has made over $32K in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs.! Incl. incredible views of the Smokies, borders the Nat’l Park, & incl. a Large Great Rm, Rec Rm, spacious Loft area w/Master BD & BA, in-room W/P, & priv. catwalk to your own balcony, & much more. Only mins. from dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions! A true log cabin in the Smokies – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $169,900 For more information >

Private, 1 BD/1 BA Log Cabin Only Mins. to Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge – Just Reduced! Made $16K in rental income in each of the last 2 years! Has Large Great Rm, along w/Master BD, complete w/an in-room whirlpool & private Bath, as well as a spacious deck area, great for enjoying the peace & quiet of mountain living! Located in a very well-established subdivision, & is only mins. to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, & the attractions! Very cozy & private – a great value! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $117,000 For more information >

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! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $199,900 For more information >

An Introduction to Clingman’s Dome, The Highest Point in Tennessee!

Posted by Gatlin on August 21, 2014

When people come to the Great Smoky Mountains, people in the Gatlinburg area often think first of the mountain that some of the streets, attractions, and other places are named after, namely that of Mt. LeConte. However, there is another famous mountain that also deserves just as much consideration, which is the focus of this week’s blog post – Clingman’s Dome!

Clingman’s Dome is actually the highest point in the State of Tennessee, and is right along the border with the State of North Carolina. At 6,643 ft. in elevation, Clingman’s Dome is also the third highest mountain east of the Mississippi River, behind only Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Craig, both of which are in western North Carolina. One of the great features of Clingman’s Dome, along with being in the well-known Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is the Observation Tower, where many visitors come every year to see some of the most amazing and awe-inspiring views of the Great Smoky Mountains that you may ever see.

Based at the summit of Clingman’s Dome, visitors can see these incredible views for up to 100 miles in all directions, seeing both western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee at the same time, along with other states, on especially clear days. Plus, Clingman’s Dome is half in Tennessee, and also half of North Carolina! In addition, the world-famous Appalachian Trail (AT) also runs across the top of Clingman’s Dome, attracting many hikers and explorers from around the world every year. Clingman’s Dome is a true natural wonder, and it is no wonder why so many people visit it every year.

With mountain wonders like Clingman’s Dome, it is no wonder why so many people come to the Gatlinburg area every year, and why so many people want to live, work, and play here, as well. Why not see what else the Great Smoky Mountains can offer you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties today, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today! You can also “Like” us on Facebook, and learn more about The Jason White Team!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Private, Well-Constructed, 2 BD/2 BA Log Cabin Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg – New Listing! Has made over $21,000 in rental income to date since September 2013; has great rental potential! Includes level parking, great views of the Smokies, a Massive Great Rm, Loft area w/Rec Rm, & is a true log cabin in every sense, both on the inside & out. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, the Chalet Village Owner’s Club, & the attractions; very private, & a well-constructed home – come see it! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $209,900 For more information >

Private, Uniquely-Constructed, 3 BD/3 BA Cottage-Style Home Within Walking Dist. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg – New Listing! Great for a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental! Includes a detached 2-car garage, 2 Master Suite-style BD’s w/Priv. BA’s, a spacious Sunroom/Dining Rm, & seasonal mtn. views. Also located on a private, dead end street, & is truly a uniquely-designed & built home, literally w/in walking dist. to the attractions of Gatlinburg! Come see this home today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $268,900 For more information >

Private, 2 BD/2 BA Home Within Walking Distance to Dwtn. Gatlinburg – Just Reduced! 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 Residential Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $189,900 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
1441 Wiley Oakley Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
Email: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

The Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival Comes to Gatlinburg Next Week!

Posted by Gatlin on August 14, 2014

Next week, a very exciting and entertaining festival is coming to the City of Gatlinburg! This is the 3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival, featuring numerous songwriters, musicians, and performing artists from the across the country, right here in the City of Gatlinburg, from August 21-24!

At this festival, you will be able to enjoy free live music at many venues around the City of Gatlinburg, along with many of the scheduled performers telling you the many interesting stories behind the music that they write. The theme of this year’s festival is “Celebrate Our Appalachian Musical Roots.” There will be a multitude of events, performances, activities, competitions, and much more at this year’s festival, and this festival also helps to promote songwriters to greater exposure for their music, as well as sharing the music that they write with many great music fans!

This will be the 3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival, and it has generated a lot of interest in recent years, featuring many great performers and songwriters, from all walks of life. For more information, please go to the City of Gatlinburg’s website to learn more today! You can also officially “Like” the festival at their official Facebook page here.

With unique events like this being featured in the Gatlinburg area, it is no wonder that this area attracts so many people here every year. 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! You can also “Like” us on Facebook, and read more about who we are and what we can do for your home ownership needs today!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Private, Beautiful, 2 BD/2.5 BA Log Cabin Only Mins. to the Nat’l Park – Just Reduced! Has made over $20,000 in rental income since May of 2013; has great rental potential! Incl. amazing views of the Smokies, along w/Large Great Rm w/F/P, 3 levels of deck access, Large Lower Lvl Rec Rm, Large BD Suite in the Loft w/in-room W/P, & much more! Only mins. to the Nat’l Park, dwtn. Gatlinburg, & the attractions; very private home & a great location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $229,900 For more information >

Private, Beautiful, 2 BD/2.5 BA Log Cabin w/Amazing Views of the Smokies – Just Reduced! Has made nearly $22,000 in rental income since May of 2013; has great rental potential! Incl. 3 levels of deck access, as well as Large Great Rm w/F/P, Large BD Suite in the Loft w/in-room W/P, Large Lower Lvl Rec Rm, & much more. Only mins. to the Nat’l Park, dwtn. Gatlinburg, & the attractions; very private home & a great location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $229,900 For more information >

Private, Cozy, 1 BD/1 BA Chalet Located Only Mins. from Downtown Gatlinburg – Just Reduced! Made over $24,000 in rental income in 2013; has great rental potential! Incl. Large Great Rm, full Kitchen, Large Deck w/Hot Tub, Loft Area Rec Rm, & has future potential for a lower level. Has maximum privacy, but also close to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $169,900 For more information >

Heading Into August 2014, The Great Smoky Mountain Real Estate Market Continues to Remain Steady

Posted by Gatlin on August 7, 2014

Throughout 2014 to date, we have seen the local and national real estate markets reflecting slow, but steady, growth in several key real estate market categories. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market through July of 2014, we will see that such trends, particularly in the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market, continue to show the same general trends of slow, but steady, growth that we are also seeing nationally. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say for July of 2014, as compared to those one year ago, in July of 2013.

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing July of 2014 to that of July of 2013, the number of residences sold increased by 3% in terms of homes being sold, in that 42 more homes were sold as of the end of July of 2014, as opposed to July of 2013, which remains unchanged from last month, reflecting the same percentage in this statistical category. This reflects a general trend of steadiness, as well as gradual growth, in the real estate market as a whole, and as we look at the rest of the statistics, we will see that the local market does indeed continue to reflect this same general trend of steady and slow growth, with respect not just to Residences Sold, but in other real estate statistical categories.

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume from July of 2014, as opposed to July of 2013, we see an increase of 11% in terms of dollar volume through July of 2014, as compared to July of 2013, which is slightly up from last month’s increase of 10%, but continues to reflect a general upward trend in terms of Residential Dollar Volume throughout 2014 to date. This shows a continued local, as well as national, trend of relatively steady growth in terms of this category, possibly 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 July of 2014, as compared to that of July of 2013, average sold prices show an increase of 8%, which is an increase of 1% from that of last month, reflecting a continued trend of gradually higher average home prices on both the local & national levels, and remaining largely constant for the past year or so. 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 the foreseeable future.

In addition, available homes on the market are continuing to show a slight decrease, which has also happened over the last couple of months, as well. Through July of 2014, as opposed to July of 2013, the number of available homes did decline by 1%, or reflects a decrease of 37 homes in terms of available inventory. This actually is still largely in line with the latest national real estate trends, which also shows a small decline in available home inventory on the whole. It remains unknown if this decreasing trend in available inventory will continue, but this trend certainly bears watching to see if it will, in fact, continue.

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Luxurious, Beautifully-Decorated 4 BD/4 BA Log Home in Chalet Village – New Listing! Just started w/a well-managed rental program; has great potential as an overnight rental, or as a permanent or 2nd home! Has amazing views of Mt. LeConte & the Smokies, Large Living Rm, Combination Gourmet Kitchen & Dining Rm, Large Open Recreational Rm, 2 Master Suites, 2-car attached garage, relatively level parking, & much more! Has easy access to city-maintained roads & services, & only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, & Nat’l Park. A very luxurious & spacious home – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $575,000 For more information >

Private, Spacious 5 BD/4 BA Log Cabin, w/Incredible Mtn. Views, Only Mins. to Gatlinburg – New Listing! Made over $61K in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs.! Very spacious home, w/ incredible views of dwtn. Gatlinburg & the Smokies. Has a Large Living/Dining Rm, Den/Recreational Rm, spacious deck area, level parking, easy access to city-maintained roads & services, & much more! Only mins. from dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & City trolley stops. A great location, w/one-of-a-kind City & mtn. views & great income potential! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $239,900 For more information >

Beautiful, Vintage-Style, 3 BD/3 BA Private Chalet Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg – Just Increased! Over $26K in rental income for 2012 & 2013! Incl. great views of dwtn. Gatlinburg & the Smokies, & 2 spacious deck areas. Has Large Great Rm, spacious Loft area w/Den, Large Lower Recreational Rm, & more, along w/street-level & lower level parking areas, easy access to city-maintained roads & services, & only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, City Trolley stops, & the Nat’l Park. A private, uniquely designed home close to dwtn. Gatlinburg! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $239,000 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
1441 Wiley Oakley Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
Email: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

An Introduction to Rocky Top Sports World – Gatlinburg’s Newest Family-Friendly Attraction!

Posted by Gatlin on July 31, 2014

One of Gatlinburg’s most anticipated family-friendly attractions is now open for business! Rocky Top Sports World just opened its doors about a couple of weeks, and this new, massive sports complex is located right here in Gatlinburg, as you head out along U.S. Hwy. 321 (“East Parkway”), where this brand new sports complex sits right next to Gatlinburg-Pittman High School. This new sports complex also is close by to many other community-based amenities, including, but not excluded to the Anna Porter Public Library, the many great facilities of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, which is immediately adjacent to Rocky Top Sports World, the Gatlinburg Community Center, and nearby Mills Park, which all contribute to create a real sense of community, as well as a great family-friendly environment, for people of all ages to enjoy.

Rocky Top Sports World is a massive sports and recreation complex, standing at nearly 86,000 square feet, including six hardwood courts, seven outdoor athletic fields with state-of-the-art synthetic turf, track and field amenities, an indoor climbing wall, and much, much more, with a truly world-class design and feel to every facility. In addition, this new complex is funded by the City of Gatlinburg and Sevier County, with an emphasis on promoting youth sports, particular those of the ages 6-16, but welcomes people of all ages. At the complex, there are also plans currently underway to host many great athletic tournaments from the across the country, as well as many athletic camps here in the East Tennessee area. Below are some pictures of Rocky Top Sports World, showing the impressive qualities and features of this new sports complex, on both the inside and out:

View of One of Rocky Top Sports World’s Six Indoor Hardwood Courts

Common Area View Inside Rocky Top Sports World

Outside Picnic Area of Rocky Top Sports World – Facing Mt. LeConte & the Smokies

Baseball Field at Rocky Top Sports World – Facing Mt. LeConte & the Smokies

With this new sports complex’s proximity to so many community-based facilities, such as the Gatlinburg Community Center, Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, Mills Park, and the Anna Porter Public Library, Rocky Top Sports World is poised to help create a real sense of community for our area for many years to come, bringing people from all over the country to visit its impressive new facilities. With the Great Smoky Mountains as a unique, picturesque backdrop, interest in this new complex promises to remain quite high for some time to come, for people of all ages.

“It’s a great opportunity for people to come in, enjoy a great tournament experience, but also have a vacation. Extend it. Come a day early or stay a day late,” said Lori Moore of Rocky Top Sports World, “”It’s really just going to be a world class experience that they come and are able to have here in the mountains.” (Courtesy of WATE-TV)

For more information on this truly impressive new facility to the Gatlinburg area, please visit Rocky Top Sports World’s website, to learn about all of the many amenities of the new complex, as well as taking a virtual tour of the complex itself, to give people a better idea of what the complex entails, on both the inside, as well as outside.

With new attractions and facilities like Rocky Top Sports World here in the Great Smoky Mountains, it is no wonder why so many people come to visit and/or permanently move to our area every year, and enjoy a truly unique where you can live, work, and play amidst the splendor the Smokies, which serves as a remarkable natural feature for people of all ages to enjoy for many years to come. 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!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Incredible, 4 BD, 5 1/2 BA, Log-Style Home Adj. to Great Smoky Mtns. Nat’l Park! Has made right at $60,000 in rental income consistently since 2010! Enjoy total privacy & luxury, while also taking in the relaxing sounds of the Little Pigeon River & amazing, beautiful views of the Smokies! Incl. 4 luxury Master Suite BD’s, as well as Large Rec Rm, a private, sound proof theatre room, & more! Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, the Gatlinburg Comm. Center, & the new Rocky Top Sports World sports complex – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $599,900 For more information >

Luxurious, Beautiful Log Home Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg and the Nat’l Park! Made over $75K in rental income in 2013 alone; w/in walking dist. to nearby comm. amenities, including Gatlinburg Comm. Center, Gatlinburg-Pittman H.S., Mills Park, & the new Rocky Top Sports World sports complex! Incl. Large Living Rm, Large Dining Area, Large Rec Rm/Den, Massive Loft Den, each BD Suite having its own Private Bath & Walk-in Closet, & much more! Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, as well to nearby shopping & the Nat’l Park! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $599,900 For more information >

Well-Maintained, Spacious, 3 BD/3 BA Log-Style Home, w/Very Large, Well-Designed Front Yard! Ideal for a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental; w/in walking distance to Gatlinburg-Pittman H.S., Gatlinburg Comm. Center, Mills Park, & the new Rocky Top Sports World sports complex. Home incl. Large Living Rm w/Massive F/P, Full Kitchen, spacious Loft, complete w/Priv. Master BD/BA Suite & Den, 2 large decks, & easy access to city-maintained roads & services. Very spacious & well-maintained home – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $295,000 For more information >

Brand New, 2 BD/2 BA Log Cabin Near Gatlinburg w/Spectacular Mtn. Views – Just Reduced! Made over $23K in rental income in each of the last 2 years alone! Located just 2 mi. from the Dwtn. Gatlinburg Strip, & is w/in walking distance to the Gatlinburg Comm. Center, Gatlinburg-Pittman H.S., the new Rocky Top Sports World sports complex, Mills Park, & much more. Home incl. Large Great Rm, along w/2 Master Suite BD’s, w/each Suite having its own in-room W/P & Private Bath. A very nice home w/wonderful views! Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $247,900 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
1441 Wiley Oakley Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
E-mail Address: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

The U.S. Housing Market Shows Biggest Monthly Sales Gain Since 2011

Posted by Gatlin on July 24, 2014

Over the last year or so, the U.S. housing market has seen two major and predominant trends in terms of the market as a whole. The first of these trends focuses on higher home prices, which has been reflective in many different regional markets, as well as nationally. The other trend has focused on the beginning of decreased housing inventory, which has also taken place in many different regional markets, as well as nationally. These two trends have been fairly consistent for the last year or so, and now, as of the month of May 2014, the national housing market showed its biggest gains from month-to-month since 2011, showing a possible continuing sign of a recovering national housing market.

For previously-owned homes in May 2014, as opposed to April 2014, purchases went up by 4.9% for the month, which is the biggest increase in this statistic since August 2011, according to the latest figures from the National Association of Realtors. In addition, according to the same NAR report, this level was the strongest since October 2013, in the same category. This statistic may show a potentially more balanced market emerging, including such factors as: 1) a wide selection of properties available on the market, 2) smaller price gains (although national home prices are still showing an increase), and 3) still-lower borrowing costs, which has led to greater demand as more homes have been placed back on the market for sale, along greater overall buyer interest nationally. Whether or not these national trends will continue is too early to say, but these trends do show some greater, albeit cautious, optimism on the part of the national market as a whole.

Another piece of good news focuses on new home sales nationally. From April 2014 to May 2014, according to a recent report by U.S. Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau, new home sales month-to-month increased by 18.6%. This actually shows the greatest month-to-month increase for new homes sales since January 1992, according to the same report. This shows a real sense of greater optimism on the part of sellers and buyers, in terms of the recovery of the national real estate market.

Finally, another sign of a recovering real estate market relates to the recent drop of foreclosure activity nationally. According to RealtyTrac, which tracks foreclosures across the nation, June 2014 foreclosure activity fell by 16% across the United States. In addition, foreclosure filings are also now at their lowest levels since July 2006, and are now at pre-2008 economic downturn levels. With more states beginning to clear their books of foreclosures, judicially and otherwise, inventory has begun to stabilize nationally, leading to greater confidence in the market as a whole.

What do all of these emerging trends mean? With a recovery in the national real estate market, more potential sellers and buyers have taken the opportunity to begin realizing their own home ownership dreams at a greater pace, and now have greater confidence in the market as a whole. This also includes the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market, as well, and with historically-low interest rates still in place, there are many great properties available for people looking for properties here in the Smokies.

Why not see what the Great Smoky Mountains can do you for you and your real estate needs today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help realize your home ownership dreams today! You can also learn more about who we are and what we can do for your real estate needs, and even make us one of your “Likes” on Facebook!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Luxurious, 6 BD/5 BA Chalet Located in Beautiful, Scenic Cobbly Nob – Back on the Market! Made nearly $29K in rental income in 2013 alone! Very spacious home, w/lower level extra rm usable an as extra BD, & a spacious Loft area, great as a den or extra sleeping space. Incl. Massive Great Rm, Large Lower Level Rec Rm, & 2 deck levels. Amazing views of the Smokies; in a well-managed subdivision, w/access to many comm. amenities! Only mins. from dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park & the attractions; a luxurious home w/luxurious mtn. views! Type: Single-Family Residential Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $289,900 For more information >

Private, 3 BD/3 BA Chalet Located in Beautiful, Scenic Cobbly Nob – Back on the Market! Made over $11K in rental income in each of the last 2 years alone; has great rental potential! Includes Massive Great Rm, each BD having its own Private BA, Large Lower Level Rec Rm, & 2 decks on the main & lower levels, complete w/broad mtn. views of the Smokies. Located in a well-managed subdivision, w/access to many community amenities! Only mins. from dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park & the attractions; a great location & value! Type: Single-Family Residential Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $169,900 For more information >

Private, Cozy, 1 BD/1 BA Chalet, Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg – New Listing! Great permanent or 2nd home; also has great potential as an overnight rental! Located in a beautiful, wooded setting, w/a very rustic feel, giving you a real sense of mtn. living. Very spacious home, w/a Massive Main Level Great Rm, & an even larger 2nd floor Master Suite, incl. Master BD w/an in-room W/P, Master BA, & Private Laundry Rm! Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions; a very well-kept home in a great location! Type: Single-Family Residential Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $139,900 For more information >

The Jason White Team
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, Inc.
1441 Wiley Oakley Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: (877) 678-2121
Fax: (865) 436-7227
E-mail: jason@jasonwhiteteam.com
Website: https://gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

Summertime Events and Activities in the Great Smoky Mountains!

Posted by Gatlin on July 17, 2014

During the summer months, the Great Smoky Mountains has a wide array of events and activities for people of all ages, and there are many great opportunities to enjoy the splendor of the mountains for yourself! The many forests of the mountains are in full bloom, and the many great attractions of this area offer great opportunities to enjoy the unique character of the Smokies. Here are but a few of the many great opportunities to enjoy our area during the summertime.

Starting tomorrow, July 18th, and lasting through July 27th, the 39th Annual Gatlinburg Cratfsmen’s Fair will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, featuring over 180 of the finest craftspeople from all over the United States, where they will demonstrate their skills, answer questions, and offer their unique art for sale to the public. In addition, there will be live country, bluegrass and gospel music each day of the Fair, along with other related activities. Admission is $6 per adult, and is free for children 12 years of age and younger. For more information, please go to the event website to find out more today.

In addition, Dollywood is featuring its Great American Summer at its flagship theme park, from now through August 3rd, where Dollywood will be open from 10 AM to 10 PM each day, featuring a spectacular fireworks show each evening. You can also visit Dollywood’s Splash Country, as well, featuring many different rides, attractions, and much more. For more about Dollywood this summer, or any time of year, please visit their official website to find out more.

One of the great features of our area is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where many visitors from all over the United States come every year to see the mountains, as well as the many unique natural, historical, cultural, and geographical aspects to this amazing natural feature. There are a myriad of activities available in and around the Park itself, including hiking, exploring, educational, and other opportunities for people of all ages. For more information on the Park itself, and to see what activities are going there right now, please visit the National Park’s website to find out more today.

With all of these ongoing events and activities, it is no wonder why the Great Smoky Mountains are such a wonderful place to live, work, and play each year. Why not see what else the Great Smoky Mountain can do for you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see what the Jason White Team can do for you and your home ownership dreams today! You can also “Like” us today on Facebook, and browse our Team website to learn more about our Team!

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

Charming, Beautifully-Constructed, 1 BD/1 BA Log-Style Cabin w/Great Mtn. & Forest Views – New Listing! 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! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $199,900 For more information >

Nicely Appointed, 3 BD/2 BA Contemporary-Style Home Only Mins. from Dwtn. Sevierville – New Listing! Great as a permanent or 2nd home; well-located to nearby dwtn. Sevierville, nearby shopping, & the attractions! Incl. a nicely landscaped front yard, & a spacious back yard, w/a outdoor storage building, garden area, & decorative well. Home also incl. Large Living Rm, Kitchen/Dining Rm, each BD having its own Private Closet, attached 2-car garage, & much more. A great home, value, & location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $149,900 For more information >

Nice, 2 BD/ 2 BA Condo w/Amazing Views of Dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Space Needle, and the Attractions – Just Reduced! Made over $5,000 in rental income, starting in 2013 (first year on rental program)!!! Has a combination living/dining rm + kitchen, w/balcony access to amazing views of dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Smokies, & much more! Also w/in walking distance to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the attractions, and is only mins. from the Nat’l Park. A great value & location! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $139,900 For more information >

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