Heading Into May, The Great Smoky Mountains Real Estate Market Continues to Remain Steady

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Through the start of 2014, we have seen both the national and local real estate markets showing slow, but steady, growth on the whole in many real estate market categories, especially within the last 12 months. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market through April of this year, we will see that these trends, particularly in the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market, continue to remain steady in terms of these trends of real estate growth. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say.

 

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing April 2014 to that of April 2013, the number of residences sold actually increased by 3% in terms of homes sold, in that 39 more homes were sold as of the end of April 2014, as opposed to April 2013. This continues a 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 market does indeed continue to reflect a steady and slowly growing trend for residences sold, in which we also see somewhat happening on the national level.

 

RESIDENCES SOLD GRAPH

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume for the year, we see a largely steady increase of 9% through April 2014, as opposed to that of April 2013. With the steadiness of the increasing numbers as it relates to Residences Sold, as mentioned earlier, this reflects the ongoing local and national trends of increasing home prices, and still continues to demonstrate that a greater dollar volume in homes are in fact being sold, as compared to the same time a year ago. On balance, this still shows a continuation of a steadily strengthening real estate market for both the local and national real estate markets, showing greater confidence on the part of both buyers and sellers.

 

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL VOLUME GRAPH

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. In line with statistics so far for April 2014, as compared to that of April 2013, prices still show a largely steady increase of 6%, which is also reflective of the recent local and national trends towards gradually higher average home prices, which has remained constant for at least the last 12 months. As confidence continues to slowly grow between potential buyers and sellers in the market as a whole, we foresee that the trend of higher home prices will likely continue for the foreseeable future.

 

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE GRAPH

In addition, available homes on the market are now actually showing a slight decrease. Through April 2014, as opposed to April 2013, the number of available homes actually declined by 1%, showing that there was a marked decrease of 45 homes from this time last year, compared to that of April 2014. This actually is in line with the latest national real estate trends, which also shows a decline in available home inventory, as well. While it is too early to say if this trend will continue, it does show that available inventory of homes is starting to decline, and certainly bears watching to see if such a trend continues.

 

AVAILABLE INVENTORY GRAPH

As markets continue these gradual trends of growth locally and across the nation, these statistics are largely expected to remain largely steady at least in the short-term, showing the same continued slow, but steady, strength and growth that has been the case for the last 12 months. 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 now by visiting our website, 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:

 

 

AUnique, Private Home Only Mins. to Gatlinburg – Just Reduced! 3 BD/1BA, w/spacious screened-in porch, & built-in carport. Very private, heavily wooded, & has own backyard. Unique home at a great price! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $127,000 For more information >

 

 

 

 

 
APrivate, Spacious, 3 BD/2 BA Home in Beautiful Pittman Center! Located in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community; mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the Nat’l Park! Large living/dining rm, sunroom, 2-car garage, & level parking. Very private! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $185,500 For more information >

 

 

 

 

 
APicturesque, Victorian-Style Chalet Only Mins. to Gatlinburg! Made near or above $20K in rental income in last 3 yrs.! 2 BD, w/2 full BA & 2 half BA, & Each BD has in-room W/P & Priv. BA. Amazing views of the Smokies! Unique home & great location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $279,000 For more information >

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sevier County Celebrates Earth Day!

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This week, Sevier County celebrates Earth Day with a number of events and activities going on in and around the County, including two noteworthy events going on right here in Gatlinburg! Here are some of these events that are going on, starting today.

The 7th Annual Earth Day Festival will be held in Gatlinburg, today, April 24th, from 3-7 PM, Mynatt Park. You can bring the entire family to celebrate Earth Day with live music, games, crafts, food, and the Knoxville Zoo’s Zoomobile! All sales at this event will go to benefit the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which helps to provide local scholarships, donations to local schools, the Gatlinburg Goes Green Program, and other community educational events. For more information on this event, please go to the official website to find out more!

The following day, Friday, April 25th, the City of Gatlinburg will also have their Earth Day 5K Run/Walk. This nighttime race will begin at 10 PM, with athletes of all ages welcome to participate in this USA Track and Field-sanctioned event. Early registration is encouraged, with race night registration beginning at 8 PM at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, and the race itself starting at 10 PM. For more information on the 5K, as well as how to participate, please go to the official website to learn more!

Another noteworthy event outside of Earth Day relates to the 9th Annual Flower and Garden Show to be held on Saturday, April 26th, from 9 AM-4 PM, and is sponsored by the Sevier County Area Master Gardener’s Association and the Sevier County Extension Office of the University of Tennessee. This will be held at the Sevier County Fairgrounds, and will feature many vendors selling plants, products, and services related to gardening. Admission is $3.00 per person or $2.00 with a non-perishable food item. For more information, please visit the Master Gardener’s Association website.

With so many events happening in the Springtime here in the Smokies, it is no wonder why so many people visit our area every year, and are just awed by the unique and special beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Why not see what else the Smokies can offer you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today! You can also “Like” us on our Facebook page, and learn about who we are as a Team!

 

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

 

ALuxurious, 5 BD/4 BA, Home w/Amazing Mtn. Views; Only Mins. to Gatlinburg!  Has unobstructed, spectacular views of Mt. LeConte & the Smokies! Great as permanent or 2nd home, or overnight rental. Very private, level parking, & much more! Luxury & privacy – all in one! Type: Single-Family Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $449,900  For more information >

 

 

 

 

 

APrivate, 1 BD/1 BA Log Cabin Only Mins. to Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge! Made $16,000+ in rental income in last 2 years! Has Large Great Rm, along w/Master BD, w/in-room whirlpool & private BA! Very cozy & private – a great value! Type: Single-Family Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $129,900  For more information >

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private, Well-Constructed, 4 BD/3 1/2 BA Log Home w/Amazing Mtn. & Valley Views! Made $46,000+ in rental income in last 2 years! Has level parking, along w/spacious kitchen/dining rm area, & many more amazing features! Only mins. from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge; an amazing, well-built home! Type: Single-Family Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $450,000  For more information >

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Happy Easter From The Jason White Team!

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From all of us here with The Jason White Team and Century 21 Four Seasons Realty, we want to all of you a safe and Happy Easter holiday! Easter is this Sunday, April 20th, and we hope that you will enjoy this Easter weekend with your friends and family.

In and around Sevier County, there are a number of events taking place to celebrate Easter weekend. At The Old Mill Pottery House Cafe and Grill, you can enjoy Brunch with The Easter Bunny, on Saturday, April 19th! This will take place at The Old Mill Pottery House Cafe and Grill in Pigeon Forge, located at 175 Old Mill Avenue at Traffic Light #7 on the Parkway. For more information, or how get reservations for this event, please visit The Old Mill website to learn more.

In addition, right here in Gatlinburg, there are a number of events going throughout the area, and will continue into Easter weekend. There is the Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show, which is currently going on, and will last until Saturday, April 19th, at Gatlinburg Convention Center. You can also enjoy the Great Smoky Mountain Association’s 64th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, which features the many different types of spring wildflowers that are currently in bloom or in season throughout the Gatlinburg area. Lastly, on Easter Sunday, April 20th, at Ober Gatlinburg, there will an Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg at 6:30 AM, held by the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association, to those who are interested. For more on all of these exciting and diverse Easter weekend events, please visit the City of Gatlinburg website to find out more.

There are many, many more events going on in and around Sevier County related to Easter weekend, so take some time and enjoy the beauty, majesty and wonder of the Great Smoky Mountains! Why not also take some time to see what else the Smokies can offer you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and learn more about The Jason White Team today! Let us help you realize your home ownership dreams!

Have a Safe and Happy Easter, everyone!

 

Sincerely,

 

 

The Jason White Team

 

 

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

 

ALuxurious, Spacious Condo Unit w/Majestic Views of Mt. LeConte & the Smokies! 3 BD/3 BA unit, w/spacious den area, large living/dining rm, large Master BD, & much, much more! Part of well-maintained condo complex; has many community amenities, incl. clubhouse & pool.  A definite must see! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $339,000  For more information >

 

 

ASpacious Home w/Large Front & Back Yards in Great Sevierville Subdivision; Only Mins. to Pigeon Forge & Dollywood – Just Reduced! 4 BD/2.5 BA, w/side entry garage, large living rm, nice den/office area, & great front yard views. Part of well-established Sevierville subdivision; great home & location! Type: Single-Family Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $247,500  For more information >

 

 

APrivate, 3 BD/ 3 BA, Contemporary Chalet Near Ober Gatlinburg w/Spectacular Mtn. Views – Just Reduced! Made $17,000+ in rental income in last 2 years! Has Large Lower Level Recreation Rm/Den area, large living/dining rm, 2 decks, & level parking! Also only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg – a must see! Type: Single-Family Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $189,900  For more information >

 

 

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

Big Springtime Events in Sevier County This Weekend!

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This weekend, there are a multitude of events taking place in Sevier County, just in time for the heart of the Spring season, right here in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains! Here are just a few of these many exciting events going on this weekend!

One great event that happens this time every year is the Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run, which is set to take place at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, from this Friday, April 11th, until this Sunday, April 13th. This annual event brings in many unique and different types of classic automobiles from all over the country. Many collectors and participants always attend from many different locations, and are a part of this greatly featured event. For more information on this event, please check out their website to learn more!

Another great event taking place this weekend is happening right here in Gatlinburg, on this Saturday, April 12th, from 1-6 PM on the Plaza at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. In addition, there will also be the Wine, Dine and Art Crawl on Friday, April 11th, from 5-9 PM. The Friday event will be in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community part of Gatlinburg, where there will be a private, guided tour of participating galleries, featuring local art of all varieties, along with enjoying local wines and hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants. At the end of the tour, you will also get to enjoy a wonderful dinner at one of Gatlinburg’s most unique eating establishments. For Saturday, you will be able to enjoy different wines from all over Tennessee. For more information on these events, please go to the City of Gatlinburg website to find out more!

A great event this Saturday in Sevierville is the Easter Egg Hunt in Downtown Sevierville, located in historic downtown Sevierville along Bruce Street. You can take photos with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs & much more! This is definitely a event for the whole family to enjoy and take part in! For more information, please visit the event’s website to find out more!

One additional event going on is the 5th Annual Buy Local Yard Sale, which will be set up inside the Exhibit Hall at the Sevier County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 12th, from 9 AM-5 PM. All proceeds will go to benefit the Sevier County Humane Society, and is a great way to help and give back to our local community. For more information on this event, please go to the Sevier County Fairgrounds website to find out more!

Events such as these, along with many, many more things to do and see, are why the Great Smoky Mountains are a wonderful place to live, work, and/or play! Whether you are a visitor or have been a resident your whole life, the Smokies are a very special and unique place for people of all ages to enjoy. 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 needs today!

 

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

 

1Excellent 1.8 Acre Residential Home Site Only Mins. to Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge – Just Reduced! Great residential home site, surrounded by several acres of dedicated green space; located in well-regarded Norton Creek subdivision! Level building site, w/driveway in place. Perfect place for a new home! Type: Residential Lot Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $29,500  For more information >

 

 

GSMAOR173557Perfect, Totally Refurbished Family Getaway Condo Unit Located Mins. from Ober Gatlinburg & Nat’l Park! 1 BD/1 BA studio unit located in the Gatlinburg Summit Condos complex. Has all new interior, w/new flooring, tasteful décor, & furnishings. Great unit, plus on-site management! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $35,000  For more information >

 

 

RContemporary, Well-Maintained Condo Unit w/Views of Ober Gatlinburg & the Smokies! 2 BD/2BA unit, w/$7,000+ in rental income in the last 2 years alone! Located in the High Chalet condo complex, w/access to community pool, game rm, & much more! Great value & location!  Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $69,900  For more information >

 

 

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

Heading Into April, The Great Smoky Mountain Real Estate Market Holds Steady

Buyers Road and Sellers LaneThrough the start of 2014, we have seen both the national and local real estate markets showing slow, but steady, growth on the whole, especially within the last year or so. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market through March of this year, we will see that these trends, particularly in the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market, continue to remain steady in terms of these trends of real estate growth. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say.

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing March 2014 to that of March 2013, the number of residences sold held steady with an increase by 1% in terms of homes sold, in that 14 more homes were sold as of March 2014, as opposed to March 2013. This continues a 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 market does indeed continue to reflect a steady and slowly growing trend, reflective of the overall national trends concerning this category.

RESIDENCES SOLD

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume for the year, we see a largely steady increase of 8% through March 2014, as opposed to that of March 2013. With the steadiness of the numbers as it relates to Residences Sold, as mentioned earlier, this reflects local and national trends of increasing home prices, and still continues to demonstrate that a greater dollar volume in homes are being sold, as compared to the same time a year ago. On balance, this still shows a continuation of a steadily strengthening real estate market, showing greater confidence on the part of both buyers and sellers.

RESIDENTIAL DOLLAR VOLUME

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. In line with statistics so far for March 2014, as compared to that of March 2013, prices still show a largely steady increase of 7%, which is reflective of the recent local and national trends towards gradually higher home prices, which has remained constant for at least the last year or more. As confidence continues to grow between potential buyers and sellers in the market as a whole, we foresee that the trend of higher home prices will likely continue for the foreseeable future.

AVERAGE SOLD PRICE

In addition, available homes on the market are actually showing a slight, albeit nominal, increase. Through March 2014, as opposed to March 2014, while the number of homes being listed as available on the market is relatively unchanged, there was a increase of 5 homes from March 2013 to that of March 2014. This shows that the number of available homes currently in the market have remained relatively unchanged, and even show a minimal increase, as we head into April 2014. This shows a possible leveling off of any sudden increases and/or decreases in the available inventory of real estate, indicating a possible greater market stability for numbers of available homes. While too early to tell if this will continue as such, it does show a gradual process by which greater stability is possible, at least in this category.

AVAILABLE HOMES

As markets continue these gradual trends of growth locally and across the nation, these statistics are largely expected to remain largely steady at least in the short-term, showing the same continued slow, but steady, strength and growth that has been the case for the last few months. Mortgage rates still remain at historically low rates, and there are still plenty of housing options to choose from, especially in the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market. Why not start your Great Smoky Mountain home search now by visiting our website, 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:

 

AUnique, Private Home Located Only Mins. to Gatlinburg! 3 BD/1BA, w/spacious screened-in porch, & built-in carport underneath. Exterior made of California Redwood, & Western Cedar on the interior. Very private, heavily wooded, & has own backyard. Unique home at a great price! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $139,900  For more information >

 

 

AAuthentic Log Home w/Fantastic 180-Degree Views of Mt. LeConte & Smokies! Made $58,000+ in rental income in last 2 yrs. alone! Has split bedroom/bath suites for privacy & conscience. Has 2 deck levels, along w/level parking. Close to dwtn. Gatlinburg, but very private! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $479,900  For more information >

 

 

4Pristine 12 Acre Estate w/Majestic Mtn. Views & Close to Gatlinburg! 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! You’ll never find another unique property like this! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $697,000  For more information >

 

 

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

A Look at The National Real Estate Market Through the First Three Months of 2014

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From time to time, along a focus on the local real estate market here in the Great Smoky Mountains, it is also important to know what is going on nationally in terms of real estate, especially since what happens on a national level inevitably impacts what happens here in the local real estate market. Today, we will highlight some of the national trends that have happened over the first couple of months of 2014, particularly in terms of the national level in the real estate industry.

The first of these trends focus on the ongoing trend of rising home prices, which we have previously spotlighted in previous blog posts. In January 2014, for example, according to the S & P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indicies, home prices were in fact 13.2% higher that they were a year ago, even though this is still 20% off of the peak shown for home prices back in 2006. While the rise in home prices has been noticeable over the past few months, it is generally seen a slow, gradual rise by many experts, indicating the national market, while still not to the levels it was prior to the 2008 economic downturn, is beginning to show signs of gradual, steady growth over the long-term.

The second of these trends nationally since the start of the year relates directly to greater confidence on the part of potential sellers of homes. According to a recent survey conducted by Redfin, 38% of respondents indicated that there was an increased confidence on the part of potential sellers of homes, and also indicated that the first quarter of 2014 would be a good time for selling their home. Such confidence, as noted here, could lead more people place their homes back on the market, especially since home prices are on the increase in many markets. In addition, confidence on the part of home builders is also increasing nationally, as well, with more home builders beginning to express greater confidence in terms of the market as a whole, reaching levels of confidence that have not been since 2008.

The last of these national trends focuses on the purchases of new homes, which actually showed an increase of 9.6% to a 468,000 annualized pace, according to figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce, showing the greatest increase in new home sales since 2008. In addition, the median sales price increased 3.4% from January 2013 to January of this year, according to the same Commerce Department report. While not at the levels it was prior to 2008, this recent data collectively shows that there are signs of recovery in the real estate market as a whole, and even includes slow, but steady, growth, as previously discussed in earlier blog posts.

With this information in mind, particularly in regards to the current state of the national real estate market, why not see what the Smokies have to offer for you today? Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see what The Jason White Team can do for your home ownership needs! In addition, you can also browse our Team website, to learn more about who we are and what we can do for you. You can also make us one of your first “Likes” on Facebook today by visiting our Team page! Let The Jason White Team help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

 

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

 

ABeautiful, Private 3 BD/3 1/2 BA, Log Cabin Located in Scenic Wears Valley! Amazing views of the surrounding Valley! Includes living/dining rm, upstairs loft, & virtual, 180-degree views from front deck. Great value in a beautiful & tranquil setting! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $289,900 For more information >

 

 

 

ASpacious, 4 BD, 3 BA Mountain Chalet Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg! Made $12,000 in rental income in just 2013 alone! Breathtaking views of the Smoky Mtns.! Includes Large Rec Rm, large living/dining rm, full kitchen, & much more! Spacious home & great location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $159,900  For more information >

 

 

 

ABeautiful, Custom-Built Lakefront Home w/Amazing Views! Located on scenic Douglas Lake; has outside gardens w/commercial outdoor kitchen, gazebo, boat dock & ramp, & much more! Incl. spacious living rm, full kitchen, & lots of custom-built features throughout. A must see! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $925,000  For more information >

 

 

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

Spring Season in Sevier County Kicks Off With Two Big Festivals This Weekend!

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Today is the first official day of the Spring Season on the calendar, and this weekend, there will be two big events right here in Sevier County to help kick off the spring season! As the season now turns, our area will see lots of events and activities for people of all ages, along with showcasing the natural beauty and wonder of the Great Smoky Mountains during springtime.

One of the big festivals scheduled to begin this weekend is at Dollywood, with its annual Festival of Nations. This event will start this Saturday, March 22nd, and will last until April 21st. This one-of-a-kind event will feature events and activities from around the globe, with many different countries being represented throughout the festival. A wide array of performers, from countries such as Germany, Ethiopia, Colombia, and many, many more, are expected this year, bringing a diverse variety of performances and entertainment to people of all ages. For more information on the Festival of Nations, or about Dollywood itself, please feel free visit the Dollywood website to learn more.

The other major festival this weekend is in Sevierville, with the Spring Corvette Expo, being held from March 21-22, at the Sevierville Convention Center. Events at this expo, which drew over 4,000 people last year to it, will include a Collector Car Auction, a Corvette Judged Competition Show, and much, much more! This regular event features car enthusiasts from all over, and is well-attended every year. For more information about this event, please visit the event’s website to find out more.

In addition, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also a wonderful to visit this time of year. The National Park offers a wide variety of events and activities, including hiking, camping, nature trails, and much more! As the spring season continues, the opportunities to enjoy the National Park are truly numerous and plentiful. For more information about the National Park, please visit their website to learn more about the Park itself, including the many types of unique wildlife that are here, the many activities available, and much more.

With the spring season now beginning here in the Smokies, why not see what else the Great Smoky Mountains area can offer you? Please feel free to browse our available 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, explore our website, and learn more about who we are and what we can do for your home ownership needs!

 

Here Are A Few of My Featured Listings:

 

AIncredible, 4 BD, 5 1/2 BA, Log-Style Home Adj. to Great Smoky Mtns. Nat’l Park! 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! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $599,900  For more information >

 

 

APrivate, Unique, 3 BD, 2 1/2 BA Vintage-Style Mtn. Chalet Adj. to Ober Gatlinburg! Great potential for permanent or 2nd home, or as overnight rental! Has multiple levels, including a loft bedroom for maximum privacy; also adj. to nearby mtn. streams. Great location w/maximum privacy! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $169,900  For more information >

 

 

1Beautiful, 3 BD, 3 BA Mtn. Chalet, w/Fantastic View of Mt. LeConte & Only Mins. to Gatlinburg! Made greater than $15,000 in rental income in last 2 years alone! Totally remodeled, including new flooring, furnishings, decks, & much, much more! You must see to truly appreciate! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $289,900 For more information >

 

 

 

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

Happy St. Patrick’s Day From The Jason White Team!

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From all of us with The Jason White Team, we hope everyone has a safe and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day is on Monday, March 17, 2014, and there are a lot of great events going on in and around the Great Smoky Mountains region, particularly in Sevier County in this weekend!

One such event is the 5th Annual Shamrock Saturday Cruisin’ For Food, which will be on Saturday, March 15th, starting at the Tennessee Smokies Baseball Stadium in Kodak. From there, the Diner Rats Car Club will begin their cruise to The Diner in Sevierville at noon, where there will be drawings, prizes and traditional Irish food served throughout the day. In addition, all proceeds will go to benefit the Sevier County Food Ministries & The Wears Valley Ranch Children’s Home. For more details, please visit the following link to find out more!

One really interesting event starting on Saturday, March 15th, and going through until March 19th, is right here in Gatlinburg! The 2014 ClausFest Convention will start this weekend, featuring lots of Santas from all over the country, and also has a parade planned for Saturday, known as The Big Claus Parade! There will be multiple workshops, events, activities, and much more associated with ClausFest 2014, so there will be plenty of events for people of all ages! For more on this event, please visit the ClausFest 2014 website!

In addition, Sevierville will also host the 2014 Showstopper Regional Competition, which will be held at The Sevierville Convention Center Thursday, March 14th, through the 16th. Showstoppers welcomes dancers of all ages, experience, and proficiency to compete among those who share a profound love of dance. For more information on this event, please visit their website.

There are so many great activities and events that take place throughout the year here in the Great Smoky Mountains, and especially so during times like St. Patrick’s Day, the 4th of July, Christmas, and much more! Lots of people come to our area to see the Smokies, experience the wonderful atmosphere and hospitality, and see the uniqueness that is our area. Why not also take an opportunity to see what else the Smokies can offer you? 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!

 

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

 

AWell-Built, 2 BD, 2 1/2 BA Townhouse Condo Near Ober Gatlinburg! 1,200+ sq ft; also w/in short walking dist. of Chalet Village Owner’s Club! Great as permanent, 2nd home, or as overnight rental. Great value & location! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $109,900  For more information >

 

 

APrivate, 3 BD, 3 BA Contemporary Chalet w/Spectacular Mtn. Views! Made $17,000+ in rental income in the last 2 yrs.! 2,000+ sq ft, level parking, & amazing mtn. views from 2 deck levels! Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $199,900  For more information >

 

 

APrivate, 3 BD, 3 BA Cabin w/Great Views & Only Mins. to Pigeon Forge! Made right at $30,000 in rental income consistently since 2007! Located on a private lot; great views & lots of windows to enjoy the amazing scenery! A true gem in the Smokies! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $259,900  For more information >

 

 

 

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

The Great Smoky Mountain Real Market Continues its Steady Growth Through February 2014

Buyers Road and Sellers LaneThrough the start of 2014, we have seen both the national and local real estate markets showing slow, but steady, growth on the whole, especially within the last 12 months. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market through February of this year, we will see that these trends, particularly in the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market, continue to remain steady in terms of these trends of real estate growth. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say.

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing February 2014 to that of February 2013, the number of residences sold held steady with an increase by 1% in terms of homes sold, in that 14 more homes were sold as of February 2014, as opposed to February 2013. This continues a 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 market does indeed continue to reflect a steady and slowly growing trend, reflective of the overall national trends concerning this category.

GRAPH #1 - RESIDENCES SOLD

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume for the year, we see an increase of 8% through February 2014, as opposed to that of February 2013. With the steadiness of the numbers as it relates to Residences Sold, as mentioned earlier, this reflects local and national trends of increasing home prices, and still continues to demonstrate that a greater dollar volume in homes are being sold, as compared to the same time a year ago. This also still shows a steadily strengthening real estate market, showing greater confidence on the part of both buyers and sellers.

GRAPH #2 - TOTAL RESIDENTIAL VOLUME

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. In line with statistics so far for February 2014, as compared to that of February 2013, prices still show a slow, but gradual, rise of 7%, which is reflective of the recent local and national trends towards gradually higher home prices, which has remained constant for at least the last 12 months. As confidence continues to grow between potential buyers and sellers in the market as a whole, we see that the trend of higher home prices will likely continue for the foreseeable future.

GRAPH #3 - AVERAGE PRICE

In addition, available homes on the market are actually showing a slight, albeit nominal, decrease. Through February 2014, as opposed to February 2013, while the number of homes being listed as available on the market is relatively unchanged, there was a decrease of 14 homes from February 2013 to that of February 2014. This is a change in trends, which had been showing an increase in inventory, albeit slight in nature. This may show that with a lower inventory, the market is starting to show potential signs of movement towards more homes being sold as opposed as to those available for sale. While it is too early to tell if greater decreases in inventory are in the future, this bears watching to see if any further decreases are possible in this category.

GRAPH #4 - AVAILABLE INVENTORY

As markets continue these gradual trends of growth locally and across the nation, these statistics are largely expected to remain largely steady at least in the short-term, showing the same continued slow, but steady, strength and growth that has been the case for the last few months. Mortgage rates still remain at historically low rates, and there are still plenty of housing options to choose from, especially in the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market. Why not start your Great Smoky Mountain home search now by visiting our website, browsing our available properties, and seeing what the Smoky Mountain area has to offer for you? Let us help you make your home ownership dreams a reality today!

 

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

 

AUnique, Multiple Level Chalet Located Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, & the Nat’l Park! Uniquely designed, 2,200+ sq ft, multiple level chalet, w/3 BD, 3 BA, & 2 Half BA. Made over $13,000 in rental income in 2012, & over $17,000 in 2013! A unique home in a great location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $214,900  For more information >

 

 

ALuxurious Log Chalet Located Only Mins. from Dwtn. Gatlinburg and the Nat’l Park! 3,000+ sq ft log chalet w/ 4 BD, 4 BD, and 2 half BA, w/each Bedroom Suite having its own Private Bath w/Whirlpool & deck access! Averages at or above $50,000 in rental income in last 2 years alone! Great location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $499,900  For more information >

 

 

ALuxurious, 2 BD, 3 1/2 BA Mountain Chalet w/Sweeping, Amazing Views! Almost $27,000 in rental income for 2012, & over $30,000 in rental income for 2013! High quality home w/excellent views, and adj. to Ober Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mtns. Nat’l Park! Great price on a high quality chalet! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $299,900  For more information >

 

 

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

U.S. Real Estate Market Shows Largest Increase Since 2006

Recovery

In the past year, home prices nationwide have shown steady increases, along with other national market trends, greater demand for housing, increased home construction activity, and falling foreclosure and delinquency rates. In the past week, more data has emerged that continues to confirm and reinforce these national trends as we go into 2014.

During the year of 2013, up to November 2013, the S&P/Case-Shiller seasonally-adjusted national home price index skyrocketed by 13.88% (12.49% inflation-adjusted), the biggest year-on-year increase since March 2006, based on the latest figures released by Standard & Poor’s. In addition, at least 20 major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Las Vegas, San Diego, and Atlanta, saw marked home price increases during the same time frame. Furthermore, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) also showed that house price indices increased, albeit at a slighter rate, mainly 7.58% (6.27% inflation-adjusted) through November 2013, from that of November 2012.

In addition, during 2013, the median sales price of new homes sold in the U.S. increased by 8.4% to that $265,800, according to the U.S. Census Bureau statistics from November 2012 to November 2013. Another trend supported by the recent data indicates that the total number of houses sold in the U.S. rose by 428,000 units in 2013, also based on figures provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furthermore, home construction activity is also on the rise, with an increase of home building permits by 4.6% nationally, along with increases in the number of housing units started (up by 1.6%), the total number of housing units under construction (up by 28.3%), and the number of housing units completed (up to 10.7%). In addition, home builder sentiment is on the rise, with an increase of 19.1% over the last year.

Finally, in 2013, the total number of foreclosure starts dropped by 33% from a year earlier, to 747,728 units—the lowest levels since 2006, according to foreclosure listing firm, RealtyTrac, Inc. In addition, foreclosure starts fell in 37 states, including those in California, Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia. Home repossessions were also lower in 2013, with a decrease of 31% from the previous year, and are now at their lowest levels since 2007, according to RealtyTrac, Inc.

Based on this data, we foresee these national trends in the real estate and housing market to largely continue well into 2014, as the economy continues its slow, but steady, recovery after the Great Recession of 2008.

With these recent national trends indicating a steadier and somewhat more stable market into 2014, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains can offer 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 browse our website to learn more about The Jason White Team, and you can also make The Jason White Team one of your first “Likes” on  Facebook, along with checking out our Facebook page daily for information, features, and much, much more!

 

Here Are A Few of My Featured Properties:

 

APrivate, 2 BD/2 BA Cabin Located Within Walking Distance to Both Dwtn. Gatlinburg and City Trolleys! 1,300+ sq. ft., 2 level mountain cabin w/deck areas on the front & side. Located off a private drive in a wooded & very private setting; excellent location! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $194,900  For more information >

 

 

APrivate, Cozy, 1 BD/1 BA Chalet Located Only Mins. from Downtown Gatlinburg! Made over $24,000 in rental income in 2013!!!  Allows for maximum privacy, but also proximity to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the Nat’l Park! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $179,900  For more information >

 

 

ENice, 2 BD/ 2 BA Condo w/Amazing Views of Dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Space Needle, and the Attractions!  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! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $149,900  For more information >

 

 

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