A Brief Guide to Sevier County Days Events and Activities

Posted by Gatlin on February 20, 2014

One of the most unique features here in Sevier County during this time of the year relates to those currently living here as residents, as well as those domiciled here in Sevier County, known as Sevier County Days. Sevier County Days are a very unique set of events and activities geared towards local residents and employees, centered around some of the many great attractions and activities offered throughout the County, including Dollywood, the Comedy Barn, the Hatfields & McCoys Dinner Show, and much, much more!

A key part of Sevier County Days centers on keeping local area residents and employees informed about the various local attractions offering free or discounted admission fees, and other special offers and events, in and around Sevier County. For more about the basics of Sevier County Days, please check out their website, which explains this in greater detail.

Some of the ongoing events right now include the Hatfields & McCoys Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge, which currently offers for local area residents and employees, admission for only $14.95 per person, plus a can of food, with dinner included, from now through March 14th. You can call (865) 908-7469 for reservations to the show today, and you can also learn more about the Hatfields & McCoys Dinner Show at their website. In addition, all canned food given at the door will go to benefit Sevier County Food Ministries.

In addition, there are other promotions going on right now, including the Comedy Barn, which is offering free admission from now until March 14th for any local resident or employee bringing a can of food to the event. The Smoky Mountain Opry is also offering free admission to anyone that brings a can of food to their event from now until March 14th, and Wonderworks is also having its Local Appreciation Days from now until March 15th, including Sevier, Blount, Knox, Jefferson, and Cocke counties. All food donations will go to benefit Sevier County Food Ministries. For more information on the many events surrounding Sevier County Days, please go to their calendar on the Sevier County Days website to learn more. In addition, by visiting their website, you can learn more about other events, activities, special offers, and much more throughout the calendar year!

One of the greatest aspects about living and working in this area is that we have a very supportive community of people that appreciate the wonder and beauty of this area, including the Great Smoky Mountains. Why not take this opportunity to see how you can become a part of this community today, by seeing what the Smokies can offer you? Please feel free to browse our available properties today, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams, right here in the Smokies!

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Luxurious, Beautiful Log Home Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg and the Nat’l Park! Luxurious, large, majestic, 5 BD/5.5 BA, 5,600+ sq ft, beautiful log home, only mins. to the Great Smoky Mtns. National Park and to downtown Gatlinburg & made over $75,000 in rental income in 2013 alone! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $599,900 For more information >

Private, Majestic Log-Style Home Located in Scenic Wears Valley! Majestic, private, beautiful, 4 BD/5 BA, 3,100+ sq ft log-style home located in scenic Wears Valley! Made over $54,000 in rental income for 2012, and over $61,000 in rental income for 2013!!! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $469,900 For more information >

Private, Cozy, Log-Style Home Located in Chalet Village & Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg! Private, cozy, 2 BD/2BA, 1,500+ sq. ft. log-style home located in Chalet Village, and only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the Great Smoky Mtns. Nat’l Park! Made over $25,000 in rental income in last 2 years!!! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $199,900 For more information >

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Smokies!

Posted by Gatlin on February 13, 2014

During this month of February, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14, 2014, which will be coming up this Friday. Here in the Great Smoky Mountains, there are a number of activities and events going on in and around the area, for both you and your significant other to enjoy!

Many local area restaurants will have Valentine’s Day events and themes, including that of The Old Mill Restaurant and The Old Mill Pottery House and Cafe, in Pigeon Forge, on Friday evening, featuring a “Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two” menu at both restaurant locations, with live music being featured at the Poterry House and Cafe. For more information on The Old Mill Restaurant and The Old Mill Pottery House and Cafe, as well as for contacting either restaurant, please click here.

In addition, there are local attractions that are offering Valentine’s Day specials, including of Ripley’s Believe or Not Museum in downtown Gatlinburg. Ripley’s will be offering a “2 for $20” special for Valentine’s Day Only, where this offer can be honored at the ticket counter on Valentine’s Day (February 14th), or can be done online between February 12-14. For more on this offer, please visit Ripley’s at their website.

The Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort is also offering its Valentine’s Day at Ober Gatlinburg packages, including dinner at the Seasons Restaurant at Ober Gatlinburg, with two different packages to choose from! For more information on these Valentine’s Day packages offered by Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, please click here, as well as to find out more about Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and its many events, activities, and much, much more.

Occasions like Valentine’s Day bring many people to our area to enjoy the splendor and majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Why not see what else the Smokies 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, right here in the Smokies!

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Private, Beautiful Log Cabin Only Mins. to Nat’l Park! Private, 2 BD/2.5 BA, 2,300+ sq ft, beautiful log cabin located only minutes to the Great Smoky Mtns. Nat’l Park! Has made over $20,000 in rental income since May of 2013!!! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $239,900 For more information >

Beautiful, Vintage-Style, Private Chalet Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg! Beautiful, vintage-style, private, 3 BD/3 BA, over 2,300 sq ft chalet, only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg! Over $26,000 in rental income for 2012 & 2013!!! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $235,000 For more information >

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 Estate Market Shows Slow and Steady Growth Through January 2014

Posted by Gatlin on February 6, 2014

Buyers Road and Sellers Lane

Throughout the last couple of months, we have seen both the national and local real estate markets showing slow, but steady, growth on the whole. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market through January 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 gradual growth. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say.

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing January 2014 to that of January 2013, the number of residences sold held steady with an increase by 1% in terms of homes sold, in that 16 more homes were sold as of January 2014, as opposed to January 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, and we see that this trend does largely continue and remain constant.

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume for the year, we see an increase of 7% through January 2014, as opposed to that of January 2013. With the steadiness of the numbers as it relates to Residences Sold, as mentioned earlier, the recent local and national trends of increasing home prices still continue to demonstrate that a greater dollar volume in homes are being sold, as compared to the same time a year ago, along with still showing a slow and strengthening market that is somewhat reflective of greater confidence on the part of both buyers and sellers.

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. In line with statistics so far for January 2014, as compared to that of January 2013, prices still show a slow, but gradual, rise of 6%, which is reflective of the recent local and national trends towards gradually higher home prices, which has remained constant for at least the last six months, if not longer. 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.

In addition, available homes on the market are actually increasing in terms of inventory. Through January 2014, as opposed to January 2013, there is a slight increase by 1% of homes being listed as available on the market, or an increase of 35 more available homes on the market. We continue to see that higher home prices, as well as the very slight increases in homes being sold, may be contributing to more people wanting to place their homes on the market, thereby causing a slight increase in available housing inventory, as people gain greater confidence in the market. While it is still too early to tell if the trend will continue for the long-term, there are more available homes on the market for sale in January 2014, as opposed to one year ago, which could further indicate greater confidence on the part of those wanting to place their homes on the market.

As markets continue this gradual trend of growth locally and across the nation, these statistics are largely expected to remain 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 couple of 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!

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Spacious, Beautiful Log Cabin Only Mins. to Gatlinburg! Spacious, 3 BD/3 BA, over 2,000 sq ft, beautiful log cabin only mins. to Gatlinburg! Made over $37,000 in rental income in both 2012 & 2013! Amazing views of the Smokies! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $279,900 For more information >

Private Log Cabin w/Amazing Countryside Views Near Pigeon Forge! Private, 2 BD/2BA log cabin in beautiful country setting on 2.43 acres very near Pigeon Forge! Made over $21,000 in rental income in both 2012 & 2013. Spectacular countryside, creek & pastoral views on top of its own private hillside. Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $179,900 For more information >

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Natural Beauty in Our Own Backyard!

Posted by Gatlin on January 30, 2014

One of the greatest aspects of the Smokies is that we have a wonderful National Park, right here in our own backyard! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park features a wonderful diversity of natural beauty and wildlife, unlike any other in the United States, or even in the world.

Unique wildlife indigenous to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park include elk, black bears, wildflowers unlike any in the world, and much, much more! In addition, visitors to the National Park will find that they can view the wildlife for themselves, on regular tours, as well with special events dedicated to educating people about wildlife in the area. For more information regarding the unique wildlife of the National Park, please click here.

In addition, the National Park is also home to many interesting historical attributes, including Cades Cove and many other locations throughout the Park itself. These include old mills used by settlers to the Smoky Mountain region, as well as other history-related artifacts. For more information on this, please click here.

There is also an organization dedicated specifically to preserving the National Park, as well as educating people about the history, features, and activities of the Park. This organization is the Great Smoky Mountains Association, a nonprofit organization that provides books, guides, and other information to visitors regarding the many wonderful features of the National Park. For more information on this Association, and even how to get involved or contribute, please click here.

With such a wonderful natural feature and park located in our area, it is no surprise that many people decide to look for more while in our area. While here, why not also see what else the Smokies can offer you? Please feel free to browse our available properties, and see how we can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

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Uniquely Built & Designed Chalet Located On Ski Mountain Road! 1 BD/1 BA chalet with over $12,000 in rental income for 2013 alone! This home is great for any kind of getaway, and has access to a publicly-maintained city road that goes to Ober Gatlinburg & dwtn. Gatlinburg, in only minutes! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Price: $119,900 Get more information >

Beautiful, Private 4 BD/3A Cabin w/a 20-Mile View, Located Just Below Ober Gatlinburg! Largely wooded area, but with a virtual bird’s eye view of dwtn. Gatlinburg. Last home at the end of a dead-end street; only 1 step access into the home! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Price: $189,900 Get more information >

Five U.S. Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2014

Posted by Gatlin on January 23, 2014

The Puzzle Of Real Estate

As we start into 2014, there are at least five major national real estate trends that are definitely worth watching, especially with respect to the potential market for both buyers and sellers.

The first of these broad trends is that more sellers may be placing their homes back on the market. Recently, the ongoing rise in home prices has led more homeowners to consider placing their homes back on the market. An additional factor also hinges on the expectation that new home construction is expected to increase further this year, further boosting options for home shoppers. For more on the past trends of rising home prices, please refer to our blog post earlier this month, to see some local statistics reflecting some of these recent trends right here in the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market.

The second of these trends heading into 2014 is that new home sales are expected to rise into this year. Forecasters expect the number of housing starts to range from 1.19 million to 1.25 million, up from 975,500 in 2013. In addition, builders are also compensation for years of sub-par construction levels, according to Robert Denk, an economist with the National Association of Home Builders. Furthermore, an anticipated increase in homebuilding means that new home sales should also increase, as well. While it is too early to say if this trend will play out fully, the potential for new home sales to increase is certainly a possibility heading into 2014.

The third of these trends on a national level also focus on the real possibility of mortgage interest rates rising in 2014. While fixed mortgages likely will rise this year, averaging somewhere in the 4.9 percent to 5.3 percent range, forecasters say. That’s still low historically, but well above rates for the past 2 1/2 years. The potential for the Federal Reserve to begin its “tapering” of its stimulus bond buyback program sometime this year plays a significant role in why rates could rise, albeit not as dramatically as once feared. Mortgage rates will still remain at historically low levels, despite any potential increases. For more on the potential for the Fed regarding potential tapering, please click here for a broader explanation and what it could mean for the real estate market, particularly with regards to mortgage interest rates for 2014 and beyond.

Additional trends include the possibility of credit actually easing somewhat heading into 2014, where lenders could be in a greater to extend more loans to potential homebuyers as a whole. While it is too early to state that credit as a whole will be easier to get in this new year, trends point to a potential easing of this over time, particularly with respect to new mortgages and loans. For more information regarding this emerging trend, please check out this link with regards to the potential easing of credit heading into 2014. However, one final national trend to also watch is that the commercial real estate market remains slow into 2014, where commercial real estate recovery “tends to lag broader economic growth,” according to Deloitte & Touche’s 2014 outlook.

In short, these five trends in national real estate will certainly shape the landscape of real estate here in the Smoky Mountains, as well. Why not see what the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market can offer you today? Please feel free to browse our available Featured Properties today, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams!

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Private Chalet w/Panoramic Mtn. Views! Private, 3 BD/3 BA chalet located in Chalet Village, with amazing, panoramic mountain views! Perfectly suited as a permanent residence, 2nd home, or overnight rental. Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Price: $229,900 Get more information >

Brand New Log Cabin Near Gatlinburg w/Spectacular Mtn. Views! Brand new log cabin w/2 BD/2 BA, located just 2 mi. from the Downtown Gatlinburg Strip, & is w/in walking distance to the Gatlinburg Community Center. Spectacular mountain views! Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Price: $249,900 Get more information >

2049 Luzerne Drive Main Photo Restored, Vintage-Style Chalet w/Bird’s Eye View of the Great Smoky Mountains! Restored, vintage-style chalet with virtual bird’s eye views of the Great Smoky Mountains, tramway and city lights while just 5 mins. from downtown Gatlinburg. Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Price: $169,900 Get more information >

An Introduction to Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort

Posted by Gatlin on January 16, 2014

With all of the recent wintry weather that the Gatlinburg area has had, now is a great time to come and see one of the most premier attractions in all of Sevier County and East Tennessee – Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort!

Ober Gatlinburg is located high above downtown Gatlinburg, adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This resort started in 1961 as the Gatlinburg Ski Resort, with the well-known aerial tram from downtown Gatlinburg to the resort being built in 1973. In 1975, Gatlinburg Ski Resort became known as Ober Gatlinburg, and is now a year- round attraction for thousands of visitors every year.

Ober Gatlinburg is family owned and operated, and features multiple activities, including a brand new state-of-the-art tubing facility that opened in January 2009, as well as a Freestyle Terrain Park that was added for 2009-2010 season. In addition, Ober Gatlinburg also features a well-known ski slope, a Wildlife Encounters exhibit, restaurants, shops, and much more!

At the present time, the current ski conditions for Ober Gatlinburg are as follows:

Slope Conditions: Groomed

Snow Base: 32-36 inches

Trails Open: 7

Snowmaking: Yes

For more on current slope conditions at Ober Gatlinburg, please click here to get the latest full slope report for Ober Gatlinburg. In addition, for more information regarding Ober Gatlinburg, please check out the many features on their website today, including upcoming events, activities, rates for rides and attractions at Ober Gatlinburg, and much, much more!!!

With a resort like Ober Gatlinburg, many people come to our area every year to see the Great Smoky Mountains and its splendor. While here enjoying our area, why not also see what else the Smokies can offer you? Please feel free to browse our available properties today, and see how we can help you realize your dreams of home ownership! Come and see why the Great Smoky Mountains are such a special place, and contact us today!

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Private Chalet in Beautiful Cobbly Nob! Private, 3 BD/3 BA chalet located in beautiful Cobbly Nob, with amazing mountain views! Has made over $11,000 in rental income over the last 2 years alone! Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Price: $199,900 Get more information >

Private Luxurious Chalet in Cobbly Nob! Private, luxurious, 4 BD/5 BA, wood-frame, chalet with spectacular mountain views in Cobbly Nob! Made over $27,000 in rental income in 2013. Very spacious, and is over 2,900 sq ft in size. Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Price: $324,900 Get more information >

Picturesque Chalet w/Incredible Views! Unique, picturesque, 3 BD/2 BA bungalow in Chalet Village North, w/incredible views of the Smokies, including the privacy and security of your own gated entry! Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Price: $269,900 Get more information >

Heading Into 2014, The Great Smoky Mountain Real Estate Market Continues to Show Slow, But Steady, Growth

Posted by Gatlin on January 9, 2014

Throughout this past year, we have seen both the national and local real estate markets continue to show slow, but steady, growth on the whole. As we look at the statistics for the Great Smoky Mountain real estate market through December of this past year, we will see that these trends, particularly in this real estate market, are largely holding steady, as we now begin into a new year. Let’s now see what the numbers have to say.

In the category of Residences Sold, we see that in comparing December 2013 to that of December 2012, the number of residences sold held steady with an increase by 1% in terms of homes sold, in that 13 more homes were sold as of December 2013, as opposed to December 2012. This continues a trend of steadiness, and even very slight 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 reflect a steady and slowly growing trend on balance, and we see that the market continues to show gradual, but steady, growth on the aggregate.

In the category of Residential Dollar Volume for the year, we see an increase of 7% through December of 2013, as opposed to through December in 2012. With the steadiness of the numbers as it relates to Residences Sold, the recent local and national trends of increasing home prices still continue to show that a greater dollar volume in homes are being sold, along with still continuing to show a slow and strengthening market reflective of greater confidence on the part of both buyers and sellers.

There is also continued good news for sellers in the Average Sold Price Category. In line with statistics so far for the past year, prices still show a slow, but gradual, rise of 6% in December of this year versus that of December 2012, reflecting the recent local and national trends towards gradually higher home prices. 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.

In addition, available homes on the market are actually increasing in terms of inventory. Through December 2013, as opposed to December 2012, there is a slight increase by 1% of homes being listed as available on the market, or an increase of 29 more available homes on the market, in December 2013, as opposed to December 2012. We see that higher home prices, as well as the very slight increases in homes being sold, may be contributing to more people wanting to place their homes on the market, thereby causing a slight increase in available housing inventory. While it is still too early to tell if the trend will continue into 2014, there are more available homes on the market in December 2013, as opposed to one year ago, which could further indicate greater confidence on the part of those wanting to place their homes on the market.

As markets continue this gradual trend of growth locally and across the nation, these statistics, heading into 2014, are largely expected to remain steady, showing continued slow, but steady, strength and growth into the new year. Mortgage rates still remain at historically low rates, and there are still plenty of housing options to choose from, especially in the Great Smoky 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 Listings:

High Chalet Condo Near Ober Gatlinburg! Contemporary, 2 BD/2 BA, well-maintained, condominium unit w/views of Ober Gatlinburg and the surrounding Smokies! Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Price: $77,900 Get more information >

Unique Chalet Adjacent to Nat’l Park! The enchanting, twinkling lights of Gatlinburg far below and majestic mountain vistas are what you’ll see from this pristine 12 acre estate. Imagine having your own 530,000 acre backyard! Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg,Tennessee Price: $697,000 Get more information >

Unique Contemporary Home w/Mtn Views Come & enjoy this one of a kind, unique, contemporary home! This 5000+ sq ft, 4 BD/3 BA home is located just off the Parkway in Sevierville in a beautiful, private neighborhood! Type: Single Family Home Location: Sevierville,TN Price: $299,900 Get more information >

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: www.gatlinburgrealestateforsale.com

Happy New Year From The Jason White Team!

Posted by Gatlin on December 30, 2013

From all of us with The Jason White Team, as well as Century 21 Four Seasons Realty here in Gatlinburg, we want to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year! We hope that 2014 is a great year for everyone!

One of this area’s most featured and celebrated events takes place on New Year’s Eve, right here in Gatlinburg! The 26th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show around the intersection of the Parkway (U.S. 441) and the Historic Nature Trail at the base of Space Needle in downtown Gatlinburg is always a well-attended event.

At the stroke of midnight on December 31, 2013, fireworks will blast off the rooftop of the 400-foot tall Space Needle with music choreographed for the show produced by Pyro-Shows of LaFollette, Tennessee. The Space Needle has added sequencing LED lights to the tower, making for a spectacular display. Leading up to midnight, there will be free music and entertainment in the parking lot adjacent to the Gatlinburg Convention Center, and much, much more!!! For more information on this event, please go to http://www.gatlinburg.com/events/details.aspx?id=117.

While enjoying the New Year here in the Great Smoky Mountains, why not see what else the Smokies can offer you? Please feel free to browse our available properties today, and see how we can help make your home ownership dreams a reality!

Happy New Year to all, and may your 2014 be a great and prosperous year!

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Contemporary Home w/Mt. LeConte View! Well-built and designed 3BD/2.5BA home with a bonus room and attached 2-car garage, located just minutes from dwtn. Gatlinburg and all of the attractions. Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Price: $375,000 Get more information >

Luxurious Log Cabin Mins. to Dollywood! Spacious, luxurious 5 BD/4 BA home located mins. from Dollywood and Pigeon Forge! Type: Single Family Home Location: Pigeon Forge Price: $289,900 Get more information >

Beautiful Log Cabin w/Mtn. Views Brand new log cabin w/ 2 BD/2 BA, located just 2 mi. from the Downtown Gatlinburg Strip, & is w/in walking distance to the Gatlinburg Community Center. Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg,Tennessee Price: $259,900 Get more information >

Happy Holidays From The Jason White Team!

Posted by Gatlin on December 26, 2013

Smoky-Mountain-Christmas-Preparations

From all of us here at The Jason White Team, as well as Century 21 Four Seasons Realty here in Gatlinburg, we want to wish all of you a very Happy Holidays!

There are plenty of Christmas-related events going on in the area during the holidays, including Gatlinburg Winter Magic, where the City of Gatlinburg lights up every night during the holiday season, featuring millions of lights in all kinds of holiday-themed displays. One look around Gatlinburg at night will show this truly wonderful sight. For more information on this and other holiday-related events in and around the area, please visit http://www.gatlinburg.com.

In addition, there are also other events going on in and around Sevier County, including Winterfest in Pigeon Forge, with events taking place from now through February 28, 2014. For more information on Pigeon Forge-related events, please visit http://www.pigeonforgewinterfest.com. Finally, in the Sevierville area, please visit their website at http://www.visitsevierville.com/winterfest.aspx for more details and information as to Sevierville’s events during this holiday season.

While here in the Smokies during this wonderful holiday season, why not see what else the Smokies can offer you? Please feel free to browse our available properties today, and see how we can help you realize your dreams of home ownership!

May you and your families, friends, and neighbors have a wonderful holiday season!

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Beautiful Cedar Log Home w/Mtn View Beautiful, private, and well-maintained 4 BD/2.5 BA cedar log home located with Amazing Mountain and Natural views! Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg,Tennessee Price: $589,000 Get more information >

Chalet w/ Amazing Mtn. Views Beautiful 3 BD/3 BA Mountain Contemporary Chalet located minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and Ober Gatlinburg! Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg,Tennessee Price: $299,900 Get more information >

Recent New Home Sales Surge Nationally Despite Slowly Rising Mortgage Interest Rates and Possible Fed Tapering

Posted by Gatlin on December 19, 2013

As we head towards the end of 2013, and into the start of 2014, there are some noteworthy national trends in real estate that are worth watching. These primarily center on the increasing likelihood of rising mortgage interest rates, as well as the possibility of the Federal Reserve beginning to taper, or slow down, its long-running bond buyback program. Both trends could foretell significant changes in the real estate market nationally in 2014.

In spite of these emerging trends, there are some other numbers worth noting in terms of the national real estate market that could also impact the coming year. One of these is that new home sales surged in October 2013 by 25% from the previous month, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

According to Keith Gumbinger, Vice-President of the mortgage information site HSH Associates, “It may very well be that a lot of folks are feeling better about their prospects and buying a new home.” In addition, Gumbinger also stated that there has been a general ease of financing for buyers, as “builders are motivated to get folks into homes.” Finally, Gumbinger also said that inventories of existing homes are thin in several markets, prompting people to build new homes rather than buy old ones.

The largest trend, however, in the coming year will center on the very real possibility of rising mortgage interest rates, especially since the Fed is currently weighing whether or not to start with tapering, or reducing the amount and scale to the Fed has been buying back bonds and securities since the 2008 financial crisis. The key to any real impacts will center on job and wage growth in the economy as a whole, and rising home prices will also have an impact as to whether or not there will be more buyers and sellers on the market in the coming year. At this point, it is too early to state how much of an impact this will have on the market, even though mortgage rates, from a more historical perspective, still remain low by comparison.

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