US Housing Starts Nationwide Recently Increased by 6.5% in September 2015

Posted by Gatlin on October 22, 2015

Some very encouraging new data regarding housing starts throughout the United States was released by the U.S. Commerce Department this week. For this past month of September 2015, U.S. housing starts actually increased by 6.5%, up to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 1.21 million units, which was actually higher than anticipated (1.15 million units) and is the sixth-straight month in which housing starts remained over 1 million units, pointing to a potential sustainable housing recovery nationwide. Housing also has a broad impact on the economy, with rising home prices increasing overall household incomes and also supporting greater consumer spending as a whole. In the South alone, housing starts increased by 0.6%, which rose overall housing starts in the region to its highest level since October 2007. With great apparent confidence in term of housing starts throughout the U.S., this could be a further sign of a recovering housing market nationwide, and will be certainly worth watching to see if this overall upward trend will continue, along with its impacts for the housing sector as a whole.

With encouraging trends like those of increased housing starts throughout the country, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains can do for you and your home ownership needs. Please feel free to browse our many great Featured Properties, and learn more about how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, October 22, 2015:

JUST REDUCED!

Cozy, Well-Located, Rustic-Style, 3 BD/2 BA Chalet Located Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. Has a gently flowing mtn. stream below this home, along w/being in a beautiful, wooded setting, while also close to the action of Gatlinburg. Home includes a Large Great Rm, each BD w/its own Private Closet space, a Loft area w/Small Den, & more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions; a great home & value – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $154,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Uniquely-Designed, Cozy, 3 BD/2 BA Chalet Located in Chalet Village. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. This uniquely-built home includes a Living Rm, Open Kitchen, an upstairs Loft w/Master BD & BA, a lower level Family Rm, & more, along w/being set in a scenic wooded setting. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, & the attractions; a great location & value – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $149,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

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

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Recent National Real Estate Trends Show Encouraging Outlook for the Market as a Whole

Posted by Gatlin on September 24, 2015

Throughout 2015, there have been some very encouraging signs that the national real estate market continues improving, especially in terms of higher home prices. In addition, there are some additional national trends that show a continued recovery in the national real estate market, as well, and point to a positive outlook through the rest of 2015, and perhaps beyond. Recently, new data from Zillow shows that the share of underwater mortgage holders, who are those that more owe more than their homes are worth, has now dropped by more than half since peaking in early 2012, showing that only 14.4% of homeowners with a mortgage have negative equity as of the second quarter of 2015, as opposed to being at 31.4% in the first quarter of 2012. Along with this recent news, U.S. real estate was recently ranked #1 in the world by the influential Savills World Residential Investability Report, spurred on recent general economic growth and market recovery potential in the nation, as a whole. Lastly, new home sales in August 2015 surged by 5.7%, showing the strongest pace of growth in this category since February 2008. Very encouraging signs for the national real estate market, to be sure, and could bode well for the remainder of 2015.

With these encouraging national real estate trends, along with still historically-low interest rates, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains can do for you and your home ownership needs. Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and learn more about how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, September 24, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Private, 3 BD/4 BA Log Cabin, Located at the Very Top of Gatlinburg w/Incredible Views. Has made $28K annually in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs, & on track to do so again this yr – has great rental potential. This home sits right along the Nat’l Park boundary, w/one-of-a-kind views of the Smokies & surrounding areas. Home incl. a lower level Priv. Master Suite w/Priv. BA w/W/P, along w/a spacious Main Level, w/a new Kitchen, Living Rm w/Massive Mtn. Stone F/P, 2 BD’s, & 2 BA’s, & a Loft area. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the many local attractions. A true piece of paradise in the Smokies – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $399,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Beautiful, Private, 4 BD/3 BA, 2 Acre, Multi-Family Duplex Located Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, overnight rental, or as a multi-family duplex – has great rental potential. Majestic views of the Smokies; both levels of this home can be rented separately. Upper level incl. a Large Living Rm, full Kitchen, 2 BD’s, 2 BA’s, and upper deck area to view the Smokies, & lower level also has 2 BD’s, Living Rm, & Kitchen, as well. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. A great home & location – come see it today! Type: Multi-Family/Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $398,000 For more information >

RECENTLY REDUCED!

Pristine, 5 BD/5 BA Mountain Estate w/Majestic Mtn. Views & Close to Gatlinburg. An amazing property, w/unlimited potential as a residence, rental, or retreat center. Very spacious, & borders the Nat’l Park, creating your own 530,000 acre backyard. Only a 3 mile walk on a natural trail leading from this property to dwtn. Gatlinburg, & just mins. to Ober Gatlinburg. You’ll never find another unique property like this one – come see it before it’s too late! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $419,000 For more information >

Exciting Trends in the National Real Estate Market for 2015 To Date

Posted by Gatlin on July 9, 2015

There are some very encouraging national real estate market trends happening that could have a very positive effect on the market, as a whole, with these trends pointing to a continued, steady growth in the market, which we have seen for much of 2015 already, and could very well continue into the remainder of this year. One of these national trends is that consumer spending rose in May at its fastest rate in nearly 6 years, which helps to fuel the economy on the whole and could also lead to higher interest rates. Another trend is that existing home sales for May 2015 surged to a level not seen in the last 5 1/2 years, showing that housing and overall economic activity were gaining steam in the 2nd quarter of 2015. Also, you have first-time home buyers leading the market, accounting for 32% of home buying transactions nationally in May 2015 alone, coupled with stronger wage growth on the part of consumers, as well. Lastly, new home sales in May 2015 were 19.5% higher year-over-year nationally, showing additional considerable strength in the market nationally. What does this mean? It means that the national real estate market is heating up, and gaining strength as we continue through 2015 – very exciting times and opportunities for potential home buyers and sellers, to be sure.

With such promising trends as these nationally in the real estate market, along with still historically low interest rates, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market can do for you and your home ownership dreams. Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties today, and learn how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams here in the Smokies!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, July 9, 2015:

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Brand New, 2 BD/2 BA Log Cabin Near Gatlinburg w/Spectacular Mtn. Views. Made over $23K in rental income in each of the last 2 years alone; had great rental potential. 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 – come see it today! Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $239,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Private, Spacious, 4 BD/4 BA Country-Style Chalet Located in Gatlinburg’s Arts & Crafts Community. Has made over $26K in rental income in each of the last 2 years alone; has great rental potential. This home offers a great degree of privacy, while only being mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. Home includes a Large Great Rm, a spacious Loft, a Large Recreation Rm/Den, a covered front porch, & much more. A very private home in a great location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $269,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Immaculate, Spacious, 3 BD/4 BA Home Located Adj. to Gatlinburg’s Arts & Crafts Community. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home; great location & is only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions. This amazing home offers many well-maintained features, including, a Large Living Room, a spacious Sunroom, a Full Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, a Spacious Loft, & many more features too numerous to mention, as well as a 2-car attached garage. A great, spacious home & located close to many community amenities – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price:$325,900 For more information >

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

Posted by Gatlin on June 11, 2015

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

With such encouraging trends like these nationally, as well as still-historically low interest rates, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains can do for you today. Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and learn how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, June 11, 2015:

JUST REDUCED!

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

FEATURED PROPERTY!

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

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Pristine, 5 BD/5 BA, Mountain Estate w/Majestic Mtn. Views & Close to Gatlinburg. An Amazing property, w/unlimited potential as a residence, rental, or retreat center. Very spacious, & borders the Nat’l Park, creating your own 530,000 acre backyard. Only a 3 mile walk on a natural trail leading from this property to dwtn. Gatlinburg, & just mins. to Ober Gatlinburg. You’ll never find another unique property like this one – come see it before it’s too late! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $497,000 For more information >

Solid Real Estate Growth Projected Through the Year 2017, According to Recent Forecast

Posted by Gatlin on April 16, 2015

According to a recent forecast by the Urban Land Institute (ULI), the real estate market is expected to continue solid growth from this year, straight on through the year 2017. This recent forecast by the ULI suggests that a number of factors, including, but not excluded to, a strengthening national economy (i.e., lower unemployment rate, etc.), expected increases in U.S. Treasury note rates, and other related factors, are all contributing to this expected strength in the real estate market through 2017. Definitely worth keeping an eye to be sure, to see if this forecast does hold true, especially through this year, as well as into 2016 and 2017. One key factor will be the continued growth of the U.S. economy at present, and is worth watching to see if this spills over further into the national real estate market as a whole.

With encouraging trends like these in the national real estate market, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains real estate market 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!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, April 16, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

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

NEW LISTING!

Well-Built, Spacious, 3 BD/3 BA Home Located Just Blocks to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home. This home sits on a level lot, & has been exquisitely renovated, both inside & out. Inside, there are 3 spacious BD’s, custom eat-in kitchen, parlor, den, & much more. Outside, you have well-maintained gardens, a gazebo, & much more. Only blocks to dwtn. Gatlinburg & the attractions, & is w/in walking distance to nearby Mynatt Park. The pictures alone do not show this home’s true beauty – come see it for yourself today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $425,000 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

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

National Home Prices Continue Their Rise Year-Over-Year for January 2015

Posted by Gatlin on March 19, 2015

There is continued good news for home prices nationwide as of January 2015, in looking at a recent report by CoreLogic, measuring increases in home prices, year-over-year, from Janaury 2014 to January 2015. In the recent report, national home prices, including those of distressed sales, increased 5.7%, when looking year-over-year. According to CoreLogic’s latest forecast, home prices are expected to increase by 5.3% year-over-year, from January 2015 to January 2016, indicating continued home price growth through the year nationwide. This indicates a continued strength in home prices throughout 2015, according to this report, offers a relatively optimistic outlook as we continue into the year. Very encouraging news for the national real estate market, to be sure.

With home prices continuing to rise, along with continued historically low interest rates, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains can do you today. Please feel free to browse our many Featured Properties, and learn how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams today, right here in the Smokies!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, March 19, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Charming, Uniquely-Constructed, 2 BD/2 BA Chalet Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Has made near or above $25K in each of the last 2 years alone; has great rental potential. Home includes 2 deck levels, a Large Great Rm w/fireplace, Open Kitchen, Master Bedroom w/Private Bath, a Lower Lvl Den, & more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, Ober Gatlinburg, & the attractions. A great, uniquely-built home at a great value – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $112,500 For more information >

JUST REDUCED!

Well-Built, 4 BD/2 BA/2 HBA Cape Cod-Style Home Located in Seymour. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home. This beautiful home contains your own private, fenced-in backyard, a 2- car garage, a separate side carport, & is located on a corner lot in a well-established subdivision. Home also includes a Large Living/Family Rm, a formal Dining Rm, a Lower Level Recreation/Media Rm, each BD having its own Private Closet, & more. Only mins. to nearby shopping, & only 30 mins. to Sevierville & Knoxville; a great home & location. Come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Price: $219,900 Location: Seymour, TN For more information >

JUST REDUCED!

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 years. 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 today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pittman Center, TN Price: $229,900 For more information >

National Home Prices Continue Their Rise, According to Recent 2014 4th Quarter Statistics

Posted by Gatlin on February 19, 2015

National home prices continued their ongoing rise into the last part of 2014, indicating a tightening national inventory for available homes, as well as a strengthening economy and low interest rates. According to recent statistics released by the National Association of Realtors, median home prices nationally in the 4th quarter increased by 6% from that of a year prior, as well as the median sale price increasing by $208,700. In addition, nearly 86% of U.S. metro areas also saw increases in median home prices, as well, including some areas that were hardest hit by the Great Recession of 2008. Very encouraging news, and definitely worth noting, as we continue into 2015 to see if such trends will continue.

With an improving national real estate market, along with historically low interest rates still in place, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains can do for you today. Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you realize your home ownership dreams!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, February 19, 2015:

NEW LISTING!

Well-Built, 3 BD/3 BA True Log Cabin Located Only Mins. to Pigeon Forge. Made over $32K in rental income in each of the 2 years; has great rental potential. Home is located in a well-established subdivision, with many different community amenities, along with great mountain views, two fireplaces, and much more. Only mins. to Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, & the attractions – a great log cabin & a great location! Come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $287,900 For more information >

NEW LISTING!

Unique, 3 BD/2 BA Condominium in Well-Established Complex, Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Ideal as a permanent or 2nd home, or as an overnight rental. This condo unit spans the entire floor, offering a spacious Great Rm, as well as a Master Bedroom w/Private Bath, and much more. Also offer a large patio area to enjoy amazing mountain views; offers a degree of privacy by sharing no common walls with any other units. Only mins. to Gatlinburg & the attractions – come see it today! Type: Condominium Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $149,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Luxurious, 3 BD/3 BA Log Cabin Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Made over $41K in rental income in each of the last 2 yrs. alone; has enormous rental potential. This well-built cabin includes many unique architectural features, w/each BD has its own Private Bath & deck access. Home also includes a Large Great Room, a Large Reecreation Room, 3 different deck levels, & much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, City trolley stops, & the attractions, but is still in a very private location – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $339,900 For more information >

First-Time Home Buyers Could Have Better Prospects in 2015

Posted by Gatlin on January 29, 2015

According to a recent article by Realtor.com, first-time home buyers could have some good news for 2015. One key factor for this improved outlook centers on mortgage rates still remaining at historically-low levels, along with recent improvement in employment prospects for younger people, particularly in the 25-34 age demographic. In addition, there have also been recent to the FHA annual mortgage insurance premium rate, with it being lowered from 1.35% to 0.85%. What this means is that first-time home buyers potentially could afford to buy a home sooner than expected, and that there may be more willingness for them to do so. Very encouraging trends, to be sure, and are definitely worth watching throughout the course of the year. In addition, you can also learn about a new program being offered by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency regarding first-time home buyers, which may allow up to 100% possible financing in certain situations.

With improving trends for potential first-time home buyers nationally, coupled with continued historically-low interest rates, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains 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!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, January 29, 2015:

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Very Private, 2 BD/2 BA Log-Style Home w/Breathtaking Mtn. Views. Made over $17K in rental income in 2012, & over $22K in rental income in 2013; has enormous rental potential. Has some of the most outrageous views of the Smokies that you will ever see. Incl. 3 1/2+ acres of property, ample parking, Massive Great Rm, Upstairs Loft, & more. Only mins. to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, & Dollywood; come see these amazing mtn. views today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Price: $249,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Private, Spacious 5 BD/4 BA Log Cabin, w/Incredible Mtn. Views, Only Mins. to Gatlinburg. Made over $64K 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 >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Private, Uniquely-Constructed, 3 BD/3 BA Cottage-Style Home Within Walking Dist. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. 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: $238,900 For more information >

Recent Housing Data from Trulia’s Housing Barometer for 2014 Shows Improvement Across The Board

Posted by Gatlin on January 15, 2015

In the past year of 2014, and as we go into the new year of 2015, we have seen several indicators in the national real estate market that shows signs of an overall improving market as a whole. Now, recent housing indicator data from Trulia.com’s Housing Barometer seems to support such improvement, showing that all five of their indicators, namely existing home sales (excluding distressed sales), home-price levels relative to fundamentals, delinquency plus foreclosure rate, new construction starts, & the employment rate for people aged 25-34 (a key demographic in terms of measuring potential first-time home buyers and household formation), are steadily up from what they were a year prior to last year, 2013. Existing home sales showed an increase of 73% in 2013 up to 82% in 2014, home-price levels increased from 66% in 2013 to 82% in 2014, delinquency plus foreclosure rate levels went from 59% in 2013 to 76% in 2014, new construction starts went from 46% in 2013 to 53% in 2014, & the employment for 25-34 year olds went from 26% in 2013 to 46% in 2014. All of these indicators appear to a return to a more normal real estate market nationally, as we head into 2015. Very encouraging and optimistic new, to be sure, and certainly bears watching into the new year.

With these very encouraging trends nationally in real estate hearing into 2015, now is a great time to see what the Great Smoky Mountains can do for you and your home ownership dreams. Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you find your next home today!

Our Featured Properties for Thursday, January 15, 2015:

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Spacious, Private, & Beautifully-Constructed, 3 BD/3 BA Log Cabin Only Mins. Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. Has made over $22K in each of the last 4 straight years, & making over $33K consistently in each of the two years alone. Includes a small private yard, paved driveway, partially wraparound deck, & great views of the Smokies. Also includes a Large Great Rm, a spacious Loft w/a Rec Rm & Master Suite-style BD, & each BD has its own Private Bath & Closet Space. Very spacious, private home – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $259,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

Amazing, Rustic, 4 BD/3 BA Log Home Located in Beautiful Webb Creek. Made over $32,000 in rental income in each of the last 2 years alone. Home is a true architectural rarity, was built in 1936, & has 2 two gently flowing creeks in rear yard. Also has a massive Great Rm, along w/antique stained glass windows, a log staircase, & much more. Only mins. to Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & more – come see this incredibly unique home today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $259,900 For more information >

FEATURED PROPERTY!

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 – come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Sevierville, TN Price: $199,900 For more information >

Latest Report from Freddie Mac Projects Home Sales for 2015 to Hit 2007 Levels

Posted by Gatlin on January 6, 2015

A new report from Freddie Mac offer a very encouraging outlook for 2015 home sales, in that expected home sales for this year are expected to hit levels not seen since 2007, prior to the Great Recession of 2008. According to Freddie Mac’s latest U.S. Economic & Housing Market Outlook, U.S. home sales in 2015 will show increase to the numbers associated with a normal, typical real estate market. This report predicts that “we are projecting a 4 percent rise in sales to 5.6 million, which would mark the highest level of annual sales since 2007.” In addition, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) also agree with this prediction, as evidenced by the chart below:

With an improving economy and jobs market, it appears that the housing market nationally looks to be very healthy for 2015. Very encouraging news for potential buyers and sellers, to be sure. In addition, with these national real estate market projections, now is a great time to realize your own home ownership dreams, right here in the Great Smoky Mountains. Please feel free to browse our Featured Properties, and see how The Jason White Team can help you find your dream home here in the Smokies today!

Our Featured Properties for Tuesday, January 6, 2015:

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Private, 2 BD/2 BA Mountain Chalet Overlooking the Great Smoky Mtns. & Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Made over $13,000 in rental income in 2012, & over $16,000 in 2013; has great rental potential. Has all new flooring, heating & air system, & much more; also has WiFi access, ample parking, Large Great Room, & deck area for seeing the lights of dwtn. Gatlinburg & the Smokies. Private, but also only mins. from dwtn. Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, & the attractions. Come see it today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $149,900 For more information >

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Well-Built, 2 BD/2 BA Log Cabin Located Only Mins. to Dwtn. Gatlinburg. Has made near or above $18K in rental income since 2011; has great rental potential. Home includes a Large Great Rm w/vaulted ceilings, along w/2 deck lvls. to enjoy seasonal mtn. views, 2 Lower Lvl BD’s, easy access to city-maintained roads & services, & much more. Only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions – come see this cabin today! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $165,000 For more information >

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Private, 3 BD/ 3 BA, Contemporary Chalet Near Ober Gatlinburg w/Spectacular Mtn. Views. Made $17,000+ in rental income in last 2 years; has great rental potential. Home incl. a Large Lower Level Recreation Rm/Den area, Large Living/Dining Rm, 2 decks, & level parking, & much more. Also only mins. to dwtn. Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, the Nat’l Park, & the attractions, all w/great mtn. views – a must see! Type: Single-Family Home Location: Gatlinburg, TN Price: $169,900 For more information >

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