Unique-Time Sensitive, Opportunity in Real Estate Available Now

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The Real Estate Opportunity we are speaking about is the 2009 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit which provides an $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers purchasing a principal residence from Jan 1, 2009 thru Dec 1, 2009.  This tax credit is potentially a great invitation to buy a home, and with about six months left it is generating activity in home buying across the country according to Realtor.org

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There is some flexibility in this plan and some are taking the credit up front to use for larger down payments, lower mortgaged amounts, etc.  It is certainly worth talking to your financial advisors to see if you qualify and be sure to check out the knowledgeable people at the Jason White Team for a wide range of possibilities that could fit the tax credit or could fill your other real estate needs.

Sevierville TN Real Estate Summary

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Sevierville TN Covered Bridge (courtesy of Brent & Marilou on flickr.com)
Sevierville TN Covered Bridge (courtesy of Brent & Marilou on flickr.com)

The Sevierville TN real estate summary for the week ending on June 17th reports that 1,663 homes are for sale in this area. 

Of those Sevierville TN homes for sale, 42 homes are in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-oned processes. 

There were no open houses to date for last week, and the average listing price was $303,922 which is down about $5,000 from the prior week. 

The median sales price for Sevierville homes for sale was $151,800 based on a one year period of 62 home sales. 

Compared to the same period last year the median home sales price increases $17,300. 

Jason White, a Sevierville TN real estate agent can provide more information for all your Sevierville TN real estate questions.

Gatlinburg TN Home for Sale – 522 Otter Run

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522 Otter Run, Gatlinburg TN
522 Otter Run, Gatlinburg TN

If you are looking for serene privacy and a low maintenance home to enjoy your next visit from family, then 520 Otter Run in Gatlinburg TN is the home for you.  

This unique, custom built home is in the exclusive gated estates of Norton Creek has all the quality and beauty you would expect from a Gatlinburg TN home for sale nestled into the Smoky Mountains. 

This new home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths throughout its 3212 square foot layout.  Spectacular 180 degree mountain views highlight the daily sunrises, and the rushing trout stream will lull you asleep at night. 

This house is soundly built with maintenance free timber tech decking, a 50 year roof, Masonite siding,and custom oak flooring.  The attention to detail in this Gatlinburg TN home for sale is truly worth seeing. 

To set up a viewing of this house or other Gatlinburg TN properties for sale, please contact Jason White, a Gatlinburg TN real estate agent,  at 877-678-2121 or by email.

Pending Home Sales Up for Third Month in a Row

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Good News out of Washington for the Real Estate Market!! Indicators released out of Washington, for June 2009, point to good activity for real estate. The Pending Home Sales Index is up for the third consecutive month from 84.6 in March to 90.3 in April. This is a 6.7% increase from last month and 3.2% higher than April last year.

Pending Home Sales Up
Pending Home Sales Up

National Association of Realtors announce that “housing affordability conditions have been at historic highs”. These markers of increasing activity are certainly assisted by low mortgage interest rates and the first-time buyer tax credit. 

With official news like this hitting the media, timing is perfect to contact Jason White to check out great buys in the Smoky Mountain Real Estate or to explore listing your property for sale with a consistant leader in Smoky Mountain Real Estate sales.

Elk in Smoky Mountain National Park

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Elk (mark.woodbury on flikr.com)
Elk (mark.woodbury on flikr.com)

A huge wildlife draw is the elk in Smoky Mountain National Park.  Reintroduced to the park eight years ago, the elk are prospering despite a rough start with the black bears during the beginning of the release of just 52 animals. 

In a couple of weeks, the elk population will surpass 100 animals and will succeed the native elk that were hunted out of the mountains around 175 years ago. 

The elk have attracted huge crowds of sightseers and have even caused traffic jams on the weekends.  Volunteers of the Elk Bugle Corps are on hand though to educate visitors about the elk and to remind people of the 150 foot safety boundary around the elk. 

For more attractions in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park or information on smoky mountain property, please contact Jason White, a smoky mountain real estate agent at 877-678-2121.

Move to Gatlinburg TN, Reason #2

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No Tennessee Income Tax
No Tennessee Income Tax

Yet another reason to move to Gatlinburg TN is a statewide perk of living in Tennessee. 

There is no Tennessee state income tax. 

This means that you won’t pay any extra taxes on your income and you will only have to file one tax return in April each year. 

Since we are talking about taxes there are some exceptions to the Tennessee no income tax law and they can be found here. 

Jason White, a Gatlinburg real estate agent, can provide you with more information about other reasons to move to Gatlinburg TN and can show you some fantastic Gatlinburg TN real estate.

Move to Gatlinburg TN, Reason #1 Weather

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Smoky Mountain Weather (chor lp on flickr.com)
Smoky Mountain Weather (chor lp on flickr.com)
The first reason you should move to Gatlinburg TN is the weather.  Gatlinburg TN sits in the Smoky Mountain altitude, so the summer heat and humidity here is much more tolerable than other parts of middle America. 
Most day’s temperatures don’t rise above 90 degrees, so you can actually be outside enjoying the beautiful surroundings instead of sitting in air conditioning 24/7. 
The winters are fairly mild with temperatures that regularly stay above freezing.  It does snow in Gatlinburg, but the amounts vary depending on your elevation. 
Jason White, a Gatlinburg TN real estate agent, can provide you with more reasons to move to Gatlinburg TN or talk to you further about the Gatlinburg TN weather.  Jason White can be contact at 877-678-2121 or by email.

Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains Ranked in Top 5 Places to Own a Summer Home

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Gatlinburg nestled in the Mountains
Gatlinburg nestled in the Mountains

 A recent article in Smart Money ( http://money.aol.com/top5/realestate/bargain-places-summer-home) ranked the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee as one of the Top Five Places to own a Summer Home.  We couldn’t agree more!  However, here is our perspective on why our area is “hands down” above the rest.

Two choices (Panama City Beach, FL and the Crystal Coast, NC) are ocean front locations.  Getting to these places could be challenging if oil prices continue to rise and airlines suffer like they did last year.  The ocean locations also lack the 4 season appeal for vacationers and renters.  With hurricanes, tsunamis, and rising ocean levels due to melting polar ice caps how safe is your investment with many coastal areas becoming non-insurable?

The remaining 3 locations including our Smokies are beautiful mountain areas.  All three are certainly safer as an investment due to factors; like being inland and at higher elevation, which mitigates possible adverse climate changes.  The mountain locations also offer a broader 4 season appeal to renters and vacationers with activities ranging from skiing, to boating and hiking.  The downside to Lake Tahoe, CA is its’ accessibility if oil prices continue to climb and its’ ritzy price tag for homes.  The Pocono Mountains, PA location is certainly more economical but it is closer only to the North East/Mid Atlantic cities with traffic and overcrowding becoming a possibility.

That brings us to the Great Smoky Mountains, TN location. It is centrally located within a 10 hour car drive to over ½ the U.S. population, it is accessibly convenient, but not close to massive urban areas and is the most reasonably priced of the top five. 

Sunrise in the Smokies
Sunrise in the Smokies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee offer the best  value for your money in a fun exciting place of natural beauty that is convenient to more people, but far enough away to feel like a vacation every day. Jason White, a local Smoky Mountain real estate agent, can provide more information on the area. Please contact him today.

Congress Recognizes 75th Anniversary of Smoky Mountain National Park

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Smoky Mountain National Park (Marcy Reiford on flickr.com)
Smoky Mountain National Park (Marcy Reiford on flickr.com)

It was a big night for the Smoky Mountain National Park in Congress recently. 

Both houses passed a resolution to recognize the 75th anniversary of the creation of this great national park.  Tennessee and North Carolina lawmakers sponsored the resolution. 

The Smoky Mountain National Park is the largest protected area in the eastern US and covers about 521,621 acres of land in both states. 

The park and surrounding areas are the most visited national park in the US with over 9 million visitors a year.  Outside the park is the communities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville TN.  All of these communities lay in close proximity to the park and have great properties for sale. 

Jason White, a local Smoky Mountain real estate agent, can provide more information on Smoky Mountain properties for sale.

Pigeon Forge TN Unique Attractions

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Pigeon Forge TN Zorb
Pigeon Forge TN Zorb

Without a doubt Pigeon Forge’s close proximity to the Smoky Mountain National Park makes this area a great tourist draw.

Some of Pigeon Forge TN unique attractions also appeal to Pigeon Forge real estate owners as well. 

One adventure activity that should not be missed is the Zorb Mountain Adventures.  Essentially you become the hamster and stand in a huge orb which rolls down a 700 foot hill.

Another unique attraction in the Pigeon Forge TN area is to go indoor skydiving.  It gives you all the sensation of skydiving without the fear of your parachute not opening. 

For more information on these Pigeon Forge TN unique attractions or Pigeon Forge TN real estate, please contact the premier local Pigeon Forge TN real estate agent, Jason White.