Contemplating That Gatlinburg Home For Sale?

Some of my sources suggest that mountain homes could be at a good time to buy. Recently, The Wall Street Journal printed an interesting article by Jack Hough of smartmoney.com. Mr. Hough puts forth some intriguing ideas on why it could currently be a great time to buy a house. United States home prices have dropped almost 1/3 since 2006 and homeownership rates are falling like they were in the great depression. This may appear alarming, but there is a silver lining. First, lower prices are bringing value to home ownership and there is plenty of home inventory to consider. Number crunchers dance the line between renting vs. buying. The benefit of renting over buying changes with current market conditions. Home price/rent ratios are much like stock price/earnings ratios. Lower price/rent ratios favor owners over renters. Moody’s Analytics reports that price/rent ratios at the peak of the bubble were 18.5. Now the ratio is down to 11.3. For comparison from 1989-2003 the national average was approximately 10. Mortgage rates are a primary factor in overall home costs. Rates across the country are close to all time lows. The rates move from 3.94% to 4.12%. This makes house payments more affordable than in years. The hurdle comes in qualifying for today’s tighter lending standards.

It is important to factor in the location of the housing market you are considering. Some, like Detroit or Miami are bargains, while New York or San Francisco are in demand and command a premium. The author favors a “buy and hold” position and discourages an invest and flip position. He also recommends careful shopping as prices could decline farther. However, high yields are challenging in many of today’s investments, so homes offer a firm, reasonable opportunity.

If you want to explore your options in today’s East Tennessee Smokies, begin on our website. There are ample options available to explore at your own pace in the privacy of your own home. Begin today to explore these exciting opportunities.

Here a few of my new & featured listings: 

 

Great Four Level Chalet/Nice Ridge View
Very large 4 level chalet that sleeps 16. Big open space in all rooms and 4 levels of decks. Nice mountain views and walking distance to owners club and pools.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $279,900
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A-Frame w/Serene Setting/Incredible View
Total privacy with this A Frame home with incredible mountain vista and mature native mountain laurel. Located in Gatlinburg and walking distance to community pools, tennis courts, and Ski Resort.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg ,Tennessee
Price: $159,900
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Great Price For Beautiful Mountain View
Plenty of community amenities, private, yet close to town. Enjoy nature and wildlife at this tastefully furnished log cabin from three covered decks, all with mountain views. Spacious for family gatherings, with two game rooms as well as a living room.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Pigeon Forge
Price: $325,000
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Homes For Sale In Gatlinburg Could Be In A Warm Market

This blog works to provide relevant data on Smoky Mountain homes  and how that ties to the overall U.S. real estate market. The National Association Of Realtors reported in late September of this year that August 2011 pending home sales had declined nationally. However, the pending home sales index remains above August of 2010. The PHSI is a future oriented market indicator. It focuses upon signed home sales contracts which are not officially closed. These typically close in 1-2 months. Our interest is not centered exclusively upon this news but on material related to this story.

Four regions comprise the PHSI. Pending home sales here in the South was the only region across the country to have an increase in August 2011. NAR Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun feels that Hurricane Irene certainly impacted home sales in some parts of the nation. In addition, Mr. Yun is concerned that overly strict mortgage underwriting standards are rejecting a sizable number of financially qualified potential home buyers. The Chief Economist is hopeful that standards will be relaxed to allow more qualified buyers to enter the market.

For some time , we have advised our blog readers to get pre-approved for financing. This simplifies the home buying process by eliminating some of the guesswork. Go on our website  today to get started finding your dream property in the Tennessee Smokies.

*Information was obtained from: http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2011/09/phs_august

Here are a few of my new listings:

New Construction Full Of Style
Newly built this one is full of style & character. Native stone accents outside with a great exterior color combination. Hand made kitchen cabinets andbathroom vanities crafted from super rare wormy chestnut.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $159,900
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Mt. Leconte Views On A Pond
$17,832 rental income for 2010 & $17,444 already for 2011. Fantastic Mt. Leconte & community pond views.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg ,Tennessee
Price: $179,900
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Unparallelled View of Great Smokies!!
Contemporary home with many interior updates and incredible view of ski slopes at Ober Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg ,Tennessee
Price: $224,900
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Day By Day Autumn Leaves Are Amping Up Their Intensity, Deals On Smoky Mountain Real Estate Are Also Increasing!

 

Mountain homes all over our area could potentially offer you the dream property you always wanted. That Smoky Mountain location could provide one of the best leaf viewing sites in North America. While this may appear to be a boastful statement, there are many leaf viewers who would agree.

 The Smokies have a diversity of plants and trees that rival equatorial rain forests.This tremendous variety of plant life gives a cornucopia of color when fall arrives. Northerly locations like New England have great color. However, you also have the high potential of experiencing cold, wet and snowy weather. The Southern position of the Tennessee Smokies provides leaf peepers with a better chance to experience warmer, sunny weather.

 These old mountains display colors of fall in a fantastic topographical scene. The convolution of the ridges and hollows allow micro climates to exist. These places “march to their own drummer” when it comes to fall colors. Bright colors may appear first at the highest elevations, but some lower level plants begin color change based upon their own circadian rhythms. These rhythms are dictated by that particular plant species. Driving around The Smokies one can see the yellows of; Tulip Poplars, Beech, Walnut and Sassafras. Reds are supplied by; Sourwoods, Maples, Burning Bush and Virginia Creeper. Orange appears on; Poison Ivy, Sugar Maples and others. This leaf color selection is far from being complete. As we mentioned in years past, colors get changed by; hours of sunlight, rainfall, sod minerals, temperature, elevation and micro-climate in addition to plant species.

 If you want to take in phenomenal Autumn leaf color  plan your viewing within the next few weeks. Serious wind and rain are known to strip the color quickly. Likewise, if you want that special Smoky Mountain home, you need to get going if you want to complete the process by year end.

 

Begin your search on our website and our team can help you ink the deal!

Here Are A Few Of My New And Featured Properties:

Panoramic Views & Custom Features!
Rental income from June – October $32,424 with an additional $18,760 on the books! Not a typical cabin, this luxury home features panoramic mountain views, a home theatre, level parking & exposed beams surrounded by amazing custom craftsmanship.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg ,Tennessee
Price: $1,249,900
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Handcrafted Custom Home W/Views!
$35,999.58 Rental Income from June 2011 forward. This custom home overlooks the golf course and has amazing mountain views. All the custom features you are looking for are found right here.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $1,500,000
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Mountain Villa w/ Private Pool
Just Reduced $100,000!!Mountain villa with private solar-heated salt water pool and cabana on a peaceful lake front setting. Chef’s dream kitchen and fantastic mountain views.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg ,Tennessee
Price: $695,000
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Homes In Gatlinburg And Other Parts Of The Smokies Are Selling Well

 

The Smoky Mountain homes market is reasonably healthy. The ease of access and popularity of this area help to buffer our home sales from a challenging national housing market.

In this week’s blog, the focus will be on residential sales figures for The Great Smoky Mountains Association of Realtors. The GSMAR data provides a great tool for evaluating The Smokies’ residential sales. These numbers represent the overall area covered by GSMAR. However, there are locations within our Association that are outperforming last year by significant margins. While the sale numbers of our overall membership remain strong, these hotspots surpass all others. Please remember that residential sales include; single family homes, condos, townhouses and co-ops. These figures are cumulative year to date.

 In the category of total residences sold through the end of September, our year 2011 comes in with 1,646 residences vs. 1,764 for the same time in 2010. 2011 is off by 118 units or down by 7%.

In the category of total residential dollar volume sold through the end of September, 2010 leads with $295,887,524 or $26,760,006 more. In this category 2011 is off by 9%.

The average residential sale for 2011 is $163,504 or $4,233 less than 2010, a difference of 3% less.

Our final category for comparison is in Active Listings. The current year has 7,656. This is 575 more or 8% above 2010.

We previously mentioned that the housing market is currently seeking balance after massive federal stimulus. The evidence that all categories are less than 10% different from the previous year is reasonable. Our current year has no stimulus in effect. Some housing markets across the nation are way below the 2010 figures.

 For residential buyers, the market is good. Interest rates are quite low for qualified buyers. Property inventory offers a great selection. Pricing is well off the market highs and real estate at this point is nowhere near as volatile as other investment markets.

 Get on our website to explore your property possibilities today!

 Here are a few of my new and featured listings:

Breathtaking Mountain Views!!!!!
Enjoy the breathtaking mountain views from this chalet. Located close to town of Gatlinburg for all you shopping and dining adventures, yet private and quiet for your relaxation. Greenbrier River and Greenbrier entrance to the Nat’l Park just minutes away
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Pittman Center, TN
Price: $339,900
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8 Bedroom/5 Bath Cabin w/Mountain View!
Wow! 8 bedroom/5bath cabin with so many amenities for your enjoyment, plus an incredible mountain view!! Sleeps 24. Great gross rental income in 2010 of $47,471 plus 2 wks of personal use during prime time! Great investment or permanent residence!
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $399,900
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Mt LeConte View w/Large Open Floor Plan
5 bedrooms all with in suite baths for privacy. Huge great room for those family gatherings and could walk to trolley to take to town or to Nat’l Park.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg ,Tennessee
Price: $350,000
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Some Areas of Smoky Mountain Homes Are Red Hot!!

When evaluating Gatlinburg real estate for sale, or other locations within the East Tennessee Smokies, it is crucial to rely on experienced expertise.  The seasoned advise of a true professional can literally save you a lot of money when shopping for property.  This week’s blog relies on data compiled by the Great Smoky Mountains Association of Realtors.  The GSMAR material evaluates residential sales figures across the region covered by their membership.  Residential sales for this blog are composed of; single family homes, condo’s, townhouses, and co-ops.  Our resources material shows that some areas within Great Smoky Mountain Association of Realtors are way ahead of this time frame one year earlier, while other locations have seriously declined.  In some aspects of property purchase, location becomes far more critical.  For instance, if one wants a residence for rental purposes or short-term investment, then the location becomes more crucial than a long-term purchase.  Be sure to define your real estate objectives and share these with your realtor so they can help you fulfill your property goals. 

In the category of Total Residence Sold, 2011 lags 2010 year to date by 100 (959 vs 1,059) or off by 9%.

For Total Dollar Volume Sold, 2010 again leads 2011 through the end of August by 10%. 2010 is $22,801,505.00 ahead in residential dollar volume over 2011.

In Average Residence Sold, 2011 narrowly lost out to 2010 YTD by $5,962.00 or 3%.

However, in the category of Active Listings 2011 leads 2010 by 563 or 10%.

Our blogs have long emphasized that real estate sales across this great nation have been skewed by government stimulus and other forces.  With current economic challenges at work, sales are resilient.  As we stated initially some areas are ahead of 2010 in their residential sales.  Clearly define your property purchase objectives and share these with your real estate professionals.  In this way, they can assist you to maximize your dreams. Contact us today!!

Here are a Few of My New Listings:

Breathtaking Mountain Views!!!!!
Enjoy the breathtaking mountain views from this chalet. Located close to town of Gatlinburg for all you shopping and dining adventures, yet private and quiet for your relaxation. Greenbrier River and Greenbrier entrance to the Nat’l Park just minutes away
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Pittman Center, TN
Price: $339,900
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Furnished With Incredible Mountain Views
Great Rental History-2010 of $27,121. Mountain log home located near the Arts and Crafts Community of Gatlinburg and only minutes to downtown. Three master suites, lots of windows to enjoy the great mountain views, hardwood floors, & cathedral ceilings.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg ,Tennessee
Price: $239,900
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Beautiful Ridge Top Property! Great Deal
Beautiful ridge top property with level building site. Clear a few trees to have a wonderful mountain view. Gravel driveway to the top of the ridge. VERY MOTIVATED SELLERS!
Type: Land
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $70,000
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A Look at 2011 Updated Property Taxes for Sevier County’s Smoky Mountain Real Estate

 

I receive many questions regarding what our property taxes are here. So this week’s blog looks at Sevier County property taxes on mountain homes.  The property tax rate is per $100 assessed value of the home. County tax for Sevier County is $1.63 per $100 assessed value. City tax per $100 assessed value is:   Sevierville is $0.31. Pigeon Forge is $0.200, Gatlinburg is $0.1493, and Pittman Center is .85.  The ratio of assessment is 25% for residential/rental property. This applies to owner occupied homes and second homes.  See the examples below for a home assessed at $100,000 and $250,000.

                                           For Sevier County Tax
Sevier County tax is $1.63 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $1.63 = $407.50 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $1.63 = $1018.75 tax paid per year

                                                       For City Tax
Sevierville is $.31 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $.31 = $77.50 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $.31 = $193.75 tax paid per year

Pigeon Forge is $0.200 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $0.200 = $50.00 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $0.200 = $125.00 tax paid per year

Gatlinburg is $0.1493 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $0.1493 = $37.33 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $0.1493 = $93.31 tax paid per year

Pittman Center is $.85 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $.85 = $212.50 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $.85 = $531.25 tax paid per year

Plus 30% of contents for personal property tax
There is no Income Tax
 
Many visitors to our area find our property taxes very reasonable.  The planning and working with tourist traffic over the years has helped to develop the Sevier County infrastructure.  The influx of visitors provided a revenue stream that has assisted in sharing the costs for developing the area.  This has helped to keep costs lower for residents by maintaining reasonable local living taxes.

If you are interested in living here, or owning investment property that keeps you coming back with tax incentives, then check out the Jason White Team website.  You set your own search criteria, and view only those properties that fit your criteria. When it is time to take a personal look, our team of property professionals are here to assist you.  Contact us today to begin your Smoky Mountain property acquisition.

Here are a Few of My New and Reduced Listings: 

Resort Living At It’s Best!!
Want the best close to town of Gatlinburg for shopping and dining? This resort offers a community pool for your enjoyment as well as utility water and sewer, garbage service and high speed internet.
Type: Land
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $42,000
Get more information >
Build Your Dream Home/Black Bear Falls
Great building site in desirable Black Bear Falls in Gatlinburg. On site pool and easy access to all the attractions Gatlinburg has to offer.
Type: Land
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $51,000
Get more information >
Fully Furnished Cedar and Stone Mtn Home
Contemporary cedar and stone mountain home sold fully furnished and close to the owner’s club w/ pools and tennis courts. Two private master suites each w/baths and balconies. Enjoy the cathedral ceilings, screened patio, sauna, and enclosed hot tub room.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $199,900
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Just Reduced! An Architectural Icon!
This commanding architectural icon is an award winning design. Fantastic floor plan, quality contruction, outrageous mountain views from all rooms, gas generator, lots or level parking and 5 master suites all with their own screened in porch. Must see!
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $899,900
Get more information >

The Weather Is Changing-Time to Book Your Smoky Mountain Homes

Selections ranging from a Sevierville cabin to a Gatlinburg home offer visitors, a close and personal view of our area.  These rental homes allow new people to experience the Tennessee Smokies almost like a local.  Our blog for this week is focused on upcoming events that typically occur in late summer/early fall.  As we get ready to put out this blog, changes are afoot.  Just this week, it seems the lid came off the pressure cooker.  Our temperatures and humidity have left like triple digit since April.  However, in the past few days there has been a shift for the more comfortable.  Up on Ski Mountain Road in Gatlinburg some trees are beginning to turn color.  All of these items are indicators that change is in the air.  When it’s getting really comfortable to be outside there is usually a multitude of fun activities in our region. 

One of the best known and well attended of our area’s events is just a few weeks away.  The “Shades of the Past” car show will be held at Dollywood’s Splash Country, September 9th & 10th of this year. This features hot rods and other custom collectible cars and chassis’s through 1972.  One week after “Shades of the Past” rod show is the 2011 Grand Fall Rod Run held on the strip in Pigeon Forge.  This event is scheduled September 15th-19th.  This is a huge car show with almost all day and night activities.  If you do not like cars, hot rods, etc. avoid this area for these 2 weeks.  Traffic congestion is intense, but for vehicle enthusiasts, this is a heavenly event.

If you would like a home base here in the Smokies, check out our website.  We have geared everything to help our prospective clients find a property to suit their needs.  Hop on today and get started.  Then all our fun activities become available anytime you choose to attend.

Here are a Few of My New and Current Listings:

If You Want It All Check This Property!
Enjoy the owner’s club with pool, tennis courts, game room, etc. which is included in the purchase of this property. This lot also has views of Mt LeConte and is located in the desireable Chalet Village in Gatlinburg.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $39,900
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Mt LeConte View/Owners Club w/ Pools!
This property has it all- mountain views, close to downtown Gatlinburg for dining and shopping, Owner’s club with pools, tennis courts etc, and even close the Ober Ski Resort!
Type: Land
Location: Gatlinburg,Tennessee
Price: $39,900
Get more information >
Level Ridge Top w/ Amazing Mtn Views!
Level ridge top property with amazing mountain views to enjoy from the wall of glass in the open great room. 2 private bedroom suites, one on each level. Tongue and groove throughout. Even a community pool to enjoy on those hot days.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $219,900
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Corner Condo with Spectacular Mtn Views!
Ground floor, corner unit with spectacular Great Smoky Mountain views. Wonderful indoor facility w/ pool as well as an outside pool.
Type: Condo
Location: Gatlinburg ,Tennessee
Price: $79,900
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Enjoy The Elegance of Lodging at Homes in Gatlinburg on Your Visit to the Tennessee Smokies

This area has a huge selection of mountain homes that provide wonderful accomodations for your family’s stay here in the  Tennnessee  Smokies.  Some people are unaware that the name “Tennessee Smokies” has a meaning beyond our majestic mountains.  This name also refers to our local double A minor league baseball team.  This week’s blog will focus on our “Tennessee Smokies” baseball team.  Baseball has been nicknamed “America’s Pastime”.  Our baseball team lives up to that, by offering everyone another entertainment attraction in the area.  Locals and visitors alike will find our ballpark conveniently located on the northeast corner of exit 407 off Interstate 40.  The Tennessee Smokies as a baseball team go back in area history to 1896.  At that time they were located in Knoxville and were known as the Knoxville Indians.  The team had a sporatic and choppy past.  They had numerous re-incarnations under different; owners, leagues, and names.  There were periods of time (such as the great epression and world wars) when the team did not exist.  The Smokies were revived after World War II under a number of owners and different team names.  They functioned as a minor league farm team for various major league teams and played in different leagues within the minor leagues.  There were numerous changes in these periods of team history and some of these included various locations for the home ballpark within the Knoxville area.

The team experienced a radical change of direction when in 2000 they relocated from Knoxville to it’s new home in Sevierville at a new state-of-the-art stadium off exit 407.  The team has done well in it’s new home, winning division titles and coming in second place in the championships.  The easy to reach location makes this a fun destination for the baseball fans visiting our area.  Go online to get other details and historical information.

Many people who rent vacation homes in the Smokies decide that they want to own similar property for investment or as a permanent residence.  If you get inspired to buy property in the Tennessee Smokies, hop on our website.  There is everything available to assist you in your search.

Here are a Few of My Current and Reduced Listings:

Views of Mt LeConte,Tramway,Ski Resort!!
Enjoy the views of Mt LeConte, tramway, lights of Gatlinburg, and even the ski resort from this property. Located in desirable Chalet Village which included use of the community pool, tennis courts, and game rooms. Only 10 mintues to downtown Gatlinburg.
Type: Land
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $39,900
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5 Adjacent Lots Sold As A Group!!
5 adjacent lots sold as a group in beautiful Chalet Village area of Gatlinburg. Lots of privacy and amenities with community pool etc just minutes away. 10 minutes from Gatlinburg shopping and dining and close to Ober Gatlinburg for skiing in the winter.
Type: Land
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $59,900
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WHAT A BARGAIN! JUST REDUCED AGAIN!!!
Formal, custom built home on a very nice and private corner lot in beautiful neighborhood of Belle Meadows. Close to hospital and all the amenities that Sevierville has to offer.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Sevierville,TN
Price: $269,900

Good News on Homes in Gatlinburg

If you are undecided on a Gatlinburg home for sale, then read on.  Our blog regularly brings month-end residential sales data, provided by the Great Smoky Mountain Association of Realtors.  After our latest month end comparison, we noticed that some areas within GSMAR were outperforming the overall monthly states. 

Residential Real Estate in Gatlinburg is one example of an overachieving location.  The Great Smoky Mountain Association of Realtors residential data overall for July 2011 lagged July 2010.  However, this was not true for residential sales within Gatlinburg’s boundaries for this past July.  The interesting thing about Gatlinburg Residential Sales, is that all categories were even or above the numbers for July of 2010.

 In total number of Residences Sold, July of 2011 had 1 more at 126 than July of 2010, for an increase of 1%.

The category of total Residential Dollar Volume sold was also up by 1% or $218,208.00.

The Average Median Sale was higher in July of 2011 by 8% or $13,250.00.

In number of active listings our current July exceeds July 2010 by 115 or 15%.

As an uncommitted buyer, you might feel that these increases are not large.  While this may be a valid conclusion, it does reveal that there is strength in the Gatlinburg residential market.  With many areas across the nation in decline, this is good news.  There could be serious strength revealing itself in an otherwise bearish market.  With weakness appearing in the world’s stock markets and uncertainty launching riots in overseas countries, it could be comforting to buy a residence in a stronger property market.  If you want to check out the possibilities for Gatlinburg real estate, then hop on our website.  This client-friendly tool is a perfect place to begin.  You can set your own criteria for a property search.  You proceed at your own pace in the privacy of your own current residence.  When you want to finalize your selection, contact the professionals of our team.  We stand ready to assist you with years of experience.

Here are a Few of My Current and New Listings:

OPPS! HAD THE WRONG PRICE! LOWER!
DOING GREAT ON RENTAL INCOME! Log home in Gatlinburg with private setting, extraordinary construction, and top of the line furnishing. Wall of glass, granite countertops, and hardwood floors are just a few of the features in this lovely home.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg,Tennessee
Price: $239,900
Get more information >
Private Acreage with Creek Frontage/View
Private acreage with beautiful mountain view and creek frontage and waterfall. Panoramic view with easy road access. Truly a dream come true for just the right person.
Type: Land
Location: Gatlinburg ,Tennessee
Price: $149,900
Get more information >
Top Floor w/ Best Mountain Views !!
Best views in the county. Really close to the Great Smoky Mountains with direct views of large peaks and city lights of Gatlinburg. This top floor condo is furnished nicely with access to outdoor pool and indoor pool area with amenities.
Type: Condo
Location: Gatlinburg ,Tennessee
Price: $110,000

Checking the Market on Gatlinburg Homes for Sale?

Our month-end blog focuses on the current state of Smoky Mountain real estate.   These cumulative figures cover residential sales year-to-date through July 31st for 2011 vs 2010.  Our source on this data comes from the Great Smoky Mountains Association of Realtors.  Residential sales are composed of; single family homes, condos, townhomes, and co-ops.  The GSMAR numbers are helpful in choosing when to buy or sell.  They can assist in determining pricing for either side of the property sales transaction.

In the first category of Total Residences Sold, we see 2011 lagging 2010 by 96 residences.  2011 had 817 vs 913 in 2010 or 11% decrease. 

The Total Residential Dollar Volume of 2011 is lower by $20,731,912.00 or 13% less.  2011 was $134,531,002.00 compared to $155,262,914.00 in the 2010 period ending July 31st.

An Average Residential Sale in 2011 was $164,665.00 opposed to $170,058.00 in 2010.  This leaves 2010 ahead by $5,393.00 or 3% above our current year.

Our final category of comparison is in Quantity of Active Listings.  Our current year is a winner with 5,679 vs 5,135.  The margin of victory is 544 or 11%.

Throughout 2011 we have seen lower figures in a lot of categories.  It is crucial to factor in the influence of government stimulus on these numbers.  The tax credit certainly brought some buyers into the market earlier than they might have done on their own.  Our current year numbers are not radically lower than 2010.  This is good because there was no government rewards for buying in 2011.  Selection inventories are good and interest rates are not jumping up in a huge leap.  All of this makes for positive reasons to consider a home purchase. 

Check out our client-friendly web site.  You can set your own personal search criteria.  Then in your own home, at your own pace, choose the time to call the pros on the Jason White Team and seal the deal.  Begin today on your new adventure.

Here are a Few of My Current and Sold Listings:

Wonderful Family Home/Fenced Yard!!
Great family home with additional space for possible, media room, in-laws quarters, or teenage paradise. 2 car garage, fenced back yard, and close to Knoxville or Sevierville.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Sevierville,TN
Price: $279,900
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SOLD!!! CLOSED IN 40 DAYS FROM LIST DATE
Heirloom quality custom built two owner home in downtown Gatlinburg. Walk 5 min to many restaurants/ shops and Ober Gatlinburg Tramway. Maintance free masonry stucco so you can enjoy your vacation in the mountains. Spacious, storage, level yard, & carport
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $289,900
Get more information >
Updated with Private Bedroom Suites!
Want a great investment property? Then this is it! Already on a rental program and has a great rental history. Recently updated, offers private bedroom suites, and has a sky walk to balcony and mountain views.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $229,900
Get more information >