Chiara's Real Estate Blog

I know that you've heard mortgage rates are low, low, low. Yup, historic lows. On the flip side, lending is tight. So just how do you get a mortgage in the 3's?       Well, folks, I'm here to tell you that the NYTimes has asked this question and brought us some answers. Lenders have numerous laye...

I know it's hot out there.  So, I'd like to invite you to visit me as I host an Open house on Sunday July 1 at 2019 Gatehouse Lane, Knoxville TN from 2 - 4 pm for a hot little condo.   Seriously, this adorable condo is tucked away in Powell, about a mile from the Powell branch of the Public Libra...

I love when Lenn writes about copyright issues. She's probably one of the few folks I've come across that "gets" the issue of copyright infringement. As a long-time crafter, the Fair Use doctrine was high on my radar, because it is simply not a clear-cut issue, and it has been wrongly interpreted...

These scammers aren't even ingenious anymore. Once again, we have someone posing as utility representatives, this time targeting local businesses.   The scam has apparently been attempted in Maryville, as well as in Gatlinburg. According to the Gatlinburg Police Department news release, someone h...

I have finished going over the west Knoxville TN May home sales numbers. And, boy do I have some good news for you!   May saw a continued upsurge in home purchases! Yee haw! Overall, the Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® reports that there were a total of 1,018 single-family home sales duri...

Please join me as I host an Open House on Sunday June 17 at 3501 Riverview Road Lenoir City, TN from 2 - 4 pm.   This amazing custom-built home sits on over 22 acres of property, with about 800' of river front. You can't go wrong with this home, as every room has a view. There are too many featur...

I don't often visit a subdivision that has both single family homes and condos, but today we will be doing just that. Let's head out to Glenview Knoxville TN, and see what's happening on the home sales scene.     But, first a little about the neighborhood. Located off  Piney Grove Church Road, Gl...

When people I meet find out that I'm a real estate professional, one of the questions I almost always get is , "Seriously, how is the real estate market in Knoxville?"   Well, seriously, yes, things are getting better. Good enough that Knoxville made the National Association of Home Builders impr...

Today, let's head out to the heart of Farragut and take a look at a lovely neighborhood, Village Green.       Located just west of the junction of Kingston Pike and Campbell Station Road, Village Green is minutes from Turkey Creek. Neighborhood amenities include a pool and tennis courts. Some of ...

Please join me as I host an Open House Sunday June 10 at 2004 Grenada Blvd., Knoxville TN, from 2-4 pm.   Located in the Foxfire subdivision, near the junction of Ebenezer Road and Northshore Road, you will be close to schools, shopping, commuting, and entertainment. This lovely 4 bedroom home si...