By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Many of us grew up with the idea that one day we would all be living like the Jetsons, the 1960s cartoon about a family living in the future – in 2062 to be exact. While we must wait a little longer before closets button our …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Housing price bubble chatter has increased this summer, as market observers attempt to predict the next residential real estate shift. At Greater Chattanooga Realtors’ Economic Outlook Luncheon on August 15, keynote speaker Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for National Association of Realtors® spoke to Greater Chattanooga’s economy …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® As the leading advocate for private property rights and housing issues in the Chattanooga region, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® is committed to protecting current and future home and business owners. Part of that responsibility is protecting the dream of homeownership and paying close attention to one today’s …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® June marks National Homeownership Month, which recognizes the value of homeownership and its positive impact on families, communities, and the nation’s economy. This month allows a time to celebrate and promote the American Dream of homeownership and identify the many benefits of owning that roof over …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Just like last year at this time, prospective home buyers should expect a competitive housing market for the next several months. With payrolls trending upward and unemployment trending downward month after month in an extensive string of positive economic news, demand remains quite strong. Given the …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® recently joined more than 9,000 Realtors® in Washington, D.C. for the 2018 Realtor Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo to discuss and advocate for crucial real estate issues on behalf of current and future home and property owners across the country. We also met …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Foreign buyers continue to see the U.S. real estate market as a secure and safe investment as Realtors® are experiencing an increase in the number of international clients over the past five years, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). NAR’s 2018 …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Most renters say homeownership is one of their highest priorities for the future and they are thinking more about purchasing a home now than in past years. Given that information, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Americans overwhelmingly believe owning a home is a good …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Did you know that unless members of Congress take action, authority for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will expire July 31? If that happens it would be detrimental for our community. For families living along streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, or just about anywhere snow melts …