July 2018 Home Sales

17 Aug

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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... Read more »

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Realtors Offer Guidance for Foreign Buyers

19 Jul

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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... Read more »

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Majority of Renters Recognize Benefits of Homeownership

06 Jul

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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... Read more »

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Don’t Let Flood Insurance Program Expire

06 Jul

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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... Read more »

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Realtors Take a Stance Against Extreme Water Quality Fee Increase

26 Jun

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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... Read more »

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Why Homeownership Matters

26 Jun

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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... Read more »

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May 2018 Home Sales Review

26 Jun

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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... Read more »

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Greater Chattanooga Realtors in Nation’s Capital to Advocate Policy Issues Affecting Homeownership, Commercial Real Estate

26 Jun

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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... Read more »

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5 MUST-KNOW TIPS FOR BUYING A HOME IN A COMPETITIVE MARKET

11 May

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By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga Realtors® The 2018 housing market in the Chattanooga region is going to continue to be challenging for buyers as the market remains strong and there simply isn’t enough inventory. Fact: it’s a seller’s market. There’s no point in sugar-coating it. Homes are selling on average within three... Read more »

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IT’S NATIONAL HOME REMODELING MONTH

11 May

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By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga Realtors® May is National Home Remodeling Month, a time of the year when many homeowners may daydream about sprucing up their homes to gain equity, resale value, or simply find more enjoyment from their property. According to the National Association of Realtors®, many homeowners find the idea... Read more »

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