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

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

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

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

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

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