Is living near the Smoky Mountains all sunshine, scenic views, and weekend adventures? Not exactly. The Great Smoky Mountains are one of the biggest reasons people are drawn to East Tennessee. The scenery is beautiful, the outdoor recreation is incredible, and there is a slower pace of life that many people love. At the same […]

If you are buying or selling a home in East Tennessee, one of the most important things you need to understand is this: real estate agreements in Tennessee must be in writing. As a REALTOR® with Wallace Real Estate serving buyers and sellers throughout East Tennessee, I still see confusion around verbal agreements, earnest money, […]

If the housing market feels different right now, you are not imagining it. I’m Melody Wagstaff, a real estate agent in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the March numbers across East Tennessee confirm what many people are starting to notice. The market has not stopped. It has shifted. More homes are for sale. Buyers have more room […]

Every home purchase has its own story. Some begin with a conversation. Others begin with a late-night internet search, a video, or a quiet curiosity about what life might be like somewhere new. The couple I recently helped purchase a home here in East Tennessee started their journey in a similar way. Learning About East […]