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Market UpdateKnoxville Market Update — Spring 2026
Inventory is up 11%, but median price is still climbing. Where the real opportunities sit this quarter.
TREF · May 8, 2026 · 1 min read
SmokiesWhat's Changing for Smokies Short-Term Rentals This Year
Gatlinburg and Sevier County have new STR ordinances on the table. What investors should know.
TREF · Apr 22, 2026 · 1 min read
Buying GuideBuying on Norris Lake: A 2026 Buyer's Guide
TVA shoreline rules, dock permits, year-round vs. seasonal — everything we tell our Norris Lake clients.
TREF · Apr 3, 2026 · 1 min read
Buying GuideSix Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Common pitfalls from earnest money to inspection contingencies — written by an agent who specializes in first-timers.
TREF · Mar 19, 2026 · 1 min read