The Elite Realty Group Podcast

🏡 Is it still affordable to buy a home in Morristown, Tennessee? And what do higher mortgage rates mean for homeowners trying to sell? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group in Morristown, TN, breaks down one of the biggest challenges facing today's real estate market: housing affordability . With mortgage rates putting pressure...

Should you move — or could staying right where you are actually be the smarter real estate decision? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group in Morristown, Tennessee, breaks down six signs that staying in your current home may make more sense than moving. We also look at the other side of the decision — when your home may no longer fit...

Thinking about selling a home in Morristown, Tennessee or anywhere in the Lakeway Area ? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group in Morristown, TN, explains why buyers can walk through two similar homes and feel completely different about them. Real estate is not just about square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, and price. Buyers are als...

Thinking about buying or selling a home in Morristown, Tennessee or the Lakeway Area ? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group in Morristown, TN, breaks down five important things buyers and sellers can control—even when the real estate market feels unpredictable. You may not be able to control mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, o...

Thinking about buying or selling a home in Morristown, Tennessee , but you’re not quite ready yet? You may be closer than you think. In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group in Morristown, TN, explains how to start building a smart real estate plan before you’re ready to make a move. Whether you’re planning to buy your first home, sell...

Rental scams are becoming more common, and scammers are getting better at making fake listings look legitimate. In this video, I explain how scammers are stealing photos and information from real estate listings, reposting homes as rentals, and then asking unsuspecting renters for application fees, security deposits, or even the first month’s rent. The home may be real. The photos may be real. The...

Thinking about moving to Morristown, Tennessee or relocating somewhere in the Lakeway Area of East Tennessee ? Before you choose a house, there are things Zillow simply cannot show you. In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group in Morristown, TN, explains the local details that matter when you’re considering a move to Morristown, Hamblen...

What actually happens after you hire a Realtor? Most buyers and sellers see the sign in the yard, the showings, the offer, the inspection, and the closing. But behind the scenes, there is much more happening. In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group in Morristown, Tennessee, takes you behind the curtain of a real estate transaction and...

Thinking about buying or selling a home in Morristown, Tennessee or anywhere in the Lakeway Area ? Before you make a move, there are some decisions that matter far more than most people realize. In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group, breaks down 10 important real estate decisions that buyers and sellers should think through before ge...

Thinking about moving to Morristown, Tennessee? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast, Broker/Owner Mike Elkins breaks down 10 important things you should know before buying a home, selling a home, relocating, or investing in the Morristown area. We cover the Morristown housing market, local growth, 37813 vs. 37814, Cherokee Lake real estate, acreage, East Tennessee living, current sel...

VA Home Loans Explained: What East Tennessee Veterans Need to Know Are you a veteran, active-duty service member, eligible National Guard or Reserve member, or qualifying surviving spouse thinking about buying a home in Morristown, Tennessee, Hamblen County, Jefferson County, Grainger County, or the surrounding Lakeway Area ? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Brok...

Everybody wants more success, influence, opportunity, and growth—but are you prepared to carry the responsibility that comes with it? In this powerful leadership and personal-growth message, Michael Elkins explains why reaching the next level requires more than talent, ambition, or motivation. It requires discipline, emotional maturity, strong systems, unwavering character, and faithfulness with w...

If you’re planning to buy or sell a home in Morristown , this video is for you. In this episode, I share my bold predictions for the 2026 real estate market in Morristown, TN , specifically for buyers and sellers —not national headlines and not hype. We cover: Why buyers will stop waiting on interest rates How buyer competition may return faster than expected What first-time buyers need to know fo...

Thinking about buying or selling a home in 2026? This episode breaks down EXACTLY what today’s buyers are looking for — and how sellers can use these trends to sell faster and for more money. In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Mike Elkins reveals the Top 5 Homebuyer Trends for 2026 , with real insight from right here in the Lakeway Area (Morristown, Jefferson City, Talbott, White...

Are 50-year mortgages the next big thing in real estate — or a long-term disaster waiting to happen? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Mike Elkins breaks down the President’s proposed 50-year mortgage plan, explaining how it could change the housing market forever. 👉 Learn: What a 50-year mortgage actually means for buyers & sellers The pros (lower payments, easier qualifica...

You asked… and I’m answering! In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , I’m tackling real viewer-submitted questions about buying, selling, and even starting a real estate career. From how we price homes to how our Rent-to-Homeowner Program works, this Q&A covers the real-world topics people in the Lakeway Area and Morristown, Tennessee want to know about most. 🎧 In this episode, I’...

Everyone’s talking about how expensive it’s gotten to buy a home — but is the American Dream really out of reach? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Mike Elkins breaks down what affordability actually means, how buyers in Morristown and the Lakeway Area of Tennessee are still becoming homeowners, and why owning a home is still one of the smartest financial moves you can make in 20...

The real estate market doesn’t crash overnight — it shifts quietly before anyone realizes it. In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Mike Elkins breaks down the warning signs that tell you when the market is changing — and what that means for buyers and sellers in the Lakeway Area and Morristown, Tennessee . If you start seeing homes sitting longer, more price reductions, or fewer bid...

Thinking about buying or selling real estate in Morristown, TN? 📍 In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , I break down the latest 2024–2025 housing market stats you need to know: ✅ Sold-to-List Price Ratio – Are homes selling above or below asking price? ✅ Average Days on Market – How fast are homes selling in Morristown? ✅ Absorption Rate – What this means for buyers and sellers r...

Are you renting in Morristown, Tennessee and dreaming about buying your first home? 🏡 In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Mike & Dave Elkins reveal a step-by-step game plan to help renters make the move to homeownership in the Lakeway Area . You’ll discover: ✅ Why many renters stay stuck (and how to break free) ✅ The 5 steps to go from renting to owning in Morristown TN ✅ L...

Welcome to The Elite Realty Group Podcast ! In this episode, Mike & Dave Elkins break down the psychology of real estate buyers and sellers and explain what really drives people to make (or delay) big housing decisions here in Morristown, TN and the Lakeway Area . Whether you’re buying your first home, selling your current one, or you’re a local agent looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll lea...

On this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast, Mike Elkins Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group in Morristown Tennessee lays out the steps to follow for a first time home buyer in Morristown Tennessee.

On this podcast we keep it simple and give you the secret sauce to success in real estate for agents in Morristown Tennessee and the world! 

Are you a licensed real estate agent looking for real support, real training, and a real path to growth? In this exclusive interview, Broker/Owner Mike Elkins shares why he started Elite Realty Group in 2008, what makes his non-compete model so powerful, and how he’s helped agents (both new and experienced) build multi-million dollar careers. ✅ Daily trainings and motivation ✅ A 2-week onboardin...

Trying to buy and sell a home at the same time? You’re not alone — and yes, it can feel stressful. But with the right plan and the right agent, it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Mike and Dave Elkins share how to navigate both sides of the transaction without juggling two mortgages, moving twice, or missing out on your dream home. 🏡 Here’s What You’ll Learn...