Let's Talk Chattanooga Real Estate

Chattanooga’s Fall Home Show is coming August 16-18, 2024.  It’s new, improved, and re-imagined. Raquel Schrumpf, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga, gives details of the upcoming Fall Home Show at the Chattanooga Convention Center in August. She gives insight into some of the benefits of attending that go beyond seeing over 200 exhibitors with products...

Thomas Holly of Holly Wood Doors in Chattanooga explains the often-overlooked maintenance steps needed to prolong the life of your garage door.  He explains what can go wrong and your best strategy for avoiding a garage door failure. Thomas also talks about the curb appeal and value added to a home by a good garage door. Thomas can be reached at (423) 645-7147, or at his company website: holl...

Ashley Williams and Jamie Mooney from Cornerstone Title of Tennessee explain the role of the title company in a real estate transaction and the importance of title insurance on this podcast. To many homebuyers, the closing table feels like a confusing pile of papers that just need to be signed. But there are hundreds of details in any real estate sale that must be handled before the closing. Many...

We’re half-way through 2024. Is the Chattanooga real estate market slowing down? Are home prices coming down?  What can we expect for home sales and home prices in Chattanooga for the rest of the year? This podcast gives you a mid-year market update and a look ahead at the Chattanooga housing market for the rest of 2024 with Blake’s Bold Predictions. Blake Watson is the show host.  Blake...

Blake Watson shares the eleven steps you’ll go through to buy a house and several ways that a professional Realtor can guide you through these steps.  He also offers listeners a free copy of his book, “The Complete Guide to Buying a Home,” simply by contacting him and asking for the free copy. Blake Watson is the show host.  Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Georgia,...

Chad McAllister, Director of Real Estate Development, and Eric McAllister, Real Estate/Home Specialist from Wayne’s Pest Control discuss common bugs and pests found in and around our homes, and how Wayne’s Pest Control helps eliminate them. Chad and Eric explain the importance of termite protection and how getting rid of other pests can enhance the health and longevity of your home. Chad and Eric...

Justin Bethune, owner of the Home Source Network, Bethune Builds, and Build Something Media, shares his creative flair for construction design and contractor marketing on this podcast. Justin tells us how he started the Home Source Network for remodeling and construction, and how his business has evolved into a full-blown marketing company to help small business owners to build their business usin...

How do home warranties work? What is covered by a home warranty and what is not covered? How much does a warranty cost? Get the answers to these questions and many more about home warranties as Maryann Azambuja, Senior Account Executive for Choice Home Warranty, explains home warranties on this podcast.  Maryann gives valuable information about the value of a home warranty, what makes a warra...

Save money by saving energy and get a rebate to save even more. John Watts, EPB’s Senior Supervisor Energy Services, details the free service EPB provides to customers that’s sure to help identify ways to save money and energy.  EPB’s free Energy Check-Up is available for all EPB residential customers providing a detailed inspection and report of parts of your home that may be robbing you of...

How to find investment houses, how to identify a good deal, and how to find a bargain house for investment – these topics are covered on this podcast. Blake Watson shares practical tips and strategies for finding a house in the Chattanooga area to buy for investment, fix and flip or rental. He details several real life examples from his own investment real estate experience. Blake Watson is the sh...

On this podcast, Mario Forte from Beginning Point Surveys details what a land surveyor does and how a property owner can benefit from a professional survey. He explains how marking property lines is important for fences and buildings. Mario explains why online GIS maps sometimes have property lines going through a driveway or part of a building.  He explains why GIS software maps and Goo...

On today’s podcast, Blake Watson shares data from the Chattanooga MLS to help answer the million dollar question and to determine if there are still any affordable homes available in Chattanooga.  He also covers the April real estate market report uncovering trends of inventory increases along with median house price increases. Blake Watson is the show host.  Blake is a real estate agent...

Thinking about flipping houses or buying a house to rent? Listen to get some insight on both real estate investment options. On today’s podcast, Blake Watson shares some of the benefits of buying investment property.  He explains some considerations for Fix and Flip houses, and presents the reasons he thinks Buy and Hold investing in rental property is a great option. Blake Watson is the show...

Michael Colquette, a Chattanooga agent with American National Insurance Company, answers these questions and more with true stories from his own experience as a home insurance agent. He explains why having an insurance agent’s expertise can help you be properly insured for any of life’s potential setbacks. Michael can be reached at his American National Insurance office at 7110 East Brainerd Rd in...

Gary Crowe explains his love for mid-century modern design and how he has been remodeling and building homes of this design for years here in Chattanooga. He also shares his “small and mighty” business strategy for creating a portfolio of rental properties to generate income and financial freedom right here in Chattanooga. Gary can be reached at uptowndevelopment.com or uptownfirm.com. Blake Watso...

How do you house hack, and is it worth it? House hacking is a common way for homeowners to help cover their housing expenses in today’s real estate market. On today’s podcast, Blake Watson explains house hacking, including its advantages and disadvantages.  He also covers several considerations you’ll need to keep in mind if you choose to house hack.  Blake Watson is the show host. ...

Gage Keeble, owner of Scenic Shine Window Cleaning, talks about how he makes a whole house shine with clean windows in the Chattanooga area.  He explains that he’s happy to come look at your home and give you a price quote, or he offers the option of a virtual quote when you send him photos or video of your windows. Gage can be found on Facebook at Scenic City Window Cleaning , at his website...

Kevin McDonell, a certified arborist with Tree Worx, explains how his role as an arborist guides his work of cutting, trimming, planting, and caring for trees in the Chattanooga area.  This podcast is packed with interesting and useful information for every homeowner with trees in their yard. You’ll learn how some trees are more likely to lose limbs or break, and how to reduce the risk of a t...

Owning vs. Renting Searching for the Right Home How Realtors Help Home Buyers What to Know About Home Inspections Programs for Home Buyers The Closing Process These are just some of the chapter titles in Blake Watson’s book, The Complete Guide To Buying A Home.  On today’s podcast, Blake shares an overview of each chapter in the book and offers to give a free copy to listeners of this podcast...

The Day of the Roses happens every Spring at Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co.  Find out why it’s on March 15 each year and so much more about all of the plants and trees available at this award-winning nursery. Gina Whitener, co-owner, explains what makes Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co unique and why they continue to win awards as the area’s favorite nursery.  They offer much mo...

On this podcast, we talk with Don Oakes, Branch Manager at Highlands Residential Mortgage.   Don explains the Highlands Residential Mortgage Community Lending Program and how it can provide notably lower interest rate loans for homebuyers in many Chattanooga communities with eligibility based on location rather than income or first-time buyer requirements. Qualifying neighborhoods includ...

On this podcast, Blake Watson explains steps to make your house Instagram-ready for photos, walk-through videos, open houses, and real estate showings.  He covers all the steps to clean, declutter, and depersonalize your house so it will not only have curb appeal, but will be attractive to buyers inside and out.  Blake explains how to use the 80/20 rule to help you identify the features...

There’s more to lawn care than mowing the grass. On this podcast, we talk with Paul Say, owner of Chattanooga Lawn Enforcement.  Paul talks about the many services his company provides in addition to mowing grass.  He explains how February and March are great months for washing and cleaning the exterior of your home, gutters, sidewalks and driveways.  This is the season for planning...

First time Homebuyer? Georgia and Tennessee home ownership programs can help you buy a home with little money down. Multiple down payment assistance programs are widely available through the Georgia Dream program and Tennessee’s THDA program with details specific to each state.  Additional down payment benefits are available to First Responders, Military, School Employees, Health Care Employe...

What happens at a land auction?  How does a farm or land auction work? On this podcast, we talk with auctioneers Ben and Bruce Potts from Potts Brothers Land and Auction. Ben and Bruce draw on their decades of experience and expertise to explain auctions and how they are a good option for selling or buying tracts of land, or any real estate. Ben and Bruce Potts are certified by the Certi...