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  • Header for the article Mastering Open House Tours with two pictures of couples walking in a home and in the middle a house with block letters in front spelling out Open House
    Buying a House

    Mastering Open House Tours in Chattanooga: Your Ultimate Guide

    ByJay Hudson May 15, 2024May 17, 2024

    Navigating open houses can be an exhilarating yet daunting process, particularly in a market as diverse and vibrant as Chattanooga. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned investor, mastering open house tours can significantly enhance your house-hunting experience. This guide provides a structured approach to exploring open houses in Chattanooga, ensuring you make the most of your visits.

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  • 5 Top Home Features in 2023 Chattanooga Area
    Selling a House

    5 Top Home Features in 2023 Chattanooga Area

    ByCortney Hewitt July 3, 2023August 30, 2023

    Buyers in the Greater Chattanooga Area are looking for specific features in their homes: great backyards, sustainability and energy-efficiency, smart home features, location amenities, great kitchens, home offices, and private spaces. These features are essential to buyers, as well as current homeowners. If you are planning to sell your home, consider if your home has, or could add these features.

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    Buying a House | Selling a House

    Don’t Get Lost in Translation: A Guide to Real Estate Terminology

    ByCortney Hewitt June 26, 2023August 31, 2023

    If you’re buying or selling a home, it’s important to understand some key real estate terms. Your real estate agent is like a teacher, and their job is to help you understand everything that goes into the process of buying or selling a home.

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    Selling a House

    Sell Fast in 2025: Proven Pricing Strategies

    ByCortney Hewitt August 17, 2025August 10, 2025

    Thinking of selling your home in 2025? Learn how to sell fast with proven pricing strategies that work! Worried Buyers Won’t Bite in Today’s Market Thinking of selling your home but worried buyers won’t bite in today’s market? What if your home lingers or worse sells below what it’s worth? At Jay Hudson Homes, we…

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    Chattanooga Realtors

    Should I Move to Chattanooga TN?

    ByCortney Hewitt August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

    Thinking about moving to Chattanooga TN? You’re not alone—and for good reason. From its affordable lifestyle to stunning outdoor adventures and a growing job market, Chattanooga TN is one of the Southeast’s fastest-rising cities. Whether you’re chasing a new career, a better cost of living, or a vibrant community, this city checks all the boxes….

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  • Faded photo of a neighborhood rood with two story brick homes and the copy 5 essential catergories to check during a home tour
    Buying a House

    🏡 5 Essential Categories to Check During a Home Tour

    ByCortney Hewitt July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

    🏡 5 Essential Categories to Check During a Home Tour In this article, you’ll discover exactly what to ask during a home tour (from structural questions to subtle lifestyle clues) so you can choose the right home with clarity and confidence. What if the difference between falling in love with your dream home — or…

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  • Header image with the background of downtown Chattanooga from Coolidge park. With the following copy "The Booming Market for Second Home and ‘Workcation’ Retreats"
    Luxury Living

    The Booming Market for Second Homes and ‘Workcation’ Retreats

    ByCortney Hewitt July 18, 2025July 28, 2025

    What if your next vacation property could pay for itself while doubling as your remote office? Today’s real estate buyers are rewriting the rules of lifestyle and investment, and second homes are taking center stage. Whether you’re craving a mountain escape, seeking rental income, or just need a high-speed internet haven to “workcation” in style…

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  • Header image for How Much Is My Home Worth? Why Online Estimates Fall Short — And What to Do Instead it is a small model home 3 x3 inches beside an all wood model home 5x5 inches and 5 stacks of quarters in front.
    Selling a House

    How Much Is My Home Worth? Why Online Estimates Fall Short — And What to Do Instead

    ByCortney Hewitt July 6, 2025July 3, 2025

    How Much Is My Home Worth? Why Online Estimates Fall Short And What to Do Instead For the best home valuation, hire an appraiser. That’s right — not a Realtor, not an online calculator, and definitely not a national algorithm guessing from afar. A licensed appraiser provides the most objective and detailed analysis of your…

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  • Header and feature image photo of a miniture craft home, quarters stacked to showing a rising graph and calculator with "New Construction Home Prices in Chattanooga June 2025 Market Guide.
    New Construction

    New Construction Home Prices in Chattanooga (June 2025 Market Guide)

    ByCortney Hewitt June 29, 2025August 9, 2025

    How Much Does It Cost to Build a Home in Chattanooga? New construction home prices in the Chattanooga area start at $139 per square foot and can climb as high as $823 per square foot, depending on location, builder, and finishes. That may sound like a broad range (and it is) but it’s actually good…

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    Selling a House

    What to Expect When Selling Your Home in 2025

    ByCortney Hewitt June 22, 2025August 10, 2025

    Chattanooga real estate market What to Expect When Selling Your Home in 2025 A Smarter, Slower Market with Big Potential Is 2025 still a good year to sell your home in Chattanooga? Yes, but the game has changed. You’ll still find strong buyer demand, limited inventory, and solid pricing potential—but don’t expect bidding wars or…

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    Luxury Living

    Luxury Homes for Sale in Chattanooga: What Truly Defines High-End Living?

    ByCortney Hewitt June 16, 2025June 13, 2025

    Luxury Homes for Sale in Chattanooga: What Truly Defines High-End Living? What does a one-bedroom barndominium on 134 secluded acres in Bledsoe County and an 11,200-square-foot gated estate in East Hamilton have in common? They are both are luxury homes for sale in the greater Chattanooga area. What is Considered Luxury in Chattanooga? While the…

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  • Are National Headlines True for Chattanooga? A Deep Dive Into Chattanooga Real Estate Trends
    Chattanooga Realtors

    Are National Headlines True for Chattanooga? A Deep Dive Into Chattanooga Real Estate Trends

    ByCortney Hewitt June 6, 2025July 2, 2025

    Are National Headlines True for Chattanooga? A Deep Dive Into Chattanooga Real Estate Trends SUMMER 2025 You’ve probably seen the headlines: Home sellers now outnumber buyers by the largest margin in 12 years. For many, these national stories stir up questions — and even a little anxiety — about what’s really happening in their own…

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    2025’s Top 6 Home Trends You Can’t Ignore 🏡

    ByCortney Hewitt May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

    Transform Your Home with These Top 6 Home Trends Discover 2025’s top 6 home trends you can’t ignore! 🏡 From spa-inspired bathrooms to bold design choices, these top 6 home trends redefine modern living solutions and elegant living, making your dream home a reality. Whether you’re crafting your personal oasis or preparing to sell in…

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