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$40,766⁣ ⁣ That is the gap between what folks are $40,766⁣
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That is the gap between what folks are asking for a house in Happy Holler and what they are actually getting.⁣
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Median list price in 37917 came in at $306,483 for June. Median sale price was $265,717.⁣
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Sellers, that is not bad news. That is a pricing lesson. Buyers, that is your room to talk.⁣
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Full June report is up on the Substack newsletter.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee⁣
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#househunting #realtor #HomeSale #realestateagent
Myth vs. Fact: Does the Market Slow Down After Sum Myth vs. Fact: Does the Market Slow Down After Summer?🚫 Myth: "Once summer ends, buyers disappear - so it's a bad time to sell."✅ Fact: The end-of-summer buyer is often the most serious one out there.The casual browsers do thin out. But the people still looking as summer winds down usually have a real reason to move - a job change, a lease ending, a family that wants to be settled before the school year. Fewer tire-kickers, more motivated buyers, and less competition from other listings."Wait until spring" is common advice, but spring also means listing into the most crowded season of the year. Selling as summer ends can mean a smaller pool of buyers who are far more likely to actually make an offer.Call, text, or email us and let's talk through what makes sense for your home.Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com
Knoxville, TennesseeLink in Bio - Libby's Substack https://libbyguthrierealtor.substack.com/#HomeSelling #RealEstateMyths #SellingTips #RealEstateTips #ListingStrategy
𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗻 ⁣ ⁣ Selling in this market? 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗻 ⁣
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Selling in this market? You can absolutely still win -  but the approach matters more than it used to. 🏡⁣
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Today's buyers are informed, and they're not in a hurry. The homes that sit are usually the ones chasing a price the market has already moved past. "Testing the market" with an ambitious number costs real time and real money.⁣
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The playbook now: price right on day one, present well, and expect some negotiation. Do those three things and well-prepared homes are still moving -  and priced accurately from the start, you may never need a reduction at all.⁣
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Thinking about listing? The smartest first step is an honest read on what your home is worth today.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 ⁣ ⁣ Mid-year rate upd 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 ⁣
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Mid-year rate update: the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.55% this week. That's up slightly from 6.49% last week, but down from 6.75% a year ago.⁣
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This isn't a dramatic drop -  and it doesn't need to be one to matter. A steadier rate environment makes it easier to plan around the payment, compare homes thoughtfully, and make a decision based on your real timeline instead of a guess about next week's headlines.⁣
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The useful question isn't whether rates are perfect. It's whether today's numbers make sense for your budget, your move, and the home you want.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee
𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 ⁣ ⁣ Here's a shift worth notic 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 ⁣
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Here's a shift worth noticing if you're buying: negotiation is a normal part of the process again.⁣
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Nearly half of sellers -  46% in May -  gave buyers some form of concession, a record for that month. Price reductions are far more common than they were during the frenzy.⁣
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For buyers, that's not a warning sign. A reduced price is often an invitation to look closer, not a reason to stay away. Inspections, repairs, closing costs, timing -  these are conversations again, not sacrifices you make to win a bidding war.⁣
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One honest caveat: more negotiation doesn't mean buyers control every market. A well-priced home in a tight area can still move fast. But the list price is no longer the whole conversation.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee
What the Market's Doing Right Now A quick snapsh What the Market's Doing Right NowA quick snapshot of where things stand nationally at the midpoint of 2026:📊 Median home price: $440,600 -  up just 1.8% from a year ago
🏠 Inventory improved to about 4.6 months of supply
🤝 Nearly half of sellers are offering buyers concessionsHere's the thing, though: these are national averages, and real estate has never been more local. Your neighborhood, your price range, and your property type can look completely different from the headline -  sometimes in the opposite direction.The national numbers set the backdrop. What actually matters is what's happening on your street. Want a read on your area? Reach out anytime.Link in bio https://gghknoxville.com/2026-mid-year-real-estate-market-check-in/#RealEstate #HousingMarket #LocalMarket #MarketUpdate #HomeValue
Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com
Knoxville, Tennessee
𝗧𝗵𝗲 2026 𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗜𝗻 ⁣ ⁣ For two years, the 𝗧𝗵𝗲 2026 𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗜𝗻 ⁣
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For two years, the plan was basically the same for everyone: wait for rates to drop, then make a move. 🏡⁣
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That dramatic drop never really came -  but the market changed anyway.⁣
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Halfway through 2026, buyers in a lot of markets have more homes to choose from, more time to decide, and more room to negotiate than they've had in years. Sellers are adjusting to a slower, more selective market.⁣
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Whether you're buying, selling, or just staying put, here's the short version: this is finally a market you can plan in, not just react to.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀⁣ ⁣ Trying to make sense o 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀⁣
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Trying to make sense of the housing market this summer? Watch these three numbers. 📊⁣
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1. Rates — the 30-year fixed is hovering in the mid-6% range, and most forecasters expect it to drift slightly lower through 2026.⁣
2. Inventory — about 4.5 months of supply, the most balanced it's been in years. More homes means more choice and less pressure.⁣
3. Prices — largely flat nationally for 2026, so you're not chasing a runaway market.⁣
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Put together, it's a calmer, more balanced market than the past few years — which tends to favor prepared buyers who know their budget.⁣
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Call, text, or email us at Cell: 865-364-0200. Email: Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
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#HousingMarket #RealEstateTips #HomeBuying #MarketUpdate #RealEstate2026⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee
Would You Rather: Pool or No Pool?⁣ ⁣ Summer editi Would You Rather: Pool or No Pool?⁣
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Summer edition 🏊 Would you rather…⁣
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🅰 A home WITH a pool — instant staycation, great for entertaining, but more maintenance, insurance, and cost.⁣
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🅱 A home WITHOUT a pool — lower upkeep, more usable yard, and budget freed up for other priorities.⁣
There's no wrong answer — it comes down to how you'd actually live in the space. A pool is a dream for one family and a deal-breaker for another (and it doesn't always add the resale value people expect).⁣
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Drop your pick — 🅰 or 🅱 — and tell us why 👇⁣
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Let us know in the comments.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee⁣
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#WouldYouRather #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #DreamHome #SummerHome
The highest offer doesn't always win. Sometimes th The highest offer doesn't always win. Sometimes the most flexible one does. ⏳⁣
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To a seller, time can be worth as much as money. If they need a few extra weeks before they move, offering a rent-back can make your offer the one they accept — even over a higher bid. If they need to close fast and you can deliver, that's leverage too.⁣
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That's the trade: give the seller the timeline they need, and you'll often get the terms you want in return — the closing date, the possession date, the contingencies, even how your earnest money is structured. None of it costs you a dollar more.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee⁣
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#HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #BuyerTips #HomeBuyingTips
What if the home inspection wasn't just a hurdle t What if the home inspection wasn't just a hurdle to clear — but a second chance to negotiate? 🔍⁣
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That's exactly what it is. Almost any inspection turns up something worth addressing, and when it does, you've got options: ask the seller to make the repairs, or take a credit and handle the work yourself. The credit is often the cleaner win — you control the contractor, the timeline, and the quality.⁣
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Focus on what actually matters — health, safety, and big-ticket systems like the roof, HVAC, and foundation — and treat the report as a planning tool, not just a bargaining chip.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee⁣
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The Money Levers Most Buyers Miss⁣ ⁣ Here's a numb The Money Levers Most Buyers Miss⁣
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Here's a number most buyers don't know: about 44% of sellers recently gave buyers a concession — close to the highest share on record. 💰⁣
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A concession is money the seller credits toward your closing costs instead of cutting the price, which lowers the cash you bring on closing day. There's another lever too: a rate buydown, where the seller pays to lower your mortgage rate. Take $10,000 off the price and your payment barely moves — put that same $10,000 toward your rate and you feel it every month.⁣
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Same money out of the seller's pocket. A much bigger result in yours.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee⁣
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#ClosingCosts #HomeBuying #RealEstateTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer
The 3 Questions Every Buyer Should Ask Before Fall The 3 Questions Every Buyer Should Ask Before Falling in Love With a HomeIt’s easy to get emotionally attached to a home fast — especially when it photographs well and checks your first few boxes.
Before you fall in love, ask yourself these three questions:
1. Does this home actually fit my daily life?
Think commute, storage, layout, parking, and how you’ll use the space.
2. Can I comfortably afford more than just the purchase price?
Look beyond the mortgage and think about utilities, insurance, taxes, maintenance, and moving costs.
3. Am I excited about the home — or just reacting to the pressure of the market?
A competitive market can push buyers to move emotionally instead of strategically.
The right home should make sense on paper and in real life.
A little pause up front can save a lot of regret later.
https://gghknoxville.com/house-hacking-in-2026-what-nobody-tells-first-time-real-estate-investors/
Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com
Knoxville, Tennessee
#HomeBuyingTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #SmartHomeBuying #RealEstateAdvice #HomeBuyerGuide
📬 May 2026 Real Estate Market Report for Dandridge 📬 May 2026 Real Estate Market Report for Dandridge, TN 37725⁣
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May 2026 showed a market in thoughtful transition across Dandridge and Jefferson County. After the frenetic pace of the past few years, buyers and sellers are finding a more measured rhythm — one that still favors well-priced, well-presented homes, but rewards patience for those navigating the process. ⁣
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The median sale price held steady at $369,000, reflecting continued demand for Dandridge’s unique blend of lakeside lifestyle, mountain views, and small-town charm — all at a relative value compared to Knoxville and surrounding metro areas.⁣
#substack #instagramtennessee #realestateblog #DandridgeTN  #TennesseeRealEstate  #EastTennesseeHomes #RealEstateMarketReport
5 Small Things That Make Buyers Feel at Home Immed 5 Small Things That Make Buyers Feel at Home ImmediatelyWhen buyers walk into a home, the little things shape the feeling faster than most sellers realize.
Here are five details that make a home feel instantly inviting:
1. Natural light and open blinds
2. A comfortable temperature
3. Clean, fresh-smelling air
4. Clear surfaces and uncluttered rooms
5. A layout that feels easy to move through
None of these require a major renovation. But together, they change how a buyer experiences the space.
That first impression matters. Buyers don’t just evaluate square footage and finishes — they pay attention to how a home feels in the first few minutes.
If you’re preparing to sell, start with the basics before chasing bigger updates. Often, the easiest improvements create the strongest emotional response.
Which one do you notice first when you walk into a home?
https://gghknoxville.com/house-hacking-in-2026-what-nobody-tells-first-time-real-estate-investors/
Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com
Knoxville, Tennessee
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guthriegrouphomes

Libby Guthrie, Realtor
@ Keller Williams 865-966-5005
🏡 Helping You Make the Move to Knoxville
📱 Cell: 865-364-0200
🏡 Good People, Great Homes!

$40,766⁣ ⁣ That is the gap between what folks are $40,766⁣
⁣
That is the gap between what folks are asking for a house in Happy Holler and what they are actually getting.⁣
⁣
Median list price in 37917 came in at $306,483 for June. Median sale price was $265,717.⁣
⁣
Sellers, that is not bad news. That is a pricing lesson. Buyers, that is your room to talk.⁣
⁣
Full June report is up on the Substack newsletter.⁣
⁣
Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com ⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
Knoxville, Tennessee⁣
⁣
#househunting #realtor #HomeSale #realestateagent
Myth vs. Fact: Does the Market Slow Down After Sum Myth vs. Fact: Does the Market Slow Down After Summer?🚫 Myth: "Once summer ends, buyers disappear - so it's a bad time to sell."✅ Fact: The end-of-summer buyer is often the most serious one out there.The casual browsers do thin out. But the people still looking as summer winds down usually have a real reason to move - a job change, a lease ending, a family that wants to be settled before the school year. Fewer tire-kickers, more motivated buyers, and less competition from other listings."Wait until spring" is common advice, but spring also means listing into the most crowded season of the year. Selling as summer ends can mean a smaller pool of buyers who are far more likely to actually make an offer.Call, text, or email us and let's talk through what makes sense for your home.Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡 | Cell: 865-364-0200 | GGHKnoxville.com
Keller Williams 865-966-5005 | Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com
Knoxville, TennesseeLink in Bio - Libby's Substack https://libbyguthrierealtor.substack.com/#HomeSelling #RealEstateMyths #SellingTips #RealEstateTips #ListingStrategy
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