Episodes

In this episode, Blake Watson breaks down the latest MLS market data for Chattanooga Tennessee from November 2025 and compares it with November 2024. Inventory is rising, sales are shifting, and different neighborhoods are pe...

Feeling like you’ve missed your chance to buy your first home? You’re not alone—and you’re not behind. In this episode, Blake Watson of Epique Realty breaks down the real reasons why so many people in their 30s and 40s are st...

In this episode of Let's Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson is joined by Nate Thomasson, an Energy Pro from EPB, to talk about a smart, simple way for local homeowners to lower their energy bills. Nate breaks dow...

In this episode of Let's Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson sits down with Andy Woodman, Director of Mortgage Lending, and Cynthia Blackwell, Mortgage Marketing Specialist from Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Uni...

Selling your home? This episode is packed with practical insights that can help you present your house in the best light and make it attractive to buyers. Blake Watson sits down with Emily Wattenbarger of Epique Realty to tal...

Is now a good time to buy a home in Chattanooga, or should you wait until spring? In this episode, Blake Watson breaks down why October might be one of the most overlooked, yet strategic, months to make your move. You’ll lear...

Chattanooga’s real estate market has officially entered a new era. In this episode, Blake Watson of Epique Realty breaks down the biggest shift we’ve seen in nearly a decade: a dramatic increase in housing inventory, rising d...

Selling a home can feel overwhelming, but with the right plan, it becomes a clear and manageable process. In this episode of Let's Talk Chattanooga Real Estate , Realtor Blake Watson walks you through the first four essential...

Chattanooga’s housing market is shifting. Nearly half the homes in the city are now rentals, with many owned by investors and out-of-state landlords. In this episode, we unpack the data behind rising absentee ownership, what ...

Welcome to Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, hosted by Blake Watson with Epique Realty. In this episode, Blake covers the biggest myths surrounding buying your first home—and reveals what’s actually true in today’s real est...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson demystifies the often misunderstood topic of flood zones and flood insurance. From FEMA flood maps to elevation certificates and building restrictions, ...

Did you know the average homeowner is 43 times wealthier than the average renter? In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson of Epique Realty explains the surprising and powerful link between hom...

Host : Blake Watson, Epique Realty Episode Focus : Exploring the top reasons why people across the country are relocating to Chattanooga, TN Episode Summary : Thinking of making a move? In this episode, Blake Watson breaks do...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson of Epique Realty talks with Bruce Dodd of ChattMortgage to break down what first-time homebuyers really need to know. From affordable down payment optio...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate , Blake Watson switches out the host chair with Lisa McClusky as we share a recent interview Lisa conducted on her podcast, The Silver Divorce Podcast. Lisa interviews Bl...

Selling your home can be one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’re planning to sell soon or just thinking about it, Blake Watson from Epique Realty lays out a clear, strategic plan to he...

In this episode of Let's Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host and Realtor Blake Watson welcomes Don Oakes, Branch Manager at Highlands Residential Mortgage in Chattanooga. Don and Blake discuss the current stock market volatili...

Blake Watson with Epique Realty covers one of the most talked-about topics in Hamilton County: property reappraisals and their impact on your property taxes. Home values in Hamilton County have skyrocketed—an average increase...

Spring 2025 Market Update: Why Now is a Great Time to Buy or Sell In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson, a licensed Realtor in Tennessee and Georgia with Epique Realty, dives into the latest...

In this episode of Let's Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host and Realtor Blake Watson welcomes Jordan Parker, the owner of Direct Flooring. Jordan shares his journey in the flooring business, starting in 2004 and growing Direc...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate , host Blake Watson sits down with Melani Trelut, sales representative with D.R. Horton in Chattanooga, to discuss D.R. Horton developments in new home construction across...

In this episode, we dive into an important question: Is Chattanooga Tennessee a good place to buy a home? Blake Watson, Realtor with Epique Realty, breaks down the pros and cons of homeownership in the Scenic City. From affor...

Our guest is Orly Cohen, a mortgage loan officer with First Bank. Orly explains the Welcome Home Program designed to assist low to moderate income households to achieve homeownership with up to a $20,000 grant for down payme...

Sam Hall, founder and owner of ChattanoogaHistory.com , shares the history of the development of Chattanooga into the neighborhoods and communities we know today. Sam explains the origins and development of Highland Park, Mis...