Episodes

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...

Don Oakes from Highlands Residential Mortgage joins Blake to review the Chattanooga housing data from the Chattanooga MLS and data from mortgage interest rates over the past 15 years. Using the data, Blake and Don make infor...

Host : Blake Watson, Realtor with Epique Realty, licensed in Tennessee and Georgia Episode Highlights : Urban Living : Advantages such as access to amenities, public transportation, and job opportunities, along with challenge...

Blake Watson, real estate agent with Epique Realty, dives into Zillow’s newly released housing market predictions for 2025 and insights from other experts. Whether you're buying, selling, or renting, this episode will help yo...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, Blake Watson dives into a fascinating piece of history that feels strikingly familiar today. Starting with a headline from 1977, "Housing Costs Soar Out of Reach for All ...

This episode features Darik Dawes, CEO of Dawes Hospitality Group and Vice-Chair of the Chattanooga Tourism Board. Darik discusses how tourism impacts Chattanooga homeowners in many ways including job creation, local tax dol...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, Blake Watson, dives into remarkable trends in Chattanooga's real estate market, particularly focusing on the increase in million-dollar homes. Discover what’s driving th...

On this podcast, Blake Watson reviews the October market data for Chattanooga area home sales, and shares some insights into what the numbers mean for homeowners and for you if you are wanting to buy a home. He also takes a d...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, your host Blake Watson, Realtor with Epique Realty, dives into some of the best free resources available for homeowners and renters in Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia. ...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson breaks down and compares the real estate platforms of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Find out how each candidate’s housing plan could impact homeowners...

In this episode, we’re diving into Zillow’s 2024 Consumer Housing Trends Report to uncover the latest insights into the real estate market. Whether you’re curious about buyer demographics, financing trends, or the most import...

Lisa McCluskey, founder and host of the Silver Divorce Podcast, shares her own experience and the knowledge she's gained about what to do with the house during and after divorce. She explains the many considerations and pitfa...

On this podcast, Haul Away Guy owner, Isaac Caza, tells how his company handles getting rid of unwanted stuff. His company hauls it all away, from a full property clean-out to just one piece of furniture. Not only does Haul ...