Episodes

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 of your home that make it truly unique so it will stand out and be memorable to potential buyers. Use the 80/2...

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 your yard, replenishing mulch in beds, pruning trees and shrubs, and beginning to feed your grass. Paul explains wh...

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 Employees, and Persons with Disabilities. These little-known benefits in Georgia and Tennessee can open the doo...

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 Certified Auctioneers Institute, the highest designation available. They are licensed in Tennessee, Alabama and Ge...

Is living on the lake or river a dream for you? Here are some creative ideas for owning property on the waterfront. On this podcast, we get insight on waterfront living with Billy Weathers from RE/MAX Properties. Billy is a lifelong Chattanooga Realtor and owner of multiple lake and river properties over the years. Billy talks about getting on the water in ways that might not be so obvious, and he discusses his Airbnb lake house. He shares how using a lake property as a short-term rental can h...

What’s the average price of a house in Chattanooga, Tennessee? Is Chattanooga a good place to buy real estate? What’s the market like? Are home prices dropping in Chattanooga? Where are people moving from to come to Chattanooga? On today’s podcast, we answer these common questions, and Blake shares research from the 2023 Annual Report on the Greater Chattanooga Housing Market as recently published by the Greater Chattanooga Realtors. Additionally, Blake makes a special offer to prepare and...

Why replace windows or doors in your home? The benefits of new windows are much greater than a new look. I talk with long-time window and door expert Joey Tubbs, of RSW Chattanooga, about the impact new windows can have on your energy bill and quality of your home. He shares some of the technological advances in windows as well as the variety of windows and doors available today. Even if you’ve never considered updating your windows, this interview will give you insight and knowledge that may ...

Chattanooga’s Iconic Flatiron Building has been restored and reimagined as 15 modern condos situated inside this classic building on the National Register of Historic Places. Hear the story of the Flatiron’s extreme makeover and how it is a key component of Chattanooga’s Historic Corridor. Reconstruction is complete and the Flatiron’s grand re-opening is this week at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Walnut Street, now known as Flatiron Heights. If you are interested in touring the condos of Fla...

We start 2024 learning how buying your home, or any real estate, is a unique investment, and how leverage multiplies the return on your investment. Our guest, Bruce Dodd from Chatt Mortgage, explains how the math works to multiply your return on the cash you invest in real estate. We have a great discussion on Bruce’s outlook on the 2024 Chattanooga housing market and expectations for home loan interest rates in the year ahead. Contact Bruce Dodd at Chatt Mortgage – phone (423) 591-9801 or ch...

Home Inspections explained by a Tennessee licensed home inspector. We discuss: *Why get a home inspection? *What does a home inspector do? *What parts of the home are inspected? *What does a home inspection report include? *Should you hire a home inspector before you sell a home? *Should a newly constructed home be inspected by a licensed home inspector? *Common defects found in a home inspection *Safety concerns found in a home inspection Our guest is David Mattoon from Forward Home I...

Home loans from a “first time” perspective are the focus of this episode. We cover great information for first time home buyers, and seasoned buyers, on the process of getting a mortgage. Topics covered: *Choosing a lender *Banks, Credit Unions, Mortgage Companies – What’s the difference? *How to apply for a loan *What you’ll need to have for your application *Types of loans available *Discount points *What not to do when you’re buying a home Our guests are Tina Christ...

Listening to this podcast will make you smarter, save you money, help you make more informed decisions about your home, and help you through the home selling or buying process. You’ll be armed with knowledge about the Chattanooga real estate market, and you’ll be able to move forward in any real estate transaction with more confidence. If you own real estate in the Chattanooga Tennessee area, or want to own real estate here, then this podcast is for you. Your host, Blake Watson, is a licensed ...