Episodes

On this podcast, Blake Watson explains the connection between an Albert Einstein quote and wealth building through real estate. Blake shares Chattanooga area historical home price statistics and shares the simple math that would suggest if you buy a home today, it will likely double in value over the next 14 ½ years. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, brokered by Epique Realty. Blake is also a real estate investor in Chattanooga, TN an...

On this podcast, Blake is joined by two fellow Epique Realty agents who focus on helping real estate investors manage their properties. Andrea Moffett, Owner and Affiliate Broker, and Brooke Terrill, Realtor and Property Manager, are both from PMI Chattanooga, a property management company that handles all of the landlord duties for real estate investors. Andrea and Brooke explain the challenges that landlords face and how their company handles those challenges every day. They share some of the...

On this podcast, Steve Davis from Bloomin Blinds of Chattanooga explains how important window coverings are for the look and feel of your home. From wood blinds to room darkening shades, Steve talks about a variety of options for window treatments, and how they can help cool your home, provide privacy, darken a room, and look great. Steve tells about the impact of shutters on your home’s value, and he explains many of the motorized and remote control options available for various window coverin...

On this podcast, Blake Watson provides insight and explanation of how property tax appraisals and assessments are used to set the property tax rates in Georgia and Tennessee. He gives details on who sets the millage rates, and how property tax rates are determined in Hamilton County and Chattanooga Tennessee, and in Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield and Dade Counties in Georgia. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, brokered by Epique Realty. B...

Chattanooga’s Fall Home Show is coming August 16-18, 2024. It’s new, improved, and re-imagined. Raquel Schrumpf, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga, gives details of the upcoming Fall Home Show at the Chattanooga Convention Center in August. She gives insight into some of the benefits of attending that go beyond seeing over 200 exhibitors with products and services for building, renovating, landscaping, and servicing your home. More details about Chattano...

Thomas Holly of Holly Wood Doors in Chattanooga explains the often-overlooked maintenance steps needed to prolong the life of your garage door. He explains what can go wrong and your best strategy for avoiding a garage door failure. Thomas also talks about the curb appeal and value added to a home by a good garage door. Thomas can be reached at (423) 645-7147, or at his company website: hollywooddoors.net. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Ge...

Ashley Williams and Jamie Mooney from Cornerstone Title of Tennessee explain the role of the title company in a real estate transaction and the importance of title insurance on this podcast. To many homebuyers, the closing table feels like a confusing pile of papers that just need to be signed. But there are hundreds of details in any real estate sale that must be handled before the closing. Many are handled by the title company. Ashley and Jamie explain the behind-the-scene details that a titl...

We’re half-way through 2024. Is the Chattanooga real estate market slowing down? Are home prices coming down? What can we expect for home sales and home prices in Chattanooga for the rest of the year? This podcast gives you a mid-year market update and a look ahead at the Chattanooga housing market for the rest of 2024 with Blake’s Bold Predictions. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, brokered by Epique Realty. Blake is also a real est...

Blake Watson shares the eleven steps you’ll go through to buy a house and several ways that a professional Realtor can guide you through these steps. He also offers listeners a free copy of his book, “The Complete Guide to Buying a Home,” simply by contacting him and asking for the free copy. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, brokered by Epique Realty. Blake is also a real estate investor in Chattanooga, TN and Northwest GA. Blake ca...

Chad McAllister, Director of Real Estate Development, and Eric McAllister, Real Estate/Home Specialist from Wayne’s Pest Control discuss common bugs and pests found in and around our homes, and how Wayne’s Pest Control helps eliminate them. Chad and Eric explain the importance of termite protection and how getting rid of other pests can enhance the health and longevity of your home. Chad and Eric can be reached through the company website, www.callwaynes.com. Blake Watson is the show host. Bl...

Justin Bethune, owner of the Home Source Network, Bethune Builds, and Build Something Media, shares his creative flair for construction design and contractor marketing on this podcast. Justin tells us how he started the Home Source Network for remodeling and construction, and how his business has evolved into a full-blown marketing company to help small business owners to build their business using podcasts, video, blogs and social media. Justin can be reached at thehomesourcenetwork.com, buil...

How do home warranties work? What is covered by a home warranty and what is not covered? How much does a warranty cost? Get the answers to these questions and many more about home warranties as Maryann Azambuja, Senior Account Executive for Choice Home Warranty, explains home warranties on this podcast. Maryann gives valuable information about the value of a home warranty, what makes a warranty different from homeowner’s insurance, what to expect when you have a claim, what is covered and what ...

Save money by saving energy and get a rebate to save even more. John Watts, EPB’s Senior Supervisor Energy Services, details the free service EPB provides to customers that’s sure to help identify ways to save money and energy. EPB’s free Energy Check-Up is available for all EPB residential customers providing a detailed inspection and report of parts of your home that may be robbing you of energy and costing you money. John explains how EPB’s Energy Pros will schedule the free check-up and ma...

How to find investment houses, how to identify a good deal, and how to find a bargain house for investment – these topics are covered on this podcast. Blake Watson shares practical tips and strategies for finding a house in the Chattanooga area to buy for investment, fix and flip or rental. He details several real life examples from his own investment real estate experience. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, brokered by Epique Realty...

On this podcast, Mario Forte from Beginning Point Surveys details what a land surveyor does and how a property owner can benefit from a professional survey. He explains how marking property lines is important for fences and buildings. Mario explains why online GIS maps sometimes have property lines going through a driveway or part of a building. He explains why GIS software maps and Google maps are useful for general property information, but are not accurate for establishing precise boundaries...

On today’s podcast, Blake Watson shares data from the Chattanooga MLS to help answer the million dollar question and to determine if there are still any affordable homes available in Chattanooga. He also covers the April real estate market report uncovering trends of inventory increases along with median house price increases. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, brokered by Epique Realty. Blake is also a real estate investor in Chattano...

Thinking about flipping houses or buying a house to rent? Listen to get some insight on both real estate investment options. On today’s podcast, Blake Watson shares some of the benefits of buying investment property. He explains some considerations for Fix and Flip houses, and presents the reasons he thinks Buy and Hold investing in rental property is a great option. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, brokered by Epique Realty LLC. Bl...

Michael Colquette, a Chattanooga agent with American National Insurance Company, answers these questions and more with true stories from his own experience as a home insurance agent. He explains why having an insurance agent’s expertise can help you be properly insured for any of life’s potential setbacks. Michael can be reached at his American National Insurance office at 7110 East Brainerd Rd in Chattanooga, and by phone at (423) 892-2024, option 3 . Blake Watson is the show host. Bla...

Gary Crowe explains his love for mid-century modern design and how he has been remodeling and building homes of this design for years here in Chattanooga. He also shares his “small and mighty” business strategy for creating a portfolio of rental properties to generate income and financial freedom right here in Chattanooga. Gary can be reached at uptowndevelopment.com or uptownfirm.com. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, brokered by e...

How do you house hack, and is it worth it? House hacking is a common way for homeowners to help cover their housing expenses in today’s real estate market. On today’s podcast, Blake Watson explains house hacking, including its advantages and disadvantages. He also covers several considerations you’ll need to keep in mind if you choose to house hack. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, brokered by eXp Realty LLC. Blake is also a real e...

Gage Keeble, owner of Scenic Shine Window Cleaning, talks about how he makes a whole house shine with clean windows in the Chattanooga area. He explains that he’s happy to come look at your home and give you a price quote, or he offers the option of a virtual quote when you send him photos or video of your windows. Gage can be found on Facebook at Scenic City Window Cleaning, at his website, ScenicShine.com, or by phone at (423) 771-1080. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate ...

Kevin McDonald, a certified arborist with Tree Worx, explains how his role as an arborist guides his work of cutting, trimming, planting, and caring for trees in the Chattanooga area. This podcast is packed with interesting and useful information for every homeowner with trees in their yard. You’ll learn how some trees are more likely to lose limbs or break, and how to reduce the risk of a tree or limb falling. Kevin also explains how some mushrooms and fungi are indicators of problems with a t...

Owning vs. Renting Searching for the Right Home How Realtors Help Home Buyers What to Know About Home Inspections Programs for Home Buyers The Closing Process These are just some of the chapter titles in Blake Watson’s book, The Complete Guide To Buying A Home. On today’s podcast, Blake shares an overview of each chapter in the book and offers to give a free copy to listeners of this podcast. Blake Watson is the show host. Blake is a real estate agent licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, b...

The Day of the Roses happens every Spring at Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co. Find out why it’s on March 15 each year and so much more about all of the plants and trees available at this award-winning nursery. Gina Whitener, co-owner, explains what makes Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co unique and why they continue to win awards as the area’s favorite nursery. They offer much more than you might expect from a garden center and are staffed by an expert team of people who love to help customers wi...