Real Estate Blog

Trying to decide what type of home to buy can be daunting for a new home buyer, particularly when you don’t know what your life might look like a few years down the road. Let us help you narrow down the potential possibilities by looking at the advantages and disadvantages of all the options. 

Townhouse

What makes a townhouse a townhouse? First off, a townhouse is attached, sharing at least one common wall with another, similar-designed home. And, living up to their name, townhouses are usually clustered in core areas within a city, directly within all of the hustle and bustle. Because of their close proximity to downtown, they generally have less yard and square footage than detached single-family homes. This can be a bad thing for some, but…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, December 16 to Friday, December 23. 

Saturday, December 17

Artful Yoga: Holiday Flow

When: 1:30-3 p.m.
Where: Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View
Cost: $5 

The popular monthly series continues with a gallery exploration led by curators followed by yoga led today by Ashtanga yoga teacher Emily Bourland. Participants are required to bring a mat. A $5 donation for this community artful yoga supports the Hunter Museum's educational programs.Since the gallery portion of the program is integral to the experience, participants are asked to arrive on time in order to be a part of the artful yoga program.

Saturday, December 17

Ballet Tennessee…

No one does Christmas better than Chattanooga! If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the holiday all month long, we’ve got you covered with all of the best seasonal fun the city has to offer for everyone in the family.

For The Music Lover

Saturday and Sunday, December 17-18

CSO’s Home for the Holidays

When: Dec 17 from 7:30-9:45 p.m. to Dec 18 from 3-5:45 p.m.
Where: Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad Street
Cost: $21-83

Composer and conductor James Stephenson will lead the CSO's annual holiday tradition in standard holiday tunes plus his own special arrangements of old classics.

Now-December 31 (Closed Christmas Eve Night)

Rock City Gardens’ Enchanted Garden of Lights

When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Rock City, 1400 Patten Road
Cost: $12.95-$22.95

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, December 9 to Friday, December 16.

Saturday, December 10

Indie Craft Experience Inaugural Holiday Market 

When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Waterhouse Pavilion, 850 Market St. 
Cost: $5

Shop at the Indie Craft Experience (ICE) Holiday Market’s debut for a one-day only shopping event featuring handcrafted gift options from more than 50 vendors, local food offerings and more. The first 150 attendees will receive complimentary swag tote bags designed by Tennessee artist Mary Helt of Maryink. Entry is $5 cash at the door and kids 12 and under are free.

December 10-11

The Nutcracker! Presented by the Civic Ballet of Chattanooga

When: Saturday, Dec. 10 at…

It’s a big decision to sell your home. And if you’re putting a home on the market for the first time, no doubt you will have a lot of questions about the process.

We’ve compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions from sellers so you can know everything there is to know about selling your home! 

1. How much is my house worth? 

While the median house price in 2016 is around $228,000, the exact price of your own home will depend on its size, neighborhood and lots of other factors. Trying to price a home yourself is why many For Sale By Owner properties never sell. In that same tune, you can’t get an accurate estimate of your home’s value online. An automated system will not have the same information as an experienced local realtor who…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, December 2 to Friday, December 9.

Saturday, December 3

Annual Red Bank Christmas Festival & Parade

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Where: Red Bank City Park, 3820 Dayton Blvd. 
Cost: Free

This festival is always full of local talented vendors with booths that include crafts, jewelry, food, handmade items, pets for adoption and more. Get in some last minute Christmas shopping or just enjoy the parade for free! Santa & Mrs. Claus will arrive with the parade and stay in the park for pictures all afternoon. There will also be live music on stage to get you in the Christmas spirit. 

Saturday, December 3

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When: 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Where: Main Street,…

It’s getting chilly out and winter break is just around the corner. When cabin fever strikes, here’s some inexpensive ideas for winter fun in the Scenic City—both inside the house and out. 

Out and About in Chattanooga

Go check out the EPB Christmas window displays
Every year EPB celebrates the season with its holiday windows filled with thousands of LED lights and animated characters in winter wonderland scenes. Walk the kiddos down to the corner of Market Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to check out this incredible display, which has been a tradition for more than 60 years. 

Take in a local Christmas parade
This Saturday is your chance to bring the kiddos to The Annual Red Bank Christmas Festival & Parade, an outdoor…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, November 11 to Friday, November 18.

Saturday, November 12

4th Annual Chattanooga Autism Awareness Walk

When: 8:30 a.m. to Noon 
Where: Coolidge Park, 200 River Street
Cost: Free - $30

Sign up today, join a team or donate to support and raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. The walk will begin at Coolidge Park at 11 a.m. and will head up to Cherokee Boulevard and go across the pedestrian bridge. The route moves around that area and then comes back over the bridge to finish back in Coolidge Park. It's 2 miles and only moderately hilly. Registered walkers can pick up shirts at the park at 8 a.m. at the pavilion and visit vendors. There are children’s…

If you're craving tacos or a margarita, Chattanooga does not disappoint! Check out our insider's guide to the best Mexican food in the Scenic City. 

Most Authentic

Taqueria Jalisco

1634 Rossville Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37408

You might have eaten at their food truck at the Chattanooga Market, but you can also check out their teeny tiny location just off Main Street. In our opinion, this is the most authentic spot in Chatt and surprisingly has really great prices. Don’t miss the guacamole, and be sure to have your meal with a Mexican coke for the full experience. We recommend the Flautas with three flour tortillas rolled with chipotle chicken, lettuce, tomatillo avocado salsa, pickled carrots, queso fresco and sour cream or the Carne Asada with…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, November 4 to Friday, November 11

Saturday, November 5

Chickamauga 1916: Preparing for War

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Chickamauga Battlefield, Lafayette Rd., Fort Ogelthorpe, GA 30707 
Cost: Free

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will hold a special living history program about the military preparations at Chickamauga Battlefield in 1916 as the nation debated and prepared to enter World War I. Visitors can interact with living historians at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, and formal programs will take place at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. One hundred years ago, in 1916, Congress created the…