Category Archives: Keller Williams

When Real Estate Requires Detective Work: Unexpected Skills for Unexpected Challenges

In my 20+ years as a real estate professional, I’ve discovered that success often hinges on skills you wouldn’t find in any training manual. This realization inspired a key theme in my novel, “Principles of Real Estate & Murder.” Former Knox County sheriff’s detective Frank Merchant transitions into a real estate career only to findContinue reading “When Real Estate Requires Detective Work: Unexpected Skills for Unexpected Challenges”

Paradise in Flames – Californians and East Tennessee

by Rob Howard @knoxvillerob Cell:865-385-9070 Keller William:865-955-5005 Hutch &Howard Real Estate Group As I look out my office window here in Knoxville, watching snowflakes drift down onto our beautiful Smoky Mountain foothills, I can’t help but think about the folks out in Los Angeles dealing with the challenging wildfire situation. It’s a stark portrait ofContinue reading “Paradise in Flames – Californians and East Tennessee”

VA loan appraisal inspection versus a Home Inspection

As VA loans continue to grow in popularity, I think it’s smart to address the differences in what a VA appraiser will be looking for versus an independent Home Inspector. Understanding VA Home Loans: Appraisals vs. Home Inspections When you’re buying a home with a VA loan, you’ll hear about two important checks on theContinue reading “VA loan appraisal inspection versus a Home Inspection”

The answer to your biggest home buying question…

Imagine the first moment that you get over that hurdle – I’m going to buy a house! It’s a mixture of excitement and terror. The biggest purchase you’re likely to make for a while. Short of having a child or starting a new full-time business there’s hardly anything in this life that changes your perspectiveContinue reading “The answer to your biggest home buying question…”

Career, Business and Life – Keller Williams in Knoxville, TN

In the mid 1980s, Gary Keller began a company built upon his firm belief that if they focused on growing agents who excel in all aspects of life, the agents would be truly dedicated to the company and build it greater than anyone could reasonably expect. Keller Williams Realty has since grown to the #1Continue reading “Career, Business and Life – Keller Williams in Knoxville, TN”

Selling your Knoxville condo? Here’s news.

So you have a condo you’d like to sell in Knoxville? The government isn’t making it easy. Another real estate agent friend just shared this with me. I hope it helps you prepare because preparation is key to getting your home sold From an article By Michele Lerner • Bankrate.com Highlights The borrower has toContinue reading “Selling your Knoxville condo? Here’s news.”

7 Places and Things I LOVE about South Knoxville

I have lived or spent a significant amount of time is just about every area of Knoxville. When a student at UT, I started Knoxville life on campus – if it wasn’t within walking distance or an occasional trip out west to see a “dollar movie” or eat at IHOP, it didn’t exist for me.Continue reading “7 Places and Things I LOVE about South Knoxville”