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Retire! Retiring brings new time and life. Retire to the Smoky Mountains

April 20, 2023

Retire! Retirement is a wonderful time and spending it in the Smokies is a choice many make. Would it surprise you to learn that the Smokies on the western side of the mountain range is considered one of the “Top 10 Retirement Destinations” in America? It shouldn’t, we get that

Becoming a Cabin Owner | Buying an STR Cabin

April 9, 2023

There are many things to consider when you are purchasing a cabin to be used for Short Term Rentals. As a local professional, I understand the differences between the communities and the cabin communities and where and why you may want to invest. We want to take a look at

The Community Parks of the Smoky Mountains

March 7, 2023

Knowing the free city parks in the area is a true treasure. Not only does Sevier County have the Great Smoky Mountain National Park but we also an boast these wonderful free city parks located throughout Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Even our 4 legged friends can benefit from a

Cabins & Homes for Sale in Sevierville, TN

November 4, 2022

Cabins & Homes for sale in Sevierville, TN. Sevierville, Tennessee is a fantastic location for a residential home, vacation home, or a STR home. Many people find their dream home in the Sevierville area. If you like the mountains, you can be assured a beautiful view of the Smoky Mountains,

The Beauty Of The Smoky Mountains

September 14, 2022

With many real estate blogs, the writer often begins with something like “What makes [x] such an attractive area for people to move to?” We do not need that pretense here as it is immediately obvious why the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee draw so many people to consider moving

Get To Know The Smoky Mountains: Towns and Communities

September 14, 2022

As is expected of a realtor who works throughout the Smoky Mountains region, I am often asked by those with no familiarity or those with limited reference for more information on what makes up the Tennessee Smokies. Questions like “What are all the towns in the Smokies?” and “What does

Receive the Latest Local Market Stats

August 11, 2022

Curious about local real estate? So are we! Every month we review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, specific neighborhood trends, the median price and square

Selling Your Smoky Mountains Area Home?

August 11, 2022

Why use Luisa Dees to represent you selling your Smoky Mountains area home? Experienced: We have years of real estate experience from new home builder sales to resale. Connected: Full-time agent in the local real estate community with a vast network of buyers and sellers. Service with Results: Step-by-step assistance,

Steps To Buy A Smoky Mountain Home

August 3, 2022

Step 1: Check Your Credit Report & Score Before getting a mortgage or any kind of loan, you should always check your credit. According to the law, you’re allowed to receive one free copy of your credit report per year. You can do this by visiting Annualcreditreport.com. Scores range from