There’s no denying that interest rates have been climbing as the temperature outside has fallen. And just like being surprised when stepping out on a brisk fall morning, these higher rates are shocking to many homebuyers looking to enter the housing market. Mortgage rates rose by more than a full percentage point in September. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage ... (click for more)

Fall means many things to many people. For most of us, it means cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and college football. And for many realtors across our state, it’s also the time we gather to celebrate our achievements and survey industry challenges. We also honor our colleagues who have served in leadership roles and elect leaders to help lead our state in the coming year. ... (click for more)

A new development planned on five acres on Vine Street near Georgia Avenue will offer 136 for sale units, Emily Mack, president of the Rivercity Company, said at a Downtown Chamber of Commerce meeting on Thursday morning. She said the developer is calling the units - not 'affordable' - but 'attainable.' Ms. Mack said smaller units will be in the low to mid $300,000s and three ... (click for more)

George Thacker, the former county executive of Rhea County, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for misuse of federal COVID small business Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) loans. Thacker was also ordered by Judge Charles Atchley to repay the government $665,000 and pay a $15,000 fine. Thacker said, "I'm so sorry. I did have the intention of paying it back." Attorney ... (click for more)

The Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association is greatly concerned about the rapid pace of development that is currently encircling our community. While we realize that the pace of growth in the city is rapidly occurring, we were startled to see an editorial in the Times Free Press that implied that plans the city of Chattanooga have for building the Central Avenue Extension through ... (click for more)

The picture shows a young blonde girl, her arm around her dad’s neck, as “she watches a man wearing a dog mask and (draped) in a flag that indicates he likes to pretend to be a dog at the Chattanooga Pride parade in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Oct. 2.” No, I wasn’t there but The Epoch Times was, and on Tuesday there appeared on its website a story with the headline: ‘Corporate-Sponsored ... (click for more)