Real Estate

Ellis Gardner: April Market Report

  • 4/16/2025

In today’s market, real estate is never standing still—and the latest national and local stats prove just that. Across the country, sales saw a noticeable bump, and here in the Chattanooga region, we’re seeing encouraging trends in both new listings and inventory levels. These changes are helping balance the market and creating more options for buyers and sellers alike. U.S. existing-home sales rebounded from the previous month, rising 4.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast sales would fall to a rate of 3.95 million for the month. Purchase activity increased ... (click for more)

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Home at 4504 Chestnut Ave. is among Chattanooga's million dollar homes
Home at 4504 Chestnut Ave. is among Chattanooga's million dollar homes

Real Estate Transfers For April 17-23

  • 4/24/2025

NOTICE: The Hamilton County Register’s Office did not publish this data. All information in the Register’s Office is public information as set out in T.C.A. 10-7-503. For questions regarding this report, please call Chattanoogan.com at 423 266-2325. GI numbers, listed when street addresses are not available, refer to the location of transactions ... (click for more)

Chattanooga's Million Dollar Homes

  • 4/24/2025

1104 West River Hills Drive 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,768 square feet, on a 0.78 acre lot The sale was to Kenneth Ii Jones, Kristy Jones from Tommy M Mcdowell, Betty J Mcdowell $1,000,000 1201 East Brow Road 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4,168 square feet, on a 1.57 acre lot The sale was to Matthew Daniel Johnson, Danielle ... (click for more)

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Ellis Gardner: A Better Bathroom Starts With A Smart Plan
  • 4/24/2025

In the fall of 2024, my wife and I embarked on the exciting journey of a full-scale bathroom remodel. As a realtor, I've walked many clients through the value and challenges of home updates and experiencing them firsthand was a reminder of just how many factors homeowners need to consider. Before diving into your own renovation, here are some smart tips from HouseLogic.com to help guide your planning and budgeting for a smoother remodeling experience. Factors Influencing Bathroom Remodel ... more

Benchmark Testing Is Expensively Flopping
  • 4/21/2025

Open Letter to the Hamilton County School Board and HCS District Leadership: My name is Jeremy Barrett, and I teach high school mathematics here in Hamilton County Schools. For 24 years I’ve taught through six superintendents, several curriculum changes, a dozen iterations of class schedules, two statewide grade scale overhauls, and, most recently, the overcaffeinated rise of benchmark testing. Benchmark testing. Three times a year. Every year. Like a redundant, blinking cursor in ... more

Dan Fleser: Vol Athletes Excelling In Multiple Sports
Dan Fleser: Vol Athletes Excelling In Multiple Sports
  • 4/24/2025

Danny White adds the hashtag “#EverythingSchool” when retweeting social media posts by the University of Tennessee’s sports teams. The school’s athletic director has ample ... more

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