Tennessee remains one of the most popular states for people looking for a new place to call home. New Tennessee residents come from California, Illinois, Texas, and many other states. With the shift towards more remote work, that trend will undoubtedly continue.
But before you start searching for Knoxville TN real estate on sites like Zillow, Trulia, and Realestate.com, consider these tips and frequently asked questions to help guide you.
Tennessee is a Southern US state with more borders than any other, save Missouri. Longer than it is wide, Tennessee is divided into three regions known as Grand Divisions: West, Middle, and East Tennessee. In West Tennessee, you'll find the big metropolis of Memphis, while the state capital of Nashville is in Middle Tennessee, and out in the East, you'll find the largest city to be Knoxville.
East Tennessee is known for its gorgeous mountains, smooth water, Southern hospitality, and rustic charm. Most notably, East Tennessee is the home of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the country. The region's gorgeous natural beauty makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore unique pursuits such as hiking, rock climbing, boating, water sports, sightseeing, bird watching, fishing, and just about anything else you'll want to do outdoors.
With the current market, it's almost hard to go wrong with any non-commercial real estate. But as in other areas, values and prices have risen. For many people, this means their existing home values have gone up, which is great! But if you've been living in a highly-populated area, it can prove challenging to find a new home within your price range in the city. And that's one of the primary reasons people are looking to leave major cities in favor of amenity-rich communities in surrounding areas.
With many people transitioning to remote work, we have seen a shift in priorities. Instead of living near one's office, there is an increased demand for housing and property surrounded by nature and near parks, lakes, golf courses, and other family activities. Many consumers considering Knoxville are choosing TN homes in neighborhoods and gated communities where you can get the home, amenities, and environment that are most important to you - without paying city prices.
When considering homes for sale, many people browse listings, choosing a website like Zillow and Trulia to start, before seeking the help of a real estate agent to view properties they're interested in. But there's another way to search that you might not know about. Like Tennessee National in Loudon, TN, some communities prefer to publish homes for sale, open houses, land sales, amenity additions, and community events and news on websites provided exclusively for the community. This approach means that they have onsite realtors who are highly knowledgeable about the community, building guidelines, amenities, and availability. They can be excellent resources during your search.
Before you open a browser or solicit feedback from your friends on social media, take a minute to think about what you're looking for in the place where you'll spend the most time. Should your searches contain homes in gated communities with lots of amenities or in a rural area away from it all? Would you rather live next to a golf course, on a lake, or in the heart of the bustling city? Whatever your needs, accessibility requirements, or amenity desires are, get a picture in your mind's eye of your ideal community and conduct searches around those filters and terms.
It also makes sense to consider whether you want to buy or build when deciding your next move. If you're considering buying a home from a previous owner, consider things like the year built, recent upgrades, age of appliances and HVAC units, etc. so that you can weigh the costs and "hassle factor" of making changes, repairs, and upgrades now and in the future. Historic houses, for example, can be beautiful places with charm, but you might not want to have to deal with costly maintenance that often accompanies them.
Even when deciding to buy a new construction home, in addition to lot size and home style, you'll want to consider how much input you'll wish to have throughout the process. Does it make sense to choose a community built by a production builder with a few house plans and feature options, or would you prefer a more custom experience where you have more options or a unique plan designed?
Some builders and communities can offer an entirely personal approach, allowing you to pick from preselected features and finishes or providing you custom-design expertise. Once you know your preferred style, the real fun begins!
Moving to Tennessee might be an excellent decision for you. With an abundance of outdoor activities available, low costs of living, and a wide variety of house styles and types, you're just about guaranteed to find something to love.
If you like the idea of beautiful homes in a gated, lakefront community at a price much lower than average, we think you'll love Tennessee National. Our dedicated team of real estate executives, builders, designers, and fun ambassadors continuously works on new ways to make lake life the best life for you and your family. Learn more at Tennesseenational.com or by calling 865.408.9992 now.
