Lifestyle Spotlight on Dogwood Arts in East Tennessee Spring in East Tennessee brings many time-honored traditions, but perhaps the most highly anticipated is the annual Dogwood Arts Festival. With a mission to promote and celebrate the art, culture and natural beauty of our region, Dogwood Arts incorporates numerous events and opportunities to help us take delight in the community we call home. And […]
Luxury Spotlight Wallace Luxury Spotlight | 1311 Andrew Johnson Highway Strawberry Plains, TN 37871 This Wallace Luxury property is a custom-built river front estate that offers gorgeous views of the Holston River and relaxation everywhere you look! With just under 700 feet of continuous private river frontage, the views are endless. The main house features oak tongue and groove hardwood floors throughout and offers 3 bedrooms and 2 completely […]
Lifestyle Home Matters: Safety Tips for the Bathroom January is National Bath Safety Month, so it might be a good time to review some basic bathroom safety tips to stay safe in the new year. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, one third of all household falls occur in the bathroom, and almost four hundred people fall in the bathroom or shower […]
Lifestyle A New Hobby for the New Year! Did you know January is National Hobby Month? According to recent study, 56% of consumers say they have multiple hobbies. Do you fall in this category? Nearly a quarter of consumers say they have only one real hobby that they practice or participate in regularly. More than half of individuals wish they had more time […]
Real Estate News & Trends What is Radon and How Can You Protect Your Home? We all want our homes to be healthy places for our families to thrive, so it’s important to understand the threats that may be present. One such threat is radon, a tasteless, odorless, and colorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally as uranium decays in rock, dirt, and sometimes water. We are primarily at risk to […]
Lifestyle Make Your Home More Energy Efficient in Winter If you’ve lived through a winter in East Tennessee, you know it can be hard on your wallet. According to the Department of Energy, cooling your home in the summer and warming it in the winter account for a little over half of all your home’s energy use. Anything that helps keep your heating costs […]
Lifestyle How to De-Clutter Your House in the New Year Happy New Year! A brand new year means resolutions for everything from your diet to your budget or even how you spend your time. Do you ever make resolutions that are related to your home? Research shows that an organized home can lower your stress level and help you spend your time more efficiently. Maybe […]
Selling a Home Tips for Selling a House in Winter Winter has arrived in East Tennessee, and with it comes cooler temperatures and threat of snow. A lot of factors go into determining the right time to sell your home. The economy, the housing market, and even the season of the year can affect the sale. Conventional real estate wisdom says the best time of […]
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Agent Recognition Jodi Harvey Awarded SRS Designation by REBI Knoxville, Tenn., October 11, 2022 — Jodi Harvey of Coldwell Banker Wallace has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation, the premier seller agency designation in the country. The SRS is conferred by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) and is an official credential of the National Association of REALTORS®. Harvey joins an elite […]
Buying a Home 10 Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent Before Buying a Home Looking at buying a home in Knoxville or surrounding East Tennessee? As a buyer, it’s important you work with a trained real estate professional who can advise you through the process and negotiate on your behalf. These are ten important questions you should ask your Sales Associate about potential homes you might be interested in, […]
Lifestyle Pets are People, Too This article is part of our ongoing Thought Leader series. Originally published in the Knoxville News Sentinel, this article was written by Claudia Stallings, Wallace Chief Operating Officer. We refer to them as our “furry children,” and we give them names like “Buddy,” or “Lucky.” Then, we talk to them as if we are talking […]
Agent Recognition Jaime Blanton Earns NAR’s Military Relocation Professional Certification Military Personnel and Veterans Benefit from  Professional Expertise in Military Benefits, the Relocation Process, and Support Knoxville, Tenn | Sept. 15, 2022 — Jaime Blanton with Coldwell Banker Wallace has been awarded the nationally recognized Military Relocation Professional Certification. The National Association of REALTORS® awards the MRP certification to REALTORS® who help military personnel, veterans and their […]
Real Estate News & Trends Housing Trends | Multi-Generational Homes There’s a trend that has been gaining popularity in the housing market over the past several years: multi-generational homes. While the concept of several generations of a family living together isn’t particularly new, the structures they are calling home now look and feel much different than in the past. Research estimates that more than 50 […]
Lifestyle Choosing the Right Home Remodeling Pro If you visited a dozen websites and read hundreds of reviews just to decide on which air fryer to purchase, then how about when it comes time to select a home remodeler? That remodeler will be doing a significant amount of work to your biggest investment: your home. So choosing the right one is an […]
Lifestyle Tips to Make Back to School Less Stressful August is here and for students in East Tennessee, it’s time to head back to school. This is an exciting time, but it can also be intimidating for students and parents alike. However, there are plenty of ways to reduce stress as your kids head back into the classroom. Here are some tips for making […]
Selling a Home Should I Stage My Home Before Selling It? When it comes time to put your house on the market, effective staging is vital for closing the deal. Presentation is everything when it’s time to show your home. Potential buyers want to imagine their life fitting into your home, and that’s impossible if all the extra stuff of your life gets in their way. […]
Real Estate News & Trends America’s New Favorite Room in the House! For some time, the family room has been the favorite room in the house of many homeowners. Whether referred to as the den, the rec room, or the playroom, this is the space where homeowners get to spend quality time with other members of the household, as well as guests who may stop by. However, […]
Agent Recognition Coldwell Banker Wallace Recognizes Relocation Professional Carol Hart for Earning Prestigious CRP Designation August 1, 2022 | Knoxville, Tenn. — Coldwell Banker Wallace recognizes Carol Hart for earning the prestigious Certified Relocation Professional (CRP®) designation. This designation measures an individual’s knowledge on a range of issues including family relocation, tax and legal matters, and corporate relocation policies. It is the only credential dedicated to identifying professionals with a broad […]
Real Estate News & Trends NAR 2022 Home Buyer & Seller Generational Trends Report Highlights WASHINGTON (March 23, 2022) – The share of millennial home buyers increased significantly over the past year. They are also the most likely generation to use the internet to find the home they ultimately purchase and most likely to use a real estate agent. This is according to the latest study from the National Association […]