What to Look for in a Renovated Home
A renovated home can be an excellent purchase, but the quality of the work varies enormously. Here is what we look at first.
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Knoxville, Maryville, Farragut, Oak Ridge and Lenoir City each suit a different buyer. A short orientation.
East Tennessee is not one market. The areas we work in differ in character, housing stock and the kind of buyer they suit.
carries the widest range, from established inner neighbourhoods with mature trees and older housing stock to newer development further out. Renovation opportunity is strongest where the bones are good and the layouts are dated.
tends toward larger lots and proximity to the mountains, which suits buyers who want space and a slower setting.
is chosen most often for schools and amenities, and the housing stock is generally newer, so redevelopment is more about layout and finish than structure.
offers comparatively accessible pricing and a lot of solid mid-century housing, which rewards careful renovation.
appeals to buyers drawn to the water and to slightly larger parcels.
We would rather help someone find the right area than the fastest purchase. If you are weighing options, call us.
A renovated home can be an excellent purchase, but the quality of the work varies enormously. Here is what we look at first.
From first walkthrough to finished home, a redevelopment moves through four distinct stages. Understanding them makes the timeline make sense.
Some design decisions still look right a decade later. These are the five we return to on nearly every project.