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10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Farmland
A checklist for buying farm or rural land around Chattanooga, from how the land was used to Greenbelt taxes, septic, water and financing.
Oooo, another real estate blog!!!
Okay, nobody actually says that. But it's a fair question: why make one?
Two reasons. First, so you can see for yourself that we know what we're talking about. Second, to build one place where you can find what's actually happening in this market at ground level, without the politics, the drama, or the sales pitch you usually get with this stuff.
We've spent a long time learning this business in the Greater Chattanooga market. Instead of just telling you that, we figured we'd hand over what we've learned.
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Selling1 posts
Updated October 21, 2026
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Do You Need to Update Your House Before You Sell It?
We looked at last year's sales of older homes in greater Chattanooga. Updated homes sold for a little more per square foot, but not faster, and not closer to their asking price.
Downsizing1 posts
Updated September 14, 2026
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Thinking about a smaller house?
Two tax programs, the current market, and five things to look for in your next house.
Taxes & Costs1 posts
Updated September 30, 2026
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Your property tax bill is here. A few things to check before you pay it.
Hamilton County and Chattanooga tax bills just went out. How to read yours, why it may feel high, and the relief programs people forget to ask about.
Land2 posts
Updated October 28, 2026
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10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Farmland
A checklist for buying farm or rural land around Chattanooga, from how the land was used to Greenbelt taxes, septic, water and financing.
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Beyond the 1031: another way to handle the tax hit on a land sale
The 45-day clock is not your only option. A look at Section 453 trusts for land and farm sellers, from someone who grew up on a cattle farm.
Neighborhoods1 posts
Updated October 7, 2026
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Hixson is growing. Here is what is actually being built.
Hillock Farms, a new elementary school, and Northgate Mall's town-center plan, explained in plain terms.
Chattanooga2 posts
Updated October 14, 2026
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Our top 3 burgers in Chattanooga
Main Street Meats, Tremont Tavern, and Jack Brown's. Where they are, what makes each burger different, and what to order.
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The Walnut Street Bridge opens back up Saturday
After 18 months, the bridge is back. What they did to it, a little history worth knowing, and what the closure taught the North Shore.