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- 📈 Market Shift: Are Sellers Gaining the Upper Hand?
📈 Market Shift: Are Sellers Gaining the Upper Hand?
Market shifts are here. . .find out if sellers or buyers have the advantage and learn how to avoid the #1 biggest dealbreaker.
Heather Skender-Newton
March 23, 2026
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Latest Market Update 📊
How to Avoid the Biggest Dealbreaker 🧐
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PUTNAM COUNTYActive Listings: 350📉 Buyer’s Advantage | WHITE COUNTYActive Listings: 167📉 Slight Seller’s Advantage |
OVERTON COUNTYActive Listings: 94📉 Slight Seller’s Advantage | CUMBERLAND COUNTYActive Listings: 482📈 Buyer’s Advantage |
SMITH COUNTYActive Listings: 89📉 Buyer’s Advantage | KNOX COUNTYActive Listings: 1,791📉 Slight Buyer’s Advantage |
BLOUNT COUNTYActive Listings: 662📉 Slight Seller’s Advantage | LOUDON COUNTYActive Listings: 547📈 Slight Seller’s Advantage |
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How to Avoid the Biggest Dealbreaker in the Upper Cumberland Housing Market
You may have seen headlines recently about the rising number of buyers backing out of home contracts, reaching levels not seen since 2017. For sellers in the Tennessee housing market, that can sound intimidating. But the reality is, it varies a lot by region, and there’s one key factor you can control to protect your sale.
The Top Dealbreaker: Inspection Issues
According to a Redfin survey, over 70% of recently canceled home contracts were due to issues uncovered during the home inspection. This trend makes sense, especially in . . .
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Here are properties that have recently dropped in price in Tennessee. We update this list DAILY to keep you informed.
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