Tri-Cities Luxury Housing Market Cools as Buyers Gain More Leverage

The top end of the Tri-Cities housing market has shifted in a meaningful way. Luxury homes priced at $1 million or more are still selling for about the same prices they did a year ago, but they are taking longer to sell and sellers are making larger price cuts to get deals done. That combination points to a market that is no longer moving at the speed it did during the height of post-pandemic demand. For buyers, it means more options and less competition. For sellers, it means pricing strategy matters more than ever.

Prices Are Holding, but Sales Activity Has Slowed

Eight homes priced at $1 million or more sold in the Tri-Cities last month, down from 11 sales during the same…

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Tri-Cities New Home Market Holds Steady in Sales but Jumps in Price

The Tri-Cities new home market did not expand in size in May, but it became noticeably more expensive. While the number of closed sales remained unchanged from a year ago, both median and average prices posted substantial gains. That combination points to a market where demand is still holding, but the cost of entering the new construction segment continues to rise. For buyers, builders, and sellers watching Northeast Tennessee housing trends, May’s data offers a clear reminder that price growth can remain strong even when transaction volume stays flat.

Prices Are Climbing Even Without More Sales

There were 86 new home sales across the Tri-Cities in May, exactly the same number…

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Tri-Cities Mortgage Lending Grew in 2026, but Refinancing Tells the Real Story

At first glance, the Tri-Cities mortgage market looks strong. Total loan originations across the region rose 10.1% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, outperforming what many buyers and sellers might expect in a higher-rate environment. But a closer look at the data shows that this was not a surge driven by home purchases. Instead, the real growth came from refinancing activity, while purchase lending slipped and home equity borrowing also moved lower. That shift matters because it shows the local market is still feeling many of the same affordability pressures seen across the country, even if the headline numbers appear more positive.

Total Lending Increased,…

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