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Sept. 11, 2024

Wind River Built's Mission to Bring Back The Starter Home in Style wi…

Amelia Dicks, Director of Business Development at Wind River Built, tells us how her company is on a mission to bring back the starter home, and do it with style using modular home construction. She explains how modular home...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Albert Einstein’s Eighth Wonder Connects with Chattanooga Real Estate

On this podcast, Blake Watson explains the connection between an Albert Einstein quote and wealth building through real estate. Blake shares Chattanooga area historical home price statistics and shares the simple math that w...

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Aug. 22, 2024

PMI Chattanooga Drives Real Estate Investors’ Success through Expert …

On this podcast, Blake is joined by two fellow Epique Realty agents who focus on helping real estate investors manage their properties. Andrea Moffett, Owner and Affiliate Broker, and Brooke Terrill, Realtor and Property Man...

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Aug. 16, 2024

Window Blinds and Shutters impact your home in many ways. Bloomin Bl…

On this podcast, Steve Davis from Bloomin Blinds of Chattanooga explains how important window coverings are for the look and feel of your home. From wood blinds to room darkening shades, Steve talks about a variety of option...

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July 30, 2024

Are property taxes going up for Georgia homeowners who received highe…

On this podcast, Blake Watson provides insight and explanation of how property tax appraisals and assessments are used to set the property tax rates in Georgia and Tennessee. He gives details on who sets the millage rates, an...

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July 24, 2024

Chattanooga's Fall Home Show is August 16-18, 2024. The benefits of a…

Chattanooga’s Fall Home Show is coming August 16-18, 2024. It’s new, improved, and re-imagined. Raquel Schrumpf, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga, gives details of the upcoming Fall H...

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July 18, 2024

Your garage door may need more attention than you realize. What can …

Thomas Holly of Holly Wood Doors in Chattanooga explains the often-overlooked maintenance steps needed to prolong the life of your garage door. He explains what can go wrong and your best strategy for avoiding a garage door ...

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July 10, 2024

What is Title Insurance and why is it important? What happens at a re…

Ashley Williams and Jamie Mooney from Cornerstone Title of Tennessee explain the role of the title company in a real estate transaction and the importance of title insurance on this podcast. To many homebuyers, the closing ta...

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July 3, 2024

Chattanooga's Mid-Year Market Update and Blake's Bold Predictions

We’re half-way through 2024. Is the Chattanooga real estate market slowing down? Are home prices coming down? What can we expect for home sales and home prices in Chattanooga for the rest of the year? This podcast gives you ...

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June 29, 2024

The Eleven Steps to Buying a Home: Explained.

Blake Watson shares the eleven steps you’ll go through to buy a house and several ways that a professional Realtor can guide you through these steps. He also offers listeners a free copy of his book, “The Complete Guide to …

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June 19, 2024

Keeping Your Home Pest-Free: Rodents, Fire Ants, Mosquitoes, and Term…

Chad McAllister, Director of Real Estate Development, and Eric McAllister, Real Estate/Home Specialist from Wayne’s Pest Control discuss common bugs and pests found in and around our homes, and how Wayne’s Pest Control helps ...

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June 13, 2024

Ready to build a custom Airbnb? Home Theater? Home Audio System? Man…

Justin Bethune, owner of the Home Source Network, Bethune Builds, and Build Something Media, shares his creative flair for construction design and contractor marketing on this podcast. Justin tells us how he started the Home ...

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June 7, 2024

How do home warranties work? What is covered? How much does a home wa…

How do home warranties work? What is covered by a home warranty and what is not covered? How much does a warranty cost? Get the answers to these questions and many more about home warranties as Maryann Azambuja, Senior Accoun...

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May 29, 2024

Save money with a free EPB Energy Check-Up

Save money by saving energy and get a rebate to save even more. John Watts, EPB’s Senior Supervisor Energy Services, details the free service EPB provides to customers that’s sure to help identify ways to save money and energ...

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May 24, 2024

Finding Investment Houses, Identifying Good Deals, and Finding a Barg…

How to find investment houses, how to identify a good deal, and how to find a bargain house for investment – these topics are covered on this podcast. Blake Watson shares practical tips and strategies for finding a house in …

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May 17, 2024

Can I lower my flood insurance premium with a survey? Do I need a sur…

On this podcast, Mario Forte from Beginning Point Surveys details what a land surveyor does and how a property owner can benefit from a professional survey. He explains how marking property lines is important for fences and b...

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May 9, 2024

Is Chattanooga becoming a city of million dollar homes? Are there any…

On today’s podcast, Blake Watson shares data from the Chattanooga MLS to help answer the million dollar question and to determine if there are still any affordable homes available in Chattanooga. He also covers the April rea...

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May 2, 2024

Real Estate Investing – Is Rental Property a Good Idea? Do Fix and F…

Thinking about flipping houses or buying a house to rent? Listen to get some insight on both real estate investment options. On today’s podcast, Blake Watson shares some of the benefits of buying investment property. He expl...

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April 24, 2024

What is umbrella insurance? Can I be under-insured? Do horses need …

Michael Colquette, a Chattanooga agent with American National Insurance Company, answers these questions and more with true stories from his own experience as a home insurance agent. He explains why having an insurance agent’...

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April 17, 2024

Mid-century modern homes in Chattanooga – a passion for Gary Crowe

Gary Crowe explains his love for mid-century modern design and how he has been remodeling and building homes of this design for years here in Chattanooga. He also shares his “small and mighty” business strategy for creating a...

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April 9, 2024

What is house hacking? Can you make money house hacking?

How do you house hack, and is it worth it? House hacking is a common way for homeowners to help cover their housing expenses in today’s real estate market. On today’s podcast, Blake Watson explains house hacking, including it...

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April 2, 2024

Clean your windows for Spring with Scenic Shine Window Cleaning

Gage Keeble, owner of Scenic Shine Window Cleaning, talks about how he makes a whole house shine with clean windows in the Chattanooga area. He explains that he’s happy to come look at your home and give you a price …

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March 26, 2024

What's the Difference Between a Certified Arborist and a Tree Guy?

Kevin McDonald, a certified arborist with Tree Worx, explains how his role as an arborist guides his work of cutting, trimming, planting, and caring for trees in the Chattanooga area. This podcast is packed with interesting a...

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March 19, 2024

The Complete Guide to Buying a Home-A book to help you navigate the h…

Owning vs. Renting Searching for the Right Home How Realtors Help Home Buyers What to Know About Home Inspections Programs for Home Buyers The Closing Process These are just some of the chapter titles in Blake Watson’s book, ...

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