Episodes

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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March 12, 2024

The Day of the Roses, 16 foot trees, 75 varieties of tomatoes - just …

The Day of the Roses happens every Spring at Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co. Find out why it’s on March 15 each year and so much more about all of the plants and trees available at this award-winning nursery. Gina …

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March 5, 2024

A Community Lending Program with no income limits brings home loans w…

On this podcast, we talk with Don Oakes, Branch Manager at Highlands Residential Mortgage. Don explains the Highlands Residential Mortgage Community Lending Program and how it can provide notably lower interest rate loans f...

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Feb. 27, 2024

How to prepare your house for sale and real estate photos and videos

On this podcast, Blake Watson explains steps to make your house Instagram-ready for photos, walk-through videos, open houses, and real estate showings. He covers all the steps to clean, declutter, and depersonalize your house...

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Feb. 20, 2024

It's time to clean, prune and plan your yard for Spring.

There’s more to lawn care than mowing the grass. On this podcast, we talk with Paul Say, owner of Chattanooga Lawn Enforcement. Paul talks about the many services his company provides in addition to mowing grass. He explain...

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Feb. 13, 2024

First Time Homebuyer? Georgia and Tennessee home ownership programs h…

First time Homebuyer? Georgia and Tennessee home ownership programs can help you buy a home with little money down. Multiple down payment assistance programs are widely available through the Georgia Dream program and Tennesse...

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Feb. 6, 2024

Land Auctions, Farms and Estates, Undeveloped Land - Benefits of Sell…

What happens at a land auction? How does a farm or land auction work? On this podcast, we talk with auctioneers Ben and Bruce Potts from Potts Brothers Land and Auction. Ben and Bruce draw on their decades of experience …

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Jan. 30, 2024

Is lake living a dream for you? Airbnb might help you make that dream…

Is living on the lake or river a dream for you? Here are some creative ideas for owning property on the waterfront. On this podcast, we get insight on waterfront living with Billy Weathers from RE/MAX Properties. Billy is a …

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Jan. 23, 2024

Is Chattanooga a Good Place to Buy a Home? Are Home Prices Dropping i…

What’s the average price of a house in Chattanooga, Tennessee? Is Chattanooga a good place to buy real estate? What’s the market like? Are home prices dropping in Chattanooga? Where are people moving from to come to Chattanoo...

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Jan. 16, 2024

Why replace windows and doors? The benefits go far beyond your home's…

Why replace windows or doors in your home? The benefits of new windows are much greater than a new look. I talk with long-time window and door expert Joey Tubbs, of RSW Chattanooga, about the impact new windows can have …

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Jan. 9, 2024

Chattanooga's iconic Flatiron Building just got an extreme makeover

Chattanooga’s Iconic Flatiron Building has been restored and reimagined as 15 modern condos situated inside this classic building on the National Register of Historic Places. Hear the story of the Flatiron’s extreme makeover...

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Jan. 2, 2024

Buying your home is a unique investment because leverage multiplies y…

We start 2024 learning how buying your home, or any real estate, is a unique investment, and how leverage multiplies the return on your investment. Our guest, Bruce Dodd from Chatt Mortgage, explains how the math works to mul...

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Dec. 26, 2023

Home Inspection highlights and horrors - a home inspector's perspecti…

Home Inspections explained by a Tennessee licensed home inspector. We discuss: *Why get a home inspection? *What does a home inspector do? *What parts of the home are inspected? *What does a home inspection report include? *S...

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Dec. 20, 2023

Home Loan Process Explained for First Time Home Buyers - How to Start…

Home loans from a “first time” perspective are the focus of this episode. We cover great information for first time home buyers, and seasoned buyers, on the process of getting a mortgage. Topics covered: *Choosing a lender *...

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Dec. 13, 2023

Brief description of what this podcast is all about - Chattanooga rea…

Listening to this podcast will make you smarter, save you money, help you make more informed decisions about your home, and help you through the home selling or buying process. You’ll be armed with knowledge about the Chatta...

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