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You have now saved your listing!

To view your saved listings, click on the top " Saved Listings" link at the top of the screen near the menu. Save as many as you want and catalog them with this easy-to-use feature!

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Top 10 Reasons for Buying a Home

Nationwide, the housing market is subject to regular fluctuation, but demand here in Tennessee has continued to increase year-over-year. According to the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, 2018 marked the seventh straight year of growth, with total Tennessee home sales reaching 107,560 – the most homes sold in a year since THDA began tracking the data.

People purchase homes for a variety of unique and personal reasons. Here are the top 10 reported reasons people begin searching for a new home according to The Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, an annual survey of recent home buyers and sellers.

 

1.    Desire to own a home (30%)

2.    Desire for a larger home (11%)

3.    Job relocation (9%)

4.    Change in family situation (8%)

5.    Affordability (7%)

6.    Desire to be closer to friends and family (6%)

7.    Desire to live in a better area (6%)

8.    Retirement (4%)

9.    Desire for a smaller home (4%)

10. Desire to be closer to job, school, transit, etc. (4%)

 

No matter what your reasons are for buying or selling a home, Blue Ridge Properties' realtors and real estate agents can help. Find an agent here!