Navigating Knoxville’s 2025 Housing Market: January Key Trends, Home Prices & Investment Insights - Episode 7
Defining Home: A Knoxville Area Real Estate Podcast
Release Date: 02/19/2025
Defining Home: A Knoxville Area Real Estate Podcast
In this episode of Defining Home, host Shannon Foster-Boline breaks down the January 2025 East Tennessee housing market update with exclusive insights from East Tennessee Realtors. She covers: ✅ Median home price trends – now at $360,642, how does that compare to 2024 ✅ Surge in new listings – up 19.5%, signaling a shift toward a new buyers' market ✅ Market absorption rate & days on market – what rising inventory means for home sellers ✅ Luxury homes vs. mid-range homes – why $1M+ properties may see price stagnation or declines while affordable homes remain competitive ✅...
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In this introductory episode of Defining Home: A Knoxville Area Real Estate Podcast, host Shannon Foster-Boline shares why real estate is such a hot topic at every party she attends – and why she’s turning those conversations into a podcast for you. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market, Shannon will provide timely, relevant insights into Knoxville’s real estate scene. From market trends to practical advice for homeownership, Defining Home is here to help you stay informed about your most valuable investment – your home. 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This...
info_outlineIn this episode of Defining Home, host Shannon Foster-Boline breaks down the January 2025 East Tennessee housing market update with exclusive insights from East Tennessee Realtors. She covers:
✅ Median home price trends – now at $360,642, how does that compare to 2024
✅ Surge in new listings – up 19.5%, signaling a shift toward a new buyers' market
✅ Market absorption rate & days on market – what rising inventory means for home sellers
✅ Luxury homes vs. mid-range homes – why $1M+ properties may see price stagnation or declines while affordable homes remain competitive
✅ Negotiation opportunities – how buyers, sellers, and investors can leverage current market trends
Shannon also discusses the impact of interest rates, the changing absorption rate (now 54%, down from 84% at its peak), and what this means for Knoxville’s real estate future in 2025.
For additional insights on mortgage trends, Shannon recommends checking out the More Than Mortgage podcast by Lisa Wiles and Corey Freels at Fairway Mortgage.
🎧 Tune in now to get expert advice on how to navigate Knoxville’s real estate market with confidence!
00:00 – Introduction to the Defining Home Podcast
00:45 – January 2025 Housing Market Update
01:39 – Home Prices and Sales Trends
02:56 – Market Shifts and Buyer-Seller Dynamics
04:59 – Impact on Different Price Ranges & Luxury Homes
06:09 – Opportunities for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors
07:08 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways
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🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
More Than Mortgage Podcast – Hosted by Lisa Wiles & Corey Freels
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