Team Bales Solid Rock Realty

06/23/2026

This Rogersville brick cottage in the Historic District retains its 1940’s beauty and charm while offering modern updates with the sprawling granite kitchen, the updated master bathroom, and central heating and air conditioning. You would never guess looking at it from the outside that the inside just keeps going and going. The main level offers a breakfast nook off of the kitchen, a large dining room, a living room, a den, and a master-on-main bed and bath. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms sharing a full Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The basement offers a large laundry/utility room, large tv/family/game space, a roomy office that can be closed off for privacy, and some raw storage space.

Goes live on Friday 6/26!
Call (865)828-5500
Offered at $499,900

06/16/2026

05/07/2026

📉 U.S. Foreclosures on the Rise in 2026

Foreclosure activity is climbing again, with Q1 2026 filings up 26% year-over-year—the highest level since early 2020. Nearly 119,000 properties saw foreclosure activity this quarter, marking a full year of steady monthly increases.

🏠 What’s Driving the Trend?
• Higher interest rates, rising insurance premiums, and growing property taxes
• Pandemic-era relief programs and forbearance options ending
• Tougher access to loan modifications

📍 States seeing the biggest impact: Indiana, South Carolina, and Florida.

📊 While the jump is significant, analysts say this looks more like a return to pre-pandemic normal than a sign of a major housing crisis.

04/23/2026

Team Bales just got stronger — We’re proud to announce that Carleigh Bales has joined Team Bales! She is eager to serve our East Tennessee community with the same honesty, dedication, and care that define our family business. Drop a comment to welcome Carleigh and share the love! 💪🏠
Shane Bales
Leigh Ann Ayers Bales
Carleigh Bales