Leslie Price Highlands Elite Real Estate

04/20/2026

YOUR LOCAL HOUSING MARKET STATS!!!

The Crossville, TN housing market in early 2026 is balanced, featuring a median home sale price of approximately $286,000–$376,000, depending on the source. Homes sell in around 112–125 days, with inventory up compared to 2025, providing buyers more choices and a less competitive atmosphere.

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Key Housing Market Trends (March-April 2026)
Median Sale Price: $286,000–$376,195, showing slight year-over-year variation.

Market Pace: Homes are staying on the market for an average of 112–125 days.

Inventory: There are over 1,300 active listings, showing increased availability, with many new listings coming onto the market.

Buyer/Seller Market: While some areas are competitive, Movoto reports indicate it was a seller's market in March 2026, though Homes.com notes it operates more as a balanced market in some segments.

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Area Highlights
Retirement Focus: Crossville, including areas like Fairfield Glade and Lake Tansi, is a popular destination for retirees, frequently referred to as the "golf capital of Tennessee".

Housing Types: Ranch-style homes are common, along with a mix of detached homes and townhouses.
Neighborhoods: Areas such as Lake Tansi and Fairfield Glade are popular for those seeking community amenities.

Neighboring Areas: Nearby ZIP codes like 38571 and 38558 show median prices between $357K and $360K.

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Market Outlook
The housing market in Tennessee, including Crossville, has shown signs of softening, with a projected -0.9% price change for the state in 2026.

FOR THE LATEST LISTINGS AND INFORMATION ON YOUR HOME VALUE, CONTACT

Leslie Price, Broker, Realtor
 Highlands Elite Real Estate
Crossville, Tennessee

931-787-3566. Or
931-710-6070

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04/20/2026

As of March 2026, the Tennessee real estate market shows signs of rebalancing, with median home prices at $$393,400, up 1.7% year-over-year, and sales volume slightly declining. While home prices have shown a slight decline in some areas, the market remains competitive due to high demand, particularly in the Nashville and East Tennessee regions.

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Key Trends & Highlights
Price and Sales Volume: While the state has seen a slight decline in the number of homes sold (down 0.71%), prices remain robust. However, some markets are experiencing, or are predicted to experience, a significant price correction, with some areas having seen a price reduction in homes formerly listed, suggesting a potential shift towards a more buyer-friendly market.
Inventory Increases: Some regions, including East Tennessee, are experiencing an increase in housing inventory, which is helping to slow the breakneck pace of price increases.

Regional Differences:
Nashville/Middle Tennessee: This area continues to be one of the most in-demand markets in the Southeast, though it has moved from a period of high competition to a more balanced phase

Knoxville: The market is somewhat competitive and rising in some parts of Knox County, which is leading the region in sales growth with medium prices at $312,000.

Tri-Cities: The market is rebalancing, with a significant increase in high-end sales and a median sale price in the region increasing by 7.9%.
Mortgage Rates: Recent reports indicate a slight decline in mortgage rates to around 6.06%, which may increase buyer activity.

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Market Outlook
Rising Demand: Despite higher prices, strong in-migration from states like New York and California keeps demand high.
Long-term Outlook: With the population expected to continue increasing, experts suggest that buying now could provide a long-term investment advantage.

Shift to Balanced Market: While demand remains strong, the market is gradually shifting towards a more balanced state with more inventory available for buyers.

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****For the most current, detailed, and professional advice, prospective please contact

Leslie Price, Broker, Realtor
Highlands Elite Real Estate
Crossville TN
931-787-3566 or
931-710-6070

04/20/2026

Congratulations to Julie Thompson Seller's Agent & Leslie Price Buyer's Agent / HERE.
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298 Crabtree Rd.
Crossville, TN 38571
www.HERETN.com

04/13/2026

Great experience working with Julie Vaughn Thompson! Buy buyer is tickled pink with her new home!!! Congratulations to everyone❤️

Congratulations to Julie Thompson Seller's Agent & Leslie Price Buyer's Agent / HERE.
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Highlands Elite Real Estate
298 Crabtree Rd.
Crossville, TN 38571
www.HERETN.com

03/24/2026

Housing Affordability Is Improving!!!!

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too.

At some point you probably did the math, looked at the monthly payment, and decided to pause your search and wait for things to get better. But here’s something you may have missed while you’ve been sitting on the sidelines.

Over the last year, housing affordability has improved in all 50 states. Yes, you read that right. It’s gotten better in every single state.

That’s based on new research coming out of First American. And while housing is still fairly expensive compared to historical standards, the pressure buyers felt over the last few years is finally starting to ease.

Some Areas Are Seeing Bigger Improvements

Sure, individual states, cities, and even neighborhoods are going to vary – sometimes by a lot. But overall, more buyers are able to buy again. And in 48 of the top 50 metros, affordability has improved over the past year.

In many cases, it comes down to the number of homes for sale.
When buyers have more choices, it creates a healthier balance in the market and that can help bring affordability back within reach. With homes up for grabs, it opens the door a bit wider for buyers to negotiate with sellers for credits, price cuts, and more. And it gives you more chances to find a house that works for your needs and budget.

It may make more of a difference than you think.

None of this means affordability challenges have completely disappeared. Buying a home is still a big financial decision. But the trend is moving in a direction many buyers have been waiting for.

As Chen Zhao, Head of Economic Research at Redfin, puts it:
“The housing affordability crisis is showing signs of easing . . . opening the door for more Americans to make the jump to homeownership.”

Bottom Line

If you were holding off on buying, this could be exactly the signal you’ve been waiting so long

So reach out, I would love an opportunity to talk about what buying in this market would mean for you!

Leslie Price, Realtor, Broker
Highlands Elite Real Estate
Crossville, Tennessee
Mobile: 931-787-3566
Office: 931-710-6070

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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

01/14/2026

So happy to be a part of such a fantastic group of professional Realtors❤️

Welcome New Agent -
Highlands Elite is excited to welcome
Leslie Price to our Crossville team!
A warm welcome and lots of good wishes on becoming part of our growing HERE family.
Highlands Elite Real Estate
298 Crabtree Rd
Crossville, TN 38571
www.HERETN.com
931-710-6070

01/11/2026