Brian Patty Realtor-East Tennessee Real Estate

09/24/2026

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History
A home can look well cared for during a showing and still leave plenty of questions about how it has been maintained over the years. Fresh paint and an orderly yard are easy to notice. The condition and history of the systems behind the walls aren't always as obvious.
You don't need a complete record...

A home's maintenance history can reveal more than its current appearance. Learn what buyers can look for when reviewing repairs, updates, and major systems.

09/23/2026

Rarity Bay Golf View Properties
Vonore, TN 37885
Sought-after Rarity Bay lake and golf community

600 Wood Duck Drive, Vonore, TN 37885
148 White Hawk Drive, Vonore, TN 37885

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09/23/2026

Rarity Bay Golf View Properties
Vonore, TN 37885
Sought-after Rarity Bay lake and golf community
600 Wood Duck Drive, Vonore, TN 37885
148 White Hawk Drive, Vonore, TN 37885
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09/23/2026

Looking for a place in Gatlinburg that could also have rental potential?

Take a look at this 3BR/2BA home on ¾ acre, surrounded by trees and just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With no HOA and short-term rental projections included, there’s plenty to consider whether you're looking for a home, getaway, or investment.

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09/22/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at White Oak Cir Rd, Sunbright.

Photos, maps, description of Land For Sale at White Oak Cir Rd, Sunbright, TN 37872, asking price of $999,000

09/19/2026

What to Do When Your Home Has Been on the Market Longer Than Expected
Most sellers have a rough idea of how long they expect their home to take to sell. When that timeline stretches, it's easy to focus on the number of days the listing has been active.
The more useful question is why buyers haven't moved forward.
Sometimes the answer is price. Other times, the home is...

A slower-than-expected home sale may call for more than patience. Take a fresh look at price, presentation, feedback, and how the listing is reaching buyers.

09/18/2026

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room
Some rooms slowly stop serving a real purpose. A formal dining room may only get used a few times a year. A spare bedroom may become a holding area for boxes and things that don't have another home. Even a finished basement or loft can end up sitting mostly empty.
That doesn't always mean the room needs...

An underused room doesn't have to stay that way. A few practical changes can turn extra space into something that works better for everyday life.

09/17/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms
When you're buying a house, the disclosure form can be easy to skim past. It often arrives alongside other paperwork, but it can provide useful background on the property before you move further into the transaction.
What sellers must disclose varies by state, so the form isn't the same everywhere....

A property disclosure form can offer useful clues about a home's history and known issues. Buyers should know what the form can tell them, what it may leave out, and where an inspection still matters.

09/16/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 416 Forrest Springs Drive, Gatlinburg.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 416 Forrest Springs Drive, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, 1564 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $558,400, MLS ID 1342628

09/16/2026

New Price $558,400-WOW! Welcome home! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a peaceful ¾-acre wooded lot with no HOA and excellent rental potential. Just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge, and Dollywood.
Ferguson Realtors
Agent: Brian Patty
📞 865-254-4668
🏠 View Property Details: https://www.fergusonrealtors.com/p/416-Forrest-Springs-Drive-Gatlinburg-TN-37738/dmgid_187054886