Melody Wagstaff • Wallace Real Estate • 865-693-1111

09/28/2026

There are certain features you don't fully appreciate until you need them.

A place for an extra vehicle. Room for tools or a project. Somewhere to store the things you don't necessarily want taking over the house.

My newest listing in Maryville, Tennessee has quite a bit of flexibility built into the property.

There is a detached two-car garage, another garage space at the basement level, extensive paved parking, a separate storage shed, and a full basement with workbenches, cabinetry, and plenty of storage.

The house adds 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a sunroom with windows overlooking the backyard.

All of that sits on 0.79 acres with mature trees in Maryville.

There is a lot here that you simply can't see from one exterior photo.

If someone comes to mind who has been looking for a home in Maryville with extra garage, parking, and storage space, feel free to share this post with them or share it on your own page. You never know who in your circle might be looking for exactly this.

Take a look through the full listing, photos, and property details here:
https://melodywagstaff.com/listing/TN/Maryville/2507-Old-Knoxville-Pike-37804/233860576

For sale: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,664 SQFT house. Looking for a little more room without giving up convenience? Sitting on 0... $375,000.

09/27/2026

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09/24/2026

You don’t have to be ready to buy a house to start paying attention.

In fact, some of the best preparation happens long before you ever schedule a showing.

You start noticing what homes are selling for in the areas you like. You figure out which parts of East Tennessee actually fit your day-to-day life. You learn what matters enough to pay more for and what you’re perfectly happy to compromise on.

Then, when the market gives buyers a little more opportunity, you’re not starting from scratch.

There’s some interesting timing coming up for home buyers, and I wanted to share what it could mean without turning it into another “BUY NOW!” message.

Because that’s not the point.

Watch the Reel for the details. Then tuck the information away if buying a home in Knoxville or East Tennessee might be part of your future plans.

Being informed today can make a decision much easier later.

09/22/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲.

A dear friend referred a first-time homebuyer to me, and today, he's a HOMEOWNER!

I am so proud of him.

Buying your first home means doing a whole lot of things you've never done before. There are documents to gather, decisions to make, deadlines to meet, questions to ask, and plenty of new terms to learn along the way.

He handled it like a champ.

Every time his lender needed something, he took care of it. Every time I needed something from him, he was responsive. He stayed involved, asked questions, and just kept taking the next step.

Now he gets to enjoy the really good part: knowing that the house he walks into is HIS.

That's a pretty big accomplishment, and I hope he is incredibly proud of himself because I certainly am.

Congratulations to one very excited first-time homeowner!

Thank you to my dear friend for trusting me with the referral. That means a lot to me.

09/18/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.

You can see the photos, check the square footage, explore the neighborhood and calculate the distance to just about anywhere.

One thing a listing can’t tell you?

What it actually feels like to get from here to there.

That’s especially true in East Tennessee.

If you’re moving to the Knoxville area, spend some time actually driving the communities you’re considering. Sometimes a few miles can feel very different than you expected.

A little time behind the wheel before you buy can help you choose a location that works not just for your home search, but for your everyday life.

09/16/2026

Sometimes deciding to stay is just as important as deciding to go.

I work with people who are considering moving to East Tennessee, and not everyone who starts researching a move ultimately decides to make one.

I think that's okay.

A good relocation decision isn't the one that ends with buying a house.

It's the one you make after you've gathered enough information to understand what you're gaining, what you're giving up, and what makes sense for the life you want next.

That's especially important when you're considering a major move for retirement or a new chapter of life.

My newest video is a little different from most “moving to Tennessee” videos.

I'm not giving you reasons to move here.

I'm talking about the decision that comes before all of that.

Thinking About Moving to Tennessee? Maybe You Should Stay Where You Are

If you or someone you know has been thinking about a move to East Tennessee but hasn't decided yet, this is the conversation I hope you'll watch.

09/14/2026

What do you picture when you think about living in rural East Tennessee?

Maybe it is more land, fewer nearby neighbors, a garden, or enough room for a workshop.

Before searching for the property, think about the routine you want it to support. How far are you comfortable driving for groceries? Would you be comfortable maintaining a private well? What services do you need for working from home?

Those answers can help you recognize the difference between a property that looks appealing and one that fits your life.

My latest blog covers four details buyers often overlook when considering rural homes and land in East Tennessee.

https://melodywagstaff.com/2026/09/13/4-rural-east-tennessee-details-buyers-often-overlook

09/12/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆, 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺.

Thirty years overdue, to be exact.

Last Saturday was my first Tennessee football game in three decades, and I got to experience it with my son.

I had forgotten just how much happens before the football even starts.

The walk toward Neyland. The crowds pouring onto the University of Tennessee campus. Orange everywhere you look. The band. The anticipation when more than 100,000 people are waiting for the same thing.

Then there’s that moment when Rocky Top starts playing and you realize some things really haven't changed all that much.

Maybe that's why I enjoyed the day so much.

It wasn't about checking something off a list. It was about going back to something I hadn't experienced in a very long time and getting to experience it differently this time around.

Knoxville has plenty of big attractions and things to do, but sometimes the best experiences are the ones that have been right in front of us for years.

If there’s something local you keep saying, “I need to do that again sometime,” consider this your reminder.

Thirty years might be a little too long to wait.

The 56-9 Tennessee win wasn't a bad welcome back, either.

Next up, Georgia Tech.

Go Vols!