Brandy Jenkins & Branden Lasley with City Space Realty

04/23/2025

🐰🐣 Happy Easter! 🐣🐰

04/22/2025

What silly things do you have to do to buy your home? I'll put mine in the comments!

Believe it or not, this is an *actual* letter of explanation to an underwriter who needed to verify all household income. They knew he wasn’t married, but they had to verify that he didn’t have a live-in partner. 🤣

04/21/2025

What a great idea! What other hacks do you do in your home?

02/22/2025

🏡 January 2025 Housing Market Update📊

Here’s a quick snapshot of how the market is shaping up compared to last year:

✅ Median Sales Price: $360,642 (⬆️ 3.4%)
✅ Sold Listings: 1,145 (⬆️ 5.8%)
✅ New Listings: 2,035 (⬆️ 19.5%)
✅ Pending Listings: 1,383 (⬆️ 6.1%)
✅ Median Days on Market: 37 (⬆️ from 22 days)

More listings are hitting the market, and homes are taking a little longer to sell compared to last year. If you’re thinking about buying or selling, let’s talk about what these trends mean for you! 📩🏡

Brandy Jenkins
REALTOR® | City Space Realty, Inc.
800 S. Gay St., Suite 700, Knoxville, TN 37929
Cell: 865-414-5065 | Office: 865-455-8889

02/03/2025

01/18/2025

Shout out to my friends over at Superior Comfort!

Give them a like real quick. Support local!

Locally owned a d operated by a personal friend of mine for over 20 years!

If you need anything hvac related, give Tim Coscia a call!
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01/18/2025

If you're able to help out the Warming Centers, here's how. If you can't drop them off, let me know and I'll come get them!

Help us collect warming supplies for Knoxville people in need!
With the cold weather impacting our area, local warming stations are in dire need of supplies and volunteers in order to help those in our community without housing to protect them from the brutal elements. These supplies will be taken to the Downtown Overflow Warming Shelter.
We are collecting these supplies at MIG Bearden (6601 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919) through 1/22/25. If Bearden isn't convenient, we can meet up! Also, if you can’t drop off supplies by this date, please still donate – we will get them to a warming center! Please share and spread the word. Thank you all!
Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WVVODDPHQSO5/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

01/16/2025

Considering Buying a Home While on a Lease? Here’s What You Should Know:

Breaking a lease to buy a home is possible, but it comes with financial considerations and legal nuances. Since laws can vary significantly by state, it's essential to understand your specific situation and possibly seek guidance from a real estate attorney.

Options to Consider When Breaking Your Lease:

🏠 Home Buying Clause:
Many leases include a provision that allows tenants to terminate the lease early specifically for the purpose of purchasing a home. Check if your lease has this clause and understand any associated requirements or penalties.

💰 Pay Your Way Out:
Typically, this means paying an early termination fee, which can range from one to two months' rent. This fee compensates the landlord for the unexpected vacancy and gives you a clean exit from your lease obligations.

🔄 Month-to-Month Conversion:
If your lease is nearing its end, another option might be negotiating with your landlord to convert your lease to a month-to-month agreement. This provides greater flexibility to move out with shorter notice as you get closer to purchasing your home.

📄 Document Everything:
Ensure that all negotiations and agreements with your landlord are documented in writing. This protects both parties and clarifies the terms of your lease break, especially in case of any disputes or misunderstandings.