VACATION HOME OPTIONS ABOUND
During Summer vacation months, many families toy with the idea of a beach front condo or home. If you are considering a second home or vacation rental this year, there are a number of options to consider within a short drive of Chattanooga.
If you live in a more rural setting and like to “get away” to the city on the weekends, then a downtown condo or house may just be the ticket for you. There are numerous options that allow you to walk/ bike to all of the scenic city’s festivals and numerous local restaurants. If you are thinking about making this an incoming producing option, such as a Short-Term Vacation Rental, then check out the rules currently being put into place. An experienced Realtor can help you identify which properties are eligible for this option.
Have you always dreamed of waterfront living and boating till sunset, but the costs of homes near your work are out of your price range, then consider these options? A short drive to Watts Bar lake or Nickajack lack can provide numerous choices for a weekend home. You might be surprised at how affordable the options are on these quiet TVA lakes. Venture a little farther across Northern Alabama and the opportunities abound.
A mountain retreat may just be your idea of a perfect get a way, so why not consider the
numerous cabins/homes surrounding the Scenic City. Options are as close as the nearby Georgia Mountains or stretch out to 2 hours and pick up an income producing Chalet in Gatlinburg. While prices have appreciated in recent years, there is still a supply
to fit any budget.
As you consider properties outside the primary service area of the Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors, do not forgo quality representation. Many of our members are licensed in Alabama and Georgia and therefore subscribe to neighboring Multiple Listing Services, so they may be able to assist you. If not, then ask a member
to research an experienced Realtor in the area you are looking and make the introduction. By choosing this route you can buy with confidence of knowledgeable representation.
The Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS is The Voice of Real Estate in Greater
Chattanooga. The Association is a regional organization with more than 1,700
members and is
one of more than 1,400 local boards and associations of Realtors nationwide that comprise the
National Association of Realtors. GCAR services Hamilton and Sequatchie counties in southeast Tennessee, and Catoosa, Dade and Walker counties in northwest Georgia. Go to www.GCAR.net for more information