{"podcast":{"title":"Let's Talk Chattanooga Real Estate","slug":"let-s-talk-chattanooga-real-estate-6720438","podcast_index_feed_id":6720438,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/chattanooga-real-estate/","website_url":"https://www.chattanoogarealestatepodcast.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/41939288-2974-47eb-8ea7-fbc4bf7b7d5a/l0uloiIbvjZSiS1HP6tQDvC7.jpg","author":"Blake Watson","episode_count":82,"summary":"Listening to this podcast will make you smarter, save you money, help you make more informed decisions about your home, and help you through the home selling or buying process. You’ll be armed with knowledge about the Chattanooga real estate market, and you’ll be able to move forward in any real estate transaction with more confidence. If you own real estate in the Chattanooga Tennessee area, or want to own real estate here, then this podcast is for you. Your host, Blake Watson, is a licensed real estate agent in Tennessee and Georgia with Epique Realty. Blake is also a real estate investor in Chattanooga Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. This podcast is about buying and selling homes in the Chattanooga area. Through expert interviews and real-life experience, we’ll be covering all the details you need to find and purchase your next home, resources and tips for your home maintenance and home improvements, and best practices, tips and advice for selling your home. We’ll keep you informed on real estate market trends and real estate developments in the Chattanooga area. We’ll also discuss real estate investing: buying houses and land for rental income, Airbnb, or fix and flip – all w…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-chattanooga-real-estate-6720438"},"episode":{"title":"Chattanooga Real Estate Forecast 2026: Blake's Bold Predictions","slug":"chattanooga-real-estate-forecast-2026-blake-s-bold-predictions","published_at":"2026-01-15T08:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-chattanooga-real-estate-6720438/chattanooga-real-estate-forecast-2026-blake-s-bold-predictions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-chattanooga-real-estate-6720438","url":"https://chattanooga-real-estate.captivate.fm/episode/chattanooga-real-estate-forecast-2026-blakes-bold-predictions","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b8bca2b1-8889-4fce-a0a2-e9468866547d.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson breaks down the latest Chattanooga MLS data to explain where the local housing market has been and where it may be headed in 2026. Looking back at 2025 and comparing historical trends, Blake walks through inventory levels, days on market, sales activity, home prices, and mortgage interest rates. He also shares realistic expectations for buyers, sellers, and homeowners as the market continues to shift toward a more balanced environment. Key Topics Covered: An overview of Chattanooga real estate market conditions entering 2026 Residential inventory growth and what it means for buyers and sellers Year over year comparison of active listings from 2024 to 2025 Historical inventory context going back to pre-pandemic levels Average days on market trends and slowing sales pace Months of inventory and what defines a balanced market Annual home sales totals and whether demand is declining Median sales price trends and sustainable appreciation Why homeownership continues to matter for long term wealth Mortgage interest rate expectations for 2026 Why a housing price crash is unlikely in Chattanooga Predictions for inventory growth and buyer activity How to think about real estate decisions using local data instead of national headlines Market Highlights Mentioned: Active listings increased approximately 21 percent from 2024 to 2025 Inventory levels are similar to those last seen around 2016 Average days on market increased from roughly 51 to 65 days The market has shifted from a strong seller’s market to a balanced market Annual home sales declined slightly by about 1.7 percent Median home prices continue to rise at a sustainable pace Mortgage rates ended 2025 near 6 percent with expectations of stability Who…","meta_description":"In this episode of Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate, host Blake Watson breaks down the latest Chattanooga MLS data to explain where the local housing ma…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1065,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/let-s-talk-chattanooga-real-estate-6720438/episodes/chattanooga-real-estate-forecast-2026-blake-s-bold-predictions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-chattanooga-real-estate-6720438/chattanooga-real-estate-forecast-2026-blake-s-bold-predictions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}