{"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":"Fall in the Market: Why October is the Underrated Month for Smart Homebuyers","slug":"fall-in-the-market-why-october-is-the-underrated-month-for-smart-homebuyers","published_at":"2025-10-13T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-chattanooga-real-estate-6720438/fall-in-the-market-why-october-is-the-underrated-month-for-smart-homebuyers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-chattanooga-real-estate-6720438","url":"https://chattanooga-real-estate.captivate.fm/episode/is-now-the-time-to-buy","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/50713514-2e67-4751-b25f-9953c8220b58.mp3","summary":"Is now a good time to buy a home in Chattanooga, or should you wait until spring? In this episode, Blake Watson breaks down why October might be one of the most overlooked, yet strategic, months to make your move. You’ll learn: What current home prices and trends tell us How much competition buyers are really facing this fall Where mortgage rates are headed and how they affect affordability What inventory looks like across Chattanooga How down payment assistance programs could make buying now easier What you risk losing if you wait 6 to 12 months If you’re a first-time homebuyer or thinking about entering the market before the end of 2025, this episode will help you make an informed, confident decision. Mentioned in this episode: THDA Great Choice and Great Choice Plus Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise down payment assistance Georgia Dream Program Local market stats from Chattanooga MLS (as of September 2025) Mortgage rate updates from Freddie Mac The show host is Blake Watson, a real estate agent in Chattanooga, TN and Northwest Georgia with Epique Realty. Connect with Blake Watson: Website: www.athomechattanooga.com Call or Text: 423-315-1815 Facebook: Blake Watson LinkedIn: Blake Watson Instagram: @rocknrollblake Brokerage: Epique Realty | 888-893-3537 If you found this episode helpful, follow the show and share it with someone who's thinking about buying a home in the next year.","meta_description":"Is now a good time to buy a home in Chattanooga, or should you wait until spring? In this episode, Blake Watson breaks down why October might be one of th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":896,"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/fall-in-the-market-why-october-is-the-underrated-month-for-smart-homebuyers/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/fall-in-the-market-why-october-is-the-underrated-month-for-smart-homebuyers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}