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Real Estate Red Flags: Here Are 5 Types Of Homes I Would Never Buy

By Chris Roberts - February 10, 2026

If you are house hunting in Southeast Tennessee from out of state, it is easy to get dazzled by beautiful listing photos. But after years of walking through homes in Chattanooga and Cleveland—and even personally rebuilding a house that had burned to the ground—I’ve learned that some properties are better left to someone else. Avoiding buyer's remorse starts with knowing how to spot a "money pit"

Why So Many People Are Falling in Love With Chattanooga and Cleveland, TN

By Chris Roberts - February 10, 2026

Moving to Chattanooga? 5 Things I’m Really Glad I Found Here If you are researching a move to Chattanooga, you’ve likely looked at the hard data: home prices, taxes, and the job market. But there is a layer to living in Southeast Tennessee that doesn't show up on a spreadsheet. I moved here from the coast of Maine in 2016. Coming from a place with rugged coastlines and a high bar for community

Relocating to Tennessee? 5 Must-Ask Questions for Choosing Your Chattanooga (or Cleveland) REALTOR®

By Chris Roberts | Relocation REALTOR - July 06, 2025

Click the image to watch the whole video! 5 Must-Ask Questions for Choosing Your Chattanooga (or Cleveland) REALTOR® Moving hundreds of miles for a new job—or a new pace of life—can be thrilling and nerve-racking. The right agent turns that anxiety into confidence. Below are five power questions (and the answers you want to hear) drawn from my own relocation journey, plus tips to secure a str

Why Would My Dad Want to Move To Chattanooga?

By Chris Roberts | Relocation REALTOR - June 29, 2025

Click the image to watch the whole video! A Relocation Buyer’s Perfect Day in Cleveland, TN If you’re relocating to Tennessee—especially from higher-cost states like California—you probably want proof that small-city living can still deliver great food, culture, and affordability. I recently filmed a “24 Hours in Cleveland” vlog that did exactly that, guiding my dad and his wife through farme

Spring Festivals Around Chattanooga: A Relocation Buyer’s Insider Guide

By Chris Roberts - June 22, 2025

Click the image to watch the rest of the video! I Visited Three Festivals in Southeast Tennessee Nothing shows a city’s soul faster than its hometown festivals. In my latest YouTube episode I spent 24 hours hopping three spring events that stitch together the Chattanooga metro: Crabtree Farms’ Spring Plant Sale, Ooltewah’s Strawberry Festival, and Cleveland’s Hot Slaw & Art Y’all. Each stop ca

Can’t Sell Your Home But Want to Move to Tennessee? Here’s the Playbook

By Chris Roberts | Relocation REALTOR - June 15, 2025

Click the picture to see the rest of the video! If your house is idling on the market while you dream of relocating to Chattanooga or Cleveland, Tennessee, you’re not alone. Below I unpack why the market feels “stuck,” the smart moves sellers are using to break free, and how you can still snag that Tennessee lifestyle—lower taxes, mountain views, and all. 1️⃣ Why the Market Feels Frozen

The Flavor Factor: How Hispanic Culture Is Enriching Cleveland, Tennessee (and Why That Matters When You Relocate)

By Chris Roberts | Relocation REALTOR - June 01, 2025

Click the picture to watch the rest of the video! Hispanic eateries, markets, and festivals are reshaping Cleveland, TN—and giving relocation buyers a flavorful preview of life in Southeast Tennessee, where costs run up to 17 % below U.S. averages and REALTOR® Chris Roberts makes virtual moves seamless. When people compare towns on spreadsheets, Cleveland often pops up for its Whirlpool and Mars

Top 4 Reasons Young Professionals Are Moving to Chattanooga (2025 Edition)

By Chris Roberts | Relocation REALTOR - May 25, 2025

Click the image to watch the rest of the video! Young professionals are flocking to Chattanooga, TN, for sub-$330k homes, 25-gig internet, and no state income tax—plus a downtown culture scene that rivals bigger metros. REALTOR® Chris Roberts explains the pros, cons, and how to relocate virtually with zero hassle. Thinking about relocating to Tennessee but don’t want Nashville prices or Atlant

Healthcare Pros: Here’s Why Relocating to Chattanooga Should Be on Your 2025 Shortlist

By - May 18, 2025

Click the image to watch the rest of the video! Chattanooga, TN packs big-city healthcare opportunity into a mid-size market—Level I trauma center, 26 k+ medical jobs, and RN salaries that stretch further thanks to housing 17 % below U.S. norms and zero state income tax. REALTOR® Chris Roberts shows how to relocate stress-free. 1️⃣ A Job Market Built Around You Stat Chattanooga M

Buy Now—Before Tennessee Gets Too Expensive

By Chris Roberts | Relocation REALTOR - May 04, 2025

Tennessee home prices are rising fastest in Chattanooga (+56 %), Knoxville (+62 %), and Cleveland (+57 %)—but costs and taxes are still lower than the U.S. average. REALTOR® Chris Roberts explains why buying now secures equity before the next pricing wave. (A 2025 Reality Check for Chattanooga & Cleveland Relocation Buyers) If you’re weighing relocating to Tennessee and hoping its legendary affo

Maine vs. Tennessee: Should You Trade Nor’easters for Mountain Views?

By Chris Roberts | Relocation REALTOR - April 27, 2025

Tired of Nor’easters and sky-high heating bills? Moving from Maine to Chattanooga, TN, cuts living costs by ≈23 %, slashes property taxes, and swaps blizzards for mountain views—plus REALTOR® Chris Roberts offers virtual tours and remote closings for a stress-free relocation. In 2016 I swapped Bar Harbor’s sea spray for Chattanooga’s ridgelines—and discovered I could enjoy four seasons without fo

Chattanooga, America’s First National Park City—Why That Matters When You Relocate

By Chris Roberts | Relocation REALTOR - April 20, 2025

Click the image to see the rest of the video! Chattanooga just became the first U.S. “National Park City,” blending greenways, bike paths, and urban farms into daily life. Add living costs ≈10 % below the national average and zero state income tax, and relocating buyers gain lifestyle and savings. If Acadia National Park shaped my Maine childhood, Chattanooga’s new National Park City status shap

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Real Estate Red Flags: Here Are 5 Types Of Homes I Would Never Buy

Why So Many People Are Falling in Love With Chattanooga and Cleveland, TN

Relocating to Tennessee? 5 Must-Ask Questions for Choosing Your Chattanooga (or Cleveland) REALTOR®

Why Would My Dad Want to Move To Chattanooga?

Spring Festivals Around Chattanooga: A Relocation Buyer’s Insider Guide

Can’t Sell Your Home But Want to Move to Tennessee? Here’s the Playbook

The Flavor Factor: How Hispanic Culture Is Enriching Cleveland, Tennessee (and Why That Matters When You Relocate)

Top 4 Reasons Young Professionals Are Moving to Chattanooga (2025 Edition)

Healthcare Pros: Here’s Why Relocating to Chattanooga Should Be on Your 2025 Shortlist

Buy Now—Before Tennessee Gets Too Expensive

Maine vs. Tennessee: Should You Trade Nor’easters for Mountain Views?

Chattanooga, America’s First National Park City—Why That Matters When You Relocate

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