frequent questions

The closest airport is McGee/Tyson located just south of Knoxville, TN, and approximately 50 miles from our office.

The Asheville, NC, airport is also within driving distance of approximately 90 miles.

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The nearest major city is Knoxville, TN. However, because our area is a major tourist destination, you will find most of the services of a large city available locally in our cities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville, TN.

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Typical of the Southern mountains, summers are warm and winters are mild. In summer we tend to have brief rain showers more than protracted days of rain. Winter snows are few in the valley towns, and more frequent in the higher elevations of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

(Residents and visitors can enjoy the National Park snows without having to drive in it on a daily basis.)

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Four wheel drive or chains are not typically necessary to get around our towns. Some homes in outlying areas may be at higher elevations and on private roads that the county does not clear. But snowfall in the valley towns is typically light and most winter days will be snow free.

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Most county roads and many private roads are paved and kept in good repair. Our tourist economy depends of visitor access, so road maintenance receives a high priority.

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Feet above sea level:

900 - Sevierville
1010 - Pigeon Forge
1340 - Gatlinburg
6643 - Highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Yes. We are the seventh most popular overnight leisure destination in the United States, with over 11 million visitors each year.

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[Why Invest in East Tennessee?]

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Over 11 million travelers visit the Smoky Mountain region of east Tennessee annually. We host more overnight visitors annually than Branson, Missouri; Nashville, Tennessee; or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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[Why Invest in East Tennessee?]

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The region is famous for a number of major anchor attractions as well as dozens of secondary attractions that bring visitors back year after year to this premier family-friendly destination.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited National Park in the United States. Dollywood theme park is the number one attraction in the state of Tennessee. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Ober Gatlinburg ski resort, live music theaters, outlet shopping, thrill rides, dining, the list goes on.

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[Area Attraction Statistics]

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It depends on the location that interests you. Our primary developments are all located less then 10 minutes from town, accessible by well-maintained paved roads.

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Guests visit from all over the country and internationally, but most of our visitors originate east of the Mississippi River. Our area is within a day's drive for two-thirds of the U.S. population.

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Compared to much of the country, the local investment real estate market has remained active. The development of new visitor attractions continues, and in turn the demand for additional lodging grows as well.

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[Regional Expansion]

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You will be pleasantly surprised to learn that property taxes in Sevier County, Tennessee, are some of the lowest in the state. For example, in 2006, taxes on a $300,000 home were as low as $250.

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Several points below the national average, the cost of living in Sevier County, Tennessee, is considered one of the many factors contributing to the quality of life residents enjoy. Housing prices are lower than national norms as well.

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We recommend standard homeowners insurance with liability coverage. As we are not an insurance agency, we advise all clients to consult with an insurance professional regarding your specific situation and needs.

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We work with a number of qualified insurance companies and can refer you to a professional who can help you develop an individualized plan.

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We will be happy to provide you with pro formas detailing the projected overhead on investment properties and discuss how this affects you as an investor.

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We have years of experience matching real estate investors with appropriate financing. Our staff will work with you to secure financing for your property.

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Yes, we operate a successful rental management program serving the local overnight vacation rental market, offering you a complete turnkey investment package.

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We operate on a standard percentage-based schedule, then offer additional services and incentives to set us apart from other management companies. We can handle all the details for out-of-area owners, so you know your property is in competent hands in your absence.

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The major resorts we deal with have homeowners associations. Smaller resorts or properties that do not lie within a development will not have homeowners associations.

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If your property is part of a resort development, much of this is handled through the developer and homeowners association. If your property is not part of such a resort, we can arrange to cover these matters in your behalf. You can securely invest away from your home town, assured that our full turnkey packages will cover every detail.

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