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Should You Move to Johnson City?

Learn why so many people are moving to Johnson City—and whether it's the right fit for your lifestyl…

5 Home Buying Mistakes

Relocating to Northeast Tennessee? Before you start touring homes, learn the five biggest mistakes m…

Best Areas to Live Around Johnson City, TN

Thinking about moving to Johnson City, TN? Explore the best surrounding areas — including Gray, Boon…

Moving to Northeast Tennessee? Choose Your Location First

Moving to Northeast Tennessee? Choose Your Location First

Moving to Northeast Tennessee? Learn how to choose the right town by…

How to Read a Home Inspection Report: 4 Things to …

How to Read a Home Inspection Report: 4 Things to …

Overwhelmed by your home inspection report? Learn how to prioritize safety concerns,…

Measure the next home before you empty this one

Measure the next home before you empty this one

Planning to downsize in Northeast Tennessee? Learn how measuring your next home's…

Working Remotely in Northeast Tennessee? Test These 5 Things

Working Remotely in Northeast Tennessee? Test These 5 Things

Moving to Northeast Tennessee and working remotely? Learn five ways to check…

Selling Your Home by Year-End? 3 Things to Expect

Selling Your Home by Year-End? 3 Things to Expect

Planning to sell your home before the end of the year? Learn…

More Homes, More Choices This Fall

More Homes, More Choices This Fall

Northeast Tennessee’s fall housing market is offering buyers more choices, while sellers…

7 Things to Check Before Retiring in Northeast Tennessee

7 Things to Check Before Retiring in Northeast Tennessee

Planning to retire in Northeast Tennessee? Explore seven key things to consider,…

How to Protect Yourself From Real Estate Scams

How to Protect Yourself From Real Estate Scams

Learn how to spot real estate scams, protect your money during closing,…

7 Things to Check Before Buying a Main-Level Home

7 Things to Check Before Buying a Main-Level Home

Learn what to look for when buying a main-level home in Northeast…

Helping the Next Generation Buy a Home in Northeast Tennessee

Helping the Next Generation Buy a Home in Northeast Tennessee

Helping the next generation buy a home can be a meaningful family…

Moving to Northeast Tennessee? Don’t Let One Perfect Fall Weekend …

Moving to Northeast Tennessee? Don’t Let One Perfect Fall Weekend …

Don't let Fall pick your town...

Should You Fix It Before You Sell? Use These 3 …

Should You Fix It Before You Sell? Use These 3 …

Tips for what to fix before selling...

Selling While Living in Your Home? Use This 15-Minute Showing …

Selling While Living in Your Home? Use This 15-Minute Showing …

A quick guide to help with last minute showings...

Where Northeast Tennessee Is Growing

Where Northeast Tennessee Is Growing

Explore the growth happening across Northeast Tennessee, from new shopping centers and…

The Northeast Tennessee Housing Market Isn’t One Market—Here’s Why

The Northeast Tennessee Housing Market Isn’t One Market—Here’s Why

How Local Housing Markets Differ Across the Region

7 Things to Check Before Buying a Home in Northeast …

7 Things to Check Before Buying a Home in Northeast …

Listing photos show you the highlights, but they don't tell the whole…

The Home Inspection Is Changing — But Not Because of …

The Home Inspection Is Changing — But Not Because of …

Affordability may be the biggest reason why

6 Towns Beyond Johnson City

6 Towns Beyond Johnson City

Johnson City may be where your Northeast Tennessee home search begins, but…

15 Miles ≠ 15 Minutes

15 Miles ≠ 15 Minutes

In Northeast Tennessee, 15 miles doesn’t always mean 15 minutes. Traffic, road…

What $400K Buys in Northeast Tennessee

What $400K Buys in Northeast Tennessee

What can $400,000 buy you in Northeast Tennessee? It depends on the…

The True Cost of Buying a Home in NE Tennessee

The True Cost of Buying a Home in NE Tennessee

Two $400,000 homes can have very different costs. Discover the hidden expenses…

Market Update: Prices Rise While July Sales Slow

Market Update: Prices Rise While July Sales Slow

Rising prices while sales slowed in July 2026

Is Johnson City Still a Popular Destination?

Is Johnson City Still a Popular Destination?

Johnson City Is Still Attracting New Residents — But the Wave Is…

Is the New Construction Market Resetting?

Is the New Construction Market Resetting?

Are we seeing a market reset for new construction homes?

Avoid Moving to the Wrong Part of Northeast Tennessee

Avoid Moving to the Wrong Part of Northeast Tennessee

Don't make this mistake when buying a home...

Is the Tri-Cities Housing Market Slowing Down —or Just Normalizing?

Is the Tri-Cities Housing Market Slowing Down —or Just Normalizing?

How the 2026 Tri-Cities real estate market compares to 2025

twelve offers one house

twelve offers one house

On August 12th, I closed one of the hardest “easy” deals I’ve…

How's the real estate market August 2026

How's the real estate market August 2026

How the market is becoming more balanced

What Google Won’t Tell You About Bristol

What Google Won’t Tell You About Bristol

Bristol, Tennessee is more than the birthplace of country music and home…

Avoiding The Wrong House

Avoiding The Wrong House

A Great Real Estate Advisor Helps You Avoid the Wrong House

Should You Move to Johnson City?

Should You Move to Johnson City?

Learn why so many people are moving to Johnson City—and whether it's…

5 Home Buying Mistakes

5 Home Buying Mistakes

Relocating to Northeast Tennessee? Before you start touring homes, learn the five…

Why It May Be a Bad Time to Buy for …

Why It May Be a Bad Time to Buy for …

You have probably heard some version of this advice over the last…

Why I Moved to Johnson City, TN

Why I Moved to Johnson City, TN

What makes Johnson City stand out from the rest of Tennessee?

Is the Tri-Cities Housing Market Crashing? The Numbers Say Otherwise.

Is the Tri-Cities Housing Market Crashing? The Numbers Say Otherwise.

Johnson City and Erwin are leading the charge...

Johnson City's Property Tax Increase

Johnson City's Property Tax Increase

Learn why Johnson City's property taxes are increasing and how the changes…

Price Cut Does Not Equal A Deal

Price Cut Does Not Equal A Deal

I want to focus on some key points here because this blog…

Jobs Market Faltering?

Jobs Market Faltering?

Reviewing the latest job numbers for the Tri-Cities region

Kingsport vs. Johnson City

Kingsport vs. Johnson City

Not sure whether to choose Kingsport or Johnson City? This guide compares…

Is Johnson City Overpriced?

Is Johnson City Overpriced?

Is Johnson City, TN overpriced? Home prices have risen, but compared to…

One of the Tri-Cities' Top Medical Spas

One of the Tri-Cities' Top Medical Spas

Discover how Highland Aesthetics combines physician-led aesthetics, medical weight loss, and wellness…

Is Kingsport, TN Right for You?

Is Kingsport, TN Right for You?

Thinking about moving to Kingsport, TN? Discover the neighborhoods, housing market, lifestyle,…

Moving to Roan Mountain, TN

Moving to Roan Mountain, TN

Escape to the mountains without breaking the bank. Discover why Roan Mountain,…

Mom Walk

Mom Walk

☀️ What’s Happening in June — Johnson City Mom Walks & Playdates June…

Living in Jonesborough, TN

Living in Jonesborough, TN

Thinking about moving to Jonesborough, TN? Discover the lifestyle, neighborhoods, home prices,…

SPG Core Values

SPG Core Values

Our Core Values at the Slivka Property Group

Best Areas to Live Around Johnson City, TN

Best Areas to Live Around Johnson City, TN

Thinking about moving to Johnson City, TN? Explore the best surrounding areas…

Is Lake Ridge Estates Perfect for Families?

Is Lake Ridge Estates Perfect for Families?

Discover why families love Lake Ridge Estates in Johnson City, TN —…

A Hands-On Workshop for All in Bristol, TN

A Hands-On Workshop for All in Bristol, TN

A creative DIY studio offering fun, instructor-led workshops where you can make…

A Place Where Every Kid Can Play, Grow, and Belong

A Place Where Every Kid Can Play, Grow, and Belong

Looking for a kids play place that welcomes every child? This Bristol…

April Market Truth Bomb

April Market Truth Bomb

Everything you need to know about current market conditions

What $400,000–$500,000 Gets You in Johnson City, TN

What $400,000–$500,000 Gets You in Johnson City, TN

Explore what $400,000–$500,000 can get you in Johnson City, TN—from new construction…

Living in Gray, TN - Neighborhood Guide for Families and …

Living in Gray, TN - Neighborhood Guide for Families and …

Everything you need to know about Gray, TN

Living in Blountville, TN - Neighborhood Guide for Families and …

Living in Blountville, TN - Neighborhood Guide for Families and …

Neighborhood Guide for Families & Retirees

Meet Your New Favorite Taco Truck

Meet Your New Favorite Taco Truck

Bold Tacos, Anytime, Anywhere. Street food done right.

The Best Doughnuts in Johnson City

The Best Doughnuts in Johnson City

Best Doughnuts - Ever!!

Homes For Heroes Achievement

Homes For Heroes Achievement

I'm honored to receive this award.

Buying a DR Horton Home in Northeast Tennessee | Big …

Buying a DR Horton Home in Northeast Tennessee | Big …

What you need to know when considering a DR Horton Home...

What Sellers Need To Do To Prep Their Home

What Sellers Need To Do To Prep Their Home

Advice for preparing to sell your home

Cost of Living in Northeast Tennessee: Part 2

Cost of Living in Northeast Tennessee: Part 2

How low can you go?

When Is the Right Time to Sell My House

When Is the Right Time to Sell My House

When to sell? It depends...

Breaking Down the Biggest Myths Home Buyers Believe

Breaking Down the Biggest Myths Home Buyers Believe

Mythbuster in full effect

Cost of Living in Northeast Tennessee: Part 1

Cost of Living in Northeast Tennessee: Part 1

How low can you go?

Top 3 Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

Top 3 Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

Knowledge is key!

DON'T miss these fall events next year!

DON'T miss these fall events next year!

A Full Guide to Fall Events!

Pros and Cons of Moving to Johnson City, TN in …

Pros and Cons of Moving to Johnson City, TN in …

The Good...And the Not So Good!

5 Reasons NOT to Move to Johnson City, TN

5 Reasons NOT to Move to Johnson City, TN

Why some people don't like living in Johnson City...

Top 5 Reasons People are Flocking to East Tennessee

Top 5 Reasons People are Flocking to East Tennessee

Why people LOVE this area!

3 Moves to Make This Year to Buy a Home …

3 Moves to Make This Year to Buy a Home …

It doesn't happen by chance, it happens by strategy!

Things You Shouldn't Do When Buying a Home

Things You Shouldn't Do When Buying a Home

With a never ending list of everything you ‘should do’ when purchasing…

Should I Rent or Buy a Home?

Should I Rent or Buy a Home?

Purchasing a home will inevitably be the biggest financial discussion of your…

10 Top Reno's That Will Up the Sale Price of …

10 Top Reno's That Will Up the Sale Price of …

When getting ready to sell your home, it can be hard to…