Gatlinburg

From Will’s article

Don’t Buy a Home in Sevier County Until You Read This

“Gatlinburg, at the foot of the Smokies.” You hear that all the time, but Gatlinburg weaves in and out of the abyss. You come looking at the view, never imagining how easily you can become a part of it. Down in the valley, those who know these mountains have seen the story before. They recognize the wandering, the wonder, the moment you get hooked. What the buyer sees through a dream, experience sees with 20/20 vision. And sometimes, it sees the fall coming while the buyer is still looking up.

From Will’s article

Buying Real Estate in Sevier County: Five Questions Worth Asking

What should buyers know about steep driveways, private roads, and access when buying in Gatlinburg?

It always amazes me how carefully buyers listen when we discuss the things to avoid, then how quickly those things disappear from their minds when a mountain view hypnotizes them. The driveway did not get any flatter. They just stopped looking at it.

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