The Elite Realty Group Podcast

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to The Elite Realty Group Podcast, your go-to source for all things real estate in Morristown, TN, and beyond! Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of real estate, sharing insights, tips, and discussions to empower you in your property journey. Meet your hosts, the dynamic duo of the industry, Mike and Dave Elkins, two brothers with a combined experience of 16 years in the real estate business. Their passion for the industry is evident as they bring you engaging conversations, expert interviews, and valuable information to guide you through the intricacies of buying, selling, and investing in real estate. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or just curious about the current market trends, The Elite Realty Group Podcast has something for everyone. From local market updates to nationwide trends, we cover it all to keep you informed and inspired. Tune in regularly to stay on top of the latest developments in the real estate market, learn from industry experts, and gain the knowledge you need to make informed decisions. The Elite Realty Group Podcast is not just a podcast; it's a community where we share our expertise and passion for real estate, helping you navigate the exciting and ever-evolving landscape of property ownership. Join us on this journey, and let The Elite Realty Group Podcast be your trusted companion in achieving your real estate goals. Whether you're in Morristown or anywhere else, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Welcome to the Elite Realty family – where real estate dreams become reality!

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August 20, 202617 min

What REALLY Happens After You Hire a Realtor? | Morristown TN Real Estate

What actually happens after you hire a Realtor? Most buyers and sellers see the sign in the yard, the showings, the offer, the inspection, and the closing. But behind the scenes, there is much more happening. In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group in Morristown, Tennessee, takes you behind the curtain of a real estate transaction and explains what really happens from the moment a client hires a real estate professional until the keys are handed over. We cover: • What happens before a home ever hits the market • Why pricing and strategy come before marketing • What happens behind the scenes during showings • Why the highest offer is not always the strongest offer • What happens after a contract is accepted • The difference between an inspection and an appraisal • What the lender is doing during the transaction • How title and closing coordination work • Why problems do not automatically mean a bad transaction • Why the brokerage behind the agent matters • How great real estate service can make a complicated process feel simple If you are buying or selling a home in Morristown, Tennessee, Hamblen County, Cherokee Lake, Jefferson City, Dandridge, Grainger County, or anywhere in the Lakeway Area , this episode will help you better understand the real estate process and what you should expect from the professionals helping you. At Elite Realty Group, our goal is to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions with clarity and confidence. Question for you: What part of the real estate transaction surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments. If you are thinking about buying, selling, or relocating to the Morristown or Lakeway Area, reach out to Elite Realty Group. Elite Realty Group Morristown, Tennessee Serving Morristown, Hamblen County, Cherokee Lake, Jefferson City, Dandridge, Grainger County and the surrounding Lakeway Area. Subscribe for more Morristown TN real estate information, buyer and seller advice, relocation tips, local market education, and East Tennessee real estate content. #MorristownTN #MorristownRealEstate #LakewayArea #HamblenCounty #EastTennesseeRealEstate #TennesseeRealEstate #CherokeeLake #BuyingAHome #SellingAHome #RealEstateTips #EliteRealtyGroup

August 13, 202620 min

Buying or Selling a Home in Morristown TN? 10 Decisions That Matter More Than You Think

Thinking about buying or selling a home in Morristown, Tennessee or anywhere in the Lakeway Area ? Before you make a move, there are some decisions that matter far more than most people realize. In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group, breaks down 10 important real estate decisions that buyers and sellers should think through before getting to the closing table. This episode is especially for people considering real estate in: Morristown, Tennessee Hamblen County Jefferson City Jefferson County Talbott Dandridge Grainger County Rutledge Bean Station Cherokee Lake Douglas Lake And the surrounding East Tennessee Lakeway Area We discuss: • Whether buying makes sense for your current season of life • Why your maximum loan approval should not automatically become your home-shopping budget • How much location matters when buying in Morristown and East Tennessee • What buyers should consider when looking at Cherokee Lake or Douglas Lake property • Important questions to ask when buying acreage or rural property • Why your mortgage payment is not the total cost of homeownership • What Morristown sellers should think about before renovating • Why choosing the right local professionals matters • Why national housing headlines do not always describe the Morristown real estate market • Why closing is only the beginning of successful homeownership One of the most important things to understand about real estate is that local context matters . A home in Morristown can behave differently from lake property. Acreage in Grainger County can require a completely different set of questions. A property in Jefferson City, Talbott, or Dandridge may create opportunities that someone searching only “Morristown homes for sale” could miss. The goal of this episode is not simply to help someone complete a transaction. It is to help buyers and sellers make a real estate decision they will still feel good about years later. If you are considering moving to Morristown TN, buying a home in Morristown, selling a home in Hamblen County, buying Cherokee Lake property, or relocating to East Tennessee , this episode is for you. Tell me in the comments: What is the biggest thing people overlook when buying a home in East Tennessee? If you know someone considering a move to the Morristown or Lakeway Area, share this episode with them. Subscribe for more Morristown, Tennessee real estate education, Lakeway Area market information, East Tennessee home-buying guidance, seller advice, and local community content. The Elite Realty Group Podcast Where you receive the most up-to-date real estate information anywhere on the planet. #MorristownTN #MorristownRealEstate #EastTennesseeRealEstate #LakewayArea #HamblenCounty #CherokeeLake #JeffersonCityTN #DandridgeTN #MovingToTennessee #TennesseeRealEstate

August 7, 202623 min

Moving to Morristown, Tennessee? 10 Things You NEED to Know!

Thinking about moving to Morristown, Tennessee? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast, Broker/Owner Mike Elkins breaks down 10 important things you should know before buying a home, selling a home, relocating, or investing in the Morristown area. We cover the Morristown housing market, local growth, 37813 vs. 37814, Cherokee Lake real estate, acreage, East Tennessee living, current seller strategies, buyer considerations, and what makes Morristown and the Lakeway Area unique. Elite Realty Group has served Morristown, Tennessee and the surrounding Lakeway Area since 2008. If you are planning to buy, sell, or move to Morristown, TN, our team would be glad to help. Subscribe for more videos about: Morristown TN real estate Living in Morristown Tennessee Moving to Morristown TN Homes for sale in Morristown TN Cherokee Lake real estate Hamblen County real estate East Tennessee real estate Morristown housing market Question for you: What do you want to know about living, buying, or selling real estate in Morristown, Tennessee? Leave your question in the comments—it may become one of our next videos. #MorristownTN #MorristownRealEstate #EastTennessee #LakewayArea #TennesseeRealEstate #CherokeeLake #EliteRealtyGroup

July 28, 202634 min

VA Home Loans Explained: What East Tennessee Veterans Need to Know

VA Home Loans Explained: What East Tennessee Veterans Need to Know Are you a veteran, active-duty service member, eligible National Guard or Reserve member, or qualifying surviving spouse thinking about buying a home in Morristown, Tennessee, Hamblen County, Jefferson County, Grainger County, or the surrounding Lakeway Area ? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Michael Elkins, Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group, explains the truth about VA-backed home loans and addresses the myths that may keep veterans from exploring their home-buying options. Many people still believe: • VA buyers are weak buyers • VA loans always take longer to close • Every veteran is automatically approved • Perfect credit is required • A VA loan means absolutely no money is needed • The VA appraisal replaces a home inspection • Sellers must repair everything • VA appraisals always come in low • The VA home loan benefit can only be used once • Only first-time buyers can use a VA loan This episode explains why those assumptions may be incomplete or inaccurate. You will learn: • How a VA-backed home loan generally works • The difference between VA eligibility and lender approval • Why zero down does not always mean zero total expenses • Why sellers should evaluate the complete offer—not simply the loan type • The difference between a VA appraisal and a home inspection • Why the experience of the lender and real estate agent matters • What veterans should do before touring homes • How veterans may be able to reuse their home loan benefit • What East Tennessee sellers and real estate professionals should understand about VA buyers Elite Realty Group recently launched Operation: Honor Through Service , our Veterans Home Buying Program created to help veterans in the Lakeway Area receive clear information, explore their options, and develop a realistic path toward homeownership. Our mission is not to pressure every veteran into purchasing a home. Our mission is to make sure veterans do not miss an opportunity because of confusion, misinformation, or outdated assumptions. You served our country. Let us serve you. Elite Realty Group serves buyers, sellers, and property owners throughout: Morristown, Tennessee Hamblen County Jefferson County Grainger County Jefferson City Dandridge New Market Rutledge Whitesburg Talbott And the surrounding East Tennessee and Lakeway Area communities Elite Realty Group is a real estate brokerage and not a mortgage lender. Loan eligibility, qualification, available terms, costs, property requirements, and approval must be reviewed by a qualified VA lender based on the borrower’s individual circumstances. Have you previously used a VA home loan? Tell us in the comments: What is one thing you wish you had known before beginning the home-buying process? Your experience may help another veteran take their first step. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share this episode with a veteran or military family who may benefit from the information. The Elite Realty Group Podcast Where you receive the most up-to-date real estate information anywhere on the planet. #VALoan #VeteranHomebuyer #MorristownTN #EastTennesseeRealEstate #LakewayArea #HamblenCounty #Veterans #HomeBuying #EliteRealtyGroup

July 21, 202622 min

Can You Carry What You Are Praying For?

Everybody wants more success, influence, opportunity, and growth—but are you prepared to carry the responsibility that comes with it? In this powerful leadership and personal-growth message, Michael Elkins explains why reaching the next level requires more than talent, ambition, or motivation. It requires discipline, emotional maturity, strong systems, unwavering character, and faithfulness with what is already in your hands. You will discover: • Why growth often creates pressure before it creates freedom • The four areas of capacity every leader must develop • How success can expose weaknesses you have been ignoring • Why discipline matters more than temporary motivation • How better systems prepare businesses and teams for growth • What pressure reveals about your emotional maturity • Why character determines whether success can be sustained • How faith prepares you privately for public responsibility • Practical steps you can take to increase your capacity today Whether you are a business owner, real estate professional, leader, entrepreneur, parent, or someone pursuing a bigger future, this episode will challenge you to stop merely asking for more—and start becoming ready for more. The question is not only: “What opportunity am I waiting for?” The better question may be: “Is that opportunity waiting for me to become prepared?” Watch until the end and answer this question in the comments: What is one area of your life where you need to increase your capacity before asking for more? If this message encouraged or challenged you, please: • Like the video • Subscribe to the channel • Share it with someone preparing for their next level • Leave your biggest takeaway in the comments Michael Elkins is the Broker/Owner of Elite Realty Group and shares practical messages about leadership, real estate, business, faith, family, personal growth, and community impact. #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #SuccessMindset #BusinessLeadership #Discipline #Faith #Entrepreneurship #RealEstateLeadership

January 7, 202635 min

Bold Predictions for the 2026 Real Estate Market in Morristown, TN | Buyers & Sellers Must Listen

If you’re planning to buy or sell a home in Morristown , this video is for you. In this episode, I share my bold predictions for the 2026 real estate market in Morristown, TN , specifically for buyers and sellers —not national headlines and not hype. We cover: Why buyers will stop waiting on interest rates How buyer competition may return faster than expected What first-time buyers need to know for 2026 Why sellers won’t be able to “test the market” anymore How pricing and presentation will matter more than ever What the Morristown housing market is likely to reward—and punish The 2026 market won’t be about luck. It will be about preparation, strategy, and timing done right . Whether you’re thinking about buying your first home, selling your current home, or just want clarity on where the Morristown TN real estate market is heading, this video will help you make smarter decisions before you need to act. 📍 Local insight. 📊 Real strategy. 🏡 Clear direction for buyers and sellers.

December 3, 202523 min

👉 What Buyers Really Want in 2026 | Top Home Features That Sell Fast

Thinking about buying or selling a home in 2026? This episode breaks down EXACTLY what today’s buyers are looking for — and how sellers can use these trends to sell faster and for more money. In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Mike Elkins reveals the Top 5 Homebuyer Trends for 2026 , with real insight from right here in the Lakeway Area (Morristown, Jefferson City, Talbott, White Pine, Hamblen & Jefferson Counties). 🏡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why move-in ready homes sell the fastest ✔️ The surprising features buyers care about most ✔️ How outdoor spaces add major value ✔️ The upgrades that lower utility bills (buyers LOVE these!) ✔️ Kitchen and interior trends that sell homes in 2026 ✔️ What hurts resale value today ✔️ Simple improvements that make a HUGE impact Whether you're a buyer wanting to make a smart purchase or a seller preparing to hit the market , this episode gives you a clear advantage. 📍 Serving the Lakeway Area Elite Realty Group is proud to serve: Morristown • Jefferson City • Talbott • Russellville • White Pine • Bean Station • Hamblen & Jefferson Counties If you’re thinking about buying or selling, get personalized guidance from Mike at Elite Realty Group. 👍 If you found this helpful: ✅ Subscribe for more real estate insights ✅ Like the video ✅ Leave a comment with your questions ✅ Share this with someone considering buying or selling

November 12, 202525 min

50-Year Mortgages Explained: Game Changer or Dangerous Debt Trap? | Elite Realty Group Podcast

Are 50-year mortgages the next big thing in real estate — or a long-term disaster waiting to happen? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Mike Elkins breaks down the President’s proposed 50-year mortgage plan, explaining how it could change the housing market forever. 👉 Learn: What a 50-year mortgage actually means for buyers & sellers The pros (lower payments, easier qualification) The cons (more interest, slower equity, lifetime debt) How it could affect Tennessee’s housing market and your next real estate move If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing — this episode is a must-watch. 📍 Hosted by Mike Elkins of Elite Realty Group, Morristown TN 📲 Subscribe for weekly market insights, real estate strategies, and housing updates that matter to YOU. #RealEstatePodcast #MortgageNews #50YearMortgage #HomeBuyingTips #EliteRealtyGroup #MikeElkins #HousingMarket2025

October 29, 202527 min

Real Estate Q&A: Your Biggest Questions Answered! | Buying, Selling & Getting Started in 2025

You asked… and I’m answering! In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , I’m tackling real viewer-submitted questions about buying, selling, and even starting a real estate career. From how we price homes to how our Rent-to-Homeowner Program works, this Q&A covers the real-world topics people in the Lakeway Area and Morristown, Tennessee want to know about most. 🎧 In this episode, I’ll answer questions like: How does the Rent-to-Homeowner Program help renters become buyers? Are there really homes under $200K still available in our area? What goes into pricing a home for today’s market? Should sellers make repairs before listing? What does it really take to get started in real estate in 2025? If you’re buying your first home, thinking about selling, or curious about jumping into real estate, this episode will give you clear, honest answers you can actually use. 📍 Serving Morristown TN, Hamblen County & the Lakeway Area 🌐 EliteRealtyGroupTN.com 📞 423-307-8566 💬 Have a question for a future episode? Drop it in the comments below or message us directly — your question might be featured next time! #EliteRealtyGroupPodcast #MorristownRealEstate #HomeBuyingTips #HomeSellingTips #TennesseeHomes #RealEstateQuestions #RentToHomeowner #Under200KHomes #MikeElkins #RealEstatePodcast #LakewayArea

October 22, 202525 min

Is the American Dream Still Affordable? | The Truth About Buying a Home in 2025

Everyone’s talking about how expensive it’s gotten to buy a home — but is the American Dream really out of reach? In this episode of The Elite Realty Group Podcast , Mike Elkins breaks down what affordability actually means, how buyers in Morristown and the Lakeway Area of Tennessee are still becoming homeowners, and why owning a home is still one of the smartest financial moves you can make in 2025. 🎧 You’ll Learn: What “affordable” really means in today’s housing market Why renting may cost you more in the long run How local buyers are still making homeownership work The truth about interest rates, prices, and timing Why the American Dream is alive and well in East Tennessee 📍 Serving the Lakeway Area, Hamblen County & Morristown TN 🌐 EliteRealtyGroupTN.com 📞 423-307-8566 #MorristownRealEstate #HomeBuyingTips #EliteRealtyGroupPodcast #AmericanDream #TennesseeHomes #RealEstateMarket2025 #FirstTimeHomeBuyer