<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Vivid Land Realty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transforming Real Estate Dreams to Reality]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:13:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vividlandrealty.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Fall Festivals &#38; Events: When East Tennessee Comes Alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall in East Tennessee brings more than changing leaves. Fairs, festivals, music, food, Appalachian traditions and seasonal experiences fill the calendar—and Dirt, Deeds &#38; Discussions has something new coming to help you discover even more of them.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/east-tennessee-fall-festivals-events</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Living in East Tennessee]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:32:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_0ca5deeecbf14d44b7473bec4b9371b9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porch Season Is Coming (Even If It’s Still 97 Degrees Outside)]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may still be 97 degrees outside, but porch season is coming. After weeks of heat, humidity, storms, and soggy yards, we’re watching for that first cool morning—and all the little signs that fall is finally making its way to East Tennessee.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/porch-season-fall-east-tennessee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Living in East Tennessee]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_1840f96ac9bc4eac818b8493d1d45941~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zestimates, AVMs &#38; Online Home Values: How Does a Website Know What a House Is Worth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wonder how a website can estimate a home's value without ever stepping inside? Zestimates and other automated valuation models use property and market data to create an estimate—but not every model uses the same information. Here's a plain-language look at AVMs, the data behind the numbers, and how they fit alongside CMAs and appraisals.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/zestimates-avms-online-home-values</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4b9</guid><category><![CDATA[Making Sense of the East TN Market]]></category><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Conversations]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:15:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbc34a_350ec926783e48119627ff75e7bd6563~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Property Line Isn’t Always Where You Think It Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fence, tree line, old post, or mowing line can make a property boundary seem obvious—but appearances don't always tell the whole story. Learn why visible clues, deeds, plats, survey pins, and property surveys provide different pieces of the boundary puzzle.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/property-line-fence-survey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Land & Rural Living]]></category><category><![CDATA[Buying a Home]]></category><category><![CDATA[Selling a Home]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:07:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbc34a_195da787e20745929287b0960f5c6fa0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Does a House Become Home?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A house may meet every practical requirement, yet still not feel like home. Discover why finding the right home is often about more than square footage, floor plans, or checklists—it's about the life you begin imagining inside it.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/when-does-a-house-become-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4b7</guid><category><![CDATA[Buying a Home]]></category><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Conversations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living in East Tennessee]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:55:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbc34a_9ac032945f0543988b6a82f9d22d31c8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Seller's Market, Really?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What exactly is a seller's market, and why does everyone keep talking about it? Learn what the term really means, how inventory levels shape the market, and why understanding market conditions can help buyers and sellers make more informed real estate decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/what-is-a-seller-s-market-really</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Making Sense of the East TN Market]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbc34a_5c79173f091548929a6e9bd2579e9f13~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land Doesn't Come with an Instruction Manual]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying land is exciting because it represents possibility—but every property comes with questions that deserve answers. Whether you dream of building a home, raising livestock, gardening, or creating a family retreat, understanding the land before you buy can save time, money, and frustration. Here's what every land buyer should consider before making an offer.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/land-doesn-t-come-with-an-instruction-manual</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Land & Rural Living]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:14:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbc34a_4fea70feafcf4f619224936ef91d31dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living in East Tennessee: Things Maps Can't Show You]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Tennessee is more than mountains and winding roads on a map. Discover the everyday experiences that quietly make this region feel like home.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/living-in-east-tennessee-things-maps-can-t-show-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4b4</guid><category><![CDATA[Living in East Tennessee]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:21:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing Your Home for Sale: Seeing Your Home Through a Buyer's Eyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you've lived in a home for years, it's easy to overlook the little things. Discover why fresh eyes can make all the difference before putting your home on the market.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/preparing-your-home-for-sale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4b3</guid><category><![CDATA[Selling a Home]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:32:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbc34a_42ce1353c3c2492fa39c5de1e6a5a03f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before You Pick Up a Paintbrush, Try This First]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paint is one of the most affordable ways to completely change the look and feel of a room without taking on a major renovation.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/before-you-pick-up-a-paintbrush-try-this-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4b2</guid><category><![CDATA[Selling a Home]]></category><category><![CDATA[Buying a Home]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:25:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f8d5530ee2c545b681041a9e70b71e22~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Conversations About Real Estate People Don’t Always Have Out Loud]]></title><description><![CDATA[People often talk about real estate like it’s purely practical. Interest rates. Square footage. Property values. Equity. Market conditions. And all of that absolutely matters. But there’s another side to real estate decisions that people don’t always talk about out loud. Sometimes a house checks every box on paper… and still doesn’t feel quite right. Sometimes a property needs work, and yet something about it feels comfortable the second you step onto it. Sometimes what started as a simple...]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/the-conversations-about-real-estate-people-don-t-always-have-out-loud</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4b0</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Conversations]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:54:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbc34a_7e1116b4d7c64b2f997f528bab224a43~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Advice People Wish They Had Ignored]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes it’s helpful.
Sometimes it’s thoughtful.
And sometimes it leaves you more confused than when you started.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/the-advice-people-wish-they-had-ignored</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4b1</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Conversations]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5f44c0f2434846f59faac9bad7ddb3b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Biggest Mistake Many First-Time Buyers Make Before They Ever Start Looking at Homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest mistakes many first-time buyers make actually happens before they ever schedule a showing.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/the-biggest-mistake-many-first-time-buyers-make-before-they-ever-start-looking-at-homes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4af</guid><category><![CDATA[Buying a Home]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_fab269802ad34aa7a9dd0c9fa2c2de15~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A relaxed place to get your real estate questions answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a lot of information online, a lot of opinions, a lot of pressure, and sometimes it feels like everyone is speaking a completely different language.]]></description><link>https://www.vividlandrealty.com/post/a-relaxed-place-to-get-your-real-estate-questions-answered</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa193d147bcd1dd22bea4ae</guid><category><![CDATA[Welcome]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bbc34a_bb1a658b2ff343308e3b8cef5cafcf2e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sherrie Zaring</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>