Resources
Whether you're buying a home, selling property, exploring land opportunities, or simply researching the East Tennessee real estate market, our Resource Center is designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence. Explore buyer and seller guides, earnest money information, mortgage calculators, local and national news, weather resources, fraud prevention tips, and other helpful tools to support your real estate journey. Whether you're just getting started or preparing for your next move, you'll find valuable information and resources all in one convenient place.
Dirt Deeds & Discussions
Real estate is about more than houses and property lines—it’s also about understanding the places we call home and the decisions we make along the way.
Dirt Deeds & Discussions is the educational side of Vivid Land Realty—a place for useful information, thoughtful conversations, and a practical look at real estate, land and rural living, homeownership, and life in East Tennessee.
Explore articles that make complicated topics easier to understand, discover events and experiences happening around the region, and connect with resources designed to help you make more informed real estate decisions.
Whether you have a question, want to understand something a little better, or are simply curious about what’s happening around East Tennessee, there’s always something worth exploring.
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Wire Fraud Warning
BEFORE YOU WIRE FUNDS - VERIFY BY PHONE
Call to Verity
Always confirm wiring instructions by phone using a trusted number for the title company, attorney, or lender. Remember your real estate agent is always here to guide you, so when in doubt call your agent.
NEVER EMAIL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Do not send account numbers, passwords, or wiring details through email.
USE SECURE WEBSITES
Before entering financial information online: Look for https:// — the “S” after http shows the site is secure.
Type website addresses directly into your browser
Avoid clicking links in emails
Real estate wire fraud is a growing cybercrime targeting buyers, sellers, REALTORS®, title companies, attorneys, and lenders. Criminals send fake emails that appear legitimate in an attempt to redirect funds to fraudulent accounts.
COMMON SCAM WARNING SIGNS
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Last-minute changes to wiring instructions
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Urgent requests to send money immediately
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Email addresses that look slightly different
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Requests to avoid calling for verification
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Poor grammar or unusual wording in emails
Never trust wiring instructions sent only by email with no prior phone call
BE CAREFUL WITH EMAILS & ATTACHMENTS
Fraudulent emails can look legitimate and may contain harmful links or attachments.
KEEP YOUR DEVICES UPDATED
Use current antivirus protection and keep your devices, browsers, and software updated.
Source: National Association of REALTORS® and FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Local & National Information Links
TN Code Annotated
Public Access for TN Codes
Knox County Schools
Ordinances
Senior Memory Care in Tennessee
Caring.com is an online platform where seniors and their families can get free informational guides to finding the best care and facilities in their area. We provide different resources to help everyone make informed decisions about senior care. You can learn more about us here: https://careers.caring.com/about-us.
EPA & Lead Based Paint Information
Learn more about Lead Based Paint and download the most up to date Brochure from the EPA's Website. The Brochure is available in multiple languages. Lead Based Paint disclosures are required for homes build prior to 1978.
Cost vs Value Report
Compare average costs for remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale in 150 U.S. markets. By Region
City of Knoxville Records
Lookup property records such as permit history & status, property complaints, & inspection requests in Knoxville TN.