Episode 68

Fall in the Market: Why October is the Underrated Month for Smart Homebuyers

Is now a good time to buy a home in Chattanooga, or should you wait until spring? In this episode, Blake Watson breaks down why October might be one of the most overlooked, yet strategic, months to make your move.

You’ll learn:

What current home prices and trends tell us

How much competition buyers are really facing this fall

Where mortgage rates are headed and how they affect affordability

What inventory looks like across Chattanooga

How down payment assistance programs could make buying now easier

What you risk losing if you wait 6 to 12 months

If you’re a first-time homebuyer or thinking about entering the market before the end of 2025, this episode will help you make an informed, confident decision.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • THDA Great Choice and Great Choice Plus
  • Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise down payment assistance
  • Georgia Dream Program
  • Local market stats from Chattanooga MLS (as of September 2025)
  • Mortgage rate updates from Freddie Mac

The show host is Blake Watson, a real estate agent in Chattanooga, TN and Northwest Georgia with Epique Realty.

Connect with Blake Watson:

Website: www.athomechattanooga.com

Call or Text: 423-315-1815

Facebook: Blake Watson

LinkedIn: Blake Watson

Instagram: @rocknrollblake

Brokerage: Epique Realty | 888-893-3537

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Blake Watson

When you choose to partner with me as your Realtor, I bring knowledge, expertise, and real estate experience to our partnership. You can count on my negotiation skills and marketing know-how to help sell your property or help you secure the home of your dreams. I am Blake Watson, real estate agent brokered by Epique Realty, and serving Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia. In addition to being an agent, I host the “Let’s Talk Chattanooga Real Estate” podcast.
Honesty, transparency and trust are qualities you can expect from me. Above all, you can be confident that I will serve you with your best interest at heart.
Chattanooga is my hometown. I'm a proud graduate of Hamilton County Public Schools with years at East Brainerd Elementary, Westview Elementary, Brown Middle and Central High. I went on to graduate from the Honors Program at the University of Georgia, where I met my amazing wife. After several years away in other southern cities, we returned to the Chattanooga area. Now, we live in Ringgold, GA with our two adopted kids, and we raise goats on our small farm.
I've worked in Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia for decades and know and love the towns and neighborhoods throughout the area. I love the community we have in Chattanooga, and the incredible transformation our city has enjoyed over the past 20 plus years. If you live here, you know what I mean. If you are considering a move to Chattanooga, be prepared to fall in love with this beautiful area that is so full of life and fun!