Selling Commercial Real Estate: Is It the Right Time?

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Selling Commercial Real Estate: Is It the Right Time?

Deciding whether to sell commercial real estate is rarely as simple as receiving a strong offer and accepting it. Selling commercial real estate requires weighing current market conditions, property performance, tax exposure, investment goals, and the opportunities a sale could …

We All Said Goodbye to Dolly Through Our Buildings

The Empire State Building lit in a “Pink Sparkle” for Dolly Parton. [Photo Credits: www.deadline.com] SVN | Wood PropertiesBy George Brown, President and Managing Director We lost Dolly Parton on Tuesday, and millions across the country went looking for a …

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Commercial Property Valuation: Finding the Fair Market Value

Commercial property valuation plays a major role in buying, selling, financing, and investing in income-producing real estate. Whether you’re evaluating an office building, retail center, warehouse, or multifamily asset, understanding fair market value helps you make smarter decisions and avoid …

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Inside Hospitality Development’s Next Chapter with Sheev Patel

Commercial real estate advisor Sheev Patel brings firsthand hospitality experience to today’s hotel investment market. Raised in East Tennessee, he grew up helping his family operate an independent motel. Now specializing in hotels and investment properties, Sheev offers insight into …

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Is the Mixed-Use Property Trend Here to Stay?

Are mixed-use projects just a response to changing market conditions, or are they a lasting real estate model? In Knoxville, steady downtown growth, strategic placemaking, and targeted neighborhood reinvestment prove this is more than a passing phase. As demand for …

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Has the Commercial Property Bubble Burst in East Tennessee? Here’s Our Read.

We hear the question a lot right now, from owners, investors, and tenants alike: has the bubble popped? It’s a fair question. Borrowing costs are higher than they’ve been in years, lending has tightened, and work patterns have shifted enough …

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Knoxville’s Industrial Real Estate Market Is One of the Tightest in the U.S. – Here’s Why That Matters

Numbers don’t always tell the full story in commercial real estate. But every once in a while, a single data point cuts through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know about a market. For Greater Knoxville’s …

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2026 SVN Annual Conference & International Awards

The SVN Annual Conference is always a rich and inspiring time for our team. It’s an opportunity to gather with some of our nation’s top commercial real estate professionals to focus on fresh ideas that carry us forward throughout the …

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What is Commercial Real Estate? Common Questions & Answers

Commercial real estate (CRE) is a vital part of the business landscape, providing the spaces where people work, shop, eat, innovate, and grow. Whether you’re an investor, business owner, or new to the world of commercial real estate, understanding the …

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SVN | Wood Properties’ Junior Associate Course: Path to Success for Young Professionals

The commercial real estate landscape is changing rapidly, and there’s never been a better time to jump into this dynamic industry. If you’re looking for an opportunity to kickstart your career and gain real-world experience, the Junior Associate Course at …