Knox County, TN Real Estate Market Update – August 2026
The Knox County housing market showed an interesting mix of slower closings but stronger forward-looking buyer activity in August 2026. Closed sales declined sharply from last August, yet pending contracts increased nearly 14%. Meanwhile, home prices continued to hold firm, inventory expanded, and the list-to-sold price ratio improved. Overall, the data points to a market that is becoming more balanced while maintaining underlying buyer demand.
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