Luke Carl sits down with Reagen to break down the February 2026 market update in the Smoky Mountains. They discuss a noticeable shift in activity, including the highest monthly closings since December 2021, declining inventory levels, and what that means for buyers navigating a market that’s moving from a strong buyer’s market toward balance. Reagen also shares insights on turnkey new construction pool cabins, high-end luxury builds already booking deep into 2026, fixer-upper challenges, and why long-term cash flow and smart buying matter more than obsessing over first-year cash-on-cash returns.

Connect with an agent: agents@theshorttermshop.com

Connect with us:

The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
https://stsplus.com/
Follow Avery Carl on Instagram
Follow Avery Carl on TikTok
Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group
Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube

For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:

Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon
Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

• (00:00:00) - Smoky Mountains Real Estate: December was the biggest month since December
• (00:04:09) - Do Small Houses Deserve a Small Home?
• (00:05:28) - The Smokies: Bougie Town
• (00:07:42) - 499 Acre Cabin, Gatlinburg
• (00:11:50) - Two Bed, Three Bath Cabin Near Gatlinburg
• (00:15:30) - Tongue and Groove Cabin, Private Beach
• (00:17:56) - Are There Any Fixer Uppers Available In Gatlinburg?
• (00:21:34) - Cabin Community: A High-End Luxury Property
• (00:24:47) - The Secret to Famous Footwear
• (00:25:20) - How to Sell Your Real Estate