Buyers keep asking how we’re moving homes so quickly without cutting corners. The short answer: relentless standards, a smarter mortgage strategy, and a system that keeps 13 projects on track without the chaos that sinks timelines and budgets. We open up about our first full year at Land2Homes and what it takes to deliver turnkey manufactured homes that feel great on day one—and still pencil out.

We walk through the real levers of affordability in the Tri‑Cities: pairing quality manufactured homes with below‑market mortgage rates so the monthly payment rivals older inventory. You’ll hear how we decide when a home is truly ready to list, why we’ll delay a week to fix trim or stabilize stepping stones, and how that patience pays off with faster sales and happier buyers. We also share the unglamorous parts, like mowing sites ourselves or troubleshooting underpinning delays, because those choices protect the final product and keep carrying costs in check.

Land remains the bottleneck, so we spell out exactly what works: unrestricted parcels or those that allow manufactured homes, water at the road, power nearby, manageable terrain, road frontage if subdividing, and no flood zone surprises. For agents and landowners, we explain how we buy, subdivide, and partner—paying full commissions and relisting with you when appropriate. And for buyers, we talk about why today’s manufactured homes are a different breed: tighter fit and finish, thoughtful layouts, and a true turnkey handoff that includes landscaping and the details most people overlook.

We’re still learning, still traveling to industry conferences, and still refining a task‑driven workflow that reduces errors, speeds schedules, and saves money without adding headcount. If you care about attainable housing in Northeast Tennessee and want a candid look at how quality meets cost, press play. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone hunting for land or a first home in the Tri‑Cities.

To help you to navigate the home buying and mortgage process, Jonathan & Steve are currently licensed in Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia, contact us today at 423-491-5405 or visit www.jonathanandsteve.com.

Ready for a fresh start that actually feels like you? We sat down with Prime MD Aesthetics in downtown Johnson City to demystify modern, nurse-led beauty care—no scare tactics, no overdone looks, just smart planning and results you can live in. From GLP-1 weight loss support to microneedling, neuromodulators, fillers, and collagen stimulators, we walk through what each tool does, who it helps most, and how to stack treatments with skincare for real, lasting change.

We dig into the art and science of natural results: addressing the whole face instead of spot treating, respecting muscle balance, and choosing the right modality for each concern. You’ll hear how genetics can drive early lines, why medical-grade skincare multiplies your outcomes, and how collagen strategies like microneedling and Sculptra differ from volume-focused fillers. We also talk downtime, pain control, and recovery boosters like PDGF, plus where laser shines for pigment and texture. If you’re navigating Botox vs Dysport, curious about semaglutide or tirzepatide, or overwhelmed by product aisles, this conversation brings clarity.

You’ll also get practical details: the Johnson City location opened in January 2024 with a modern, elevated space, free weight-loss consultations this month, and 15% off for new clients. Booking is simple—online, by phone, or through Instagram—and the team’s nurse practitioner shares a patient-first consult process built on listening, education, and budget-aware planning. If your goal is to look rested, brighter, and confidently yourself, this is your guide to doing it safely and thoughtfully.

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To help you to navigate the home buying and mortgage process, Jonathan & Steve are currently licensed in Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia, contact us today at 423-491-5405 or visit www.jonathanandsteve.com.

A warm smile at the door. A clear answer when everything feels blurry. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Kacey Buchanan as we spotlight Agape Women’s Services in Johnson City—an oasis of free, judgment-free care for women and families navigating unplanned pregnancy, STI concerns, and the complex emotions that follow.

We walk through what happens when someone steps into Agape: confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasound confirmation, and practical next steps delivered with empathy and evidence-based education. From Birth Academy classes to a stocked boutique with diapers, formula, and clothing, Agape pairs knowledge with real-world resources. Dads get a seat at the table through the Dads Matter program, building skills and confidence to support mom and baby through that critical first year.

The heart of the episode explores healing after abortion. Kacey shares how Abortion Recovery Care and the Forgiven and Set Free study give women language for grief, guilt, anxiety, and isolation—emotions many carry alone for years. We discuss the power of naming losses, processing memories, and breaking secrecy in a safe, mentoring environment. As women move through the stages of grief and embrace forgiveness, chains of shame fall away, relationships strengthen, and hope returns.

We also talk impact—hundreds of tests and ultrasounds, strong class attendance, and ongoing outreach to ETSU and local churches. If you need confidential support or want to help, Agape is easy to reach on West Walnut Street and online. Join us to learn how unconditional love, honest information, and steady community can turn crisis into clarity.

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To help you to navigate the home buying and mortgage process, Jonathan & Steve are currently licensed in Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia, contact us today at 423-491-5405 or visit www.jonathanandsteve.com.