The Derosia Team

Is it really already summer? Do you live in Sevier County? Coming to this area for vacation? Whatever brings you here, check out our latest posting for some fun things to do with the family to kick the boredom that seems to hit almost immediately.  Swimming....what's summer without a little fun in the water? There's plenty of places to get your splash on! Check out Dolly's Splash Country for lots of water and rides that will thrill all ages! Pigeon Forge Community Center has a great outdoor pool complete with a water slide and diving board!  Sevierville Recreation Department's outdoor pool boasts a splash pad, water slides, and diving board! Want to go swimming and enjoy a great meal? Check out Honeysuckle Meadows Pool...It is located on Happy Hollow Road in Wears Valley. For only $5 you get access to the pool and the catch and release pond and there deli has amazing home cooked food! Looking for a free place to swim...check out Metcalf Bottoms

WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN YOUR OWN VACATION HOME?    Do you love to visit a particular area? Tired of having to find a place to rent when you visit? Sick of paying more for a week than you do for your monthly mortgage? If you said yes to any of these, than consider buying a vacation home as an investment. Relieve the stress of going on vacation, by being able to stay at your own home when you go out of town. Even better, you can rent out your home while you're not visiting to cover your cost. Sounds amazing! Check out this list of things to consider before buying a vacation home! Gross Income Most vacation destinations are seasonal. For example, the season for the Great Smoky Mountains runs from about mid-March to December. January and February are typically slower months. However, there is always so much going on that people generally visit this area year round. You just have to remember that you won't have a renter every day of the year. You need to plan accordingl