About this episode

Ryan Coleman discusses the unexpected expenses derailing real estate transactions in 2026.

The Hidden Costs Killing Deals in 2026 As we move deeper into 2026, more contracts are falling apart — and it’s not always because of price or interest rates. From insurance increases and inspection surprises to closing costs, repair negotiations, and lending guideline changes, the hidden expenses in today’s market are quietly killing deals across East Tennessee. Buyers are feeling the pressure. Sellers are getting caught off guard. And understanding where these hidden costs show up can be the difference between closing and starting over. On this week’s episode of Real Estate with Ryan, Ryan Coleman breaks down the unexpected expenses derailing transactions in 2026 — and how to protect yourself whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing in today’s market. 🎙 Tune in Saturday at 11 AM 📻 Talk Radio 92.3 FM / AM 760 WETR 📻 Also airing at 1 PM on News Talk 98.7 FM Ryan Coleman Founder | Broker | CEO Hometown Realty Voted Best of Knoxville 2017–2025 Proud Sponsor of the VOLS Dave Ramsey Top ELP YOUR TENNESSEE AGENT #RealEstateWithRyan #EastTennesseeRealEstate #KnoxvilleRealEstate #HousingMarket2026 #HiddenCosts #HomeBuyingTips #HometownRealty #TennesseeAgent

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Coleman

Topics covered

• hidden costs
• real estate
• East Tennessee
• buying
• selling
• refinancing

Keywords

• insurance increases
• inspection surprises
• closing costs
• repair negotiations
• lending guideline changes

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Real Estate with Ryan

Places: East Tennessee, Knoxville

More episodes of Real Estate with Ryan

• Spring Market Setback? What to Do When Your Deal Falls Out of Escrow · April 18, 2026 · 30 min
• Is the Spring Housing Market a Smart Opportunity or Are Homes Still Overpriced in 2026? · April 11, 2026 · 30 min
• Are $1 Million Starter Homes Coming to Tennessee? 🏡💰 · April 4, 2026 · 30 min
• Why Buying or Selling Real Estate Is One of the Most Stressful Things You Can Do · March 28, 2026 · 31 min
• How the Rise of AI Data Centers Could Impact Housing Markets Across the U.S. · March 21, 2026 · 30 min
• 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 · March 7, 2026 · 30 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Real Estate with Ryan podcast page.