East Tennessee Luxury Properties Represents Exquisite Properties and Developers from East Tennessee at the 2008 International Real Estate Congress & Expo in Miami, FL

Knoxville, TN, June 22, 2008 --(PR.com)-- East Tennessee Luxury Properties took their exclusive listings and represented two top developers at the International Real Estate Congress & Expo in Miami, FL on June 10 - 12, 2008. The three day conference featured guest speakers from around the world presenting seminars and workshops. The exhibit was open to the public on June 10, 2008.

One of the main objectives was to present, on an international level, the vast selection of styles of living in East Tennessee. “With over seven lakes, mountain top properties with insurmountable views and four seasons of weather (the average temperature of 60 degrees), East Tennessee is an untapped jewel for those wanting to relocate for living, retirement, or finding a wonderful second home.” states Donna Mitchell, owner/broker of East Tennessee Luxury Properties. “Many people do not realize the beauty of East Tennessee until they visit. One of the world’s top rated Relais & Château Inns, The Inn at Blackberry Farms, is nestled here.” Travel & Leisure 2000 Reader's Choice Award stated "One of the Best Hotels in North America", Gourmet Magazine, May 2000 said "One of the Top-5 Country Inns in North America this...Eden in the Tennessee foothills could not have been more luxurious." Just imagine living in this Eden. East Tennessee was featured in the March, 2008 edition of Unique Homes in an article on “Emerging Luxury Markets”.

Featured properties included the exclusive addresses of Stone Crest Estate, Morristown, TN, Tennessee Hideaway, Maryville, TN, Rock Point Estate, Vonore, TN, The Enclave at Cove Mountain, Gatlinburg, TN and St. Ives, Alcoa, TN. All properties are exclusive listings with East Tennessee Luxury Properties.

Also featured were two outstanding new developments; Lowes Ferry representing properties on beautiful Fort Loudon Lake, and The Overlook at Montvale representing mountain side properties with views of the Foothills of the Smoky Mountain National Park.

The area is rich in heritage and history. The cost of living is fractional compared to other parts of the United States and has been recognized by national lifestyle and business magazines as a fantastic place to live and work. Some of those rankings include: Forbes magazine ranked Knoxville #5 on “Best Places for Business and Career”, Sperling’s Best Places ranked Knoxville #8 on “Best Places for Affordable Living” and Boating Life Magazine named Knoxville one of the top 10 best places to live and boat.

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