Home Sales Are On The Rise In The Tri Cities. The Northeast Tennessee Association Of Realtors Has Released Its Trends Report Which Shows A Seven Percent Increase In Home Sales In July In The Tri Cities Market Over The Same Month Last Year. Johnson City Led In Home Sales Last Month With 75, Up From 60 Last Year. Kingsport Posted A Gain Of 18.4 Percent From July Of Last Year, While Bristol’s Sales Weren’t As Robust With An Increase Of Only Five Homes From Last Year.