Memphis Real Estate News!

Well at least something positive happened in the credit markets yesterday.  The Federal Reserve didn't raise the interest rates.  That will probably in the short run help the real estate market.  Fortunately rates will remain stable in the near future which will allow us to hopefull sell more hom...

So what will happen on Wednesday when the Federal Reserve meets?  Will they adjust the interest rates up or down.  In all honesty I don't think the Fed will do anything.  They've already done enough with their notice that in March they will no longer be purchasing mortgages on the secondary marke...

From the narrow street of Beale St here in Memphis we owe so much.  The music of W.C. Handy and other Blues artists have influenced our music today.  Much of the sound that we got from Elvis Presley, The King of Rock 'n Roll, can be traced to his influence by Blues. Blues Music tells so much more...

I've taken several of the CRS classes over the last few years (and I've learned more in those classes than any other classes I've taken).  But one of the best that I've taken is an elective class called Marketing with Microsoft Office.  This class is a fabulous class you teaches you to use all th...

I've been watching the condition of the Memphis market for the past few days.  While prior to now we've been in what I would call a declining market, the market here seems to be stabilizing.  The inventory in the area is high, but it is not that high.  My listing in Midtown, the other day I did a...

I am not one to recommend a vendor but I found one that I trust so well.  I've used them numerous times in my home in Washington and found them to be terrific. 1800Got Junk is a great business.  The technicians that work on their trucks are true professionals who take care of things in a respectf...

I just got an e-mail from the several banks that I work with.  It is very good what we are seeing in terms of interest rates in the area.  The highest rate that I am seeing from Magna Bank is 5.125% on a 30 year conventional loan.  FHA is running in the high 4% range up to the very low 5%. This i...

Memphis has been identified by Forbes Magazine as one of the 100 most affordable cities to live in.  That is wonderful.  This is based on the cost of living in the city, housing availability and pricing, the job market, etc. This is a wonderful recognition for the city.  There is so much they are...

No matter what part of the country you are in, we are all part of this economic downturn.  So many people, especially children and pets have been affected y this challenging and character building economy. As we approach the Christmas Day in just 15 days, I would encourage everyone to remember pr...

Memphis and Shelby County, TN play host to a wonderful extravaganza every year calle Starry Nights.  It is a wonderful time and looks great.  It is a Shelby Farms and everyone should be thrilled going to see it.  Take the kids, grandma, everyone you can get in the car.   It is worth it!