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memphis real estate: Agents coping with the Memphis real estate market - 11/30/10 09:18 AM
As much as we ego-driven, type-A real estate agents, who have survived this epic down market and are still doing at least some business, don't like to admit it, times are tough. An article in the 11/28/2010 Commercial Appeal about agents supporting each other brings the point home. It's a bit disheartening to pay the ad costs and do the preparation for an open house, only to have no one show up; or try to explain to a home seller why her competitively priced house has been on the market for 2 months without a showing; or have to tell a … (4 comments)
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memphis real estate: Lustron Home offers Mid-20th Century History - 09/27/10 10:12 AM
Here is a video of my listing of a Lustron home built in the 1950s. This is one of 2 intact Lustron homes left in Memphis. More information at the single property site http://2399eastwood.com
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memphis real estate: Memphis Real Estate Listing 1570 Forrest -Evergreen Historic District - Simply Charming! - 08/03/10 09:48 AM
Charming Evergreen Bungalow 1570 Forrest, Memphis, TN 38112 View Map From the mature crepe myrtles along the entry walk, through the craftsman-style portals, across the deck and out to the fig trees along the back property line, this is a charming Midtown property. Loaded with features, the house has new AC/Heat and water heater, newer roof, deck, and basement windows. You will love sitting on the front porch or enjoying the privacy of the deck. Conveniently located in the heart of the Evergreen Historic District, this home is in the Snowden School district and is an easy walk to school, the … (0 comments)
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memphis real estate: Memphis Real Estate - 3739 N Swan Ridge - High Point Terrace Cutie - 08/03/10 09:43 AM
High Point Terrace Cutie 3739 N. Swan Ridge Circle, Memphis, TN 38122 View Map If you are looking for a well maintained, move-in ready home in the sought after High Point Terrace neighborhood, you must see this 2 bedroom jewel. New paint, updated kitchen, newer central air and heat, gleaming hardwood floors, a cedar closet, spacious, stand-up attic, and much more. The fenced back yard features an iron gate, 2 patios, a nice storage building and mature trees. Convenient to Sam Cooper Blvd, and the High Point shopping center. Walk or bike to enjoy this pleasant neighborhood.
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memphis real estate: Memphis Area Home Sales rise for May, 2010 - 06/19/10 06:26 PM
According to MLS sales numbers released by the Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®, May, 2010 home sales are up 16.4% from 2009 (1,195 vs. 1027) units. Well, duh. Can you say Home Buyer Tax Credits? Although Congress is trying to extend the closing deadline of June 30 for buyers who completed their contracts by April 30, 2010 to be eligible for the credit, the extension is currently stalled. I will really go out on a limb here and predict that year over year sales will also be significantly higher for June. Year to date sales are only up 2.9%. Remember … (1 comments)
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memphis real estate: Buy vs. Rent? Trulia's Index - 06/15/10 10:53 AM
Real Estate website, Trulia, has developed an index to advise consumers whether it is more cost effective to rent or buy a home. As with most data from the big RE sites like Trulia and Zillow, the index is based more on company-defined stats and algorithms than any subjective, boots on the ground, local input.
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memphis real estate: Weeds grow as the Pyramid waits for Bass Pro Shops - 06/09/10 09:01 PM
From today's edition of Joe Spake's Weblog:
The original title of this post was “Is this any way to run an urban bait shop?,” but I am trying to get my negative attitude under control. I was driving by the Pyramid the other day and caught the glitter of a tear in the eye of Ramses the Great. The pyramid site is suffering from lack of maintenance. Weeds on Ramses’ throne! Shocking!joespakeblog.com, Is this any way to run an urban sporting goods superstore?, Jun 2010
You should read the whole article.
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memphis real estate: April Memphis sales down – house prices up - 05/27/10 09:47 PM
As I have pointed out in the past, the Memphis Area Association of REALTORS® releases 2 sets of monthly sales figures. By the 15th of the following month the MLS sales figures are released, then about a month later the final sales stats, as reported by the filing of deeds, are released. Based on MLS numbers, the April number of units sold dropped to 1063 from 1101 in April, 2009, a 3.5% decline. Median price of homes sold, however, rose by 14.3% (18.6% YTD).
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memphis real estate: For Sale - 2399 Eastwood Ave - Memphis, Tennessee's last Lustron House - 05/24/10 08:21 PM
[Correction, since this was published, a local magazine editor pointed out that there is, indeed, a second Lustron house in Memphis - only 2 exist here] Truly Unique - The Last Lustron 2399 Eastwood Ave., Memphis, TN 38112 View Map This is the last existing Lustron House in Memphis. The Lustrons were introduced after World War II, as affordable, low-maintenance housing. All structural elements of the home are porcelain steel: roof, exterior and exterior walls. It is cozy and quite interesting with pocket doors and a stainless kitchen. The lot is fairly large and the yard is fenced. Convenient to the … (5 comments)
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memphis real estate: 4 reasons first-time home buyers should consider duplexes - 05/24/10 10:54 AM
I don't generally even mention duplexes to the first-time home buyers I work with. First-time buyers usually have a dream home in mind - the first nest - and that's what we search for. But, with most coming out of dorm living, apartment living, or living in a room at the parents' house, it seems logical to defer the dream home for a bit and move to the somewhat similar situation of a shared building.
Here are some things to consider about owner-occupied duplexes:
Price - In this market, per-square-foot prices for duplexes are about half the prices for single … (2 comments)
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memphis real estate: New Memphis Real Estate Listing -3459 Walnut Grove - 04/19/10 08:43 AM
More information at http://3459walnutgrove.com
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memphis real estate: 19th Century Memphis home is one of a kind historical find - 03/22/10 08:49 AM
209 S. Lauderdale St is a 1880’s Italianate townhouse with 13 ft ceilings downstairs, 12 ft ceilings upstairs, original components including doors, mantels with original inserts, including intricate etched glass front door. Original floor plan is intact. Sale also includes two story brick detached out building on grounds. House has been occupied as a personal residence up until 2 months ago. One of only a handful of this type historic structures still standing in Memphis. We must help get this house in the right hands so it will be preserved.
Michelle Wall, owner/agent (Crye-Leike) has the house on … (0 comments)
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memphis real estate: 4399 Fairmeadow - New Listing East Memphis - 38117 - 03/21/10 12:42 PM
Contact me for further information or visit 4399 Fairmeadow</> … (0 comments)
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memphis real estate: So, How's the Real Estate Market? - 01/10/10 05:23 PM
When people ask, "How's the real estate market?" these days, I don't know whether they are making small talk of if they are really interested in what's happening in the national, local, or micro market. If they are interested, I don't respond with the usual pat real estate agent superlatives: Great, Amazing, Exciting, but with the word, "Interesting". The market cannot be easily described. There are just too many things going on that don't make sense and too many people doing commentary. Sorry, I guess I fall into that category, too. Let's look at some Headlines: Pending Home Sales Drop, Housing … (2 comments)
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memphis real estate: Where do expired listings go? - 12/31/09 03:12 PM
Originally posted at http://memphisrealestatebuzz.com
I can always depend on my friend Bill Wendel to have a new and radical perspective on anything that has to do with the real estate consumer. His post on expired listings made me wonder why expired and withdrawn listng numbers are not reported in the media. If stats like pending sales (vs. actual sales, I guess) can make real estate headlines, why not also use expired, canceled and withdrawn listings, let's call them FAILED listings as Ardell Of Rain City Guide does in her posts on the impact of failed listings on the overall real estate … (0 comments)
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memphis real estate: 1887 York, Memphis, TN - Guided Tour - 12/16/09 07:37 AM
First Episode of my Series: Guided Tours Here is the Guided Tour of 1887 York, Central Gardens, Memphis, TN 38104:
Contact me for more information. Also see http://www.1887york.com
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memphis real estate: Midtown Memphis Real Estate - 1603 Vance Ave. in Central Gardens - 12/10/09 08:28 AM
More info at http://1603vance.com or contact me at 901-870-3440
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memphis real estate: Featured Midtown Memphis real estate listings - 12/09/09 09:59 PM
I have 5 nice Midtown Memphis listings that I would love to sell before the end of the year. Since I create a website for each property I list which provides pictures, tour, specific info and neighborhood and census data. Here are the URLs:http://1990manila.com - Convenient Cooper-Young Location-good pricehttp://268avalon.com - Total rehab- nice floor plan - great kitchenhttp://1911mignon.com - 3BR-2Ba Classic Bungalow near Rhodes Collegehttp://1603vance.com - Charming home on great Central Gardens blockhttp://1887york.com - Artist's home in Central Gardens - lots of studio space and very cool screen porch
Please contact me (901-870-3440) if you would like to see any of … (0 comments)
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memphis real estate: 268 N Avalon - Rehabbed and ready in Evergreen Historic District - 11/04/09 12:11 PM
Just listed this down to the studs rehab in Evergreen Historic District: Here's the Flyer:
268 N Avalon - Evergreen 268 N Avalon, Memphis, TN 38112 View Map Down to the studs Rehab. Gleaming hardwoods, new carpet and paint, Knock-out Kitchen with Corian counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Welcoming, full width, front porch with swing. Huge deck and 2 car garage in Back. You will love the sunroom off the living room, and the family room near the kitchen is great for entertaining. The Master suite up features built-ins, whirlpool, double sinks and separate shower. Enjoy the many amenities of … (3 comments)
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memphis real estate: Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday - 10/29/09 01:39 PM
Spring Forward - Fall Back Most of us in the USA revert back to Standard Time on Sunday Morning, November 1. Set your time keeping devices back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night if they don't take care of it themselves. Don't forget to remind your clients. There always seems to be a handful that forgets about it. They will be very grateful to you … (4 comments)
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