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Dec 16, 2009
According to our President, “Insulation is sexy stuff”! Who knew?!?!? Why have we been wasting our money on lingerie and perfume, when all we needed was a little insulation and caulk?!?! In a speech yesterday at a Home Depot in Alexandria VA, President Obama promoted the benefits of energy efficiency for both homes and offices, saying, "I get really excited about it ... Read more »
Dec 10, 2009
Well, aren't you the lucky one! You've managed to knock out the shopping list, the house is decorated and you're ready to celebrate the season! Looking for ideas for a festive weekend in Memphis? We've got the information at your fingertips! Yes, we may be known as the company you need for any and all things real estate in Memphis, but Coleman- Etter, Fontaine ... Read more »
Dec 7, 2009
"Christmas shopping is buying this years presents with next years money" Anonymous. The holiday season is in full swing and the registers are ringing away as we tackle "the list". Here's another money saving tip list compiled by Consumer Reports. Some of these are new ideas and others are ideas we all know, but sometimes need to be reminded once again! If you have any ... Read more »
Dec 4, 2009
by: Clay Templeton The Memphis real estate landscape, to the everyday citizen, seems to be slow or unvarying. People go about their day-to-day rituals, not really realizing what is changing around them, as the city rolls along like the river that defines it. Read more »
Dec 2, 2009
Sometimes relocating to a new city or state is unavoidable. Luckily, there is a lot of information on the Internet to help ease the process for you and your family. We’ve pulled together some great sites to help you get started. Read more »
Nov 30, 2009
Poplar Avenue is dressed and ready for the holidays! Some of your neighbors yards are decorated with lights and Christmas trees glow through front windows...and in your yard? A "For Sale" sign. Eager to pull the boxes out of the attic and join the decorating flurry, but not sure what's the right thing to do because your selling your home? The ... Read more »
Nov 25, 2009
Have you had your eye on that special house? Thought about the possibility of refinancing? Take a look at the latest rates we've received from our friends at Commercial Bank and Trust Company: Read more »
Nov 24, 2009
House shopping usually slows down in the winter, as people put their home searches on hold to trim the tree, buy presents to put under it and avoid the chilly weather. This winter, however, might be different, thanks to the extended—and expanded—first-time home-buyer tax credit. Read more »
Nov 18, 2009
Having the family over for Thanksgiving? Better Homes and Gardens Magazine has tips for hosting Thanksgiving on a budget! Read more »
Nov 17, 2009
Tax planning tips provided by RISmedia.RISMEDIA, November 17, 2009—(MCT) Read more »
Nov 12, 2009
Tax credits for energy efficiency are available for qualifying home improvements made between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. These credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) for qualifying installations/improvements to: Read more »
Nov 11, 2009
Like beautiful autumn leaves, interest rates have been falling, and are hitting historic lows! According to Brett Carter, Residential Mortgage Loan Originator at Commercial Bank & Trust in Memphis, as of Tuesday afternoon, they were offering the following rates: Read more »
Nov 10, 2009
According to the HomeGain survey, the top five home improvements that Realtors recommend to home sellers based on cost and return on investment (from highest to lowest ROI) are: Read more »
Nov 6, 2009
Tax Credit Update: An extension and expansion of the Home Buyers Tax Credit has passed the Senate and legislation will reach President Obama for his signature this week. The legislation will: Read more »
Nov 5, 2009
At Coleman-Etter, Fontaine , our office is our "home away from home". Do you have someone in your house that turns off the lights behind you? We've got one of those! Do you have someone that takes the items you just threw away and washes them for the recycle bin? Got one here! We are doing our part, as an office, to be conscientious consumers of our resources. Our ... Read more »
Nov 2, 2009
As we look forward to November and December and the many celebrations that take place, the one thing that connects all of us together in the Bluff City is the love of FOOD. The real estate business is no exception. A great tool we use in marketing a house is to hold a realtor’s luncheon after the Tuesday company meeting where invited agents come to preview ‘a ... Read more »
Oct 24, 2009
We are excited to announce that our office contributed to this year’s Susan G Komen Race For the Cure. We have always been a family of Realtors dedicated to causes that not only benefit the city in which we live, but also those who live here. We have all been affected, directly or indirectly, by breast cancer and have fought for, and with, many friends and families as they have faced this ... Read more »
Oct 8, 2009
Welcome to the Coleman-Etter, Fontaine Realtors website and blog! We are so happy you’ve stopped by! We have worked hard on our new website and are very proud of it. It should be very easy to use and chocked-full of useful information for Sellers and Buyers, as well as those of you relocating to Memphis and surrounding areas! If at any point while on the website you ... Read more »
Sep 1, 2009
Coleman-Etter, Fontaine REALTORS love Memphis! Most of us are native Memphians and have spent our lives here raising our famalies, shopping its stores and worshipping in its churches. All the while, we have been making a living helping people to buy and sell their most important investment - their home. Read more »
Jul 1, 2009
This is a description of the life of a REALTOR and how far we have come. Picture that little duck cruising along on the lake. Above water, there appears to be no effort. However, below the water level, there is a lot of activity. Those webbed feet are peddaling like crazy. Read more »
Jun 1, 2009
Whether buying or selling, brokering real estate in today's market can be like working a giant jigsaw puzzle. Often-times the pieces will fall easily into place, but sometimes just one missing piece can ruin the whole process.
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May 1, 2009
When thinking about te direction of this column, I googled songs with "Memphis" in the lyrics. Can you believe that there had been over five million inquiries? Of course, it is easy to understand why. Memphis and music are synonymous. Read more »
Apr 1, 2009
As I sit down to write this article, it is impossible to ignore the state of the seller's market. Although partnering partnering with the best interest rates in 50 years, this current market has become a contact sport for sellers. Once apon a time, they could simply place a "for sale" sign in the yard, but today sellers must become decorators, landscape artists, ... Read more »
Mar 1, 2009
Coleman-Etter, Fontaine Realtors is proud to be a part of the VIP Memphis family. Each month one of our agents will write an article on real eastate from differing perspectives. I was selected to submit the first article and will begin with a bit of background on exactly who we are. Read more »
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