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Aug 13, 2010
As the numbers indicating the temperature outside are registering like a bad fever that won't break, we could all use some tips to insure the AC hangs in there until a cold front provides the cure! Post To Pillar Inspections provides the following list of advice for maintaining your HVAC unit to keep it running to it's full potential: Read more »
Jul 6, 2010
After coming dangerously close to the precipice, Congress did decide to pass an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline. While this is good news for many homebuyers, according The National Association of Realtors (NAR), to it is important to note that the extension only applies to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30 but could not close ... Read more »
Jun 14, 2010
Nothing says summer in Memphis more than the arrival of Ripley tomatoes and trips to the farmers market for homegrown fruits and veggies! Hooray for no more pucker producing grocery store blueberries, sprayed red strawberries and "crunchy" tomatoes! Time to savor those fruits and vegetables that have spent their time on the vine under the warm mid-south sun!Have you ever wanted to ... Read more »
Apr 21, 2010
Earth Day is turning 40! As this celebration approaches "middle age" forget the botox and peels to spruce up your face, and instead, take advantage of the federal energy efficiency tax credits to spruce up your house and reduce that carbon footprint! Read more »
Apr 7, 2010
Realtors across the nation will be joining together for a national weekend of Open Houses April 10-11,2010! Time is running out to take advantage of the Home Buyer Tax Credit, interest rates are great and the weather is FABULOUS! Members of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors(MAAR) will be participating and will have the signature National Open House blue balloons flying at their open ... Read more »
Mar 30, 2010
In our last blog, the spring weather had finally hit Memphis! Eager to get outdoors and work in the yard, we encouraged you to consider a list of "do's and don't's" to give your house and yard a boost of curb appeal. First impressions are lasting ones, but you can't always judge a book by it's cover - so let's move to the inside and get your house primed and ... Read more »
Mar 16, 2010
Daffodils and purple magnolias are waking up from a long winters nap. Spring fever has hit Memphis! If your planning on listing your home this spring, literally think outside the "box", too! The following article and list provided by HGTV will make sure your homes first impression is a lasting one: Read more »
Mar 5, 2010
After a less than flattering mention of Memphis in Forbes Magazine, Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, fired off a wonderful, impassioned "Open Letter to Steve Forbes", eloquently detailing why he considers Memphis "a city of joy", "a city of innovation", and a "city of resilience". At Coleman,-Etter,Fontaine Realtors, we agree with our Mayor! We believe in ... Read more »
Feb 23, 2010
Reading a book? Working a crossword puzzle? Writing a quick note to a friend? Of course not! What does everyone do while waiting, or for that matter, just sitting and "idling" these days? Fiddles with their cell phone. What an amazing piece of technology the simple cell phone has become! With an iPhone in hand, one should never get lost again, never go StarBuck-less longer than a ... Read more »
Feb 18, 2010
Pardon our manners Memphis, but we've decided to invite ourselves in to your house! We're making ourselves at home via your computer. We'd like to be your new "know it all" friend - you know, the one that has ALL the answers ALL the time?! Read more »
Feb 12, 2010
The following information was found on Zillow.com: Read more »
Feb 3, 2010
by: Camilla Brinner Ah newlyweds! You are married, all the hard work of planning the wedding is over, and you are back from your fabulous honeymoon. Life is good! It's hard to think of a more exciting and special time in a couple's life. A time filled with hope and promise. So what next? Now you need the house ... Read more »
Jan 30, 2010
There is no doubt that the Homebuyer Tax Credit has been a boon to both home buyers and sellers, and will hopefully continue to benefit the residential real estate market until it expires in April, however, figuring out whether or not you qualify, and for how much, can be tricky! Read more »
Jan 26, 2010
Jim Rainer, 25-year veteran of the Memphis commercial real estate industry, has joined CEF Commercial as senior vice president. Read more »
Jan 26, 2010
Just when you thought you were finally getting up to speed with your tech savvy children, a ground hog has surpassed you with his text-ability! This year when Punxutawney Phil makes his decision whether to make a move to his summer home or stay put before he puts his winter home on the market, he'll enter the 21st century and advertise via text message! Read more »
Jan 20, 2010
by: Jeanne Arthur The first question a visitor to downtown Memphis invariably asks--pointing westward across the Mississippi--- is "why aren't there any buildings over there?" This is a good point because it is rare for a major city our size to have no visible neighbors on "the other side of the river". Of course we know this is because the ... Read more »
Jan 18, 2010
Brrrrr..... oh how we long for a warm spring day! It's hard to imagine that day coming soon as we thaw out.... and hold our breath as our pipes thaw, too! The real estate market has been rough the past three years, but the experts predict this spring to be the most vibrant home selling season in some time! Thanks to lower prices, great mortgage rates and the tax perk from the government, home ... Read more »
Jan 11, 2010
We've all seen the Top Ten Lists ranking cities from best place to retire to healthiest, most eco friendly etc.... Memphis always seems to make the headlines for some of the least glamorous titles - but hey, we like our barbeque - who cares if we're not the healthiest! Well, now we've ranked in a Top 5 list that would make any city green with envy! Smart Money Magazine has ... Read more »
Jan 7, 2010
Unless you’ve been in a post New Year’s Eve stupor, or vacationing in the tropics, you’ve probably noticed that Memphis, along with most of the country has been experiencing abnormally frigid weather the past few days. Read more »
Jan 4, 2010
"May all your troubles last as long as your New Year Resolutions" - Joey Anderson. It's that time again when all good resolutions last until you actually start them. Your house has a few New Years Resolutions for 2010 and these are ones worth sticking with! Follow this resolution checklist full of inexpensive ideas provided by Consumer Reports so your house will ... Read more »
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