Taxes

Navigating the Homebuyer Tax Credit Can Be Tricky!

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 »

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CEF Commercial Announces New Website and Hire of Jim Rainer

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 »

Pux Phil

Punxutawney Phil Movin' Out? He'll Text To Let You Know

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 »

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Cross Over the Bridge

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 »

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Want That "SOLD" Sign This Spring?

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 »

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Now THAT's Some Good News!

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 »

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Baby It's Cold Outside!!!!

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 »

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New Years Resolutions Your Home Can Stick With

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 »