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I had the most unpleasant experience I have ever had shopping today. Maybe I over reacted but I really don't think so. I walked into a Memphis (I'll be courteous and remove their name since they called an apologized) department store and shopped for about 30 minutes. Had two items in my buggy ...
03/16/2009
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I purchased my home two years ago. I thought it was a really nice home for the money though it was not decorated to my taste. I told myself that I would have it decorated and vying for "most beautiful home" in no time. Now two years later, my HGTV (I can tackle anything) motivation is waining, a...
03/01/2009
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Moving to the Atoka, Munford or Brighton area? I have lived in the area for over 13 years and prior to gaining my real estate license, I traveled in Tipton, Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby and Hardeman counties in TN promoting a local college. Therefore, I know all these areas extremely well, and I...
03/01/2009
Red flags and why we are sometimes oblivious to those little suckers. 10 Red Flags for Female Realtors and what to do, when you finally see that flag: RED FLAG #1. A male calls you on your cell phone and tells you he found you on Google. (Find out how he got your name and number. If the answer ...
01/27/2009
The Lost of Art of Driving I love to drive. Heading down the highway at a nice rate of speed is exhilarating. Even puttering around town just doing mundane tasks is fun if you love your car. Feeling the wind whip through my air and having the command of the machine in the palm of my hands gi...
12/29/2008
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$214,900-457 Reed Circle- Located Just Minutes from Hwy. 51 between Millington and Atoka, TN. Apprx. 2900 sq. feet. Inside has lots of upgrades from new marble-tiled master bath to solid oak cabinets in the kitchen. Lovely mature trees on 2.5 acres. Backyard is fenced for small animals and the...
06/05/2008
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Like many realtors I spent my Sunday afternoon hosting an open house just outside Memphis today. The weather was sunny. It was a glorious day and NO ONE walked through the door. Advertising? Yes. Signs from the main highway? Yes. On-line advertising? Yes. Flyers to the neighborhood? Yes....
05/04/2008
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When I began my career in real estate, I came into the profession wearing those lovely "rose-colored" glasses that all newbies wear when they think they've got the world by the tail. Unfortunately, those glasses got really dirty, really quickly. As a real estate professional, there are so many ...
11/14/2007
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The media is constantly spouting the "downturned" housing market and how bad things are. I am sure some areas are worse than others. My market is not totally downturned but it has definitely slowed. A downturned market really depends on which side of the fence one is standing. From a sellers s...
10/17/2007
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As Realtors, we sometimes forget just how unknowledgeable first-time homebuyers are in the entire process. I recently helped a young couple in their early 20's purchase their first home. We have to treat these clients like they know nothing and explain, explain, explain. The lack of knowledge ...
10/17/2007