Real Estate

The decision to buy or lease comes up often in my discussions with clients.

Selling raw, or vacant land, can either be a quick or time-consuming endeavor.

Over my 35 years in the business, my success comes from putting in the hard work and being rewarded when I uncover opportunities.

Read the lease. I will often see a flyer or offering memorandum stating the investment is “Triple-Net” (NNN), which means the tenant(s) pay all costs of being there – property taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, etc.

Steve Massell of Massell Commercial Real Estate shares his insight – location is still king.

What does rental property insurance cover?  Like a homeowners policy, it pays for repairs or rebuilding after a fire, vandalism and most natural disasters.

When was the last time you read through your home insurance policy? Chances are never, but when it comes to comprehensive insurance – knowledge is power.

We have touched on the changing needs and wants of homebuyers over the last year.

The City of Memphis is calling anyone with a vision to submit proposals for the future of Overton Park. Anchor tenants in the park are leaving their current locations. Memphis College of Art is closing next summer, while Brooks Museum of Art will move downtown in 2024.

Last year was one of growth that brought many promising developments in real estate. Here’s a look at what 2019 may bring for Memphis.

If you are thinking about buying a home, you’re probably aware that interest rates have been rising.

If you’ve walked around downtown Memphis lately, one thing should be clear: There’s a lot of real estate development going on.

Since 1945, Memphis Union Mission has served the homeless men of Memphis, giving them food, shelter and Christian fellowship. Soon, the nonprofit will have a new facility, where it can offer the same services and more.

The kids are off to college and now there’s extra space in the house you don’t know what to do with. Consider renting your entire home or a spare room on AirBnB.

Plans for a new hotel in downtown Memphis have city council members abuzz with excitement. If approved, the hotel will give Memphians another beautiful structure to look at in their city skyline.

Cameron Ellis, a 24-year-old Memphis entrepreneur, has already made his mark on the city’s residential real estate market. Now, he’s tackling his first multifamily projects and looking to appeal to a group he knows best: millennials.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Memphis’ oldest real estate firm, Marx-Bensdorf.

Curb appeal is your home’s version of a first impression. Create a welcoming outdoor environment at your home and build curb appeal with these inexpensive and simple ideas:

When visiting my husband’s family in New Orleans, we take for granted how nice it is to walk down Magazine Street – wine in hand – while patronizing local shops. Sure, we could just be in a restaurant or bar, but we love to take in the neighborhood and have those chance encounters with friends that we get from walking down the street.