We have hotels… in Pickwick?   As I restarted my real estate career 3 years ago into the Pickwick Lake and Memphis market, I quickly realized that life had changed in the past decade when I previously had a real estate license. Formerly, everything was mailed and we physically picked up keys at brokerages. Now, it’s all about the internet and the power of the Google search engine. In this...

 “Whatever your passion is, you can find it here”.  That’s what the assistant principal of Collierville High School said to us during his speech, and he wasn’t kidding.  I recently had the opportunity to do a private tour of Collierville High School as part of our Crye-Leike brokers meeting. While our family is Collierville residents and intentional chose Collierville to live, work, and seek...

I was recently asked to write an article for The Tishomingo County News. The below article was published on August 3, 2022 and can be found here..Those Memphians…Like many people during the pandemic, our family went stir crazy.During the phase of “flatten the curve” when we were truly in lockdown, we frantically began seeking a sense of normalcy. Since we had a cabin at Goat Island, we decided to...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN4t4eLJIQs&t=11s The second largest city in Tennessee, Memphis is full of things to love. This soulful city will fill your stomach with some of the best bbq, affordable living, top employers, and a network of top notch medical facilities and doctors. Here are 10 things to know before packing your bags for Memphis.   Affordable Living One of the biggest reasons...

Every year, my friends and I take a girls’ trip to Pickwick Lake. We rent a big beautiful house overlooking the Tennessee River, right past Grand Harbor, with a pool and hot tub. It’s the perfect getaway as it’s 90 minutes away from Memphis and there’s plenty to do between the pool, walking, boating, etc. But, thanks to COVID, 2020 was canceled and 2021 had to be moved to the winter since cases...

The past 2 years of real estate have seen an unprecedented shift in the way we think about real estate. Our Memphis area homes became the place we retreated to when forced to remain instead. With that, decor and home needs have also seen a shift. Color palettes have been rising in popularity over some of the more neutral schemes we’ve historically seen. In 2022, homeowners are anticipated to invest in...

Inspection day is both exciting and nerve-wracking for everyone involved. It’s exciting for the buyer as it could be the first time they’ve had the opportunity to really explore the home since making an offer. However, home inspectors are paid to find every small thing that is wrong or potentially will need repair in the future. It can sometimes be heartbreaking to get such a long list of items on one...

As the pandemic hit, housing priorities changed as well. With many people having the ability to work anywhere, places with a lower cost of living and land became more desirable. There are pros and cons to buying a home with acreage as compared to one on a normal sized lot. Below are some things to consider when exploring the option of land with a home purchase:InspectionsSo, you fell in love with a...

What’s the secret sauce to making people feel welcome in your Pickwick lake home? You might think it’s expensive sheets or towel warmers in the bathroom, but it’s really just as simple as making people feel special and appreciated when they visit.Bathrooms: Provide toiletries and fresh towelsIf you’re like me, you have an overnight bag that includes sample shampoo and conditioner bottles, but how...

When you own a vacation lake house, it’s a peaceful retreat from busy home life. I hear people constantly tell me that when they start the 90 minute drive to Pickwick, the stress starts to melt away. However, the last thing you want is to arrive and be stressed out by maintenance issues when you open the door. Your lake home needs the proper care and upkeep to have it be enjoyable every time you...